DOG HEAVEN!
If your dog could choose his perfect break, Laverock Multi-dog Holiday Cottages could be top of the list!
Situated on a private farm in fantastic dog-walking country in Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, Laverock Cottages consist of two converted byres dating back to the 1700s.
Each sleeps up to four people, with a sofa bed for a fifth person if required, and you can take up to four dogs per cottage free of charge.
The 50-acre farm is situated in the North Pennines
AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), and Unesco Global Geopark, so be prepared for outstanding views and beautiful, undiscovered walking country.
“Happy dogs make for happy owners,” said Laverock’s Mandy Bainbridge, as she explained what makes this the perfect getaway for dogs and their owners. “Our holidaymakers come to Laverock because they love to go on holiday with their dogs — they are part of the family — and they want their dogs to have as much fun as they do.
“Our cottages were built with dogs in mind; we have dog shower rooms built onto each cottage with grooming tables and professional blasters, non-slip floors for the oldies, enclosed gardens with furniture to admire the views, a six-acre stock-fenced dog play field and, for the escape artists, a 6ft-high deer-fenced paddock, as well as a 120ft indoor dog agility arena. “We have fells, reservoirs, rivers, High Force Waterfall, and Hamsterley Forest all around us, and Laverock backs onto a 6,000-acre fell. “The local towns and villages have many dog-friendly shops and pubs, and the people are very friendly too.” Testament to Laverock’s dog-friendliness and overall hospitality is the number of repeat bookings. “We are very lucky to have fabulous guests who leave lovely compliments and often chocolates and thank you cards as well,” said Mandy. “Our biggest problem is our guests demanding squatters’ rights! Feedback includes how welcoming the cottages are for the dogs, how much there is to do, and how the owners have had a very relaxing holiday as the dogs have all been crashed out at night exhausted!”
“We are very lucky to have fabulous guests who leave lovely compliments...”