Book a break at this spacious townhouse in the Lake District’s Keswick and watch your best furry friend’s tail wag from start to finish. The handsome period property sleeps eight guests, plus one of their canine companions, making it ideal for a group trip. Step out from here to explore the colourful Lakeland hub, pausing at dog-friendly cafes and pubs for a hearty homecooked meal or bowl of water. Venture out of town to take your happy hound on pleasurable walks beside lakes and rivers and up over picturesque hills and fells.
Let yourselves into the house and make your way into the lounge/diner. Stoke up the wood burner and relax together, enjoying the warmth as you watch the TV with Freeview or perhaps a DVD. Wake your contented canine from his doggy daydreams to feed him in the adjacent kitchen and decide who is going to prepare dinner for the rest of your party. Discover the family bathroom on a half landing, then a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a twin on the first floor. Another twin and a double, plus a family shower room, are on the floor above. Take your pup out for a stroll in the morning, perhaps beside the river or over at Fitz Park. Sit out in the courtyard garden when you return on warm mornings. Find a useful washing machine and space to store bikes in the garage. Parking is on the road, subject to availability.
See furry ears prick up when you set out from home on a 1.5-mile stroll to the Castlerigg Stone Circle. From here take in the panoramic views over towards the mountains. Wander less than 800 metres from the house to the shores of Derwentwater. Take energetic hounds on a 10-mile circuit of the beautiful lake.