THE LODGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Newby Bridge

The Lodge, Staveley near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, sleeps six guests.

The Lodge consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, dining seating for six, and a sitting area, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, cloakroom, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms each have en-suite shower rooms and consist of a super-king-size zip/link which can be a twin on request, a super-king-size, and a king-size. Outside there is a non-enclosed front patio with furniture, plus off-road parking for four cars. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Highchair and travel cot available. Within 0.9 miles you will find a shop and a lake, and within 2.9 miles, a pub. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, wood for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Explore Cumbria with a stay at The Lodge. Note: USB points in all bedrooms.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, Amazon, Netflix, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power, and wood for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Front non-enclosed patio with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 2.9 miles, lake 0.5 miles. Note: USB points in all bedrooms

Region: Benefitting from its Georgian capital city Lancaster, popular for its tourist attractions of Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the wonderful Way of the Roses cycling route, Lancashire offers a range of hidden gems you won't want to miss. With Blackpool close-by, you won't be short of things to do with Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, the SEA LIFE centre and its 32-acre Zoo.

Town: The charming Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands is set between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay and offers one of the mildest climates in the north of England. Formerly a small fishing village, the introduction of the Furness Railway transformed Grange-over-Sands into a fashionable Edwardian resort. Today, the town has much to offer the visitor including a traffic-free promenade, delightful ornamental gardens, golf courses, brass band concerts and excellent bird watching. Just a short drive away are Lake Windermere (8 miles), the villages of Bowness-on-Windermere and Hawkshead, which still retain the charm and character that has endeared them to so many, and the home of sticky toffee pudding, Cartmel, with its famous racecourse and the L’Enclume restaurant, which has been voted the 4th best restaurant in the UK. Other attractions in the area include Levens Hall, with its Elizabethan Hall and world famous topiary gardens, Holker Hall, Furness Abbey, Sizergh Castle, a National Trust medieval house and gardens, and Conishead Priory, a Gothic revival country house. There is also the 25 mile Cistercian Way which starts at Grange over Sands. Set amidst the southern lakes, the attractive town of Grange-over-Sands makes a superb base from which to enjoy the whole of this magical area.