Dobbin the horse box in The Lake District
- The entire place is yours
- 592 ft² size
- Mountain view
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Heating
- Parking on site
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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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
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- Grzegorz
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
“peaceful cosy and stunning views , clean and quiet our dog loved it.” - Tobias
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Lovely location, good that it’s dog friendly, homely feeling, everything you needed in a small space” - Lesley
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
“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...”
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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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.