Companionable down-time is the focus for your stay at this characterful country dwelling. Perfect for a pet-loving pair, it boasts walks from the doorstep plus access to a garden that borders the River Brathay. Less than a mile from Ambleside, it comes with the bonus of private parking so you can explore at your own pace.
Leave doggie gear in the entrance then wander through the hallway to an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where you can unwind and spend quality time together. Choose a book from the shelves, find a film on the TV, and stretch out on the sofa as the pup snoozes at your feet. When tummies start to rumble the kitchen houses all the essentials of home, and there’s a small dining suite so you can eat in comfort. Lie-back in the bath tub or enjoy a refreshing shower before bidding goodnight to the pup; once he’s settled in his bed, make your way to your own double bedroom for the perfect night's sleep. Grab a breath of fresh air as you take a seat on the bench to the front of the cottage. Close-by, the shared waterside garden is right beside the river – watch for wildlife and listen to the water flowing by as you sit in the sunshine.
Let the dog take the lead as you sniff out some of the fabulous walks on the doorstep. Follow a footpath up to Todd Crag, half a mile away, or stride further on to Loughrigg Fell (2.5 miles). The National Trust's Stagshaw Gardens and the picturesque waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force are both a 1.5-mile walk from the cottage; when you need to refuel, it’s less than a mile to Ambleside’s pet-friendly shops, inns and eateries. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on many of Windermere’s lake cruises and leisure boats (1.5 miles), while fells and water of Coniston are just 7 miles away.