Take your happy hound on long walks beside spectacular Ullswater, then return to the comfort of this gorgeous shepherd’s hut. Sleeping just two guests, the one-bedroom, pet-friendly retreat nestles in picturesque surroundings, beside a pretty pond, near Watermillock, 3 miles from Pooley Bridge. Warm damp paws beside the firepit as you look up at the stars and listen for the hoot of the owl.
Bound up five wooden steps to enter the Lakeland hideaway and discover accommodation that marries rustic chic with great comfort. Exquisitely finished to offer the warm welcome of a log cabin, this creatively designed space is the perfect place for you and your four-legged friend to recuperate between excursions. Prepare light meals in the kitchenette, where you can also top up your canine companion’s food and water bowls. Enjoy your own meal at the table, then retire to the bench with a good book and a cup of coffee afterwards. Settle your pup for the night in his own cosy corner before resting your tired head in the inviting double bed. This hut has the luxury of its own shower room. There is also a shared shed, with dog towels and cycle storage space. Start the day with breakfast together out on the covered deck. Watch the birds arrive to drink from the pond in the morning. Light the firepit in the evening as darkness begins to fall. There is ample parking on site.
Pick up the dog lead, whistle to your excited chum and head off on a section of the 20-mile Ullswater Way that runs all the way round the lake, just 1 mile from the hut. The impressive waterfall at Aira Force is 4 miles from your base. Venture into Pooley Bridge to take a pet-friendly Ullswater Steamer trip out on the water.