Dog-friendly Cumbria

This charming seaside holiday cottage has been carefully renovated to provide modern living, while retaining its original features including beams and a wood burner. The large kitchen/dining area makes this a good sociable house. Mere metres from the beach and in the heart of the village of Allonby, this cottage will be a hit with adults and children alike, with its famous ice cream, village play area (50 metres away with no roads to cross) and a range of pubs and cafes all only a short stroll away. The main living room and a cosy second living room provide good flexibility of living. The unbroken 26 mile long Hadrian’s cycleway between Maryport and Silloth, and the miles and miles of beach make this a great place to get out and explore. Nearby there is also the aquarium, Roman and maritime museums, go karting, climbing cave and wall, and some of the best golf in the country. Set within a conservation area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Allonby is also perfectly situated for birdwatching along the Solway Estuary, as well as providing some absolutely stunning sunsets. Keswick, 26 miles. Beach 35 yards. Shop 50 yards, pub 75 yards and restaurant 100 yards.

Situated on a quiet non-commercialised beach, perfect for beachcombing, bird watching, amazing sunsets and for stargazing in the clear night skies. At the end of the day let the sound of the sea lull you into a deep and restful sleep. The sun room runs the full length of the front of the cottage and is perfect for watching the ever changing seascape just a matter of yards away. Two of the bedrooms have sea views.

This heated, single-storey holiday property is suitable for all year round use and is ideal for experiencing a seaside location while being not too far from the Western area of the Lake District National Park. Enjoy local coastal and fell walking, bike trails, the C2C cycleway or golf at St Bees, Whitehaven and Seascale. Take time to explore the green valley of Eskdale, the splendour of Wasdale, take a trip on the narrow gauge steam railway at Ravenglass, stroll around the lake at Ennerdale or Buttermere, visit the Georgian town of Whitehaven and its popular Marina harbourside, or take a tour of Muncaster Castle and its beautiful gardens. A single track railway line runs along an embankment behind the back garden. The property is reached by ½ mile of rough unmade road/track. Shop and pubs 2½ miles.

A stunning beach-style cottage, overlooking Morecambe Bay. Pets welcome. Woodburner. WiFi. Ideal touring location to discover the Lake District. Lake Windermere 14 miles.

This semi-detached cottage is the ideal getaway for anyone looking to visit the Lake District, and the owner includes festive decorations at Christmas. It sits just on the outskirts of Ulverston, making it easy to walk into the centre to enjoy the delights that the town has to offer, and has off-street parking for two cars. The comfortable living room includes a leather three-seater recliner and recliner chair, and a 43" Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime will keep you entertained. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a kingsize bed, which has been newly redecorated in 2021 (hair dryer also provided) and which has an en-suite shower room. There is also a further double bedroom and a single bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. Outside, the secluded, enclosed garden also has storage for bikes.
Ulverston is a great place from which to explore the South Lakes. The property is a 6-minute walk to the shortest canal in England and is a favourite for fishermen. Walking the canal takes you to Canal Foot and the tidal estuary where you can enjoy a drink overlooking the sea. The coast is a very short drive away at Bardsea where you can enjoy the best ice cream around and walk for miles on the quiet beach.
The town of Ulverston is packed with character from the markets and festivals to the independent shops that make up the high streets. So whether you want the high-end family butcher, the huge selection of freshly ground coffees or unique gifts, Ulverston has it all in walking distance of the property.
There are some fabulous restaurants in the town with high Tripadvisor ratings. If you like Mexican food, there a great restaurant in the town, but be warned, you will need to book weeks in advance!
There is lots to do in the South Lakes whatever the weather or time of year. You will pass the Motor Museum on the way into Ulverston, and the Cumbrian Heavy Horse Centre is only a short drive away, as is the South Lakes Zoo (with pre-booking you can be a zoo-keeper for the day).
The centre of Windermere is half an hour away with all the lake attractions and the Beatrix Potter Trail. Lake Coniston is a quarter of an hour away and the famous Hoad monument is an energetic climb within walking distance of the property. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Positioned in the modest seaside resort of Arnside, this stunning property is perfectly placed to enjoy all the local area has to offer. This quaint village has a number of cafés serving great coffee and cake, a few independent shops to browse, a bakery and a couple of pubs serving pub grub and good ales too. If you love fish and chips, there’s the very popular local chip shop a short walk away from the apartment. To take advantage of the spectacular views with the ever changing tides across the bay, this stylish, contemporary holiday home is situated on the second floor of a substantial Edwardian Villa.
The entrance hall is spacious with a designated area to leave coats and shoes, plus a bookshelf housing books and games for your entertainment. The kitchen/diner has modern appliances for your convenience and a breakfast table from where to enjoy a morning coffee and a hearty breakfast. The living room has a wood burner and plenty of comfy seating, ideal for snuggling up in front of the Smart TV after a full day of exploring. The ’piece de resistance’ is the additional seating area in the bay window where you can simply sit and admire the stunning views of the Lakeland Fells and spectacular sunsets. The perfect spot to sit and enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple. The master bedroom with a kingsize bed is located to the front of the property and also benefits from magnificent views from the wing back chairs in the window. There’s plenty of storage behind the sliding glass wardrobe doors. Next to the master is another bedroom with a kingsize bed and storage, plus a smaller bedroom with single bed and storage. All the bedrooms are beautifully furnished and have ’Emma’ memory foam mattresses. The bathroom has the ’wow’ factor! There’s a four piece suite including a large walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, deep bath for soaking in after a day on the fells, sink, vanity unit, WC and mirror. Next to the bathroom is a utility room with washing machine for convenience. Outside is a raised decking area with garden furniture which catches the sun all day and also offers a view of the estuary through the houses.
Conveniently located between Kendal and Carnforth, the medieval market town of Milnthorpe is only a 10-minute drive away, here you can find a small supermarket, petrol station, four takeaways and three pubs. Levens Hall and Gardens is a 20-minute drive from the apartment, being famous for the world’s oldest Topiary Gardens with a wonderful café, also very popular with locals, serving delicious home cooked food. The rest of the Lake District National Park, including Bowness and Windermere, is a mere 30 minutes’ drive away, and the Yorkshire Dales, with the popular market town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the water falls at Ingleton, a similar distance.
This apartment is so homely you may never want to leave, but just in case you do, you will simply be spoilt for choice for things to see and do in this area. If you enjoy walking, you can walk to Arnside Knott from here, where you can experience the most spectacular views, some of the best sunsets have been recorded in Arnside and Silverdale.. If you’re a keen cyclist or someone who enjoys water sports, there’s a lockable storage area at the apartment to store your bikes/kayaks/paddleboards for convenience. Beach 100 yards. Pub and restaurant 175 yards.

As soon as walk into the property you immediately feel at home in the open plan living/dining area, and your eyes are drawn to the lovely wood burner. Next you move through to the kitchen which provides ample space and appliances to prepare a picnic or a gourmet meal. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, the master features a kingsize bed, the second bedroom has a standard double bed, and the third room is a single bedroom with office space and room for a cot if required. The accommodation is completed with a large family bathroom. Outside there is a small yard area with a shed for bike storage.
You are a couple of minutes’ walk outside the centre of the lovely market town of Ulverston, which offers cobbled streets lined with a great selection of independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants. Throughout the year you can enjoy any number of festivals in the town ranging from lantern parades, beer or comedy festivals, the ever popular “Finefest” or Dickensian Christmas markets. You are in a great location to explore the south Lake District, and Windermere and Coniston Water within 30 minutes’ drive for walking and water enthusiasts. If climbing is your preferred pastime, you’ll find a great variety of bouldering through to large crags all within an easy drive. If you prefer more leisurely pursuits, you have plenty of options from museums to stately homes, escape rooms to segways, steam trains to lake cruises, Michelin star restaurants to horse racing, the option are endless and of course this is the World of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter for those literary enthusiasts. You’ll never be short of things to do whether you are enjoying a break with friends or family.