1 / 13Townend Cottage
Wiggonby, Cumbria
A one bedroom cottage for two in the farming village of Wiggonby near Carlisle, with an enclosed lawned garden, a garden room and three dogs welcome.
Two people, three dogs. Townend Cottage is set up for exactly that kind of household, a dog friendly hideaway for a couple in Wiggonby, a small farming village on the quiet plain between Carlisle and the Solway coast, with a welcome pack and extras for the dogs on arrival.
The garden room is the place to start the day. It doubles as the dining room and looks out over the lawn, and on a bright morning it is where breakfast gets eaten while three dogs make their first patrol. In the living room a wood burner is ready with logs to begin with, and there is a kingsize bedroom upstairs with a bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. The owners decorate the cottage for Christmas.
The garden itself is enclosed and lawned, with seating, and it is a good size for three dogs to share. For a couple who want a calm week, this is a quiet base: nothing much on the lane but farm traffic, the fire lit in the evening and the dogs heaped together in front of it.
Watchtree Nature Reserve is next to the village, a former airfield turned over to wildlife, with paths the dogs can walk. The Solway Coast is a 30 minute drive, where Allonby has a long sandy beach with views over the firth to the hills of southern Scotland, and the northern Lake District fells, Keswick and Derwentwater are within reach too.
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from £393 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £393 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Townend Cottage from £393 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Townend Cottage dog friendly?
Townend Cottage is genuinely set up for dogs, welcoming up to three alongside a couple. There's a welcome pack and extras for the dogs on arrival, an enclosed lawned garden for them to roam, and a wood burner in the living room for everyone to wind down around in the evening.
Are dogs allowed at Townend Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with details like the owners decorating the cottage for Christmas, it's clear the cottage is available across the year. It's always worth confirming directly with the owners if you're planning a visit at a specific time.
What should I know before visiting Townend Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes up to three dogs, so it's a good fit for multi-dog households. The enclosed lawned garden gives them space to stretch out safely, and the surrounding area offers good walking too — Watchtree Nature Reserve is right next to the village, and the sandy beach at Allonby on the Solway Coast is around a 30 minute drive away.
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Townend Cottage from £393 for 7 nights
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Walk7.7 mi awayRickerby Park and the River Eden
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