1 / 20Bitt Cottage
Santon, Cumbria
A two bedroom bungalow for four near Santon Bridge in Eskdale, all on one floor with an open fire and a large garden fenced the whole way round, three dogs welcome.
Santon Bridge is a hamlet with a river and a pub that runs the World's Biggest Liar competition once a year, which tells you a good deal about the place. Bitt Cottage stands just outside it, a dog friendly bungalow for four that takes three dogs, with a large garden fenced to 1.2m all round and mature trees and hedges standing behind that.
Everything is on one floor. A porch with a utility cupboard takes the coats and the muddy boots before the house proper begins, then a lounge with an open fire that three dogs will claim before anyone unpacks, then a dual aspect kitchen with the table set at the glass. Two bedrooms, a double over the garden and a twin off the lounge, share a bathroom with a shower over the bath, with a second WC to spare.
Not many cottages of this size take three dogs, and fewer still have the fenced ground to make that workable. Wasdale is up the road for anybody who came to climb and the west Cumbrian sand lies the other way for anybody who came to throw a ball, with a fire here to come back to. Families carrying more animals than the usual limit allows will find the week easy here.
Eskdale opens east of the village and Wast Water lies 4 miles off beneath the highest ground in England, Scafell and Great Gable at the head of it. The narrow gauge railway runs down to Ravenglass, where Drigg and Seascale give onto wide flat sand a dog can be let go on. Irton Pike is the short hill, up and back before lunch.
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from £580 for 7 nights
Bitt Cottage takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed large garden with outdoor furniture and 1
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £580 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Bitt Cottage from £580 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bitt Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, and more generously than most — Bitt Cottage welcomes up to three dogs, which is unusual for a cottage sleeping just four people. The large garden is fenced to 1.2m all the way round, with mature trees and hedges adding an extra layer, so there's secure outdoor space for the whole pack.
Are dogs allowed at Bitt Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with an open fire, a fenced garden, and a porch utility cupboard for wet gear and muddy boots, the cottage is well set up for a visit in any season. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Bitt Cottage with my dog?
The garden is fenced to 1.2m all round, which gives dogs good freedom outside, though owners of particularly athletic escapers may want to keep that in mind. There's a practical porch with a utility cupboard for drying off after walks before you come inside, which makes a real difference when you're returning from somewhere like Wasdale or the west Cumbrian beaches. The surrounding area has plenty of dog-friendly ground — wide flat sands at Drigg and Seascale where dogs can run freely, and shorter walks like Irton Pike if you want something closer to home.
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Bitt Cottage from £580 for 7 nights
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