Bring together friends, family, and furry chums for a holiday to remember in these two luxurious retreats amongst the Cumbrian countryside. The properties, which sit just outside the village of Nenthead, are the perfect bases for outdoor adventurers, with endless walking routes to explore through the dramatic North Pennines landscape. For shopping and eating out, the picturesque market town of Alston is just 5 miles away.
Both properties beautifully blend original features – including exposed beams and stonework - with contemporary design, rural views, and a myriad of creature comforts for you and the woofers. The first retreat is a stunning stone farmhouse with ample space for everyone to spread out and relax. You’ll have an inviting lounge with a roaring wood burner, which the hounds will love, and a Smart TV for enjoying movie nights together. Also on the ground floor is an open-plan kitchen/diner with a table to seat everyone and all the equipment needed to cater for a large group. Rounding off this level is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Two staircases lead to the first floor, where you’ll find four welcoming bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities. Completing the farmhouse is a contemporary shower room. Next door is a delightful cottage with a spacious, open-plan living area. Here, a cosy wood burner, housed in an original fireplace, takes centre stage. Unwind here, catching up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV, or sharing mealtimes at the farmhouse-style dining table. Completing the ground floor is a stylish kitchen and a refreshing shower room. Upstairs, two tastefully decorated bedrooms are nestled in the eaves. Outside, both properties have their own, enclosed gardens where Rover and Fido can burn off steam and you can dine alfresco on a balmy, summer’s evening. The farmhouse also benefits from a private hot tub, located in a garden room with far-reaching views across the Pennines. Private parking is available for six cars.
Nenthead is a fantastic base for keen walkers and four-pawed explorers. Enjoy a fascinating ramble from the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, to learn more about the village’s industrial past, or head to nearby Ashgill Force for a waterside stroll (perfect for the pups on a hot day). Alternatively, get the hearts pounding and ears flapping on an exhilarating climb at Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines. Further afield, Lake District highlights, including Ullswater, are within 30 miles.