Gatecroft House | 3-Star Reactive Dog Rating | North Pennines

🛋️ Cottage Details

🚪 Arrival & Parking Arrive and park on the gravel off-road area directly in front of the property, which comfortably accommodates 2 cars. Unloading your dogs, crates, and luggage is simple, safe, and entirely away from any busy traffic. Step through the gate of your front country garden and enter straight into a wonderfully warm, characterful home.

🛋️ The Lounge A grand yet thoroughly cosy sanctuary featuring traditional stone flooring, exposed beams, and a magnificent original stone inglenook fireplace. Sink into the ample, comfortable seating and enjoy a film on the satellite TV with the built-in DVD player, all while basking in the glorious heat of the large log-burning stove (stocked with an ample and generous supply of logs and kindling). 🔥🎬

🍳 The Farmhouse Kitchen & Diner The huge kitchen-diner is an absolute showstopper! It features a large, traditional wood farmhouse table that comfortably seats 6 people for family feasts. The cooking space is fully equipped with a conventional convector oven, halogen hob, fridge, freezer, and ample storage. Best of all, it houses a second log-burning kitchen stove, creating a beautifully warm, social heart of the home where your dogs will love to stretch out on the stone flags. 🥧🌾

🧼 The Laundry Area A separate, highly practical utility area containing a microwave, dishwasher, butler's sink, and an automatic washing machine. This area serves as the perfect "doggy mudroom" for towelling off wet paws and coats after an active day exploring waterfalls before entering the main living spaces.

🛌 Downstairs Bedroom & Family Shower Room

• Bedroom 3 (Ground Floor): A fantastic, versatile ground floor room equipped with a sturdy twin bunk bed, a wardrobe, a comfortable armchair, a dedicated games cupboard, and a well-stocked library of DVDs. 🎮📚
• Main Shower Room (Ground Floor): Conveniently positioned on the ground floor, featuring a modern shower, WC, and hand basin.

🏰 The First-Floor Bedrooms & En-Suite Follow the traditional staircase up to the bright first-floor landing, leading to two further spacious double rooms:

• The Master Bedroom: A large, beautifully proportioned upstairs sanctuary with a double bed, extensive walk-in wardrobe/storage area, and its own private en-suite toilet and WC. 🛌
• Bedroom 2: A second, beautifully presented double bedroom featuring characterful views out across the village and the rolling Pennine hills.

🌳 The Gardens & Patio To the front of the house lies a traditional, gated and walled country garden with seating—ideal for enjoying a quiet morning coffee in the fresh air. To the rear is a completely private, solid stone-walled patio area. This fully secure Safe Zone is equipped with a BBQ and a garden dining set, making it the perfect spot for safe, al fresco dining while your dogs relax by your feet. ☀️🥩🐾

🦴 What We Provide for your Pack

• The Essentials: Fresh, clean dog bowls and a welcome pack of doggy treats are left out to welcome your pack the moment they walk through the door.
• Home Comforts: We provide one dog towel and one dog throw to help protect the furniture during your stay. 🛋_
• Stone Flagged Comfort: Traditional stone floors across the ground floor provide the perfect cooling surface for dogs to stretch out on after a long walk.
• Pack Reminder: Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed throughout the ground floor, but we kindly ask that paws are cleaned down after exploring. 🐕🧼

🛍️ What We Provide for Hoomans

• Arrival Comforts: To ensure your comfort the moment you step through the door, we provide the essentials: tea, coffee, coffee pods, milk, biscuits, and a delicious home-made cake. 🍰☕
• Luxury Comforts: Premium bed linen, towels, a travel cot on request, a selection of children's toys, and an ample and generous supply of logs and kindling for both stoves. Hand soap is provided at each sink.
• Connectivity: High-speed Free WiFi. Crucial Tip: Please ensure you enable "WiFi Calling" in your mobile phone settings upon arrival, as there is no mobile network signal in the valley. 📱🌐

🌳 Gatecroft House Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Gatecroft House dog-friendly? Yes! Gatecroft House is a genuinely dog-welcoming property. We welcome up to 2 dogs completely free of charge with absolutely no hidden per-dog fees. 🐾
• Is the garden fully secure for reactive dogs? Yes. The property features a completely enclosed, solid stone-walled patio to the rear that offers excellent privacy and safety, earning it our 3-Star Reactive Friendly rating. 🛡️
• What is the parking setup? There is gravel off-road parking in front of the cottage for 2 cars. It is not reserved or private, but guests park considerately. There is also general un-restricted public parking further down the road. 🚗
• Are there off-lead walks directly from the door? You can walk straight out into the North Pennines towards Ashgill Force. Please note that parts of the trail weave through active farmland where cattle and sheep graze, so dogs will need to be on leads through those specific sections. 🌊
• Is there a mobile phone signal? No, there is no mobile network signal in the village. However, the cottage has Free WiFi, so you can easily make and receive calls by switching on "WiFi Calling" on your smartphone. 📱
• What is the minimum stay? We operate on a 2-night minimum stay throughout most of the year. During the Christmas period, there is a 3-night minimum stay with no check-ins or check-outs on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. 📅