DEXTER, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Armathwaite

Dexter near Armathwaite, Cumbria sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Dexter consists of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee machine, a dining area with seating for four guests and a sitting area with TV and electric fire. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor double with TV and a twin, both with their own en-suite shower room, along with a cloakroom. Outside there is a private decking area with furniture, barbecue and hot tub, designated lawned area in formal grounds with furniture, and on-site parking is available. Within 6 miles or less, you will find a shop and pub, and within 0.5 miles, the River Petteril and please note that two well-behaved dogs are welcome (additional charges apply) but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen are included in the price. A travel cot and highchair are also available. Note: Towel hire available at £15 per bundle (includes 4 hand towels and 4 bath sheets. Carriage House is a wonderful base for your next getaway in Cumbria.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, hairdryer. 3 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. On-site parking available. Private decking area with furniture, barbecue and hot tub, designated lawned area in formal grounds with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charges apply). Sorry, no smoking. Note: Towel hire available at £15 per bundle (includes 4 hand towels and 4 bath sheets. Shop 6 miles, pub 4.9 miles, River Petteril 0.5 miles

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Armathwaite is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, Eden Valley and the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth. The village has two old pubs, both with popular restaurants serving excellent food, a village Post Office and a traditional village shop. The River Eden runs through the centre of the village, and the area is renowned for its excellent salmon fishing, plus walking, canoeing and climbing. Armathwaite Castle, by the river, is a four-storey Pele Tower, and the 15th-century church has fine examples of stained glass windows. The Eden Gorge, between Lazonby and Armathwaite, is one of Cumbria's best-kept secrets, and is well worth exploring. The local railway station is a stop on the Settle-to-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain, and where today many old steam trains still wend their way through some of the finest countryside in Britain. The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the "largest grass covered building in the country" or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House, featured in a television production of Jane Eyre. The town is within reach of the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing guests with many mountain biking, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities.