Book a stay in this inviting, rustic cottage at Patterdale, where two happy hounds can bound and play in the enclosed garden. The stone holiday home, which enjoys verdant vistas, has four bedrooms and sleeps eight guests, making it perfect for a large, dog-loving family or a group of friends eager to escape together. Situated 2 miles from Glenridding and Ullswater, it is ideally situated for hill walking and mountain climbing, as well as waterside walks.
Enter through the porch, towel down your furry friends and step down into the hall to hang dog leads and outerwear. Pop the towels into the washing machine in the utility room, where there is also a tumble dryer and WC. Wander into the kitchen/diner, where the pups will enjoy the warmth of the underfloor heating. Prepare hearty feasts for both humans and hounds before heading through to the lounge to put your paws up in front of a roaring wood burner. Watch a DVD or enjoy your favourite tunes via the CD player, as there is no TV reception here. Head through to the snug to read a few pages of your book before bidding Fido and Fred goodnight and climbing the steep, spiral staircase up to two double and two twin bedrooms. The family bathroom is also up here. Please be aware there are some characterful but uneven floors, sloping ceilings and low beams. Take a cup of coffee into the garden in the morning and watch your cheerful chums play, and why not have BBQ out here later on?
Walk or drive to Glenridding to board an Ullswater Steamer on which your duo of dogs is also very welcome. Enjoy a 3-mile walk along the Ullswater Way from Glenridding to see the Aira Force waterfall. Catch the steamer back afterwards.