Fido Family Friendly Places

These three, 18th century barn conversions, (refs 80043, 28645, 28646) are located just 1 mile from the market town of Alston, one of the highest towns in the country and a charming backdrop to many a period film and TV series. Situated behind the owner’s home, these holiday cottages offer comfortable accommodation with their own sitting-out areas.
Guests have shared use of the hot tub where views can be enjoyed towards Mount Hooley and over the South Tyne Valley. The changing landscape throughout the seasons makes for picturesque views all year round. After a day out exploring this delightful area, what better way to soak those tired limbs and relax.
This is a good base for exploring Tynedale and the North Pennines by foot, bicycle or car, with many places of interest to visit, including Alston’s narrow gauge railway, Pennine Pottery and local crafts. The Pennine Way runs past the door, with walks in all directions. Alston, with its quaint cobbled main street, has a range of individual shops, character inns, restaurants and tea rooms. Within the area is an historical Roman fort and tourists will enjoy the museums, exhibitions and sites along Hadrian’s Wall. The Lake District, Beamish Museum, Newcastle, the Metro Centre, Carlisle and the Scottish Borders are all within driving distance. Ideal for families or friends to get together, these properties (red 80043, 28645 and 28646) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Perfect for a family get-together, reunion, or a special occasion, this celebration house is set in an eighty-acre private estate, surrounded by woodland walks, and open views, and offers easy access to The Northern Fells and the Lake District National Park.
On the first floor, you’ll find five bedrooms with a range of beds to sleep up to ten guests suited to adults and children. From the windows, you have views of the surrounding farmland and fields and the garden at the rear. All bedrooms are well-equipped with comfortable beds hanging space, storage, and beamed ceilings. There’s a shower room too. Downstairs is where the fun begins, the piano bar comes with cool neon lights and a pool table where you can challenge your friends while sipping a cocktail. There’s a large family room to sleep up to four guests in a double and two singles. Leading to a conservatory with views of the garden and direct access to the hot tub. There’s a family bathroom with Jack and Jill doors, one from the family bedroom and the other side to the hallway. The showstopper is the huge open-plan living room/kitchen/diner. The perfect space to spend time with loved ones. Firstly, wow, what a view! With floor-to-ceiling glass on two sides, these bi-fold doors open to the garden and decking where you’ll find garden furniture, great views, and the hot tub for a dip after a day of adventure. The kitchen features an aga and all the mod cons, there’s a utility with additional appliances and a boot room, and a separate walk-in shower. This house is full of surprises. This cosy property features underfloor heating on the ground floor and plenty of easy seating where you can relax and enjoy the large screen Smart TV to round off the day with a drink in hand, surrounded by your favourite people. Nestled in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, Blaithwaite Estate is surrounded by 80 acres of estate grounds made up of thirty acres of gardens and grounds and 50 acres of woodland. Guests can enjoy the old courtyard with access to the beautiful orchard, miniature golf, and garden chess set.
The estate has two play areas, mini-golf, football fields, woodland walks, and laser tag is available (must be pre-booked). The woodland is made up of rare specialist trees and fascinating wetlands which you can explore for hours in peace. If you fancy exploring the area, the estate is set midway between Keswick and Carlisle where you can find a great range of shops, restaurants, and bars, plus museums and activities to suit a wide range of tastes and interests.
These properties can be booked together for larger groups.

Overlooking unspoilt grounds, and boasting stunning views over towards Scotland and the Solway, Robin’s Lodge is perfectly furnished for a couple or young family, with spacious open-plan living space, contemporary shower room and shared coin operated laundry room on-site. The lodge comes with a little bit of added comfort included with a warming wood burner, and outside a wonderful hot tub, perfect for a relaxing soak any time of the day.

Located on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park, with clear dark skies, you may find yourself sat out on the decked area stargazing, or on warmer evenings, catching the stunning sunsets over the Solway Coast. Set within 23-acres of grounds, home to an array of wildlife, you are well placed to explore the quieter Northern Fells, unspoilt coastline, and the historic city of Carlisle, 13 miles away. Hadrian’s Wall can be reached in around an hour’s drive, so you are sure to be kept well occupied. The nearby village of Caldbeck, 3 miles away, is a pretty little area to visit, with its local pub serving an excellent menu of freshly cooked food, tea rooms and shops to visit too. Beach 16¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.

Robin’s Lodge can be booked together with Woodpecker Cottage (CC119136), Nuthatch Cottage (CC119138), Treehouse Cabin (UK1087), Osprey Lodge (UK11317), Kestrel Cabin (UK1246), Farmhouse Cottage (UK1285), Safari Tent (UK1286), Curlew (UK1389), Lapwing (UK1390), Merlins Cabin (UK1391) and Starling Lodge (UK31071) to accommodate up to 53 guests.

Set in beautiful surroundings at New Mills Trout Fishing Park, why not try your hand at fly fishing? The lake is home to rainbow, tiger, blue and brown trout – probably the true fisherman’s ideal holiday destination. For the novice, try your hand at the fun fishing pond and bag yourself that ’I’ve caught my first fish’ experience, with all tuition and equipment provided. Also on-site to enjoy are giant games including Connect 4 and chess alongside a Fairy Trail and pond dipping, or simply visit the children’s play park and tackle shop. Please note costs for our fishing and other activities are separate and pre-booking is advised.
Lake View Cottage has a small patio area overlooking the fishery and boasts a private 34-jet hot tub for up to five guests. Enjoy the starry night sky while the warmth of the hot tub bubbles away. Another aspect perfect for socialising is the open-plan living space, seamlessly blending dining and quality time in one wholesome space. For additional comfort, both bedrooms invite you with zip and link beds, meaning flexible arrangements are offered ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep for friends and families alike.
The cottage is situated only 1 mile away from the picturesque market town of Brampton and further afield is the lovely city of Carlisle. Ullswater and the Northern Lakes are just over half an hour’s drive away. This is the ideal base for a holiday full of adventure and exploring, and no visit is complete without a visit to the famous Hadrian’s Wall. There are also lovely riverside walks close by. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Treehouse Cabin is set amongst the trees on a small camping site, with a wooden terrace suspended over the stream, with its own private hot tub situated in the beautiful open countryside on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park close to the fell villages of Caldbeck, Hesket New Market and Uldale. Nestled in 23 acres of land (with Woodpecker Cottage and Nuthatch Cottage), which guests can enjoy, with a vast array of bird and wildlife, and the panoramic views to the sea and the Scottish hills beyond. The cottage is well placed to walk the tranquil northern fells or to visit the unspoilt Cumbrian coast, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. The renowned Cumbrian village of Caldbeck with a pub, tea rooms and shop is nearby. Beach 16¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Treehouse Cabin can be booked together with Woodpecker Cottage (CC119136), Nuthatch Cottage (CC119138), Osprey Lodge (UK11317), Kestrel Cabin (UK1246), Farmhouse Cottage (UK1285), Safari Tent (UK1286), Barn Owl Bothy (UK1366) and Skylark Lodge (UK1378), Curlew (UK1389), Lapwing (UK1390), Merlin’s Cabin (UK1391), Robins Lodge (UK13643) and Starling Lodge (UK31071) to accommodate up to 53 guests.

This beautiful two-bedroom holiday home is situated on a quiet park and has a private hot tub on the decking. Perfect for a memorable stay for couples and families, this detached property is situated on the on the ever popular, Wallace Lane Farm. Located north of the Lake District National Park, it provides an excellent base for your next Cumbrian getaway. This stunning holiday home features the latest in design and contemporary holiday home specification. The attention to detail is second to none. The open plan living room, dining room and kitchen comes well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. With a gas hob, oven and microwave you can cook up a feast after a day of adventure then relax on the comfortable sofas in front of the TV. The main bedroom features a double bed, TV and storage for your belongings and an en-suite toilet. The second bedroom has twin beds, and there is also a shower room. Outside you’ll find decking and an outdoor seating area to soak up the sunshine and it makes the perfect spot for your morning coffee or a nice glass of chilled wine before taking a dip in the hot tub.
Wallace Lane Farm is a small, well-maintained and peaceful park and offers an excellent base from which to explore the Northern Lakes, the west coast of Cumbria and you are only 35 minutes’ drive from Keswick. It’s situated in the beautiful open countryside on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park close to the fell villages of Caldbeck, Hesket New Market and Uldale. it nestles in 23 acres of land which guests can enjoy, with a vast array of bird and wildlife, and the panoramic views to the sea and the Scottish hills beyond. The property is well placed to walk the tranquil northern fells or to visit the unspoilt Cumbrian coast, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. The renowned Cumbrian village of Caldbeck has a pub, tea rooms and there is a well-stocked shop on-site.

A beautiful two-bedroom holiday home is situated on a quiet park and has a private hot tub on the decking. Ideal for a memorable stay for couples and families, this detached holiday home is situated on the on the ever popular, Wallace Lane Farm. Located north of the Lake District National Park, it provides an great base for your next Cumbrian getaway. This stunning holiday home features the latest in contemporary holiday home specification and you will be able to see the attention to detail evident from the moment you arrive.
The open plan living space comes well equipped with everything you need to cook up a feast after a day of adventure then relax on the comfortable sofas in front of the TV. The main bedroom features a double bed, TV and storage for your belongings and an en-suite toilet. The second bedroom has twin beds, and there is also a family shower room. Outside you’ll find decking and an outdoor seating area to soak up the sunshine and it makes the perfect spot for your morning coffee or a nice glass of chilled wine before taking a dip in the hot tub.
Wallace Lane Farm is a small, well-maintained and peaceful park and offers an excellent base from which to explore the Northern Lakes, the west coast of Cumbria and you are only 35 minutes’ drive from Keswick. It’s situated in the beautiful open countryside on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park close to the fell villages of Caldbeck, Hesket New Market and Uldale. it nestles in 23 acres of land which guests can enjoy, with a vast array of bird and wildlife, and the panoramic views to the sea and the Scottish hills beyond. The property is well placed to walk the tranquil northern fells or to visit the unspoilt Cumbrian coast, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. The renowned Cumbrian village of Caldbeck has a pub, tea rooms and there is a well-stocked shop on-site. Beach 15 miles.