1 / 23Far Wescoe
Threlkeld, Cumbria
A four bedroom house for eight at Threlkeld with three wood burners, a heated laundry room outside the front door and a large enclosed garden, two dogs welcome.
Three wood burners, which in a house this old is a working arrangement rather than a flourish. Far Wescoe is a dog friendly house sleeping eight at the top of Threlkeld, and the heated laundry room sits outside the front door instead of inside it, a place to strip two wet dogs before any of it crosses the threshold. Two dogs come, and there is enough house here that neither will find all of it in a week.
The building rambles, and two staircases mean nobody walks through anybody. A snug with leather sofas and a fire, a dining room with a serving hatch to the kitchen, and the kitchen laid in Honister slate with a butcher's block on it, a floor a dog can be brought in on without a second thought. The conservatory between them opens onto the lawn, which is how the dogs get out.
Eight people, two dogs, and four bedrooms that are four different rooms rather than a matching set. A king with fell views, two doubles, a twin, one bathroom holding a cast iron bath and a second shared between two doors. W H Auden lived in this house, which explains its shape: rooms meant for reading in, and no interest at all in knocking them together.
The garden behind is lawn, trees and a patio, enclosed and big enough that two dogs can be let out and forgotten about. North of the village the Glenderaterra valley runs up between two mountains, a long quiet trench on a stony track with almost nobody in it. Brundholme Woods drop to the River Greta below the house, oak and beech on a steep bank, and Keswick is 5 miles west along the river.
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from £1,011 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- The enclosed rear garden comprises extensive lawns, mature trees, patio with seating and views which are simply breath taking
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,011 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Ev charging, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Far Wescoe from £1,011 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Far Wescoe dog friendly?
Yes, Far Wescoe welcomes up to two dogs. The house has been set up with them in mind — there's a heated laundry room right outside the front door for stripping off wet dogs before they come in, a kitchen floored in Honister slate that can take muddy paws without a second thought, and a large enclosed garden where two dogs can be let out and largely left to their own devices.
Are dogs allowed at Far Wescoe year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup at Far Wescoe — three wood burners, a heated laundry room, and a robust slate kitchen floor — points to a place well equipped for year-round visits in all weathers. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting Far Wescoe with my dog?
Up to two dogs are welcome, and the house is genuinely built around that. The heated laundry room outside the front door is the intended entry point for wet dogs after a walk, keeping the rest of the house clean and dry. The enclosed garden is a good size for two dogs to roam freely, and walks from the door include the quiet Glenderaterra valley to the north and Brundholme Woods dropping down to the River Greta below.
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Far Wescoe from £1,011 for 7 nights
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