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Dufton, Cumbria
A two bedroom stone cottage for four in the Eden Valley village of Dufton, with enclosed lawned gardens front and back, a wood burner, a utility room by the back door and one dog welcome.
Skippers has two enclosed lawned gardens, front and rear. It is an attractive stone cottage for four in the pretty village of Dufton, dog friendly with a single dog along, and the rear garden holds a summer house for bikes and sports equipment, with spectacular views beyond. Between the two, the dog always has grass close at hand.
The back door is the one to use after a muddy walk. It opens straight into the utility room, where coats hang and boots are stored, and it is also where the dog spends the night, as the house rules restrict dogs to the utility area at night. French doors off the hall lead into an open plan lounge with a cosy wood burner and views over the village, and the country style kitchen and dining area look out over the fells and the back garden. Two bedrooms lie at the end of the hall with the family bathroom between them, and its bath suits a long soak after the fells.
Dufton suits families and walkers alike, and a dog will love it here. The Pennine Way passes close by, and there are fabulous walks and cycle routes from the doorstep. There is a working farm next door and a friendly pub in the village.
Appleby, the historic market town, is less than 3 miles away, with an artisan bakery, a butcher, a Norman castle and a station on the Settle to Carlisle line. The Lakes are a short drive, with Ullswater, its steamers, Aira Force and Lowther Castle all within reach. Across the North Pennines and the Eden Valley around the village, a dog has a week of countryside to explore.
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from £603 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden front and back with summer house to store bikes and sports equipment | Private parking for 2 cars | Pub less than 150m away additional pubs and shops within 3
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £603 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Skippers dog friendly?
Yes, Skippers welcomes one dog. The cottage has been set up with dogs in mind — there's a utility room by the back door where muddy paws can be sorted before anyone reaches the carpets, and both the front and rear gardens are enclosed, so your dog has space to roam safely whichever way the house faces.
Are dogs allowed at Skippers year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the cottage is clearly set up for year-round walking trips — the wood burner and the bath both speak to colder months as much as summer ones. It's worth confirming directly with the owner if you have a particular time of year in mind.
What should I know before visiting Skippers with my dog?
Only one dog is allowed, so it's not the right fit if you're travelling with more than one. There's a working farm next door, so a lead is kept by the back door as a reminder — stock awareness matters here. Out on the fells, dogs are welcome across the open ground but should be kept under control around sheep, which is good practice on the Pennines anyway.
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Skippers from £603 for 7 nights
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