Brunt How

Brunt How is a rural Ambleside whole-property rental on a working bit of grounds rather than a polished village cottage, with two specific things dog owners need to factor into the booking decision.

First: wildlife on the property. The existing pet-traveller account specifically flagged seeing both deer and a fox in the grounds during their stay. If your dog has a strong prey drive or tendency to chase, this is a real consideration - you'll be lead-walking on the grounds rather than letting your dog free-roam, and you'll want to be aware of the wildlife pattern at dawn and dusk especially. For owners of calmer, recall-reliable dogs, the wildlife is actually a positive (sightings without leaving the property), but the property's existing guests have been honest about flagging it for incoming pet owners.

The second specific detail: the property runs on off-grid water. Water is collected from natural rainfall into a storage tank rather than coming from the mains water supply. In normal conditions this works fine, but during cold weather pipes can freeze - the existing guest experienced this and ended up with only one working toilet and no water in the kitchen or bathrooms for a couple of days until a water delivery was arranged. If you're booking a winter trip, ask the host about water-supply protections and have a contingency plan.

Outside those two practical points, the cottage itself is described as lovely with refurbished bedrooms, a working log fire that was used daily, and great views with walking trails close by. Ambleside village is a short drive for restaurants, shops, and amenities. Chesters Café was specifically called out as a nice nearby vegan spot to visit.

One small note on character: the property has personalised family pictures in the master bedroom and kitchen, which one guest mentioned felt more like being in someone's home than a holiday let. If you want a fully neutral let-feel, the photos will be on your mental list of small things; if you prefer character and personality, they won't bother you.

Agoda's pet-policy fields are blank for this property, so we don't have a documented fee, weight limit, or maximum number of dogs. Contact the host directly to confirm policy details before booking - especially relevant given the rural setting and wildlife concerns.

Best suited to couples or small families with one calm, recall-reliable dog who'll be lead-walked on the property's grounds, in summer or warm-shoulder seasons rather than winter.