Is Little Glencrest dog friendly?

Yes, Little Glencrest is fully dog friendly and welcomes up to two dogs. The accommodation is all on one level with no stairs to navigate, and there is a private lawned garden fenced all the way round — somewhere dogs can stretch their legs safely as soon as you arrive.

Are dogs allowed at Little Glencrest year round?

The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the description suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for a particular time of year, it's worth checking directly with the host when you book.

What should I know before visiting Little Glencrest with my dog?

The space is designed with dogs in mind — one level throughout, French doors opening onto a flagged terrace, and a fenced private garden that's the first stop after a long car journey. There are just two steps down from the terrace into the garden, so it's easy going for most dogs. Beyond the property, public footpaths leave from the village lanes and Hamsterley Forest is a short drive away, with wide trails that give dogs room to roam.

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Little Glencrest

Butterknowle, County Durham

A stone milking parlour for two at Butterknowle in the Durham Dales, all on one level, with a wood-fired hot tub, a lawned garden fenced for dogs and two dogs welcome.

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Cows were milked in this building once. Little Glencrest is the stone parlour they came to, turned into a dog friendly retreat for two at Butterknowle in the Durham Dales, with a king size bed, a wood burner, a wood-fired hot tub on the terrace and room on the booking for two dogs.

It is all on one level. French doors run from the living room onto a flagged terrace strung with lights, the bedroom opens off the same space with a wet room beside it, and there is nothing to climb anywhere except the two steps down into the garden. That garden is lawn, fenced all round and private, and it is the first place two dogs will want to see after the car.

The hot tub is the reason most people book, and it is at its best once the light has gone. The fire under it takes a while, which leaves time to walk the dogs round the village and come back to the heat. Butterknowle has dark skies, so the stars arrive in quantity, and the owls and curlews in the fields around keep up a commentary while two dogs lie on the terrace flags.

Butterknowle is a quiet farming village on the edge of the North Pennines, with public footpaths leaving from the lanes and Hamsterley Forest a few minutes away by car, its trails wide enough for a dog to range. Barnard Castle and Raby Castle, where the deer park holds herds of red and fallow, are both close for a morning out, and Teesdale opens up to the west.

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 £483 for 7 nights

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, terrace and garden furniture
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £483 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

Little Glencrest from £483 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Glencrest dog friendly?
Yes, Little Glencrest is fully dog friendly and welcomes up to two dogs. The accommodation is all on one level with no stairs to navigate, and there is a private lawned garden fenced all the way round — somewhere dogs can stretch their legs safely as soon as you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Little Glencrest year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the description suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for a particular time of year, it's worth checking directly with the host when you book.
What should I know before visiting Little Glencrest with my dog?
The space is designed with dogs in mind — one level throughout, French doors opening onto a flagged terrace, and a fenced private garden that's the first stop after a long car journey. There are just two steps down from the terrace into the garden, so it's easy going for most dogs. Beyond the property, public footpaths leave from the village lanes and Hamsterley Forest is a short drive away, with wide trails that give dogs room to roam.