About this property

Comfortable Living Space: Dobbin the horse box in The Lake District offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a balcony with mountain views, a fireplace, and a seating area. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a walk-in shower, hairdryer, and TV. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing outdoor area. An outdoor furniture set and barbecue enhance the stay. Convenient Location: Located in Cockermouth, the holiday home is 137 km from Newcastle International Airport. Nearby attractions include Buttermere (21 km), Derwentwater Lake (27 km), and Whinlatter Forest Park (14 km). Highly rated for its scenic views and active nature-centric trip.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grzegorz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great localised in quiet area with view to fields, horses and sheeps. Good equipment all around. Very smart idea to transform horse box into holiday accommodation.
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    peaceful cosy and stunning views , clean and quiet our dog loved it.
  • Tobias
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great with lovely countryside views. The property and surrounding gardens are beautiful. The horsebox itself is rather compact but practically laid out and well equipped with all you need. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming....
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners of the horse box are absolutely lovely and couldn't do enough. The horse box itself was a brilliant and quirky place to stay and so peaceful. The 2 double bunks were very comfy and we all slept great. I was worried the bathroom would be...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic place. Beautiful, quiet, and far from crowds. The hostess is wonderful, warm, and helpful. Fresh milk in the fridge, straight from the cow, delicious. Beautiful views and lakes nearby. I will definitely return with my family. I highly...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    this was a good quirky way to stay. both of my girls are horse obsessed so what better surprise other than a fee night stay here
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dobbin is in a beautiful, quiet location and is absolutely delightful. Bigger than what I expected but, is a horsebox so compact and cosy. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought into making this a comfortable and unique experience and it...
  • Simone
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, good that it’s dog friendly, homely feeling, everything you needed in a small space
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views were amazing , loved all the animals in the surrounding fields , the peace and quiet is priceless, the host welcomes you on arrival and has the log burner set up for you .
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quirky and the setting was brilliant. Kitted really well for young children. Everything was there what was needed, and the host was very friendly on our arrival. Great location for 30 min drive to Buttermer (western fells) also Keswick...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Travelnest

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Property information

This fully converted horse box is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Explore the sights and local attractions of Cockermouth - there is so much to see and do here We are please to welcome Dobbin our new family holiday let. Dobbin is a converted horse box set in the grounds of a stunning Manor house on the edge of Cockermouth surrounded by stunning uninterrupted views of the Lake District , the house was once the summer residence of the Earl of Carlisle and dates back to 1840, we are currently renovating the house back to its former glory . Dobbin sleeps 4 consisting of two double beds, there is also an option for an extra toddler bed and if needed we can also supply a travel cot for younger children, just let us know at the point of booking . There is a stunning sitting room with log burner, USB charging points , designer fabric Roman blinds, large comfy leather sofa , smart TV and French doors which open up onto to a private balcony with views of the Lake District . You will find all you need for a great self catering holiday , fully equipped kitchen with gas hob and microwave oven , small fridge with freezer box, kettle, toaster , hot and cold running water. The bathroom is fully tiled with hot and cold running water , large shower, mains toilet and fluffy coordinating towels. Dobbin is fully equipped for the colder weather, great for all year round get always. Outside you have a private garden with stunning views , Garden furniture , BBQ, log burn and pizza oven and hammock . We are happy for extended family to erect their own tent in the private garden. There is a children’s play area just outside the horse box with toys, slide, sandpit etc. Please note** There are steps up to the horsebox door and a step ladder to access the top bunk. Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable. We provide a free welcome drinks pack consisting of tea, coffee, milk and orange juice. House Rules: - Check-in time is 3:00pm and check

Neighbourhood information

This fully converted horse box is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Explore the sights and local attractions of Cockermouth - there is so much to see and do here We are please to welcome Dobbin our new family holiday let. Dobbin is a converted horse box set in the grounds of a stunning Manor house on the edge of Cockermouth surrounded by stunning uninterrupted views of the Lake District , the house was once the summer residence of the Earl of Carlisle and dates back to 1840, we are currently renovating the house back to its former glory . Dobbin sleeps 4 consisting of two double beds, there is also an option for an extra toddler bed and if needed we can also supply a travel cot for younger children, just let us know at the point of booking . There is a stunning sitting room with log burner, USB charging points , designer fabric Roman blinds, large comfy leather sofa , smart TV and French doors which open up onto to a private balcony with views of the Lake District . You will find all you need for a great self catering holiday , fully equipped kitchen with gas hob and microwave oven , small fridge with freezer box, kettle, toaster , hot and cold running water. The bathroom is fully tiled with hot and cold running water , large shower, mains toilet and fluffy coordinating towels. Dobbin is fully equipped for the colder weather, great for all year round get always. Outside you have a private garden with stunning views , Garden furniture , BBQ, log burn and pizza oven and hammock . We are happy for extended family to erect their own tent in the private garden. There is a children’s play area just outside the horse box with toys, slide, sandpit etc. Please note** There are steps up to the horsebox door and a step ladder to access the top bunk. Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable. We provide a free welcome drinks pack consisting of tea, coffee, milk and orange juice. House Rules: - Check-in time is 3:00pm and check

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.