Dog-friendly Cumbria

A wonderful, Grade II listed holiday home resting in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Character features. Large lawned garden. Central location. Penrith 13.5 miles; Barnard Castle 25.8 miles.

Beautifully-presented, Windermere cottage with lake views. Five minutes' walk to lake. Juliet balcony from sitting room. Super en-suite accommodation. Enclosed patio garden. Pet friendly. WiFi. Windermere 1 mile; Ambleside 5.9 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles.

A superb, mid-terrace, barn conversion with a hot tub in the quiet village of Newton Reigny, a 10 minute drive from Penrith. Pub 5 mins walk. Pet-friendly. Large garden. Keswick 17 miles.

Occupying an elevated position in a small private cul-de-sac in Applethwaite, 1 mile north of Keswick. Applethwaite is an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the main towns in the Lakes, but with easy access to Keswick with all its attractions. This three bedroomed bungalow boasts magnificent views towards Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Fells, which can be enjoyed from the lounge or the garden.

The Larches is a four bedroomed detached cottage at Seldom Seen in Thornthwaite, a truly tranquil location. Surrounded by woodland on the slopes of Whinlatter forest the cottage is a perfect ’away from it all’ retreat with the delight of visiting red squirrels. It has the most fantastic summer house (or belvedere) with a deck at the top of its fellside garden, which has chairs, table and lighting. It has superb views across the Derwent marshes and to the distant fells. You can walk or cycle from the doorstep and sail on the lake at Bassenthwaite. There is an art gallery and coffee shop in the village and pubs, restaurants and a shop in the neighbouring village of Braithwaite and an abundance of amenities in nearby Keswick. The accommodation is upside down with the living space upstairs is 27ft long with paintings by local artists and benefits from the views towards Skiddaw and Clough Head. See the cottage’s website www.lakelandbelvedere.com for more fascinating details and photos.

A traditional 18th-century Cumbrian cottage with beautiful panoramic views, located in the small picturesque village of Helton. A perfect place to get away from it all, with tranquil surroundings in this little known area of the Lake District. Enjoy the views and watch out for the red squirrels and a vast variety of bird life which are attracted to the bird feeder. There are wonderful walks right from the cottage. Close by are Ullswater and Haweswater, and excellent high level walking. Other nearby attractions and activities include the Lowther Castle and Gardens, Askham Hall Gardens and café, Dalemain historic house, Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre, Ullswater steamers, Hallin Fell, Aira Force waterfall, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. There are two delightful pubs and a village shop, a mile away, in the neighbouring village of Askham. The attractive market town of Penrith is just 10 minutes drive away. Enjoy the views and watch out for the red squirrels!

A luxurious barn conversion extensively refurbished with a superb kitchen/diner, including granite work tops, oak doors and floors and extra shower room. Butterwick is a particularly tranquil area of The Lakes with footpaths and bridleways leading from the doorstep. Ullswater is five miles and Haweswater three miles with walks directly onto High Street and Harter Fell.

This large, terraced property, built from Lakeland stone, sleeps up to six guests in three spacious bedrooms, and is spread over three floors. Completely renovated and new to the market for 2019, it combines high quality fixtures and fittings throughout with stylish interior design. A lot of care has gone into ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction, and you certainly won’t be disappointed. The top floor features a spacious double bedroom with a super kingsize bed and a large contemporary bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The first floor features a spacious double bedroom with super kingsize bed and another twin bedroom. The bathroom on this floor features a free-standing, roll-top bath and large walk-in shower. At the heart of the house is an open-plan living room and dining room complete with large flatscreen TV and wood burner, perfect for cosy nights by the fire and is a really social space for a banquet after a day on the fells. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, and leads to a lovely terrace at the rear with garden furniture if you fancy a bit of fresh air. From the back garden you can also access a garage for storing equipment or bikes.
If you love outdoor adventure like cycling, walking and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells, while nearby you’ll find Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra to name a few.
From the front door you are just 5 minutes’ walk from the main market square. Keswick is vibrant with a great outdoor market and plenty of places where you can eat and drink. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops as well as outdoor and fashion brands. There are also plenty of delis, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. Famous for its narrow streets and courtyards, this traditional market town is one not to be missed. If you like culture, check out the Theatre By The Lake, ¾ mile away with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater. From the lake you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. For family fun, why not try Puzzling Place ½ mile away? This is a mind-boggling attraction based on optical illusions, or visit the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world. For a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8½ miles, or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tours and gin, whisky and vodka tasting, 8 miles. There is also golf at Keswick Golf Club, 4¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This beautiful detached house is set in mature gardens and lies just 2 miles from Ambleside, making it an ideal escape to explore the South Lakes. Situated on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell, this picturesque holiday cottage is ideal for couples and families looking for a spacious retreat who want to be close to the action. The ground floor is bright and spacious thanks to the large windows and open plan feel. The living/dining room has a cosy wood burner and is an ideal space for relaxing in front of the Smart TV. The kitchen is well-equipped and you’ll also find a large utility room with a washer/dryer. Also on the ground floor there is a bathroom with bath and shower cubicle, along with a spacious twin room with quality furnishings. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed, the other with twin beds both coming with luxury hypnos matteresses for that perfect night sleep, and there is a shower room too. To the rear of the property is a lovely patio with garden furniture and stunning views - this area is a real suntrap.

If you like walking or cycling there are some lovely routes around Loughrigg Tarn, Todd Cragg and Elterwater. Or, if you like more of a challenge, you can try the Langdale Pikes and the Fairfield Horseshoe. Locally there is a pub and hotel which provides great food and locally produced ales. For lake lovers, you are only 2½ miles from Lake Windermere with the famous steamers offering pleasure trips to Bowness and lakeside on a regular timetable. For the big kids in the family, you’re not too far from Go Ape at Grizedale Forest, a high rope adventure course for thrillseekers. The towns of Ambleside, Bowness and Windermere are all easily accessible and offer an abundance of restaurants, shops and bars. For a great base and a great property, book Sheilings before someone else beats you to it! Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.