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Just outside the beautiful Lake District peninsula boundary, this ancient market town boasting that Cumbria’s appeal is not just about Lake Windermere. Find and stay in some of the best dog friendly cottages in Ulverston.
This quirky traditional cottage is full of rustic charm, with exposed timber beams and a roaring open fire. The beauty spots of Coniston Water, Ulverston and the River Leven are all within a short drive, making this a great location for groups of up to 9 to embrace the peace of the country.
Just a short drive from the Lake District National Park, this welcoming property is ideal for small families looking to bask in the natural beauty of the area. With the cosy village of Ulverston just a short walk away, there are many shops and eateries to sample nearby.
This superb four storey property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and is perfect for a small family. There’s a small garden with a seating area, smart TV in the lounge and on street parking. Head into the Lake District or further afield to Morecambe Bay.
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This fantastic romantic getaway has one bedroom, one bathroom and a well equipped kitchen. Theres an open fire in the lounge, back garden with seating and one parking space. Coniston is just 9 miles and has a great selection of pubs, shops and cafes.
A beautiful property with one double bedroom and one bathroom. Facilities include a woodburner, bike storage, patio garden and a BBQ. Hawkshead and Windermere are both within driving distance and provide a great day out for the family.
A quaint two storey property with one bedroom and one bathroom, perfect for a couple. It has an open fire in the lounge, a back garden with seating and one parking space. From here you have easy access to Coniston, Windermere and Hawkshead.
A quirky stone built cottage with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a well-equipped kitchen with a wine cooler and microwave. There is a BBQ in the garden and the village of Cartmel is just a short stroll with its shops and pubs.
This beautiful family holiday rental consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cosy lounge. There is a patio area with a BBQ and furniture, as well as two smart TVs. The local racecourse is a 5-minute walk.
This fabulous slate-built cottage has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a ground floor WC. There is a wood burner with logs provided, the property is decorated at Christmas and there are two parking spaces. The Lakes Aquarium is just a short distance.
A terrific large holiday rental with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a utility room with a washing machine, BBQ in the garden and a smart TV in the lounge. Visit Grange-Over-Sands close by with its range of leisure facilities.
A stunning countryside retreat with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan diner. There is an enclosed garden with furniture and parking for four vehicles. Hawskhead and Coniston are both within driving distance for a day out.
On the Furness Peninsula, just a five-minute drive to the beach, there is a great selection of holiday cottages in Ulverston for dogs, as well as pubs serving ales, many independent stores, and things to do.
With names of villages and hamlets such as Buckabridge, Buttermere, Coffin Walk, Shap and Penny Bridge, and magical scenery on every turn, you will be forgiven if you imagine yourself in a fairy tale when you visit this southern tip of Cumbria.
You will be in the South Lakeland district’s enviable position on the edge of the stunning National Park. Whether it is a cottage in a small hamlet or even one in the centre of Ulverston, there are views of the fells over Coniston on the one side and the coast.
If your dogs love a good shoreline scamper, then you have a few options to explore in this area. Morecambe Bay is an obvious choice, but if you are prepared to walk a little further, you will come to Bardsea Beach, one of the lesser-known bits of coastline near Ulverston. It is part shingle and part sand, making it ideal for some bracing walks with your beasties.
Ulverston is a great base for walking and mountain biking, but if you are partial to sitting back and enjoying the views, then a drive across to Lake Windermere will only take half an hour. An alternative to driving is a scenic steam train ride right into the heart of the Lake District National Park, with dog friendly activities abound.
A short trip across the “border” into the Lake District National Park should include a stop at Hawkshead where you can visit the National Trust’s Hill Top Farm, where children’s author Beatrix Potter lived. If you really want to wax lyrical about this picturesque village, then take time out to explore the gardens and woodland at Graythwaite Hall. Designed by Thomas Mawson, a Lake Windermere landscaper, the six acres are thought to have been the inspiration for Potter’s “The Pony Caravan” and poet Wordsworth was a regular visitor here.
Closer to Ulverston and just across the peninsula, you can visit Grange On Sands, a picture-perfect Victorian seaside town, or take the seven-minute train ride to the small village of Cartmel, renowned for its quaint shops and racecourse.
If you are in the market town of Ulverston, on the southern tip of the Lake District, take a walk along the shortest canal in England that in just over a mile will find you and Fido on the coast. It is flat all the way as the canal takes you towards Morecambe Bay.
You can stop for refreshments at Canal Foot at the dog friendly Bay Horse pub and closer to the shoreline. You might catch a glimpse of cormorants drying their wings in the trees. It is a gentle half-hour ramble that is wheelchair friendly too. Then you can retreat to your Ulverston cottage.
You will be in the South Lakeland district, so it would be rude not to take the short drive into the heart of the Lake District National Park from Ulverston to the iconic Lake Windermere. Make for Bowness on Windemere, the most bustling of all the towns in the area.
Stock up on provisions for a picnic in the market town of Ulverston and take the half an hour drive to Lake Windermere. Here you can take the dog friendly ferry across the water to Fell Foot Park for your picnic.
If your little terrier is a trainspotter, then this is a great way to see the Lakes in all their glory. At the most southern tip of the South Lakeland District, near Ulverston, you can catch the train and will you to and through some of the prettiest parts of the region.
The charming Haversthwaite Station, with its gift shop and tearoom on the platform, is just six miles from Ulverston. If you have all the time in the world, then there is dog friendly woodland beside the station to explore.
Whichever pet friendly cottages in Ulverston you choose, whether it be in a rural picturesque village location, a quirky, traditional cottage, a vast, opulent residence, or a beautiful barn conversion in a small village, you can be sure that it welcomes at least one dog. Just outside your door in Ulverston, there will be walks and activities that are going to provide you and your pooch with a holiday to remember, with property priced lower than you might imagine for a staycation.
If you are looking for a country and coastal experience that your canine companion will enjoy as much as you do, then Ulverston and the other cottages in the Lakes with dogs allowed are going to be the ideal base for you.
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