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Sabden, Lancashire
A self-contained cottage for two and one dog at Sabden at the foot of Pendle Hill, set in the owners' garden, with a private enclosed terrace garden and the Pendle Way from the village.
The owners of Garden Cottage are dog lovers, and on arrival there is home baking for the people and a basket of treats for the dog. The cottage sits in their garden at Sabden, below Pendle Hill in Lancashire, a self-contained, dog friendly hideaway for a couple and one dog.
It is built on a slope, so the rooms are on three levels. The way in is one step up from a courtyard shared with the owners, which has a seating area and the garage for bikes. The kitchen and bathroom are on the entrance level, the bedroom is upstairs under a skylight, and the living room is on the lower floor, with patio doors onto the cottage's own private terrace. That terrace and the garden round it are enclosed, with seats and a table, and they are where the dog is let out rather than the shared courtyard at the front.
The living room is the heart of it, an L-shaped sofa facing the television and the terrace doors open to the garden. A dog on the terrace, breakfast outside, the hill above: that is most of the plan for most days. At night the skylight over the bed shows the stars, and the dog is asleep before either of you.
The Pendle Way starts in Sabden, so the walking begins in the village, and routes climb from here to the top of Pendle Hill, where the view reaches across the Ribble Valley. Barley and Downham, the two classic ways up the hill, are both close, and the country is full of the story of the Pendle Witches. Clitheroe, with its castle, is a short drive, and Wycoller's old clam bridge is a good morning out with the dog.
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from £423 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with terrace, sitting-out area and garden furniture
- Dog Facilities
- Dog treats
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £423 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
Garden Cottage from £423 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Cottage dog friendly?
Garden Cottage is genuinely dog friendly — the owners are dog lovers themselves and welcome your dog with a basket of treats on arrival. The cottage sleeps two people and one dog, and has its own private enclosed terrace garden where your dog can be let out safely.
Are dogs allowed at Garden Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, and as a self-contained cottage it's available as a dedicated dog-friendly stay. It's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates.
What should I know before visiting Garden Cottage with my dog?
The cottage accommodates one dog, so it's best suited to couples travelling with a single pet. The private enclosed terrace at the rear is where your dog is let out, rather than the shared courtyard at the front. The Pendle Way starts right in Sabden, so you can head straight out on dog walks from the door — routes climb up to Pendle Hill, and nearby Barley and Downham offer classic approaches to the summit.
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Garden Cottage from £423 for 7 nights
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