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Hardheads Cottage

Egremont, Cumbria
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Renovated cottage with countryside views and an enclosed field next door - perfect for the dogs
  • This delightful cottage features two wood burners and original ceiling beams
  • Spend time in the garden and on the patio, taking in the fresh Cumbrian air
Property code: 87227

Newly renovated cottage with two lounge areas set near the Cumbrian coast with beaches only a short distance away to the west and the Lake District National Park to the east.

Set on the edge of the Lake District in the small market town of Egremont, sits this pleasant two-bedroom country property. The surrounding fields and tranquillity make this the ideal place for a couple or friends to relax with two of their four-legged friends.

Inside, the decor is light and cheerful with original ceiling beams adding to the cottage feel. On the ground floor, you can enjoy sociable meals at the pine dining table while your pup naps in front of the wood burner, and afterwards step up through to the lounge and relax on the plump sofa. There’s an additional lounge on the first floor and a wood burner here too, so while you unwind with a film on the TV, your canine companion can stretch out in comfort. Also on this floor is a spacious super-king-size bedroom and bathroom. Steep stairs lead up to the second floor where two light and airy single beds are located on separate levels. Outside, steps lead down to a charming patio area. It’s a quiet spot and the perfect place to start the day with a morning coffee at the outdoor table. While you breathe in the fresh Cumbrian air, your pup can roam safely in the adjacent private field.

Egremont is less than a mile from the property and features a 12th-century castle and stunning walking and cycling trails along the River Ehen. For a longer walk in nature with your dog, head 9 miles to Wild Ennerdale National Forest. Climb to the top of Angler’s Crag and soak up spectacular valley views or follow the lakeshore path and let your pup splash and play in the water. For a walk on the beach, head 3.5 miles to St Bees or 6.5 miles to Whitehaven Beach where you and your pet can enjoy an adventurous cliff-top walk along the coastline.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size and two singles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Smart TVs in lounge and snug
  • Wood-burners in the lounge and snug (first basket of logs provided)
  • Patio with seating and BBQ
  • Enclosed field next to the property for dog walks
  • Outside hot and cold tap for dog washing
  • Shop, café and pub within walking distance
  • Not suitable for guests with mobility issues due to steps throughout
  • Ample private parking
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicola 27th September 2024

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Fabulous cottage , well presented , comfy & clean. The dogs absolutely loved the field . An excellent base for exploring the west of Cumbria & the lakes

Reviewed by Chris 16th September 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 6th September 2024

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Lovely cottage. Good location for lakes and coast. Kitchen well equipped, nice powerful shower and all very clean. The enclosed field is great to have. One of our dogs has a high prey drive and doesn't go off lead. She loved it, but fortunately wasn't quick enough for the rabbits.

Reviewed by Caroline 2nd September 2024

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We had a fantastic stay - my dog never been so happy on holiday! The private field was such a bonus and I didnt have to rush out for his walk - just opened the gate to the field. Everything really thoughtful and we didnt want for anything. Short drive to beautiful scenery lovely beach just 3 miles away. Cant fault it and well probably return

Reviewed by Darryl 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely loved the cottage. Full of character, spacious, comfortable and really warm. Had everything we needed and on arrival there was a bottle of proseco, 2 pints of milk, tea,coffee nd biscuits which are all a lovely touch. The large attached dog field was great and our dog loved chasing the rabbits and running around in there. The location waRead mores great for exploring the coast and local fells around Ennerdale and was close to the town centre for shops and takeaways. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Frances 14th June 2024

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The cottage was amazing and my dogs loved the field full of rabbits. Most relaxing holiday weve ever had with the dogs. Loads to do nearby

Reviewed by Sharon 31st May 2024

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Lovely clean and comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Great location for walking. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Julie 24th May 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage set in a rural location in the hills above Egremont. Well equipped and beautifully decorated throughout.

Reviewed by Sarah 13th May 2024

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The dogs loved it

Reviewed by Dana 3rd May 2024

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Fantastic location. The space for pets was the best we have ever stayed. Huge private field. Can not fault the cottage at all really lovely touches left for guests by the owners. Location great for coastal beeches and the lakes.

Reviewed by Alyson 5th April 2024

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Cosy and relaxing cottage. Our dog had great fun running up.snd down the feild after the rabbits

Reviewed by Vivienne 22nd March 2024

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A beautiful quirky cottage which was more spacious than we expected. Stairs could prove tricky for those with mobility issues. The cottage is very well equipped and the tea, coffee, milk, wine and biscuits (for both humans and dog) were a lovely welcome gift . As others have said the attached enclosed doggy field was fabulous as was the outdoor warRead morem shower to wash him off after muddy walks. Lots to do in the immediate area. Definitely somewhere we hope to return to. Highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Joe 19th February 2024

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It's a lovely cottage, in lovely grounds. Definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The stairs can be a challenge, but add to the character. The private field is excellent. Think the dogs thought they were in heaven! There is a dishwasher (bring your own tablets), and a handy washing machine (bring your own detergent) excellent for tRead morehe muddy winter! Hide

Reviewed by Denise 22nd December 2023

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Wonderful cottage with a great location. Thoughtful owners left welcome gifts and Christmas stockings. The secure field was ideal for our two dogs, particularly as one can't go off lead, so seeing them run around chasing rabbits was heart warming.

Reviewed by Julie 9th October 2023

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Lovely cottage, field was perfect for energetic dog to run around in.

Reviewed by Abi 1st October 2023

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This cottage was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed. The field for the dogs was absolutely perfect for our hyper border collie she loved racing around the garden after the rabbits! I would highly recommend this as you are fairly close by to a lot of brilliant walks and cities to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed by Sharron 1st September 2023

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Fabulous quirky cottage and location

Reviewed by Caroline 11th August 2023

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We had the most wonderful stay at Hardheads cottage. The property was super cosy and our children felt very much at home. The hosts were very welcoming and happy to help with anything we needed. The absolute selling point was the enclosed dog field and our dogs were living their best lives chasing rabbits. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Angela 14th July 2023

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A lovely spacious cottage in a good location. The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable - we had everything we needed ( apart from a fan which we bought as it was hot upstairs!). There was a bench and bbq in the garden, which led to a lovely big fully enclosed field which was a godsend for our 2 dogs, who loved chasing the rabbits. The sceRead morenery was lovely and we watched the sun set from the field. The owners left a welcome pack including a bottle of Prosecco and doggy icecream! Hide

Reviewed by Deirdre 16th June 2023

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Very comfortable cottage with the most fantastic field for dogs. Well situated for exploring the area. Thoroughly enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen 10th June 2023

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Lovely cottage and ideal for both the coast and Lake District

Reviewed by Kathryn 19th May 2023

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Perfect base for touring west Cumbria. Comfortable, spacious and clean and perfect for us and our dogs with access to the owner's field.

Reviewed by David 12th May 2023

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Beautiful house. Love the multi floor layout. Perfect location for visiting the lakes and walking locations. The field at the back of the property was brilliant for our dogs, they loved to run freely without the worry of traffic. Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Reviewed by Gillian 14th April 2023

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Cottage in a good position and the field for the dogs was brilliant. It is clean and comfortable. I struggled with the quirky stairs especially at night. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We really had a great holiday with easy access to all of the lakes and only a 10 minute walk to town or 2 minutes by car.

Reviewed by Esther 7th April 2023

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Really lovely cottage. Very clean and lots of space. Would highly recommend it! The field was great too for our dogs! We will definitely book again!

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