1 / 15Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive
Whitechapel, Lancashire
A two bedroom cottage for four at Whitechapel in the Bowland foothills, single storey, with an enclosed garden through French doors and two dogs welcome.
Down off Beacon Fell with aching legs and two dogs that could happily do it all again, and the Cross Keys Inn is waiting at the bottom of the lane. Two Dorchester Drive sits in the small cluster of dog friendly cottages round the inn at Whitechapel, near Longridge, and it takes two dogs.
Inside it is compact and level. One step up at the entrance, then a single open space for sitting, eating and cooking, with two double bedrooms and a bathroom off it and no stairs anywhere. French doors from the living area open onto an enclosed garden with furniture, so the last trip out for the dogs is a matter of opening a door rather than finding a lead. There are doggy extras laid on by the owners.
The evenings shape themselves. Dogs walked, boots off, then across to the inn, which is family and dog friendly and close enough that nobody has to drive. Back again later, the dogs flatten out on the floor and the French doors stay open onto the garden until somebody remembers to close them. Some people return here again and again with the same dog, and it is easy to see why.
Beacon Fell is the obvious walk, with woodland paths winding up to a summit that looks out over the whole Fylde plain. Longridge Fell runs east above the Ribble valley for a longer day on open moorland, and Hurst Green, with its riverside paths along the Ribble and the Hodder, is close enough for an afternoon with the dogs.
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from £403 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with garden furniture
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £403 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive from £403 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive dog friendly?
Yes, Two Dorchester Drive welcomes up to two dogs. The owners have laid on doggy extras, and the enclosed garden with French doors makes things easy for dogs at the end of the day — no lead required for that last trip outside.
Are dogs allowed at Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the cottage's setup — enclosed garden, dog-friendly extras, and proximity to year-round walking on Beacon Fell and Longridge Fell — it's clearly designed with dogs as a constant rather than an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of two dogs, so if you're travelling with more than that it's worth checking with the owners beforehand. The layout is single storey with just one step at the entrance, which is handy for dogs that don't do well with stairs. The enclosed garden is a real bonus — and the Cross Keys Inn next door is family and dog friendly, so evenings out don't mean leaving the dogs behind.
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Cross Keys Inn Cottages - Two Dorchester Drive from £403 for 7 nights
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