Families and their four-pawed pups will fall instantly in love with this charming property with its warm finishes and focal feature mezzanine floor. For tail-wagging days out, the adventurous amongst you will enjoy a visit to the Lake District National Park, which lies just 8 miles away with a patchwork of fantastic walking trails, including the 73-mile long-distance Cumbrian Way footpath.
The warm and welcoming living room of this cottage can be found on the first floor, with two comfortable sofas, an armchair, a TV and a cosy, calming atmosphere. On the opposite end of the room is the country-style kitchen, with rustic cabinets and exposed beams adding character to the space, with a four-seater table offering up a place to gather around to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Take the spiral staircase up to the mezzanine floor and you’ll find a snug with lots of soft seating for a place to retreat and relax. Downstairs on the ground floor are the bedrooms, featuring a double room, a zip-and-link twin room and a single room, all with neutral decor and tasteful finishings to ensure you feel instantly at home. Completing the property is the lovely family bathroom with a tub to allow you to unwind at the end of the day. The outside area extends the property, offering a lovely space in which to dine alfresco or soak up the sunshine with your canine at your side.
Carlisle (10 miles) is a wonderfully dog-friendly city filled with eateries that welcome those on four legs as well as two. Carlisle Castle is well worth a visit to soak up the local history, whilst Bitts Park is a peaceful place with children's play parks, formal gardens and plenty of picturesque picnic spots in the city. Venture into the Lake District to find the majestic Aira Force Waterfall (18 miles) and you’ll be mesmerised by the cascading water whilst your pups play in the stream and sniff out the best sticks to fetch.