This charming cottage, situated in the pretty hamlet of Skelwith Fold, is the perfect countryside bolthole for couples or small families that want a peaceful holiday with their loved ones – including the pups. Sleeping four across two tranquil bedrooms with space for up to two dogs to stretch out, this property gives you the opportunity to unwind after a long day out walking around the lakes and mountains. Go on an exciting dog walk up Stickle Tarn (5 miles) for fantastic views, or enjoy a more leisurely lake cruise with Windermere Lake Cruises (8 miles) where pups on leads travel free.
The property, which is less than a mile from a pub with its own doggy menu, is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen blends the traditional and the contemporary wonderfully thanks to sleek tiles and worktops paired with exposed wood beams, while rich wood furnishings and a stunning stone fireplace in the lounge invite you to sink into the sofas in front of the wood burner, the pups snoozing at your feet. Upstairs, the bedrooms ensure you get a good night’s sleep; wood panelling and exposed beams in the double room remind you of just how old this cottage is.
The lakeshore path at the National Trust’s Wray Castle (3 miles) is ideal for family walkies – if you’re up for the challenge walk the entire 4 miles to Claife Viewing Station. Little legs might prefer the shorter trails at Grizedale Forest (6 miles) that offer views of Lake Windermere to Coniston Water. Spend the day on an Ullswater Steamer (18 miles), stopping off at Aira Force (21 miles direct) for a picnic and a glimpse of the waterfall, or take time to explore popular Keswick (19 miles) where dogs can join you in many attractions, pubs and shops.