Is Ford House dog friendly?

Yes, Ford House is genuinely dog friendly — and there's a meaningful difference here. This is a proper family home with a hall big enough to take ten pairs of boots and two dogs before anything reaches the stair carpet, not a converted outbuilding with a token dog bowl. Two dogs are included as standard, and the owners will consider more on request, so it's worth asking before you book a kennel.

Are dogs allowed at Ford House year round?

The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the way the house is described suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for a specific time of year, it's always worth checking directly with the owners when you enquire.

What should I know before visiting Ford House with my dog?

The enclosed garden — patio and lawn — gives dogs a secure space to stretch out without you having to think too hard about it. Beyond the garden, Cartmel itself is a walkable village, and the surrounding lanes are quiet, walled and relatively level, which makes for easy dog walking once you've had a few days of bigger adventures. If you're bringing more than two dogs, just ask the owners before booking — they're open to it, but it's worth confirming in advance.

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Ford House

Cartmel, Cumbria

A five bedroom house for ten in the centre of Cartmel with a wood burner, a beamed dining room and an enclosed garden of patio and lawn, two dogs welcome.

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Ten guests, two dogs and the whole of Cartmel to explore. Ford House stands in the centre of Cartmel, with its quaint cobbled streets, stream side walks and fine dining right on the doorstep. Inside, this dog friendly house shows real style, with a lounge on one side of the hall and a grand dining room on the other, where an oak table sits under the original beams. Outside is an enclosed garden: patio, seating, barbecue, and a lawned area where four legged friends can run wild.

Life centres on the lounge, where there is a four seater, a three seater, a two seater and an armchair, and with the wood burner glowing the two dogs settle in for a film on the Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric range and a Nespresso coffee machine, and just off it a utility holds the washing machine and freezer. Up the oak staircase are two king size bedrooms, the first with its own shower room, along with a twin and a bathroom, and a double and another twin are on the floor above.

Evenings gather round the oak table in the grand dining room, ten people and a long meal, with the two dogs keeping watch from somewhere near the hall. More than two dogs may be accepted on request, so it is worth asking.

Cartmel Racecourse is home to the UK's shortest steeplechase and keeps a full diary of events between race meetings, and the dogs have an abundance of walks from the village. Grange over Sands, with the attractions along its promenade, is a short drive, as are Ambleside, Grasmere, Coniston and Ulverston, which makes this a fine base for the hidden treasures of the Lake District.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

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from £1,880 for 7 nights

Ford House takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Outside you will find an enclosed garden with patio area and seating to enjoy those beautiful evenings plus a lawned area for your four legged friends to run wild
Sleeps: 10 guests
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Price: from £1,880 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Open fire, Wifi

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Ford House from £1,880 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ford House dog friendly?
Yes, Ford House is genuinely dog friendly — and there's a meaningful difference here. This is a proper family home with a hall big enough to take ten pairs of boots and two dogs before anything reaches the stair carpet, not a converted outbuilding with a token dog bowl. Two dogs are included as standard, and the owners will consider more on request, so it's worth asking before you book a kennel.
Are dogs allowed at Ford House year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the way the house is described suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for a specific time of year, it's always worth checking directly with the owners when you enquire.
What should I know before visiting Ford House with my dog?
The enclosed garden — patio and lawn — gives dogs a secure space to stretch out without you having to think too hard about it. Beyond the garden, Cartmel itself is a walkable village, and the surrounding lanes are quiet, walled and relatively level, which makes for easy dog walking once you've had a few days of bigger adventures. If you're bringing more than two dogs, just ask the owners before booking — they're open to it, but it's worth confirming in advance.