Dovedale Cottage

This remote cottage is located near the southern end of Ullswater and is surrounded by dramatic fells and numerous walking routes. Journey 3.5 miles to join the Ullswater Way or head out on foot and paw from the property to take on the magnificent Dovedale Horseshoe. Sleeping six guests and one hairy hound, it’s the perfect base for large families. The Grade I-listed cottage is full of character and has a roaring open fire to snuggle in front of after a long fell walk.

The charming property is set on a working farm and is decorated in a cute, country-cottage style. The cosy lounge is warm and inviting, with an open fire and local artwork adorning the walls. Play board games together around the coffee table or relax on the plump sofa to watch a film on the TV/DVD, whilst Rover curls up on the rug in front of the fire. The property has a ground-floor single bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and three further bedrooms on the first floor. The enclosed garden has stunning views of the fells and a patio where you can dine alfresco.

You’ll have a fantastic choice of dog walks nearby. Stride out along the Dovedale Horseshoe to tick off several Wainwrights, as well as visit the secret cave of Priest’s Hole. The ridge walk offers breathtaking views and you and the hounds can round the day off with a little paddle in Brothers Water, before returning to the cottage. At Glenridding, 3.5 miles away, you can board the paw-friendly Ullswater Steamer and hop on and off to join various parts of the Ullswater Way. The walk to Aira Force is particularly magical and you can admire the landscape that inspired some of Wordsworth’s most iconic poems.

• 4 bedrooms - 3 king-size, 1 ground-floor single
• 2 bathrooms -1 bathroom with bath and handheld shower plus WC, 1 ground floor en-suite shower room in single room with shower seat, grab rails and WC (guests must have sufficient mobility to move from their chair to the seat as there is a step into the shower)
• Electric oven with ceramic hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
• Utility cupboard with tumble dryer, iron, ironing board
• Open fire (coal provided)
• TV/DVD in lounge, TV in single bedroom
• A second, small dog may be accommodated, please contact the bookings team
• Towels not provided
• Enclosed garden with garden furniture
• Off-road parking for 3 cars in the courtyard at the back of the property
• Covered bike storage available (to be arranged with farmer)
• Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child, please contact us if you would like to book for 7 guests
• Phone signal available if you have 4G
• Wheelchair friendly path to nearby Brotherswater
• Shops within 2.5 miles, pub half a mile
• Please note: 2023 Christmas bookings will be the 21st December arrival and for New years bookings will be the 28th December
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:30 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.