Dog-friendly Cumbria

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.

Welcome to The Seaside House at Holme Croft, a fantastic property with a private hot tub in the coastal town of Seascale. You’re close to the sea and there’s a train station nearby, so you have easy access to the Lake District National Park and the west Cumbrian coast. It makes a perfect base for a memorable holiday with your favourite people, and is equally ideal for couples and walking or cycling groups.
This stunning property sleeps up to 16 guests and features eight double bedrooms, a total of six bathrooms, two living rooms, a private hot tub and enclosed garden. There’s so much to discover, and it provides a great place for making memories. All bedrooms are well furnished with comfortable beds, plenty of storage and hanging space, and many come with seating and vanity areas.
You’ll love the open-plan living and dining areas, an excellent place to all get-together in front of the fireplace. It’s the dream on Christmas Day to opening presents together, and it’s a great social space to see the wine flowing while you catch up with your loved-ones. At the rear you have an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture and private hot tub, perfect for soaking up the sun and enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer after a day of adventure.
The Seaside House at Holme Croft is set back from the seafront in the coastal town of Seascale, close to Gosforth in the West Lakes. This delightful village near to the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys offers an excellent shop and several pubs. From here you have easy access to some of most picturesque and dramatic scenery this Cumbrian hotspot has to offer. The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike, is a short drive through the countryside with beautiful lakes and walking routes nearby. Drigg beach and sand dunes are about a mile away, and you have an excellent links golf course at Seascale, just walking distance from Holme Croft.
Muncaster Castle is a 10-minute drive where you can tour the haunted castle, take in the birds of prey show, and enjoy the stunning gardens. Take a ride on La’al Ratty, a narrow-gauge steam railway from Dalegarth to Boot, or you can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and gyhll scrambling with West Lakes Adventure. Whether you’re looking for scenery, adventure, climbing or just lazy days, The Seaside House at Holme Croft is a great starting point!

This beautiful, three-bedroom farmhouse, renovated in 2022, is located in the delightful village of Dovenby. The pretty village has a small river running through it, which provides a nice backdrop for pleasant village walks and to the nearby pub which is 10 minutes away on foot. Sleeping up to six guests, the semi-detached farmhouse offers two good-sized double bedrooms, and a twin room on the first floor along with a good-sized family bathroom. With pleasant décor, comfortable beds and plenty of storage space you’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep and pleasant views towards the village and farmland. On the ground floor is a large, well-equipped kitchen with dining table, perfect for your self-catering holiday. There is a spacious living room with easy seating and Freeview TV, and you’ll find a utility room and a study with a desk if you need to catch up on your emails. Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring them along too.
The Farmhouse at Lane Foot offers an excellent base for couples and families from which to explore nearby Cockermouth, the coast and the Lake District National Park. Nearby Cockermouth is only 3 miles away and offers an abundance of speciality shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and attractions. Visit Wordsworth House for a spot of culture, or maybe Lakes Distillery in Bassenthwaite, 10 miles. Kirkgate Arts provides a cinema and theatre performances.
If you love The Lakes, you’re within easy reach of Bassenthwaite Lake to the east with its stunning scenery and an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, buzzards and osprey. Or drive south and you’ll reach Loweswater which connects to Crummock Water and Buttermere, arguably one of the most picturesque areas of Cumbria for breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re looking for rugged adventure or just a peaceful walk taking in the flora and fauna, you have a beautiful area to explore.
If you’re looking for family fun, a great day out can be had at The Lake District Wildlife Park with over a hundred species of animals at Bassenthwaite. Or you could try Go Ape, a tree top adventure at Whinlatter Forest, also home to some brilliant cycling trails. Keswick is just a 25-minute drive along the A66 and you’ve also got some excellent coastal areas to explore. St Bees, an area off outstanding natural beauty with sandy beach and cliffside walks is 30 minutes’ drive and is also one end of the famous coast to coast walk. To the west, you’ll reach Allonby in 20 minutes with long stretches of beach, rugged coastline and great for a dog walk and a lovely coastal cycle ride too.

Solway Marsh view is a delightful rural cottage attached to the owner’s farmhouse, yet is completely private. It boasts a cosy sitting room with a lovely wood burner, a spacious kitchen/dining room perfect for enjoying a home cooked meal in after a day spent exploring. Upstairs is a spacious master bedroom, a twin room with custom made bunk beds and a modern bathroom. Outside, Solway Marsh View has a secluded garden with the most delightful views over the River Eden onto the Lake District fells.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this lovely riverside cottage provides a comfortable, warm and cosy stay for people looking for a countryside retreat to relax and unwind in. From the garden you can walk out of the garden gate and straight onto the river side with access to walks not publicly available. Or take a 15-minute walk to the village pub which serves delicious food!
The Lake District, Solway Coast, historic Carlisle and the Scottish Borders with Gretna Green are within easy reach, and Carlisle train station is 15 minutes away. There are lots of beautiful walks on the doorstep, including Hadrian’s Wall a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can explore the history of the wall and its dramatic landscape at over 20 fascinating sites, as well as the coastal path (routes and directions can be provided). Due to its location on the banks of the River Eden and Solway Firth, it is a birdwatchers’ and animal enthusiasts’ paradise. From the garden or your bed you will both see and hear ducks, geese, swans and many other breeds of birds flying up and down the river onto the Solway Firth. Whilst you have the tranquillity at the property you are only minutes by car from the M6 thereby ideally placed to enjoy one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. From here you can not only enjoy the beauty of this area but also a quick drive will take you over the border into Scotland with its miles of dramatic coastline.
Whilst staying at Solway Marsh View explore the many delights of Cumbria, a must is a visit is the beauty of the Lake District National Park with its stunning mountains and lakes. Close by, of course, is the beautiful border city of Carlisle with its 12th-century cathedral and 11th-century castle, it’s a lovely city to explore and of course, great for a spot of retail therapy. Pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Capricorn Cottage can be booked together with The Eden Hideaway (ref UK1554) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Just 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.

Just 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.

Just 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.

Just 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.

Just 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.

This lovely holiday cottage overlooks the river and harbour with 3 miles of sandy beach. A quiet village with a coastal lagoon, water skiing, sea and fly fishing, golf, horse riding, and walks nearby. Tour the Lake District along quiet roads, lack of crowds and peaceful setting. Shop and pubs 100 yards.