Treat yourselves to a group getaway when you stay at this splendid holiday home for 16, which also welcomes a pair of pups with open paws. Set against the glorious, undulating backdrop of the Newlands Valley, the seven-bedroom property near Little Town, 5 miles from Keswick, is ideally located for anyone eager to get out and about in the great outdoors. Find fabulous dog walks right from the doorstep of this substantial stone cottage or organise excursions to Lake District locations that will set tails wagging.
Make your way up some steps into the house via the dining room, then take a few steps down into the kitchen to top up water bowls and serve doggy dinners. Whip up hearty holiday feasts for your large group to enjoy too; there’s also a utility space with a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Let your pals pad down the steps into the lounge to join you while you watch the Smart TV with the multi-fuel burner glowing. The family bathroom is at this level, while several steps down is a twin bedroom with a TV and an en-suite shower room. Climb one of two staircases to reach the additional bedrooms, including five king-size rooms, all with TVs and four with en-suite shower rooms. There is also a family room with a king-size bed and bunk beds. Spread out into the garden on fine days as your four-legged friends sniff the air; light the BBQ and soak up the scenery. There is space to store bicycles, plus plenty of parking.
Stride out from home with your happy hounds to reach Derwentwater, approximately 1 mile away. Energetic walkers can then tire furry feet out further on the 10-mile circuit of the lake. Or, take a 1-mile walk from home to the Catbells, with its stunning views out over the water.