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Ospreys Nest

Isel, near Cockermouth, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
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At a glance

  • Charming upside‑down barn conversion on a peaceful, family‑run farm, perfectly placed near Cockermouth and the Lake District’s scenic lakes and fells.
  • Great for families and groups, offering an adjoining games room, children’s play area, friendly farm animals, and shared outdoor spaces including a pondside picnic spot. 
  • Beautiful first‑floor open‑plan living with fell views, with flexible bedroom layouts across two floors.
Property code: OC-O32074

See tails wag and furry ears prick up when you arrive at this fabulous farm in the Lake District. This pet-friendly, three-bedroom cottage on the rural site near Isel, 4.5 miles from Cockermouth, sleeps six guests who have access to some superb, shared facilities. For people, there are farm animals, a play area and a pond to enjoy, while for pups there are some off-lead areas, including a paddock.

Tear yourselves away from the lovely Lakeland views to enter the comfortable cottage with your cheerful chum padding behind you. Discover this country retreat has been carefully designed with its location in mind and offers a reverse-level design to better capture the views. One of your bedrooms, a super-king-size, with beds that can also be made up as twins by prior arrangement, is downstairs, together with a family shower room. Follow furry feet up the stairs to find the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can enjoy some quality canine time together. Watch TV, cook and serve tasty meals to hounds and humans up here. A twin bedroom, a king-size and the family bathroom are also at this level. Guests can also make the most of a shared, on-site games room and laundry during their stay. Take your energetic pet off to explore the farm with you and to run in the field. There is private parking for two cars with this cottage.

Venture 11.5 miles from your base to vibrant Keswick, with its independent shops, dog-friendly pubs and cafes and access to Derwentwater. Follow the picturesque 10-mile walk together along the shores or board a dog-friendly cruise. Whinlatter Forest, 9.5 miles away, with its many leafy trails, also makes a great day out for four-legged friends. Plan a trip to the beach at Allonby, 12.5 miles away, where pups are always welcome.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 King, 1 twin and 1 super king-size (can be made up as a 2 singles on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with shower and a WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Shared laundry room on site with washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgates
  • Smart TV with Sky in lounge
  • Shared outside facilities, including children’s play park, off lead areas for dogs and an enclosed field, nature walks – please supervise dogs at all times
  • Shared games room with other properties onsite, with pool table, darts and music system
  • Complementary pass available for Armathwaite Hall
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 5 miles, beach 9 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Nicola 10th August 2025

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Lovely house with everything you could need. Clean, comfortable with a lovely feel and views. We had a great week here and would love to stay again.

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Location

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.