Countryside Off Grid Style Country Retreat for 7

Cranmore House is a dog friendly, traditional, spacious country cottage in England's highest village. Country comforts such as open fireplace, log burner and Aga. Set up for multiple dog & horse owners, we sleep 7 in 3 bedrooms. We have a private driveway, enclosed garden, paddocks, kennels & stables. Horses & dogs welcome free. Walks from the doorstep. A true retreat with country charm in a well kept secret area of Cumbria known for magnificent walks and getting away from it all. Off grid fun! The space 🏆2023 Winner of Best Dog Friendly Retreats - Cumbria! 🏆 Explore the breathtaking North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Geopark in Cumbria. The landscape has been described as England's last wilderness. Immerse yourself in your beautiful surroundings and switch off. We are in a Dark Sky area. Red squirrels, deer, pheasants, grouse, rabbits and other wildlife can be seen from the windows and garden. Visit the nearby waterfalls, sweeping vistas and underground mines not to mention amazing walks, fishing, cycling and even skiing on your doorstep! Cranmore House is perfectly positioned between the Lake District, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and County Durham border, which means that you are able to explore not 1 but 4 beautiful counties, all different. Perfect for the C2C cycle route and the Pennines Way as well as Hadrian's Wall. We are positive that you will want to keep on coming back to our beautiful cottage simply because you won't have enough time to see everything in one stay! In the highest village in England (so they say) you will find that Cranmore House is your respite from the stresses of modern life. Relax in front of the delightful log burner, or traditional open fire (a rarity nowadays!) cook on our wood fuel Aga- Rayburn cooker, enjoy modern conveniences in our well equipped kitchen. Book secure in the knowledge that you will be sleeping in massive comfortable bedrooms with crisp, luxury hotel standard linen, feather duvets* and comfortable mattresses that you can sink into after a busy day of exploration or relaxation. *Also hypoallergenic linen available for vegan/allergic guests. We love dogs! We pride ourselves on being a super dog friendly place with enclosed garden, towels, treats, special dog tags and throws for your benefit. We know that it is important on your holiday that you don't have to keep on worrying about your furry friends. The entire spacious ground floor is oak flooring and stone tiles, which is perfect for dogs to stay. We welcome multiple dogs, any breeds and even have the option of dog pen, utility room or kennels should you need to keep a large number of dogs somewhere safe if you have to go out. We have an outdoor tap for washing down those muddy paws too! We are very popular with families as our homely cottage is perfect for family reunions. **Cats are not allowed due to allergies of the owner. This spacious cottage is perfect for a large family or group of friends. It was made for entertaining, with its massive open plan dining room and kitchen and olde worlde ambiance with a modern twist. We provide everything that you may need to impress friends and family with your culinary or mixologist skills, from a slow cooker, freestanding cake mixer to coffee machine to panini grill and blender, we have it. If you need something in particular, send us a message and we will make sure you have it. Your stay is our priority. We know how important it is that you enjoy yourself and make yourself totally at home. We even have the option of booking our neighbouring cottage, Camellia, for an extra group of 8 to stay. Curl up with a good book in front of the log burner in the snug. Or play some family boardgames in our living room, which boasts an open fire. We also provide an Xbox One with games and 2 flat screen TVs downstairs for our guests to use. Throw some logs on the fire, grab a peppermint tea, cover yourself with our luxury faux fur throws and relish that sense of hygge you are feeling, picture perfect moments at the ready! Be woken up in the morning by the call of the resident owl, or smile at the sight of the pheasants and grouse that like to explore the garden from time to time. If you are particularly lucky, comment in our review if you saw our neighbours the tufty eared red squirrels, English native squirrels at risk of extinction, so keep a camera at the ready, they do tend to dart into our garden from time to time. For warmer nights, sit out on the terrace around the firepit, with a chilled glass of bubbly and marvel at the beautiful dark skies and stars on display, perhaps you will be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights or enjoy a lovely barbeque. Nenthead claims to be the highest village in England and is a special place to be. Make Cranmore House your base and delight at this secret part of England that demands to be revisited again and again. Suffice to say you will be generously rewarded going off the beaten path with the trails, walks and views that this area has! We are animal and nature lovers and as such we can welcome your horsey friends too, for free, in our DIY stables but this should be arranged in advance to avoid disappointment. Let us know in advance if you need secure storage for bicycles, canoes, etc. We have lots of space! We hope that you will fall in love with the North Pennines like we did and that Cranmore House will be your very own special home for your special short stay. Happy adventuring and thank you for looking at our much beloved holiday home! Mich x Guest access Everything. Other things to note About Your Host – Holidays in Cumbria Hi, I’m Mich, and I run Holidays in Cumbria — an award-winning, independent collection of carefully looked-after holiday homes across the Lake District and Cumbria. I started Holidays in Cumbria because I genuinely love creating places where people (and dogs) can switch off, explore, and make great memories together. Every home is hand-picked, thoughtfully prepared, professionally cleaned, and supported by a trusted local team. Great hosting, to me, is about care, clarity, and calm — being available when you need help, without ever being intrusive. Alongside hosting my own properties, I also co-host for other owners who want their homes looked after to the same standard. Whether you’re staying in one of my homes or one I manage, you’ll always be dealing directly with me and my team. I’m always happy to advise on the best property for your group — whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or dogs. Some of our homes are perfectly set up for dogs, while others are better suited to guests with allergies or who prefer fewer pets on site, so please just ask if you’d like help choosing. Dog-Friendly Awards 🐾 We’ve been recognised for our dog-friendly approach, including winning Best Dog Friendly Retreats – Cumbria in the LuxLife Hospitality Awards 2023 and Best Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation Company – Cumbria & the Lake District in Best of British Getaways 2023. Everyone Welcome 🌿 Our homes are inclusive, respectful spaces. We welcome guests from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we simply ask that everyone treats others — neighbours, team members, and fellow guests — with kindness and consideration. It’s a simple expectation that helps keep our spaces relaxed and welcoming for all. Dogs Welcome 🐶 Dogs are very welcome here and very much part of the Holidays in Cumbria ethos. Dogs may be left unattended for short periods only. We kindly ask that they are crated or monitored via a pet camera, and that you have suitable holiday insurance in place to cover any accidental damage. We do have dog crates and dog pens available for hire, subject to availability. These must be requested and booked in advance, so please let us know ahead of your stay if you’d like to reserve one. This helps us keep our homes comfortable, well-maintained, and enjoyable for everyone. If you’re looking for a relaxed, well-cared-for stay hosted by someone who genuinely loves Cumbria and thoughtful hospitality, you’re in safe hands.