Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Get away with your four-legged friends to this pretty, family-friendly cottage in the stunning Yorkshire Dales just 1 mile from the town of Kirkby Lonsdale, it's perfect for friends or family who love walking and visiting local towns and attractions. The cottage has a reverse-level layout, a cosy wood burner, bike storage, and an enclosed patio to enjoy. The converted stable has been thoughtfully designed with stylish, contemporary interiors alongside original features to make a charming base.

Go into the hallway with a shower room to your left and a spacious, airy king-size zip-and-link bedroom next to it. The second cosy king-size bedroom, which has an en-suite bathroom, is also on the ground floor. Head upstairs to the light and bright lounge for a relaxed night in with comfy seating, a TV, and a cosy wood burner.

You'll find everything you need for preparing tasty meals in the well-equipped kitchen/diner and a dining table and chairs for four for sociable meals. Outside, there's a fenced/walled patio with outdoor seating so you can enjoy evenings in the sunshine while the kids and canines potter in and out safely. Walk or drive to the lovely town of Kirkby Lonsdale (1 mile), home to pubs, shops and cafes and Devil's Bridge, where you can enjoy a picnic on the river beach, and visit the brewery and beer hall, with a vast range of cask and keg craft ales.

Visit Kendal, the gateway to the Lakes (14. 5miles) and explore the stunning scenery on walks, go for a boat trip on Lake Windermere (25 miles). Challenge yourself to summit one of the ‘Yorkshire Three Peaks', Ingleborough (10.5 miles), Pen-y-Ghent (17.5 miles) and Whernside (11 miles), visit Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (6.5 miles), White Scar Cave (8 miles) and Ribblehead Viaduct (13 miles).