Dog friendly Cottages England

Overlooking the River Wear, these superb conversions of the barn, old byre and stables provide a wonderful holiday retreat. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and is set in a haven of peace and tranquillity. Adjoining one another, they lie within an attractive courtyard setting, complemented by a fountain and shrubberies. All the properties have been tastefully refurbished and are full of character and charm, with shared use of lovely grounds, children’s play area, summer house and games room. The pretty village of Frosterley has shops and pubs, with walks in every direction along Weardale. Described as England’s ’last wilderness’, and possibly one of the best kept secrets, the Durham Dales are situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, made up of a wonderful blend of rugged upland, impressive waterfalls, fertile river valleys and wild flower meadows. Pleasant towns and pretty villages dot the area – the historic market town of Barnard Castle lies within easy reach, and boasts castle remains overlooking the town, as well as the Bowes Museum. Built as an impressive French-style chateau, the museum houses a magnificent collection of fine and decorative art. Other places of interest are Raby Castle, the ruins of Egglestone Abbey and Rokeby Hall. Hexham (with stately abbey) is a good day trip out, as well as the splendid cathedral city of Durham, 15 miles. NB: Refs 24969, 24970, 24971 and 23712 (also on the same site) can be booked together to accommodate up to 27 guests.

A superb detached cottage in peaceful countryside. Open fire, range cooker. Access to fishing lakes. Good touring base. Swaffham 6 miles.

A fresh, detached lodge based in the village of Bleddfa in Powys. Decking with hot tub. Stunning countryside views. Master bedroom with en-suite. Knighton 7 miles.

A spacious and contemporary cottage rests in the Heart of Bourton-of-the-Water. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Stow-on-the-Wold 3.8 miles; Moreton-in-Marsh 8 miles; Chipping Norton 12 miles; Cheltenham 15.8 miles.

A stunning cottage on the outskirts of Grantham market town, Lincolnshire. Private woodland. Woodburning stove. Sleaford 10.6 miles; Melton Mowbray 21.3 miles; Lincoln 21.8 miles.

A wonderful four-bedroom holiday home settled in the heart of Hunmanby, North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Filey 3.5 miles; Bridlington 8.7 miles; Scarborough 9.6 miles.

This superb stone cottage rests on the outskirts of Cracoe village, in North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Open fire. Skipton 5.7 miles.

Set within a large private garden with country views, this detached stone house lies at the edge of the village, within the North York Moors National Park. An excellent area for walking, cycling or riding, with a wide network of footpaths. Market town of Helmsley, 4 miles, has a choice of inns, restaurants and shops. Coastal village of Staithes, 25 miles. Whitby, 32 miles with sandy beaches. Places of interest locally include Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall. York, 28 miles. Racing at York, Thirsk and Ripon. An ideal holiday base. Inn 3 miles. Shops 4 miles.

This three-storey terraced cottage rests in a charming location in the pretty town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Village green views. Original features. Pet-friendly. Sun room. Barnard Castle 9.8 miles.

Fairview (CWC561946) is a reverse level, semi-detached cottage with an entrance on the first floor and a large living/dining room, a cosy wood-burning stove, there is a west-facing conservatory down a couple of steps with sofa and access to a small private garden. A family bedroom on the first floor provides a level living area for those with a mobility issue. On the ground floor are further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Barn Cottage (CWC562587) is also a reverse level, semi-detached cottage with two bedrooms on the ground floor.
This is a real farm experience, fresh free-range eggs are available from the owners, and there are a number of walks across the delightful 150 acres. This is a dog-friendly property however please note that it is a working Beef and Sheep farm, so dogs must be kept under control.
Further along the coast is Sandymouth, a large beach ideal for families due to its lovely sand, rock pools and tea rooms. A short drive north over the border into Devon leads to the quaint village of Hartland which has a magnificent church with an amazing painted ceiling and one of the tallest towers in England. Hartland Quay has a hotel and Wreckers Bar as the coast here is littered with wrecks and is a lovely spot for some lunch. Also well worth a visit is the world-famous fishing village of Clovelly. The cobbled, traffic-free, high street is built into a cleft in a 400’ high cliff and tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers to the tiny working port. Beach 2 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 11 guests.