1 / 24Poirot House
Underskiddaw, Cumbria
A 1930s six bedroom house for twelve under Skiddaw near Keswick, with four fully fenced acres, two wood burners and an AGA, two dogs welcome.
A dog goes out through the terrace doors and simply keeps going, because nothing stops it for four acres. Poirot House stands under Skiddaw at Underskiddaw with its own land fenced the whole way round, which for a dog friendly house sleeping twelve is close to unheard of. Two dogs are allowed, and they get more ground to themselves than most stays hand a single one.
The house is 1930s and has been kept that way: Crittall windows, Art Deco furniture, and a curved staircase that takes over the hall the moment the door opens. A double lounge and a snug each have a wood burner, an AGA warms the kitchen, where a dog will settle for the week, and the dining room was built for a table seating the lot of you. Six bedrooms sit upstairs, one with a balcony facing the fells, and the bath is the cast iron original.
The land is the reason to book this one. Four fenced acres of mature planting, a football goal, outdoor sofas and a wood burner on the terrace mean a large party and two dogs can spend a whole day without going through a gate, which in the Lakes counts for more than sitting closer to a town. Skiddaw, Latrigg and Carlside are all climbed from the front door without driving anywhere first.
Keswick and Derwentwater are 3 miles down the road for kayaks, restaurants and the mountain festival. Woodland behind the house leads on foot to Mirehouse and its gardens. Over the hill Whinlatter, the only mountain forest in England, holds bike trails and runs a series of canicross races, which is not something a dog finds on its doorstep often.
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from £3,027 for 7 nights
Poirot 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
- There are additional outdoor sofas, an outdoor wood burner, a football goal, 4 acres of private land with mature planting, and the garden is fully fenced
- Sleeps
- 12 guests
- Rooms
- 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Price
- from £3,027 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Games, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Poirot House from £3,027 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Poirot House dog friendly?
Yes, Poirot House welcomes up to two dogs. What makes it stand out for dog owners is the four fully fenced acres surrounding the house, meaning your dogs can roam freely without any risk of them wandering off — a genuine rarity for a property sleeping twelve.
Are dogs allowed at Poirot House year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the location lends itself to visits in any season, with fells to walk from the front door and a warm AGA in the kitchen to come back to.
What should I know before visiting Poirot House with my dog?
The main thing to note is the two-dog limit, so it's not the right fit if you're travelling with a bigger pack. On the plus side, the fully fenced four-acre grounds mean you can let dogs off lead safely from the moment you arrive, and walks up Skiddaw, Latrigg and Carlside all start directly from the house without needing to drive anywhere.
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Poirot House from £3,027 for 7 nights
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