Dog-friendly Cumbria

Orchard House, renovated in 2023, lies on the outskirts of Cockermouth in Cumbria is a large property with large gardens and ample private parking. The views from the rear garden are amazing and you will spend many an evening just soaking in the rolling countryside. Orchard House has three bedrooms on the first floor, one with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom. Downstairs is a large family living room with views onto the garden. The kitchen has all the appliances needed to make cooking as easy and enjoyable as possible. There is also a shower room on the ground floor.
Hop in the car and you will reach the town of Cockermouth in just 2½ miles. This lovely Cumbrian town is the birthplace of William Wordsworth and offers a delightful town centre with a good mix of bars, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, and is also home to the famous Jennings’s Brewery. You are located within the Lake District National Park with its stunning scenery and no end of walking and cycling routes. Or continue on your route another 2 miles to find Bassenthwaite Lake, one of Cumbria’s most stunning lakes with the backdrop of the imposing Skiddaw, a challenge for even the most experienced fell walkers. Maryport is 10 miles away and home to the Lake District Coast Aquarium as well as Clip ’n’ Climb, a popular climbing adventure attraction. Kids will love Cave at the Wave which features an indoor caving activity, or if you want to boost your adrenaline, you can whizz around the local go-karting track. If culture is your thing you can visit Senhouse Roman Museum.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

The moment you open the front door you enter a stylish, contemporary property offering a large open plan living space. The living area invites you to relax on the comfortable sofas while you toast your toes in front of the wood burner. The chef in your party will be drawn to the sleek kitchen which offers plenty of amenities and space, so you can prepare anything from a sandwich to a meal worthy of a Michelin star, spectators can sit in awe of the culinary skills on show at the breakfast bar and then when it’s time to dine, the light and spacious dining area is the perfect setting to enjoy your meal.
The first of the four bedrooms is accessible off the ground floor and comes with an en-suite shower and there is a separate ground floor toilet, moving upstairs, there is a good-sized family bathroom with bath, shower and the remaining three bedrooms, which comprise of a kingsize, twin room, and a children’s bunk bed room.
The house is ideally situated midway between Bowness and Windermere which are both within easy walking distance. Both of these highly popular villages offer a great selection of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés, so you won’t be short of places to wine and dine, day or night and then of course you have a whole host of activities to entertain and delight every member of your party, whether you enjoy, walking, cycling, water sports, climbing or simply cruising across the world-famous Lake Windermere. Other less energetic pursuits available locally include visiting, the cinema, steam railway, castle, animal parks, aquarium, museums and theatre; suffice to say you’ll never be bored and all this with the backdrop of some of the most stunning scenery on the planet.

Welcome to this enchanting holiday home, Partridge Hut, a bespoke hand-built shepherd’s hut nestled in the picturesque Cumbrian countryside overlooking the tranquil River Irthing. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while being in close proximity to the historic Hadrian’s Wall, making it an idyllic retreat for avid walkers and history enthusiasts alike. Crafted with love and attention to detail by its owner, Partridge Hut offers a charming and cosy escape. Step inside and be greeted by an open-plan layout where a comfortable double bed invites you to unwind after a day of exploration. The sitting and dining areas provide a perfect spot to relax, read a book or enjoy a meal. The shower room ensures you start each day feeling refreshed and revitalised. As you step outside, you’ll discover a delightful garden space, thoughtfully designed to enhance your experience. Take advantage of the fire pit and barbecue facilities, perfect for creating memorable moments with loved ones as you gather around for an evening of warmth and delicious food. The garden furniture invites you to bask in the serenity of your surroundings, whether it’s sipping your morning coffee or stargazing under the clear night sky. Your furry friends are part of the family too, which is why this shepherd’s hut accepts dogs allowing you to share this magical escape with your beloved canine companions.
Beyond the enchanting retreat, an array of attractions awaits you in the surrounding area. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the nearby Lanercost Priory, an architectural gem steeped in history and tranquility. Step back in time and explore the ruins, marvelling at the intricate craftsmanship and absorbing the serene atmosphere. Furthermore, the world-renowned Hadrian’s Wall is within easy reach offering a fascinating glimpse into Roman history. Embark on scenic walks along the wall, taking in breathtaking views and relishing in the sense of awe-inspiring heritage. Whether you seek solace in nature, desire to unravel the secrets of history, or simply long for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Partridge Hut is the perfect sanctuary for your holiday. Come and experience the enchantment of Cumbria and create cherished memories that will linger long after your stay.

The Coach House sits privately in the grounds of Morland Hall, near Penrith in the Eden Valley. Enter the grounds through the automatic gates and follow the road up to the grand Morland Hall on your left and there is woodland to your right. When you enter this wonderful property there is a wide hallway with multiple doors to the spacious living/dining area with high ceilings, large TV and wood burning stove. There is a second lounge that comes off the kitchen with a large Smart TV and Sky. It has a multi fuel stove and the seating incorporates a double sofa bed for extra guests or the kids and an ensuite with bath and walk in shower. Leading up the stairs there is a mezzanine bedroom with a king size bed. Walk through to the games room where many an evening will be enjoyed challenging each other on one of the games consoles or board games. The kitchen area is fully equipped to create sumptuous feasts or snacks and spend quality time for your family and friends. There are four main bedrooms on the first floor: three with super kingsize beds, one with a kingsize bed, and each room has a different theme and a private en-suite bath, shower, and toilet facilities.
The outside space offers a few different areas. The patio area that traps the sun all day has seating and a large, wood-fired hot tub. The large garden offers a second patio area, has a large lawn area and a wood chipped play area, ideal for kids, with a sunken trampoline and play items, this area has multiple seating arrangements, plus a large BBQ. A fabulous place to spend time with your friends and family there is something for everyone!
Morland is positioned in the Eden Valley and just over 10 miles to the north and south Lake District to enjoy days out hiking, ferry cruises or shopping. Alternatively, you can stay closer to home and enjoy the Eden Valley that consists of lots of small villages with locally run pubs and cafés and excellent walking and cycling routes from the front door.

The front door opens into the open plan living/dining area which is a welcoming area to socialise in, either around the table over a game of cards or by sitting in front of a roaring log fire. The kitchen is well-appointed with all the amenities and equipment you require to prepare a picnic or Sunday roast dinner. Upstairs are three bedrooms comprising a master bedroom with a double bed, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom. The accommodation is completed with two bathrooms, one with a bath and the second with a shower cubicle. There are shared gardens with the adjoining property, and the properties share access to a barn which offers table tennis, pool and table football. Pets are also allowed.
The immediate area around the cottage is a walkers’ and cyclists’ paradise with a selection of fells, pikes and woods to explore. Within 30 minutes’ drive you can be at Coniston Water, the site of the famous Donald Campbell water speed world record. A short 10 minutes’ drive away is the market town of Broughton-in-Furness. Broughton has excellent amenities including a selection of local shops, a tourist information centre and petrol station. In and around Broughton you will also find some of the excellent pubs, including several award winners, many offering good quality food alongside their real ales and roaring fires, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to dine out.
For a family day out there is plenty to offer such as South Lakes Safari Zoo at nearby Dalton, Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary, Eskdale Miniature Railway, the Lakes Aquarium and boat trips on Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. You’ll never be short of something to do.
This property can be booked with Church House (ref UK44572) to accommodate up to 11 guests.

Step back in time in this traditional Lakeland cottage with original character beams and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The quality sofas and Smart TV make the cosy living area the perfect spot to snuggle up after a day of adventures. The dining area seats four comfortably and leads directly to the galley kitchen which offers all amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. For added convenience there’s a utility room to the rear housing a freezer, washing machine and sink. This area has plenty of room for drying clothes and for dogs to enjoy their own space! There are two bedrooms on the first floor, a large master to the front of the property having feature beams, an original wooden floor, king size bed and plenty of storage. The second bedroom located to the rear overlooking the pretty cottage garden has a double bed. The first floor has a bathroom and a separate toilet. Located in the bathroom is a P-shaped bath, which has a powerful electric shower over it, as well as a vanity unit with a mirror and basin. After a refreshing soak, meander into the sweet cottage garden around the back of the cottage and along a short path where you will find a gated lawn area (ideal for children and dogs), plenty of seating for the group as well as a BBQ and a summerhouse to enjoy. The garden is not overlooked and benefits from the afternoon and evening sun.
The pretty village of Ravenstonedale has lots of nice walks to enjoy. The village sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park between the River Lune and Eden. This beautiful area offers views of the Howgills, riverside paths, limestone pavements, and challenging hill climbs. There is a few award-winning firm favourite pubs and restaurants a short distance away all have an excellent reputation. The Scar Art Gallery is worth a visit in the centre of the village. There is also the quirky Riverside Golf Course which has 18 holes but only 9 greens.
In the neighbouring village of Newbiggin-on-Lune, you will find Bessy Becks Trout Fishery. Visitors can also explore the nearby market towns of Kirkby Stephen and Appleby both steeped in history with plenty of cafés and shops to browse. Ravenstonedale gives you the choice of so many areas to explore and enjoy. The North Pennines with rolling hills, woodlands, and picturesque surroundings. The Yorkshire Dales National Park, with caves, waterfalls, iconic and historical towns and villages. In addition, the Lake District National Park with its lakes, mountains and tourist hotspots is also easily accessible by car.

Set in a quiet, rural location, this barn conversion, adjacent to the owner’s home and set on a working beef farm, provides spacious holiday accommodation. It is full of character and charm, with original beams and exposed stonework throughout. Well-equipped, it is always warm and cosy, and has been tastefully furnished in a homely, cottage style, and also boasts a garden that looks out over lovely views. The property is set at the end of a private lane, yet Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall are only a short drive away. There are excellent links for those wishing to explore the Lake District, Newcastle and the Scottish Borders. The market town of Brampton is 5 miles away. Shop 5 miles, pub 1½ miles, restaurant 2½ miles.

Hillside Farm Cottage is a two-bedroom cottage in the popular Cumbrian coastal location of Allithwaite, the helpful owners live next door. The property itself was once the former farmhouse to the surrounding land and countryside. Renovated in 2020, this beautiful modern cottage offers well-proportioned rooms and is perfect for couples and families to relax, unwind and explore the sights of the South Cumbrian Coast. You have the best of both worlds with easy access to Humphrey Head beach, a popular tourist spot for beach lovers which is 2 miles away and you are right on the border of The Lake District National Park. You have it all, with walks, great cycling routes, stunning scenery, local pubs and great shopping.
Hillside Farm Cottage sleeps up to four guests with a kingsize bedroom and a twin. The contemporary bathroom features a bath with a separate shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Also upstairs is a small room which can be used for quiet time, maybe reading a book with a glass of wine and is large enough to hold a travel cot. Downstairs is a bright and modern living room that provides plenty of easy seating, flat screen TV and a warm atmosphere to relax after a day of sightseeing. The open plan kitchen/dining room is well-equipped, includes a dishwasher and offers everything you need to prepare a hearty breakfast before a day of adventure or a family meal in an evening. At the rear you’ll find an enclosed lawned garden, with colourful flower beds and garden furniture so you can soak up the sun and enjoy wonderful views to the coast and the sea.
Allithwaite is a short drive from both Grange-Over-Sands and Cartmel and is only about 7 miles from the southern tip of Lake Windermere with easy access to the higher fells. The local pub is a short walk away, where a warm welcome is guaranteed and delicious food is always on offer. Grange-Over-Sands and surrounding districts offer an interesting selection of historic seaside resorts and quaint rural villages. Grange is an elegant town with a long, sweeping promenade fronting the bay, lined with antique and collector’s shops and cafés. Cartmel, famous for its priory and race meetings, is well worth a visit, if only to sample the local sticky toffee pudding. For family fun, take a ride on The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway which connects directly to The Windermere Lake Cruises at Lakeside, opening a delightful sailing trip to Ambleside and Bowness-on Windermere on England’s longest lake.

Larchwood, a detached timber lodge, is situated on the edge of a forest, with the towering larches and unspoilt woodland offering a haven for wildlife, including red squirrels, hares, roe deer and many species of birds. Guests will delight in enjoying the entertaining antics of their bushy tailed neighbours! Watching the busy red squirrels provides an engrossing pastime, and nuts and seeds can be found in the shed to feed them with. In a prime position, overlooking Duke’s Pond (a medieval watering hole for Drovers) in a small, private development, Larchwood offers well-presented good quality accommodation and the opportunity to feel close to nature in idyllic surroundings. The countryside surrounding the lodge is unspoilt, with Greystoke Forest on one side and stunning views to Blencathra on the other. There are gardens to the front, rear and side of the property, as well as a generous decking area, offering ample outdoor space to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Nearby are the charming villages of Greystoke, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Hesketh Newmarket, with their own pubs and local shops. Sitting between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater, Larchwood offers an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District and Cumbria. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

As soon as you drive up to the front of this spectacular 18th-century house you get a sense of the time gone by, this unique property will wow you with its charming eccentric décor combined with period features but also modern comforts and amenities. Outside the exterior of the property is equally impressive set in an extensive mature garden and has two bridges leading across a large beck to a wooded area full of wildflowers, birds, hedgehogs, and numerous insects. There are nuthatches, tree creepers, herons, an occasional woodpecker as well as all the more common birds.
Peacefully situated just off Lowick village green and with open access to Lowick Common, you can enjoy fantastic walks over the fell to the Beacon with its 360” views of the surrounding mountains and sea. Early morning is the time to spot the roe deer, birds of prey and sometimes the odd hare. The property is within a short drive to the charming village of Coniston, a popular Lake district destination, which offers a selection of independent shops, pubs and cafés, the ideal place to reward yourself with a well-earned rest and drink after conquering the peak of ‘Coniston Old Man’.
Lowick also offers easy access to the market town of Ulverston with its cobbled streets and regular selection of festivals throughout the year, including the popular Dickensian Christmas market and the comedy and music of ‘Another Fine Fest’ which is in tribute to Stan Laurel, half of the timeless comedy duo, Laurel & Hardy, who was born in Ulverston.
This is a great base to explore the South Lakes area, whether that be for walking or cycling (bike and electric bike hire is available next door to Lowick House by visiting www.lakedistrictbikes.com). The South Lakes area has something for everyone whether you’re a family looking for great days out at the Safari Zoo, Go Ape, Escape rooms, Segways, Lakes Aquarium or a group of friends looking for a day at the races, Michelin star restaurants, museums, galleries or simply some great pubs. It’s all within easy reach.