Dog friendly cottage, sleeps 4 - Langdale, Cumbria

Set in the hamlet of Little Langdale between the Coniston Fells and the Langdale Fells, Oxen Fell Cottage is in the very heart of the Lake District. The front door opens to a lovely dual aspect lounge with comfy sofas arranged around a large coffee table, cosy log fire and Smart TV making this ideal place to relax at any time of day. To the rear of the cottage there is a spacious kitchen dining room, with a contemporary, fitted kitchen & family dining table.

Upstairs, to the bedrooms: the first, to the rear has a comfortable king-size bed, views to the fells and an en-suite. The second bedroom has twin beds and also offers an en-suite shower room. Outside, there is small patio area with bistro table, the ideal spot for coffee in the morning, and across the yard there is a utility room with washing machine and drier and bike storage.

Little Langdale is a magical place to simply soak up the Lake District Fells. The road through the valley winds its way past Little Langdale Tarn beneath the north of the Coniston Fells before it splits to head west over the ancient Wrynose Pass or north passing the beautiful Blea Tarn en-route to Great Langdale. The Three Shires Inn offers hearty homemade fare and local ales.

Walks of all standards abound and the famous Cathedral Cavern and Slaters Bridge are both within easy reach When you wish to head out and explore the rest of the Lakes, you can pass pretty Elterwater on your way to Skelwith Bridge and the A593, with the Britannia Inn, and various pubs and cafes. From here, head south to Coniston or north to Ambleside - a sophisticated, bustling town.