A Lake District holiday cottage agency has opened-up an acre of private land in Coniston after being “overwhelmed by demand” for a livestock-free area for guests’ dogs to enjoy.
The new holiday perk by Coppermines Lakes Cottages means dogs are able to enjoy their holiday in a private, open space, which had previously been used for grazing sheep and keeping horses.
In addition, Coppermines Lakes Cottages also has a conservation area on the nearby fells (pictured below), which – being another livestock-free environment, means dogs can also run free there without any concerns about worrying sheep.
Rebecca Forsman from Coppermines Lakes Cottages says, “We’ve been praised for the provision of this enclosed area which guests know is free of livestock, making it something of a rarity here in the Lakes outside of our cottage gardens. Dogs are part of the family – and the team here at Coppermines makes sure each and every well-behaved canine feels right at home without having to leave their owners’ side. Exclusive use of this privately owned land has helped us to achieve this nice little extra, proving to be perfect for off-lead running, walking, training and playing.”
Description automatically generatedIncreasing efforts to ensure The Lake District, Cumbria is one of the UK’s most dog-friendly holiday locations don’t stop there however, as Rebecca continues, “This week, we’ve also just started working with local business ‘Lakeland Dog Treats’. We’ll be stocking these locally made, natural dog treats in our shop in Coniston and distributing them across several of our own properties.”
The Coppermines Lakes Cottages looks after more than 90 holiday cottages across the South Lake District, 84 of which are dog-friendly. As well as the private acreage and conservation area, several more dog-friendly walks also lie beyond the boundary of each cottage in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, many of which are listed on the Coppermines website, here.
Furthermore, the range of dog-friendly cottages means between one and four dogs can be accommodated per property, depending on the needs of guests and which cottage is chosen. Dogs are welcome to join guests on their break for just £5 per dog, per night. Further information about Coppermines Lakes Cottages’ pet-friendly accommodation is here.
For owners who feel they need a brief break from their faithful friend every now and again, Coppermines can recommend local dog sitter, Lakeland Horse & Pet Care, here.
