Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 5 - Slaggyford, Cumbria

A charming stone cottage ideally situated in a peaceful nook of the South Tyne Valley, this walker’s haven is perfect for outdoorsy families and groups of friends with a couple of waggy-tailed pals in tow. Enjoy a scenic stroll to the Ashgill Force waterfall and witness the peaty water tumbling over the limestone rocks, then stretch out in front of the crackling wood burner and indulge in some post-adventure treats. This inviting property boasts a cosy country interior with deep wood textures, rich soft furnishings, and a traditional fireplace.

Store muddy boots at the door then step into the lounge where you can throw a log on one of the two wood burners, curl up on the comfortable sofa and sneak a pre-dinner snooze. Sit at the large wooden dining table and plan out the perfect Northumbrian itinerary or open the French doors and unwind on the patio with an aperitif surrounded by shrubbery and a rolling country backdrop. Potter in the kitchen and enjoy a morning coffee perched at the breakfast table or cook up a hearty meal for your hungry pack.

Retreat upstairs to the bedrooms consisting of an airy single as well as a king-size and a twin room all boasting serene hill and farmland views. Early risers can enjoy their morning brew on the enclosed stone patio or fire up the charcoal BBQ for an alfresco feast. There is also a small lawned garden perfect for sunsets and stargazing.

Scope out the bustling market town of Alston and settle in for a traditional pub lunch, or step back in time and hop aboard the iconic South Tynedale Railway, within 6 miles. Soak in the rugged beauty of the Gelt Woods RSPB nature reserve, 10 miles, gear up for a breathtaking saunter along the dramatic landscape surrounding Hadrian’s Wall, 12 miles, or catch an exhibition at the Sill Landscape Discovery Centre, 14 miles.