What could be more thrilling for friends, families and furries than this exquisite traditional Cumbrian cottage, set within a mile of the sea on the spectacular Cartmel Peninsula. Find tranquillity at 12th century Cartmel Priory (2 miles) with its stunning stained-glass windows, and explore Cartmel’s cracking canine-cordial pubs, famous cheese and sticky toffee pudding shops, two Michelin star restaurant and Heritage Centre. Visit the magnificent Holker Hall and Gardens (2.5 miles); doggies can run free in the Parkland. This land was built for adventure; try abseiling, climbing, caving, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, horse riding and quad biking. Furry ones will love the myriad walking routes around this wild paradise.
Inside the cottage you’ll find a blissful blend of Regency elegance, country charm and sleek contemporary finishes. Unwind with whisky, wine or local ales in the plush first-floor lounge around a glowing open fire, and plan your Cumbrian excursions. There’s a fine array of fresh local produce on your doorstep, and the convivial open-plan kitchen/diner is the perfect place to prepare and eat in style. Spill out onto the front patio, enclosed rear garden and first floor balcony with gorgeous vistas for drinks and sunny al fresco feasts. Melt away stresses in the ground-floor shower room or second-floor bathroom, with its superb spa bath. Whether it’s the first-floor single, or the second-floor king-size and double, you’ll sleep like a cloud in deep, cosy comfort, surrounded by sea and green nature. Children will need supervision near the stream at the end of the garden.
Find glorious dog-friendly beaches at Grange-over-Sands (2.5 miles), Bardsea (16 miles), Aldingham and Arnside (both 18 miles), Newbiggin, Askam-in-Furness and Roan Head (all 20 miles). Take a spellbinding steam tour of the Leven Valley from Haverthwaite (8 miles), calling at the Lakeside Pier on Windermere. The landscape and villages all around Windermere are unforgettable.