1 / 21Sirius
Tarporley, Cheshire
Sleeping four with a custom made bunk bed and welcoming dogs, Sirius sits against the trees on a farm near Tarporley, steps from the Sandstone Trail, with an outdoor bath and a stream.
Sirius sleeps four, thanks to its new custom made bunk bed, so families and friends can bring the dog and share one cabin. It is tucked up against some trees down a farm track near Tarporley, with fields stretching out to views of Beeston Castle and a stream running past, and it is a wonderful dog friendly base for the Cheshire countryside.
The cabin has no fence directly around it and the field is open at the entrance, so Shacks recommend keeping dogs on leads. The surrounding field is used for crops, and very occasionally you may see the farmer harvesting or herding cattle. From the parking it is an easy walk along a level track.
Light the wood burner in winter, or pull up an outdoor chair on summer evenings with the barbecue going and the sound of the stream, then finish the day in the outdoor bath. One thing for dog owners to know: from October to January the surrounding countryside is used for pheasant shooting on Saturday mornings, with around half an hour of activity near the cabin between 9am and 1pm, and some guests simply take the dog out for the morning.
The Sandstone Trail is just footsteps from the cabin, covering some of the finest walking in Cheshire, and Beeston Castle's woodland paths are close by. Delamere Forest is wonderful for a longer walk with the dog, and the 16th century Swan is a lovely spot for a meal.
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from £935 for 7 nights
Sirius takes any number of dogs and is booked through Shacks.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- No limit
- Any number of dogs, no breed restrictions.
- Enclosed Garden
- No
- No fence around the shack and the field is open at the entrance, so leads are recommended.
- Dog Fee
- £35 per stay, any number of dogs
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack, Dog bowls, Dog towels
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Price
- from £935 / 7 nights
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Outdoor bath, Parking
Sirius from £935 for 7 nights
Book with ShacksFrequently Asked Questions
Is Sirius dog friendly?
Yes, Sirius is built around the idea of bringing the whole family including the dog. It's the one Shacks cabin that sleeps four, with a custom bunk above the double, and it sits on a working farm outside Tarporley with fields, a stream past the door, and the Sandstone Trail virtually on the doorstep.
Are dogs allowed at Sirius year round?
Dogs are welcome throughout the year, though there is one seasonal thing to be aware of. From October to January, the surrounding land is shot for pheasant on Saturday mornings, with around half an hour of activity near the cabin between nine and one. Guests with gun shy or nervous dogs often simply head out for the morning and return to a quiet afternoon.
What should I know before visiting Sirius with my dog?
There's no fence around the cabin and the field is open at the gateway, so a lead or long line is a good idea when you're outside. The surrounding fields are arable rather than grazed, which means no livestock to worry about, and the farmer is the only regular passer by. The track to the cabin can be muddy — the farm leaves wellies in the log store by the car park, which gives you a fair idea of what to expect for your dog's legs too.
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Sirius from £935 for 7 nights
Book with ShacksWhat’s Nearby?
Walk3 mi awayDelamere Forest Circular Walk
Cheshire
A forestry walk through Delamere, Cheshire's largest forest, with well-marked trails and good facilities at the visitor centre.
Attraction4.4 mi awayBeeston Castle and Woodland Park
Cheshire
A ruined fortress on a crag above the Cheshire Plain, reached with your dog through a proper wooded climb, with views over eight counties at the top.
Walk5.1 mi awayWhitegate Way: Winsford to Cuddington
Cheshire
No livestock on this flat, traffic-free former railway line lets a dog range freely through wooded cuttings and open embankments between Winsford and Cuddington.
Walk7.3 mi awayThe Sandstone Trail (Frodsham to Woodhouses)
Cheshire
A section of the Sandstone Trail following the Cheshire Ridge with long views across the Mersey and Dee estuaries.
Walk8.3 mi awayBickerton Hill, Maiden Castle and Raw Head
Cheshire
Heath and woodland scented with gorse give dogs plenty to explore on this climb through Bickerton Hill to Raw Head and the Iron Age ramparts of Maiden Castle.
Walk9 mi awayAnderton Nature Park and the Boat Lift
Cheshire
No livestock along the way lets a dog enjoy this flat towpath and woodland loop past the Anderton Boat Lift, the Victorian structure that raises boats between canal and river.