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Grange over Sands, Cumbria
A ground floor villa apartment for four at Grange over Sands, all on one level with a wood burner, an open fire, a veranda over the lawn and a portable dog shower, one dog welcome.
Grange over Sands went up as a resort when the railway reached it, and the Victorian villas it built then are still the best addresses in the town. 1 Woodheads is the ground floor of one, reached through a courtyard between the Coach House and the Old Stables, a dog friendly stay for four on a single level with a portable dog shower kept for guests. One dog is welcome, and that shower earns its place after a morning on the sands.
Inside it is grander than an apartment has any business being. The hall runs on polished timber with French doors and arched windows, and three wide steps drop into a lounge under an ornate plaster ceiling, a wood burner in a commissioned stone surround, a piano in the corner. At the far end the flagged kitchen has an open fire of its own, and a soaked dog belongs at that one.
What is on offer is a great deal of room at ground level with the bay in front of it. Both bedrooms are kings and one opens onto the veranda, where the lawn runs towards the sands. No children under five stay, so the quiet holds. A dog gets level ground, a rinse at the door and a choice of two fires.
Fell Foot Park at the foot of Windermere is National Trust ground with lake access, boats to hire and grass enough to lose an afternoon in, all of it walkable with a dog. The steamers cross from Lakeside opposite and Holker Hall keeps its gardens west along the peninsula. Nearer than any of it, the veranda faces a tide that comes and goes across the sands all week.
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from £902 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with furniture | Welcome tea tray provided | Complimentary toiletries | Bath robes | Portable dog shower | 1 dog allowed
- Dog Facilities
- Dog shower
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £902 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
1 Woodheads from £902 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is 1 Woodheads dog friendly?
Yes, one dog is welcome at 1 Woodheads. The apartment is all on one level, which makes it easy going for dogs, and there's a portable dog shower kept for guests — handy after a morning on the sands.
Are dogs allowed at 1 Woodheads year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the setup — a portable dog shower, two fires and a ground floor layout — it's clearly a place that takes dogs seriously whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting 1 Woodheads with my dog?
One dog is welcome, and the ground floor apartment means no stairs to navigate. A portable dog shower is available at the door for post-beach rinses, and the description specifically mentions the flagged kitchen with its open fire as the spot for a wet dog to dry out. The veranda leads onto a lawn that runs towards the sands, so there's easy outside access throughout your stay.
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1 Woodheads from £902 for 7 nights
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