For special occasions where everyone celebrates together, try this cottage in Broughton-in-Furness. You’ll be staying in luxury accommodation with plenty of room for a big group and their dogs to enjoy each other’s company. This spectacular property is spread over four levels, with the social spaces on the ground and first floor.
Enter to find a homely kitchen/lounge where you can prepare meals for your party. There’s an Aga for cooking and a coffee machine for drinks, and to make things cosy, there’s a wood burner. Make sure to note the beautiful, exposed beams and stone wall. When food is ready, gather everyone in the adjacent dining room, and light the open fire for a special touch. After meals, socialise in the snug, where there are comfortable leather sofas and a second open fire. The ground floor is completed by a utility room and a shower room with a WC. Head up a few stairs to the first floor and see a garden room with glass bi-fold doors, flooded with natural light. Continue to the second floor for the first three bedrooms – a single and two doubles, one with an en-suite – and a family bathroom. The third floor has a super-king-size bedroom with a balcony, accessible via bi-fold glass doors. It’s completed by an en-suite. Finally, there’s the fourth floor, which has a family shower room, a double bedroom and a twin room. The property has large grounds, including a lawn and patio where you’ll see a table and chairs. Toast marshmallows on the outdoor wood burner or cook on the charcoal BBQ while the dogs and children play.
You’ll be in the Lake District, surrounded by natural beauty and attractions. The nearest dog-friendly beach is 10.5 miles away. For some local history, explore Swinside Stone Circle (5 miles), Giants Grave Stones (9 miles), or Wray Castle (16.5 miles), which welcomes dogs on the grounds.