1 / 21Applerigg
Hawkshead, Cumbria
A three bedroom cottage for five in the middle of Hawkshead with two separate living rooms, a fire in each and an enclosed garden and patio behind, one dog welcome.
Applerigg has two living rooms and a fire in each of them, which in a cottage for five is the difference between everybody being together and everybody having to be. Dog friendly and right in the middle of Hawkshead, it has three bedrooms upstairs, one dog along for the week, and an enclosed garden with a patio and a table on it out at the back.
The open end of the house holds a wood burner, deep sofas and the kitchen, with the dining table set by French windows that give onto the garden. The front room is the quiet one, an open fire and armchairs and neighbouring fields through the window. Above are a double, a twin and a single, and the bathroom up there carries a bath and a separate shower. A dog gets its choice of two hearths.
Half past four, and the front room has been taken by whoever wanted to read. The dog is next door where the wood burner is, flat out on the boards with one ear still tracking the kitchen. The French windows stand open on the garden and nobody has bothered to shut them. Somebody comes back up from the village with bread, and the house rearranges itself around the smell of dinner.
The village is at the door, its yards and alleys holding the Beatrix Potter Gallery, small shops and somewhere to eat. Above Windermere the old Claife Viewing Station stands where Victorian visitors went to look at the lake, with woods running down from it to the ferry. Ambleside lies north over the hill. Between them there is more low level walking than one dog can get through in a week.
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from £761 for 7 nights
Applerigg takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside there is an enclosed garden with a patio area with table and chairs where guests can enjoy al fresco dining
- Sleeps
- 5 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £761 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Applerigg from £761 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Applerigg dog friendly?
Yes, Applerigg welcomes one dog. It sits right in the middle of Hawkshead with an enclosed garden and patio at the back, and inside your dog has the run of two living rooms — each with its own fire to settle beside.
Are dogs allowed at Applerigg year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, and with two fireplaces and an enclosed garden it's well set up whatever the time of year. For confirmation of availability at specific dates, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting Applerigg with my dog?
Applerigg accepts one dog, so it's worth bearing that in mind if you're travelling with more than one. The enclosed garden gives a safe outside space, and the village of Hawkshead is right on the doorstep, with low-level walking through the surrounding countryside and woods that can keep a dog happily occupied all week.
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Applerigg from £761 for 7 nights
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A playful forest trail with sculptures and red squirrels, a brilliantly dog friendly outing for families and easy dogs.
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