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!
Silloth, EnglandJust 1 mile to a sandy beach this holiday home is one of a small row in the hamlet of Newtown. Dated 1769 the property has been refurbished with extensive views towards Skiddaw (Lakeland fells) and towards the Solway Firth from the rear. Excellent coastal walking, golf, wind surfing, fishing and cycling. Cockermouth, 15 miles. Keswick, 25 miles. Shops and pub 1 mile.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lowick, England
5.00Woodside 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.£140From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
England 4.50This beautifully presented, semi-detached bungalow right next to the beach has all the ingredients for a memorable stay. With a thriving herring fishing industry, Allonby is full of interesting architecture offering a glimpse into its maritime past. Captains Cottage has its own place in history, a former stables once used to house the village donkeys and commanding a prominent position right on the beachside. Now converted, this stunning holiday home offers all the features you would expect from a modern holiday home.
Great for those wanting easy access all on one level, Captains Cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in two spacious double bedrooms and one twin bedded room, making it ideal for couples and families. The tasteful décor will appeal to those who prefer a more modern feel to their holiday home, whilst remaining in keeping with its coastal beginnings. The sea can be viewed from the window in the living room and on sunny days guests can enjoy sitting out in the courtyard garden complete with table and chairs, or continue through the gate and within 50 yards you arrive at the famous Allonby Beach. After a long walk along the shore, you can throw a couple of logs on the wood burner and put your feet up in front of the TV. The property also has a bathroom where you will find a shower and a full size bath, perfect for a relaxing soak after a day of exploring. A modern and well-equipped kitchen finishes off this stunning property.
This stretch of coastline has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the growing popularity of this seaside village is evident. With its long stretch of sandy beach it’s the perfect place to bring your pets along for exercise and it’s also great for the kids. You can enjoy views across the Solway Estuary over to mountains in southern Scotland. For those seeking more rugged outdoor adventure you’re only a 10-mile drive to the Lake District National Park, home to the famous Lakes Distillery offering guided tours and tastings, and 16 miles to your nearest lake, Bassenthwaite. Visit the Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of exotic animals, sure to be a fun-filled day out for all ages. The village shop, tea rooms and fish and chip shop are also within easy reach on foot, as are two village pubs, the first of which is just 350 yards away, across the road. Beach 50 yards. Shop 520 yards, pub and restaurant 350 yards.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Allonby, England 5.00This 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.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Askam-in-Furness, England 4.00Set in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Duddon Estuary, Peat House (ref W41088), a wing of the owner’s former farmhouse, and Moorside Lodge (ref W43062), a single-storey lodge which is situated in the ground of the owner’s farm, provide an idyllic holiday retreat, and have been lovingly furnished. This is an ideal base for a coastal holiday, and is also close to the south western Lake District Fells and Lakes. The village of Askam has a good range of shops and a railway station, where you can take a trip along the Cumbrian coast and through glorious countryside, with wonderful views. There is an abundance of walks right on the doorstep, whilst Coniston Water is only a 30-minute drive. Grizedale Forest Dalton Animal Park, 4 miles, makes an excellent day out, with a variety of wild animals from around the world. Lake Windermere and many historic houses and gardens easily accessible for days out. If relaxation is your preferred activity why not just sit on the terrace and enjoy the wonderful views. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.75 miles.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-over-Sands, England 5.00This quaint barn conversion is located just off the main street in the popular Cumbrian town of Flookburgh. This beautiful property is the perfect choice for couples looking for a good value stay in a great location. It offers modern, open-plan living and is ideal if you’re looking for a quiet retreat in which to relax, unwind and explore the sights and sounds of the South Cumbrian Coast.
Flookburgh offers the best of both worlds, with easy access to Humphrey Head, a popular tourist spot for beach lovers (2 miles), and right on the border of the Lake District National Park. There are walks, cycling routes, local pubs, great shopping and stunning scenery. Sleeping two, Hillrise Barn has a kingisze bedroom on the first floor with an exceptional Simba mattress for a great night’s sleep. The bedroom offers plenty of storage and a Smart TV. Downstairs, the bright, open-plan living space provides easy seating, a large Smart TV and a comfortable environment in which to relax after a day of exploring. The kitchen is well-equipped and offers everything you need to prepare a hearty breakfast before a day of adventure. There’s a small outside space complete with seating to soak up the afternoon sun with a nice glass of wine or to enjoy a morning coffee.
Flookburgh has its own train station and good connections to the mainline. It’s a short drive from both Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel, and is only about 7 miles from the southern tip of Lake Windermere, providing easy access to the higher fells. There are a couple of excellent pubs in the village offering a range of local ales, great pub food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Grange-over-Sands and the surrounding districts are a delightful area of the south Lakes, offering an interesting selection of historic seaside resorts and quaint rural villages. Grange-over-Sands is an elegant town, with a long, sweeping promenade fronting the bay, lined with antique and collectors’ 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 a great day out, take a ride on The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway which connects directly to The Windermere Lake Cruises at Lakeside, offering a delightful sailing trip to Ambleside and Bowness-on Windermere on England’s longest lake.£40From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-Over-Sands, England 3.00A stylish ground-floor apartment nestled in the village of Cartmel, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Grange-over-Sands 2.6 miles; Bowness on Windermere 13.5 miles.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-Over-Sands, England 5.00A delightful former mill worker's cottage in Cark in Cartmel. Riverside setting, two bedrooms, woodburning stove. Within walking distance to shops and pubs. Cartmel 2 miles. Bowness on Windermere 12 miles.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Broughton-in-Furness, England 5.00You enter the property via a shared hallway and as you open the door you move into a corridor. You have the shower room off this corridor, which leads to the stairs taking you up to the main living area. The door opens to a completely open plan space showing off high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. This is an ideal studio for a romantic break in the lakes, with modern styling and furnishings. The kitchen is well appointed and can cope with anything from a simple sandwich to a candle lit meal for two.
Grizebeck is a quiet hamlet which is ideally located within easy travelling distance to the ever-popular Coniston and Windemere waters. For the walking and cycling enthusiasts, you can start your adventures from the doorstep, or if your interests lie in less energetic pastimes the nearby towns of Ulverston, Coniston, Ambleside and Bowness all offer great shopping, with a wonderful selection of independent shops, galleries and attractions. You’ll be spoilt for choice for venues to eat and drink, with everything from bistro cafés to Michelin star restaurants. The choice of entertainment available is as diverse as the dining options, from segways to escape rooms, museums to galleries, water sports to high ropes adventures, aquariums to a safari zoo, and steam trains to lake cruises on offer. Whatever your interest, you’ll be sure to find something you like and it’s all set against the backdrop of some of the most stunning scenery on the planet.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Arkleby, EnglandSituated in a peaceful, rural location on the fringe of the Lake District National Park, these delightful holiday properties (refs 27273, UKC64 and UKC2221) have lots of character, comfort, charm and original features. The Coach House (ref UKC64) has been carefully renovated into a lovely cottage with an open plan living space on the first floor, to take advantage of the views across the Solway Firth, famous for its fantastic sunsets. Semi-detached with Grooms Cottage (ref UKC2221), this property has been restored in to a wonderful cottage, adjacent to Holly Lodge (ref 27273), off the large shared parking area.
Holly Lodge (27273) is a detached, spacious, 18th-century country house, and has been thoughtfully furnished to a good standard with a profusion of original features, which have been retained and restored. Whilst all three properties are set in substantial wooded gardens, with formal lawns, an orchard and patio areas, each property has their own private sitting-out area. The whole garden is surrounded by countryside and is very private and secure.
Cockermouth, 8 miles, has coffee shops, restaurants, gastro pubs, shops, cycle hire and art galleries. There are theatres in Keswick, Cockermouth and Whitehaven, all within easy reach and hosting musical and theatrical events all year. The small rural village of Aspatria, 2 miles, also has a small selection of shops. There is a public swimming pool in Cockermouth or you can have your own personal indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room (rented by the hour locally, it is recommended to book early), just 500 yards away from the properties. Fly fishing is available with a trout pond in Gilcrux, 2 miles, and the rivers Ellen in Aspatria, and Derwent in Cockermouth. The beach, lakes and fells are just a 15-minute drive away. Horse riding is also available locally. Shops, pubs and restaurants within 2 miles.£158From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free