Enjoy a taste of village life at this stunning Grade II-listed cottage in Alhampton, Somerset. Bring your canine companion and your other half for tail-wagging days along the Leland Trail, Macmillan Way or Monarch’s Way, with plenty of zoomie breaks along the route. Back at base, your pup can enjoy a tasty chew in the lovely garden before everyone curls up in the cosy lounge beside the wood burner.
Walk into this upgraded barn conversion to discover the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Fire up the wood burner in here, and kick back for a while, with the Smart TV playing a recent boxset. Take in the cottage’s storybook charm, from its exposed stonework and original beams to the intricate rustic details that give every corner a sense of character. Pad into the stylish kitchen to rustle up your dog’s dinner, then settle beside the large window with your own meal as you watch the world go by. As for outside space, the garden is quaint with boho-chic furniture and ample room for your pooch to sprawl out while their humans have an after-dinner drink. Say goodnight to your chum, and you’ll find your cosy super-king-size bed under the eaves on the mezzanine first floor. A sleek shower room completes the interior.
With a wealth of walks from your doorstep, you and your four-legged friend will be spoilt for choice when it comes to tail-wagging routes and scenic strolls. Embark on the Leland Trail through heritage sites and rural Somerset, or join the waymarked trail of Macmillan Way for 290 miles of rolling hillsides. For a change of scenery, visit Castle Cary (2 miles) for a browse around the shops for antiques, groceries or perhaps a relaxing pub meal. Further afield is the Shepton Mallet Lido (4 miles).