Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 5 - Flookburgh, Cumbria

Press pause on life and disappear into serene landscapes and charming decor at this 17th-century cottage in the Lake District. Spend your days walking around the lakes, mooching around the character villages, or discovering hidden Cumbrian gems before returning to a cosy wood burner for delightful nights in with your friends or family. The front door of this elegant home opens onto a warming lounge, where your first port of call is to relax in the comfy armchair and channel flick through the Smart TV.

The wood burner is also a nice touch to any chilly evening. The kitchen is character-filled, with its low, original oak beams and an island perfect for on-the-go breakfasts and casual lunches. You'll find everything you could possibly need to whip up culinary creations before hosting a celebratory dinner around the formal dining table.

When it's time to turn in, choose from three inviting bedrooms – a master super-king with an en-suite shower room, a welcoming king-size and a cosy single. In the morning, treat yourself to a long soak in the family bathroom's roll-top bath before heading outside to the small courtyard to enjoy your first coffee of the day. On-street parking surrounds the property, but is subject to availability.

Take to the streets of Flookburgh and spend joyful afternoons popping into the convenience store, picking up freshly baked bread from the local bakery, or tucking into a hearty pub lunch at the local tavern. 2 miles from the cottage sits the delightful village of Cartmel, where visitors can mosey along the stream or try the world-renowned sticky toffee pudding. You may even like watching a Cartmel Racecourse meet (2 miles).

For a day at the beach, Grange-over-Sands lies just 3.5 miles away, while destinations such as Windermere, Coniston and Ulverston are all within 18 miles.