1 / 24The Snugalow
Hackthorpe, Cumbria
A single storey three bedroom house for six at Hackthorpe near Penrith, with a fully enclosed lawned garden and a games room in the garage, three dogs welcome.
Three dogs. That is the allowance at The Snugalow, and for a house sleeping six within reach of Ullswater it is close to unheard of. A dog friendly stay on one level at Hackthorpe with a fully enclosed lawned garden behind it, three bedrooms along one hall, and a garage at the side given over to table tennis and a pool table.
The living room has a log burner and sofa enough for six, and the kitchen and diner beyond it runs a breakfast bar and a glass table the party gets round. Bedrooms go down the hallway: a king that keeps its own shower, then a double, a twin, and the main bathroom at the far end. All of it is on one level, which for three dogs means no gate on any stair and nobody moving about overhead.
Two households travelling together with a dog each are what that allowance is really for, and the garage settles the evening when the garden has been exhausted. The lawn is enclosed on every side, so all three go out at once and nobody has to stand at a gate. Walking starts from the door, and at this end of Cumbria that means quiet field paths rather than fells unless you go looking for them.
Lowther Castle stands 2 miles off, a vast ruin with gardens grown back through it and a bird of prey centre alongside. Askham is the next village along, with a hall, a long green and an open air pool for the brave. Brougham Castle keeps its keep above the Eamont and Shap Abbey stands roofless in a fold of moor. Ullswater opens west for a dog that wants water.
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from £719 for 7 nights
The Snugalow takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- You can relax in a fully-enclosed rear garden that is lawned and ready for your dogs and children to run free and enjoy
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £719 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Games, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Snugalow from £719 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Snugalow dog friendly?
The Snugalow welcomes up to three dogs, which is genuinely generous for a holiday let of this size. The whole property is on a single level with no stairs to navigate, and the lawned garden at the back is fully enclosed on every side, so your dogs can be out together without anyone needing to man a gate.
Are dogs allowed at The Snugalow year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the property description suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for a specific time of year, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Snugalow with my dog?
The three-dog limit is worth bearing in mind if you're travelling in a larger group — it suits two households with a dog each particularly well. The single-level layout means no stair gates needed and no anxiety about dogs on upper floors, and with Ullswater to the west and quiet field paths starting from the door, there's plenty of scope for a good walk without having to drive anywhere.
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The Snugalow from £719 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk1.4 mi awayLowther Castle and Askham Village Walk
Cumbria
An easy, historic loop through estate parkland and a pretty Cumbrian village, a genuinely dog friendly day out for all abilities.
Attraction3.6 mi awayBrougham Castle
Cumbria
A red sandstone keep guarding a river crossing near Penrith, with level grass inside the walls, though your dog is not allowed on the private land by the river.
Walk4.8 mi awayPooley Bridge and Dunmallard Hill Walk
Cumbria
A short, wooded hill walk with big Ullswater views from an ancient hill fort, ideal as a dog friendly half-day from Pooley Bridge.
Attraction4.9 mi awayShap Abbey
Cumbria
A full height 15th century tower alone in a secluded Lowther valley, free, with quiet open Cumbrian grass for your dog and a better stop than the M6 services.
5 mi awayWaterside House Campsite
Cumbria
A family-run, dog friendly lakeside campsite on Ullswater with private shoreline access, perfect for dogs who love to swim and paddle.
Walk6.5 mi awayUllswater Lakeshore: Howtown to Patterdale
Cumbria
The most beautiful lakeshore walk in England, a gentle point to point along Ullswater made for dog friendly wanderers.