Firbank Old School

Set your delighted dog’s tail wagging when you explore seven acres of private woodland at this cottage in the Lake District together. The inviting, stone retreat, in Far Sawrey, 1 mile from Lake Windermere, is set in beautiful grounds that you and your pup can enjoy whenever you choose. The three-bedroom property, which sleeps six humans, is also within 1 mile of Beatrix Potter’s former home Hill Top that inspired her children’s tales.

Enter via the country kitchen, where your pal can eat, drink and sleep, and pad about as you busy yourself preparing delicious feasts. Fire up the wood burner in here so he can warm his paws after winter walks. Let him follow you through to the snug, where you can also light the wood burner on chilly days, or the lounge, with its open fire and Smart TV. Also downstairs is a WC and a utility room, with a sink where muddy pups can have a quick rinse. Bid your furry friend good night down here too then wander off for your own superb slumber. The characterful bedrooms and bathrooms are all on the first floor of the property. These include a super-king, with en-suite shower room, and two king-sizes, one of which can be arranged as twins if discussed at booking and that has an additional trundle bed. The period-style family bathroom, with its roll-top bath, is also at this level. Take your eager chum out into the garden at every opportunity to stretch his furry legs. Encourage him to relax with you on the terrace as you have dinner or a drink in the summer warmth.

Stroll 1 mile to the National Trust’s Claife Viewing Station on the shores of Lake Windermere. Walk another 250 metres to catch a dog-friendly cruise out on the water.

• 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size and 1 king-size (zip-and-link beds that can be made up into twin beds). There is also a trundle/day bed in the second bedroom for flexibility
• 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC. 1 WC
• Electric oven, 5-ring electric hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, drying racks for coats, dog-washing sink
• 2 wood burners and an open fire
• Travel cot and highchair available on request
• Smart TV with access to streaming services
• Spacious garden to the rear with raised patio leading to the private woods
• Parking for 1 car situated across the road in community centre
• Pub 0.1 miles, shop 2.7 miles
• Sleeps 6 (+1)
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.