1 / 19Scaw Fell Cottage - Wasdale
Santon, Cumbria
A two bedroom terrace cottage for four in the hamlet of Santon in Wasdale, with an open fire, a garden patio looking to the fells and two dogs welcome.
Uninterrupted views of the Wasdale Fells are what the hamlet of Santon gives Scaw Fell Cottage, and the owner extends a warm welcome to couples, friends, families and two dogs. This dog friendly terrace cottage sleeps four, with exposed beams and stone walls giving the rooms a rustic charm.
You step straight into the living room, where the beams sit with wooden doors and cream walls, and two comfortable sofas and a chair gather round the Victorian fireplace. The owner pictures a dog snoozing at your feet in front of the crackling open fire, and that is how evenings go here. Pets are not permitted upstairs or on the furniture, so the floor by the fire belongs to them.
Beyond is the beamed kitchen, with a wooden table seating six for sociable meals at both ends of the day. The double bedroom has a lovely window seat set into exposed sandstone walls, looking out to the front, and there is a twin and a shower room as well. The garden is enclosed and lawned, entered through a gateway opposite the back door across a cobbled rear access, and from the patio table there are fantastic views of the Lakeland fells, Scafell Pike and Great Gable among them. Two dogs and their people end the day out there.
River and mountain walks start right outside, ample for a week of them, and the dogs will want them all. Scafell Pike is 8 miles up the Wasdale valley, Irton Pike is an easier family walk with lovely views, and Drigg Beach, Muncaster Castle and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway fill the gentler days.
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from £396 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside to the rear is a lovely enclosed garden entered via a small gateway opposite the back door across a cobbled rear access
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £396 / 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 Scaw Fell Cottage - Wasdale dog friendly?
Yes, Scaw Fell Cottage warmly welcomes dogs — up to two are allowed. The cottage has an enclosed garden (accessed via a gateway across the cobbled lane rather than straight out of the back door) and is well set up for returning from a day on the fells, with an open fire to settle beside and a big kitchen table for tired walkers.
Are dogs allowed at Scaw Fell Cottage - Wasdale year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability and any conditions around your dates. What is clear is that the cottage is set up as a proper base for outdoor stays, whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Scaw Fell Cottage - Wasdale with my dog?
The enclosed garden is across the cobbled lane opposite the cottage rather than directly out of the back door, so letting the dogs out requires a conscious trip rather than a quick step outside — something worth keeping in mind if you have dogs that need frequent access. The surrounding area is brilliant for dogs: river walking starts right from Santon Bridge village, and nearby Ravenglass offers sand and saltmarsh to explore.
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Scaw Fell Cottage - Wasdale from £396 for 7 nights
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