Savour a group stay at this impressive country house in Cumbria and ensure your favourite, four-legged friend doesn’t miss out on the fun. Sleeping 12 guests, the six-bedroom, three-storey abode nestles in sizeable gardens where hounds can play happily as their people enjoy the relaxing bubbles of the hot tub. Situated 4 miles from Penrith, the substantial holiday home is well-placed for dog walks through the Eden Valley, Lake District and North Pennines.
Call your pup into the boot room to towel him dry after wet walks. There is also a handy family shower room at this level. Climb the stairs to the first floor to discover the capacious kitchen/diner. Cater for hungry hounds and humans in here; light the wood burner on winter evenings and gather round the table for jolly group meals. Accompany your furry friend through to the lounge, where there is an open fire. Play games, watch the Smart TV or take in the far-reaching views while your contented canine naps. The bedrooms are all on the upper levels of the house. Head up the main staircase to a super-king-size bedroom with a balcony. Take the stairs from the dining room up to two twins off a half-landing and then, further up, a second twin and two king-size rooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. The family bathroom is also up here. Spill out into the garden to watch the children and their pets race about while you sip a cup of tea or a glass of fizz and enjoy your enchanting surroundings.
Walk 3.5 miles with your waggy-tailed companion to see the stone circle known as Long Meg and Her Daughters. Venture 8 miles to Pooley Bridge in the Lake District to take your chum for a walk along the 20-mile Ullswater Way. Alternatively, board a dog-friendly steamer on the lake.