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Sheephaven Cottage | North Pennines Dog Friendly | Single Level Access
🏡 Sheephaven Cottage – A Single-Level Sanctuary in the North Pennines
Welcome to Sheephaven Cottage, a beautifully converted stone barn where rustic charm meets total accessibility. 🏔️ Set 1,000 feet above sea level on our peaceful 50-acre farm, Sheephaven offers some of the most spectacular views in the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Unlike its sister cottage, Sheephaven is all on one level, making it the perfect choice for senior dogs, puppies, or guests who prefer life without stairs. With unlimited dogs welcome and world-class on-site facilities like our 120ft indoor agility arena, this isn’t just a holiday—it’s a “paws-itive” lifestyle! 🐾✨
🌟 Why Pack Members Love Sheephaven:
🐕 Unlimited Dogs : No limits, just a huge welcome for your entire pack. 🐕🦺🐩
♿ Single-Level Living: Level access throughout with wide doorways and low-level switches.
🛡️ 8ft Secure Paddock: An ultra-secure deer-fenced area for total peace of mind.
🛁 Professional Dog Spa: Your own boot room with a hot/cold dog shower, grooming table, and professional blaster dryer. 🧼🚿
🚩 Exclusive Field Use: Raise the flag at our 6-acre exercise field to enjoy private time with your pups.
🔥 Vaulted Beauty: Open-plan living with exposed beams, stone floors, and a roaring wood-burning stove. 🪵
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Level Access |
| Beds | 3 Beds |
| Garden | Secure garden |
| Bathrooms | One Bathroom |
| Parking | Off road parking for 2 car |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 3 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Secure Dog Paddock | Secure Dog Paddock |
| Single Level | All accommodation is across a single level |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 4 |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
| Location | North Pennines |
| Dogs | 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs, 5 Dogs, 7 Dogs, Unlimited Dogs |
Reactive Dog Guide
Sheephaven Cottage is situated on a working farm with sheep, hens, ducks and geese. Please be aware of this if your dogs are animal reactive. There is a fully enclosed front garden (4 feet hight) and the high stone and fence wall (approx 6 feet high) separates Sheephaven Cottage from Laverock Lodge. There is access to a 6 acre dog playfield with views onto the open fells. Exclusive use access to the paddock is by raising the flag at the entrance to the field to alert the owners if your dog is reactive and needs sole space in the paddock. If your dog has no recall, you have an 8 feet high deer fenced paddock just to the right of the cottage. There is also a 120 foot indoor agility arena for those who are trained in agility or those who would like a lesson
Accessibility guide
All on one level access, with partial disabled access (low level light switches, wheelchair accessible) and a full sized window in the main bedroom to show off the view!
Location & Directions
🛋️ Inside Sheephaven Cottage
The Perfect Entry 🐕
Your holiday starts in the purpose-built dog shower and boot room. It’s the ultimate "de-mudding" zone with a professional Aeolus Blaster dryer and grooming table. 🧼 The half-stable door leads into the kitchen, so the dogs can settle in their own space while still feeling part of the family action!
Open-Plan Living ✨
The Living Area: The heart of the home! Enjoy vaulted ceilings and handmade timbers. Relax on deep sofas (dogs welcome with throws!) in front of the fabulous stone fireplace and wood-burner. 🪵 The solid stone floors are stylish and, crucially, non-slip for four-legged guests! 🐾
The Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped for a stress-free stay, including a full-size fridge-freezer (perfect for Raw/BARF feeders! 🥩). The dining table seats four and is ideal for family feasts with a view.
The Bathroom: A modern, spacious suite featuring both a walk-in shower and a separate full-sized bath. 🛁
Accessible Bedrooms 🛌
Both bedrooms are on the ground floor for easy access:
Bedroom 1 (Double): Features a large full-size window—the perfect spot to wake up and watch the mist roll over the fells. 🌅
Bedroom 2 (Twin): A bright and airy room with rustic touches and cosy radiators.
🌳 The "Doggy Disneyland" Facilities
Sheephaven shares our incredible farm facilities:
Private Garden: Fully enclosed (4ft high) with outdoor seating for a sunset glass of wine. 🍷
6-Acre Field: Fully stock-fenced for high-energy runs. Just use the flag system for privacy! 🚩
8ft Deer-Fenced Paddock: Ideal for "jumpers" or dogs still working on their recall. 🛡️
Indoor Arena: 120ft of indoor space for agility training🎾
🐾 Reactive Dog Guide
Sheephaven is a 3-Star Reactive Friendly property. 🤫
Privacy First: A 6ft stone wall separates you from Laverock Lodge, ensuring you aren't overlooked. 🛡️
Quiet Environment: Set at the end of a private drive with no through traffic and no footpaths passing the rear.
Farm Life: We are a working farm with sheep and poultry. Our "Raise the Flag" system means you can exercise reactive dogs in the 6-acre field without meeting a soul! 🚩🐑
🦴 For Your Pack & Hoomans
Dog Amenities: Dog bowls, crates (free to loan), and noodle mats/throws for furniture. 🐾
Human Comforts: Free 50Mbps Wi-Fi, Smart TV, DVD player, and a welcome pack.
Extra Space: Additional freezer space for dog food is available on request. 🥩
🗺️ Exploring Barnard Castle & Beyond
Teesdale: World-class walking country right from your front door.
Barnard Castle (15 mins): A charming town with antique shops and dog-friendly pubs. 🏰
High Force Waterfall: Take the dogs to see one of England’s most powerful falls. 🌊
❓ FAQs
Is it really suitable for wheelchairs? ♿ Yes! We have wide doorways, level flooring throughout, and low-level light switches to make things easy.
Can I bring 7 dogs? 🐕 Yes! We have no hard limit—unlimited dogs are welcome as long as you feel they’ll be comfortable in the space.
Is there an outdoor tap? 🚿 Yes, there is a hot water tap and hose outside for quick rinses, plus the full dog shower inside!
🧺 Practical Information
Sleeps 4
Unlimited dogs welcome
Partial disabled access (low switches, level flooring, wide doorways)
Solid tiled floors and rugs — ideal for dogs and guests alike
50Mbps wifi
Laundry facilities (washing machine & tumble dryer) available in farm outbuilding (small honesty charge)
BARF feeders: additional freezer space available free of charge on request
Cots and highchairs available free of charge
Non-smoking cottage (please use garden area if needed)
Parking for two cars directly outside
As a working sheep farm, various activities take place throughout the year, and guests are very welcome to watch or join in. We also offer on-site Agility
🌄 Summary
Set high on our beautiful farm in the North Pennines — 1,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by stunning walking country — Sheephaven Cottage is the ultimate rural retreat for dog lovers. With enclosed gardens, purpose-built dog facilities, and spectacular views, it offers all the peace, comfort, and security you need for a truly multi-dog friendly holiday.
ℹ️ Please Note
Non-smoking property (one of the owners is asthmatic).
Bookings are Friday–Friday.
Short breaks available during quieter seasons — please contact Gail with your preferred dates for a quote.
Dogs are welcome on the sofas — please use the throws provided.
There is no hard limit on the number of dogs; Gail will be happy to advise on the suitability of the cottage for your pack or breed size.
A refundable £100 security bond is requested
2 reviews for Sheephaven Cottage | North Pennines Dog Friendly | Single Level Access
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Linda and Carollne –
Lovely cottage had everything we needed. Paddock is perfect for zoomies, plenty of safe space for fur babies. Good for exploring, just wish we could have stayed longer Thank you
Scott and Lynnn –
Our second visit, but first in this cottage. What an amazing week that we have had! Despite it latterly becoming extremely cold with some snow the cottage was so cosy. You forget that you are actually pretty much in the middle of nowhere here. A great place to escape from all the nonsense going on in the world. It was not just a holiday for us but for our fur babies also and they had a blast! Thank you Kieran and family for another lovely stay and we look forward to returning. All the very best for 2026!