1 / 24Middle Cragg Cottage
Buttermere, Cumbria
A traditional Lakeland stone cottage for two in Buttermere village, renovated to a high standard, with a wood burner, a private enclosed garden facing the fells and one dog welcome.
Middle Cragg Cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage in the timeless village of Buttermere, renovated to a high standard while keeping some great original features. It is lovely, cosy dog friendly accommodation for two people and a single dog, with walks for all abilities right from the doorstep and a path to Rannerdale Knotts straight from the back door steps.
The front door opens into a carpeted, beamed sitting room with a wood burner, Smart TV and DVD player, books, walking guides and board games. Beyond it the dining area is open to the well equipped kitchen, which has a fully tiled floor and a stable door to close it off from the sitting room, a good place for a wet dog to dry off before snoozing by the fire. A stairgate is provided at the bottom of the stairs.
Upstairs are a single bedroom with a Velux window, a tiled bathroom, and the main bedroom, its king size bed looking across the valley to Red Pike. Outside, across the yard, a private enclosed garden looks over the valley to the Buttermere fells, a great place to sit and relax, coffee in hand and the dog beside you.
Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water are both just a walk away, so the dog's day can start at the water's edge. The village has two pubs and two cafes, one of them serving homemade Buttermere ice cream from the farm's own Ayrshire cows, and as a dark sky village it rewards anyone who brings a torch and stays out to look up.
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from £654 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside, across the yard, there is a private, enclosed garden which has wonderful views across the valley to the Buttermere fells – a great place to sit and relax
- Dog Facilities
- Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £654 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Cragg Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Middle Cragg Cottage welcomes one dog alongside a couple. The layout has been thought through with dogs in mind — a stable door separates the tiled kitchen from the carpeted sitting room, so a wet dog can be settled on the tiles with a towel until they're ready to join you by the wood burner.
Are dogs allowed at Middle Cragg Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the cottage feels set up for year-round visits with walkers and their dogs in mind. The stable door drying arrangement suggests it's well prepared for the muddier months.
What should I know before visiting Middle Cragg Cottage with my dog?
The cottage sleeps two adults and accepts one dog — it's not suited to larger groups or multiple dogs. The good news is that walks begin right from the property: the path onto Rannerdale Knotts leaves from the back door, Buttermere lake is a few minutes down the lane and is open to dogs at every point, and Crummock Water is just past the village for a quieter stretch. Pack a torch for the evenings too — Buttermere is a dark sky village, and there are no street lights.
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