Set in a quiet location with a rolling backdrop of countryside beyond, this cottage is top dog for your Cumbrian adventure. Your cosy property is perfectly suited to couples with a waggy-tailed companion in tow, placing you within easy reach of a trail leading to quintessential Alston and a variety of exciting routes through fields and fells. On sunny evenings, your garden is a sublime spot for a picnic, so throw down a rug and prepare to share with Fido.
Comfortable and welcoming throughout, this former barn has enough home comforts to send paws scattering inside. Whether you are curled up watching films from the sofa or positioned at the table ready to feast, the contemporary elegance of the lounge/kitchen/diner is sure to please. Getting your cooking hat on using the variety of equipment, taking a seat at the breakfast bar with your glass of wine whilst you are waiting for your meal to cook. There is a shower room for a touch of luxury, and the bedroom is a haven for a restful night’s sleep. Outside, the large garden is great fun when your pup is on the lead and has energy to spare.
Discover hill climbs and waterfall walks, tackling the highest peak of the North Pennines or marvelling at Ashgill Force 5 miles away. For those who can’t resist a piece of the action, Yad Moss (7 miles) boasts its own skiing and snowboarding experience depending on the weather. Visit the Killhope Lead Mining Museum (9.5 miles) and learn about the area’s industrial past, or venture into Penrith (18 miles) for more history and heritage topped with something delicious to eat in one of the pup-approved eateries. Further afield, the Lake District National Park is a wonderful place to explore and well worth the 22.5-mile drive.