Dog Crag Cabin

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Entrance to Dog Crag Cabin with bench outside
Entrance to dog crag cabin with bench outside
Cabin is located on this farm in a beautiful valley
Dog friendly beach at silecroft 5 min drive
Surrounded by countryside with great walks
View of whicham valley where the cabin is located
New beach cafe at silecroft
Cabin setting footpath nearby
New beach cafe open from 10am nearby
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Cabin is located on this farm in a beautiful valley
Dog friendly beach at silecroft 5 min drive
Surrounded by countryside with great walks

  • Glamping cabin in a valley just outside of the Lake District
  • A five-minute drive to Silecroft beach; located under Black Combe fell
  • Hike directly to fells and the Cumbria Coastal Way; shops nearby
Functional simplicity mixed with comfort and style… that sums up this glamping cabin based just outside of the Lake District National Park. Dog Crag Cabin is a wise base for active breaks: beaches, lakes and other south Lake District landscapes are all easy to access. So, where exactly is this cabin? On a former farm in a valley in southwest Cumbria, it’s just four miles from Millom and a five- minute drive from Silecroft Beach in the south of the national park. The Cumbria Coastal Way, which snakes its way along the Lake District coast, is nearby and can be accessed from a footpath direct from the farm. That’s coastal hikes on your itinerary already. Horse riding treks might feature too – there’s a trekking centre five minutes’ drive away. There are more hikes out onto fells or you might want to visit the local golf course (10 minutes’ drive) and go fishing in Haverigg (10 minutes). Foodies will be happy to find shops and pubs within five to 10 minutes’ drive of the site too. The cabin is actually a barn conversion – through the arched door, there’s a well-designed, modern and open-plan timber interior, splendidly lit and tastefully decorated with a four-poster bed. Ensuite shower and kitchen facilities are included. There's also an informal seating area with a bench and a bistro dining set for two in the farmyard underneath the cabin. An outdoor firepit with an integrated grill can be hired for an additional fee for alfresco cooking. One dog is welcome (at an additional charge, to be selected as an extra), as are any couples or solo travellers. Whoever you bring, don’t forget to climb the often-forgotten Wainwright’s Black Combe (five minutes’ drive), which has views over the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Unfortunately this site is not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties, or, if unaccompanied, with audio and/or visual difficulties.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Charming barn retreat, peaceful with amazing views & hikes. Cabins are spotless, modern, well-equipped. Quiet yet near beaches/towns. Friendly host Louise. Some miss a TV; a kitchen/bath issue was resolved.

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Magical sweet place. Minimalism can be luxury.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything was beautiful

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Great little cosy cabin. Enjoyed having…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great little cosy cabin. Enjoyed having pot of tea in the morning and just the general vibes of the site is nice.
Very quite, get the occasional rooster but I found it very peaceful
Would visit again and bring the dog as has great walks near by for four legged friends

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Highly recommend

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Anonymous

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Liked Idyllic location for those seeking a less hectic part of the Lakes. Cabin was great as it felt cozy and rustic, whilst having the amenities needed. Host was very kind and welcoming. Cute chickens. No negatives at all.

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We loved our stay. It is…

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 Traci 1 review

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Liked We loved our stay. It is a lovely location, everything we needed. The cabin was really well designed. We visited Silecroft beach, wast water, Fairy pools at Wasdale and did the Ravenglass train ride. Will deffo come back.

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Nice relaxing place with stunning scenery

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 Layla Y. 6 reviews

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Liked Very nice place to visit, it was very relaxing the scenery was beautiful, lots of places near by to visit, the owner was very friendly and welcoming.

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We want to come back :)

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 Marcin S. 5 reviews

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Liked A wonderful place, away from the noise. Beautiful views and plenty of walking trails. A clean, well-equipped, and dog-friendly cabin. Louise, the host, was very kind and helpful.

Disliked N/a

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A fantastic cabin in a beautiful…

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Anonymous

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Liked A fantastic cabin in a beautiful location with easy access to loads of awesome walks, hikes, lakes, beaches, & views!

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Lovely cottage

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 Selma v. 1 review

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Liked Very nice cottage with everything you need. Quiet environment.

We walked the black combe and went to the beach in silecroft, both within 5 minutes drive.

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The cabin was really well kept,…

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Anonymous

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Liked The cabin was really well kept, clean and beautifully presented. The farm has lovely surrounding views, perfect for a quiet peaceful getaway. We loved being able to take our golden retriever with us too. There are some lovely walks nearby, we did the costal walk from Silecroft beach to Haverigg after a bite to eat at the beach cafe.

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Lovely well thought out cabin, well…

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 Alice P. 1 review

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Liked Lovely well thought out cabin, well made to a good standard and spacious inside
Coffee grounds and a cafetiere left which was lovely, salt and pepper also there and found cooking oil as we were leaving. Beautiful comments from previous people in the guest notes book and a friendly place with some very happy friendly pooches.

Disliked Kettle has some rust in and could do with replacing, shower didnt have the best water pressure but very impressive build throughout.

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From the manager: Thanks for the great review, new kettle ordered, thanks for letting us know.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dog Crag Cabin

Po House Farm

Whicham Valley

Silecroft

Cumbria

England

LA18 5LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.23196°N
3.30775°W

Nearest transport

Coach
31 km Tourist Information Centre
31 km Rail Station
31.1 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
1.9 km Silecroft Rail Station
3.4 km Millom Rail Station
4.3 km Green Road Rail Station
Ferry
15.9 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
16.5 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
17.3 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re planning to spend most of your time outdoors, good news – Grizedale Forest (55 minutes’ drive) is carved out with cycling and mountain biking trails and there are obstacle courses and zipwires slung between the treetops for the daring types. Brockhole on Windermere (55 minutes) has more on that front, especially for budding kayakers and archers. As for spots frequented by historic figures, Wordsworth Grasmere (an hour) was once occupied by poet Wordsworth and novelist Beatrix Potter lived at the Hill Top Beatrix Potter House (50 minutes) and Yew Tree Farm (35 minutes). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (55 minutes) explores her tales in more detail. Up next, more historical places? Ambleside Roman Fort (50 minutes), Sizergh (55 minutes) or Muncaster Castle (20 minutes), perhaps? Steam train trips through a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd (25 minutes) or gliding across Coniston Water on a steam-powered Victorian yacht run by the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola (35 minutes)? Other options for days out include the Lakes Aquarium (45 minutes), Kendal’s art galleries and museums (an hour) or Lakeland Maze Farm Park (55 minutes).

Food and drink

  • Miners Arms Pub 1.8 km
  • Underwood House Restaurant 2.3 km
  • Trackside Pub 3.3 km
  • Ristorante Da Vinci Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Curry Spice Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Clocktower Restaurant 3.5 km
  • The Bear On The Square Pub 3.5 km
  • Millom Workies Pub 3.5 km
  • The Punch Bowl Pub 3.6 km
  • Harbour Hotel Haverigg Pub 4.1 km

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 3.4 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 3.7 km

Parks and play

  • Millom Pleasure Ground 3.6 km

Family days out

  • "The Plug" 4.5 km

Public transport

  • Hodgsons Green (E bound) 1.6 km
  • Hodgsons Green (W bound) 1.7 km
  • Village Green 2 km
  • Holborn Hill 2.9 km
  • Queens Park at Palmers Lane (E bound) 2.9 km
  • Queens Park (W bound) 2.9 km
  • White Horse Inn (S bound) 3 km
  • White Horse Inn (N bound) 3 km
  • Festival Road 3 km
  • St Mary's Church (S bound) 3.2 km

What’s nearby

  • The Knights Nightclub 3.7 km
  • Pavilion Nightclub 4 km
  • Ski Bar Nightclub 4.2 km
  • Pavilion Nightclub 6.6 km
  • Eccle Riggs Leisure Club Golf course 7.2 km
  • Dunnerholme Golf Course 7.3 km
  • Eccle Riggs Leisure Club Golf course 7.6 km

Local services

  • Wharton's Garage Fuel station 3.3 km
  • Millom Community Hospital 3.7 km
  • Waterloo House Surgery Doctors 3.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy 3.7 km
  • Bootle Surgery Doctors 7 km
  • Duddon Vally Medical Practice Doctors 8 km
  • CGP Pitstop Fuel station 8.1 km
  • Askam Surgery Doctors 8.5 km
  • Grizebeck Service Station Fuel station 9.3 km

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Must see

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 11.3 km

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 15.4 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 20.9 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 21.6 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 23.3 km

National Trust

Dalton Castle 11.6 km

Gondola' 21.4 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 21.5 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 22.9 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 23.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 5.1 km

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 14.4 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 14.5 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 15.8 km

Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 17.4 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dog Crag Cabin have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dog Crag Cabin dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dog Crag Cabin? If you’re planning to spend most of your time outdoors, good news – Grizedale Forest (55 minutes’ drive) is carved out with cycling and mountain biking trails and there are obstacle courses … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dog Crag Cabin?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Dog Crag Cabin? From $262.91 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.