1 / 23Far Wescoe
Threlkeld, Cumbria
The former Lake District home of W H Auden at Threlkeld, sleeping eight, with three wood burners, fell views, an enclosed rear garden of extensive lawns, and two dogs welcome.
Far Wescoe was once the home of the poet W H Auden, and the fells around it may well have inspired him. This dog friendly house sleeps eight within walking distance of Threlkeld, with walks from the door to Skiddaw, Blencathra, Latrigg and Brundholme Woods, two dogs welcome along for every one of them.
The heated laundry room by the front door is the first stop after a day on the fells, with space for wet coats and walking boots while the dogs wait to be towelled off. Inside there are exposed beams and three wood burners: in the snug with its leather seating and large smart TV, in the formal dining room with its original serving hatch, and in the lounge, where a walk in bay window holds a table and handmade bench seating with uninterrupted views to the fells. A conservatory with panoramic views leads through to the hand made kitchen, which keeps its original Honister slate floor and an antique butcher's block.
On the first floor are a king size with fell views and an original basin, a large double, a pretty twin and another spacious double, along with a bathroom with an original cast iron bath and a Jack and Jill bathroom. Out at the back, the enclosed rear garden has extensive lawns, mature trees and a patio with seating, and the dogs take the lawn while the kettle boils.
Keswick is 5 miles away, with independent shops, cafés, pubs and the Theatre by the Lake. The national park around it offers sailing, climbing, horse riding, Go Ape and an alpaca centre where you can walk an alpaca, but for two dogs the best of it is the fell walking that starts from the door.
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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
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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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