Dog-friendly Cumbria
Home to one of the most beautiful areas in Britain, The Lake District, there's no better place for a dog-friendly adventure in the great outdoors! Whether you are looking for a short-break or a week away with the family, friends or as a couple Cumbria is a wonderful place to visit, and your dog will love you for it!
- Bowness-on-Windermere, EnglandCannondale has been fully refurbished in 2019 to provide a comfortable and stylish haven, four bedrooms with a super kingsize bed (two with zip and link option to be made up into twin bedrooms), all with their own en-suite. One of the bedrooms is found on the ground floor, the ideal option for the less mobile. The large living room offers a generous space and comfort, with a cosy wood burner, large TV and French doors leading out onto the enclosed garden and patio. There is also a spacious open plan kitchen/dining room with French doors also leading out into the garden. There is comfortable space for eight to live and dine together, whilst offering privacy and freedom for everybody in each bedroom.
Situated inbetween Windermere and Bowness, you are just a short walk from either, ideal for enjoying the local shops and eateries or to experience a trip out on Lake Windermere. The property is also ideally located within an easy drive or cycle to one of the many hundreds of walking routes or excursions that are enjoyed in the south Lakes and the Lake District on a daily basis. The owner has thoughtfully provided a dog shower to clean off after your adventures with your four legged friends. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£189From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandOrrest Howe is situated up the famous Orrest Head walk in Windermere, set in a beautiful woodland garden. You can enjoy sitting out on one of the many seating areas or end your day relaxing in the hot tub whilst taking in the local scenery.
This detached five bedroom property is a mixture of modern living combined with the period features of a Lakeland house, with two living rooms, plus plenty of room for dining, and a big modern fitted kitchen, including a large wine chiller, perfect for your party of up to ten. With three of the bedrooms en-suite, a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, plus an extra two separate toilets, your comfort levels are really catered for. There are views onto the front garden from four of the bedrooms which also look out over the tree tops onto Windermere.
With bars, restaurants and shops within an easy walk from the front door you will find your stay very relaxing. Alternatively just a few steps and you can head on up Orrest Head for a bracing walk and take in even more of what the Lake District has to show you! Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.£301From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carlisle, EnglandIf you are looking for a holiday home with a touch of luxury, Eden Grove is the perfect property for you. Surrounded by magnificent countryside, and only 10 minutes away from the historic city of Carlisle, this lovely detached house is an ideal retreat for friends and family to enjoy.
Eden Grove is elegantly furnished and boasts a large, enclosed walled garden. The elegant décor and furnishings are visible from the moment you walk through the door. Relax in the beautiful sitting room with its large open fire, or enjoy a meal with friends in the grandeur of the stunning dining room. For that more informal meal, there is the relaxed atmosphere of the dining area, adjacent to the spectacular kitchen. On lovely summer evenings you can open up the doors through to the conservatory and enjoy the views of the enclosed walled garden.
There are four sumptuously furnished bedrooms, all decorated with your comfort in mind, two of which have beautiful en-suite facilities. There is also a large family bathroom with double sinks, a shower and a roll-top bath.
You can walk through the grounds of the property and access the world famous Hadrian’s Wall path. If you want to sit back and relax, the owners can arrange hot tub hire instead. Beach 15 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub ¼ mile and restaurant 4 miles.£189From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Ambleside, EnglandSet in 18 acres of beautiful natural grounds and woodland, this charming wooden holiday lodge has its own private outdoor space along with shared use of an indoor heated plunge pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and table tennis table. Extended and refurbished in 2021, there is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a new kitchen, and a large veranda with seating and an external heater.
Right on the doorstep of the magnificent Langdales, 2½ miles from Ambleside and 8 miles from Coniston. It is a perfect base for touring and exploring the footpaths in the area with numerous woodland and hill walks straight from the door. Great for wildlife lovers, with deer and other animals freely wandering through this small, select woodland retreat. The Lake District Visitor Centre near Windermere is worth a visit (activities include high ropes, horse riding etc), as is the nearby water sports centre on Windermere. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Lowick, EnglandWoodside Cottage has a fabulous open plan living/dining area with a magnificent wood burner taking centre stage of the room. The outdoor terrace enjoys the sun for most of the day and the side door opens straight into the well-equipped spacious kitchen. Upstairs, offers three wonderfully decorated bedrooms and two family bathrooms over two floors. Backbarrow is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and is a perfect gateway to explore many popular attractions, the closest being the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Take a leisurely train ride into Bowness-on-Windermere and witness the stunning landscape as you go. Guests at Woodside Cottage can also enjoy free membership to the health spa and fitness club in the village during their stay, a 2 minute walk away.
Just a 5-minute drive down the road and you are in Newby Bridge, popular for its fantastic riverside pubs and home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises. Take a wonderful cruse across the largest lake in the UK over to the popular town of Ambleside. If walking is more of what you are looking for then you are spoilt for choice, with 214 Wainwright fells within easy reach you have plenty of options to choose from. There are also an abundance of cycling routes close by or if you want to go further afield, there are many other popular Lake District towns to explore such as Grasmere and Ulverston. Why not head over to Grange-over-Sands or Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding, Michelin star restaurant and horse racing. This really is the perfect holiday home to enjoy an active and fun family holiday. Beach 8 miles.£121From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carlisle, EnglandLow Moat is a charming, detached country cottage set quietly on a working farm nestled in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside.
Spacious and comfortable and with the added luxury of a private hot tub, Low Moat is only eight miles from the world-famous Gretna Green so perhaps Low Moat is your ideal honeymoon destination! With spacious open plan living, a quirky reading corner in the Hall and a large bedroom with comfortable bed and of course your outside space with hot tub you really will be spoilt at Low Moat. Low Moat whilst in this wonderful countryside setting is only four miles from Longtown and close to the Solway Coast in Dumfries and Galloway, the Lake District National Park and Northumberland National Park so ideally situated to explore both England and Scotland by car.
Closer to home you can enjoy miles of quiet country lanes either by foot or bike!! After a day exploring the countryside what better than to return to your tranquil retreat at Low Moat, relax in the hot tub watching the dark starry skies. Bliss!£69From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandSet in a rural location on the outskirts of the pretty, Cumbrian village of Ullock, this stunning barn conversion has been superbly refurbished to an exceptional standard. Ideal for couples looking for a tranquil break, or a family or small walking party wishing to explore the surrounding area. The owners have gone with the thoughts of your comfort in mind, so enjoy your stay and especially the views.
Step into the large, open plan living space with exposed stonework and a feature fireplace, and you will soon get a feel of the character of the property. It is hard not to find your eyes drawing to the large south facing picture window, taking in even bigger views of Burnbank Fell, Carling Knott and Blake Fell. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need from that morning fresh coffee to enjoy whilst planning your day ahead, to a hearty home cooked meal as you sit at the dining table for an evening of great conversation and company. Two bedrooms with comfortable beds offer a good nights sleep. Outside there is ample parking and a large enclosed garden, ideal for the children or your dogs to play in.
Unfamiliar with the fells mentioned? Then these are the ones to explore, set on the quieter side of the Western Lake District, you will see fabulous vistas from the tops, taking in Loweswater, the Solway Firth and on a clear day, Scotland! Situated on the very fringe of the Lake District National Park, between Cockermouth and Ennerdale, it offers easy access for walking and cycling routes, as well as arguably some of the most picturesque scenery. Nearby is Cockermouth at just 5 miles away with an abundance of independent shops, coffee shops, restaurants and attractions. There is something for everyone here to make a great holiday. Beach 13 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Caldbeck Fells, EnglandTreehouse 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.£94From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Caldbeck Fells, EnglandNuthatch Cottage is a stone built cottage 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 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.
Nuthatch Cottage can be booked together with Woodpecker Cottage (CC119136), Treehouse Cabin (UK1087), 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.£105From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carlisle, EnglandAngerton Cottage is a delightful country cottage set in beautiful countryside yet close to the many and varied attractions the area has to offer. Refurbished in 2021 Angerton Cottage is lovingly decorated and furnished throughout, a particularly favourite room at Angerton Cottage is the living room with patio doors opening onto the garden where you can sit and enjoy the wildlife. In the winter the cosy wood burner in the living room is a joy.
With three comfortable bedrooms, a lovely kitchen and separate dining room it’s the perfect cottage for a family get together at any time of year and of course your four-legged friend is well catered for in the large, enclosed garden. From Angerton Cottage you can walk or cycle along quiet country lanes or jump in the car and you are in the heart of the Lake District National Park within half an hour where you can enjoy more strenuous hikes or just take in the delights of the lakes and mountains and the lovely towns like Keswick and Windermere.
Angerton Cottage is situated close to the border City of Carlisle, where you can visit a range of attractions including Tullie House and the impressive cathedral and Castle. A short drive will take you to the ruins of the famous Hadrian’s Wall, or why not take a drive over the border to the beautiful beaches of Dumfries and Galloway.£88From price per night based on 7 night stay