RAISTHWAITE FARM, pet friendly in Broughton-In-Furness

Sleeping 10 in 5 rooms, this detached farmhouse comes with plenty of space. 3 receptions rooms and 25 acres of land as well as enclosed garden and orchard. 2 pets welcome.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Open fire. Wood burning stoves. Double electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, TVs, DVD. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking for 5 cars. Secure bike storeage. Garden furniture. Up to 4 pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Enclosed garden. 25 acres of land. Orchard.

Town: Dating back to the 11th century, Broughton-in-Furness is situated in the south western corner of the Lake District and is just six miles from Coniston Water. There is much to please the visitor such as a pretty, cobbled square complete with a splendid horse chestnut tree, enclosed by shops, pubs and homes, many of them Georgian in origin. The village provides an ideal base for a walking or climbing holiday, with ample opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the Duddon Valley and the quieter Lake District fells. Norman Nicholson, one of Britain's finest 20th century poets and William Wordsworth, both immortalised this area in their writing and poetry. The village was home to Branwell Bronte, brother of the Bronte sisters, for a short time. The Furness railway line runs from nearby Foxfield and makes for an ideal day out, travelling the west coast of Cumbria. Set amidst the charm of the Lake District and close to the sea, this attractive town makes an inspiring choice from which to further explore a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely, heather-clad moors.