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Kim & Chris Ewen

We are SO excited to welcome you to our home! As the founders of XL Escapes, we pour our hearts into creating a space where you can relax, unwind, and make lasting memories.

With two rescue dogs—Holly from Bosnia and Buddy from All Bullie Rescue—and Nala, our beautiful ginger cat (and undisputed Queen of the house), we understand how important it is to feel not just at home, but truly content and relaxed—especially when traveling with your furry companions.

Our goal is to offer more than just a holiday; we want to provide a home away from home where you can escape daily pressures, have a laugh, and enjoy quality time with loved ones. Whether it’s a cosy night in, exploring the local area, or simply making time for yourself, we’re here to make your stay special.

If you have any requests—big or small—just let us know. We’re always happy to help (and we love an excuse to bring a smile to your face, drink in hand, of course!).

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Meet Your Hosts

Laverock Hall Farm was originally converted into holiday cottages by Marcus and Mandy Bainbridge after recognising the growing demand for genuinely multi-dog-friendly accommodation. Today, Kieran and Saki Drea are proud to continue that legacy, welcoming guests and their dogs to experience everything the farm and surrounding countryside have to offer.
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XL Escapes Peace Of Mind Promise

Every business you see on XL Escapes has confirmed to us that they welcome XL Bullies. Before being listed, we ask the questions we'd want answered ourselves — from real experience living and travelling with XL and reactive dogs. That includes confirming they are happy to host XL Bullies, that their listing details are accurate, and that they've considered their own legal and insurance responsibilities. We don't assume. We don't guess. We ask — and they confirm. If anything changes or a business doesn't stand by what they've told us, we take it seriously. If a business listed on XL Escapes turns you away because of your dog's breed, contact us. We will review it, remove them if necessary, and refund your membership.

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Sheephaven Cottage

⚲ Eggleston, County Durham

Sleeps 4 · Single-storey accommodation · Partial disabled access · Up to 4 dogs free · Enclosed private garden · Indoor agility arena

Sheephaven Cottage is a single-storey multi-dog-friendly holiday cottage sleeping up to four guests and welcoming up to four dogs free of charge. Set on a working sheep farm in the North Pennines, it has been thoughtfully designed for both people and dogs.

Full Property Description:

Welcome to Sheephaven Cottage, one of two multi-dog-friendly holiday cottages at Laverock Hall Farm. Originally used to care for pet lambs and ewes requiring extra attention, this historic byre dates back to the mid-1700s before being converted into welcoming holiday accommodation. Sleeping up to four guests, the cottage offers an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area beneath a raised ceiling with beautiful handmade beams. The kitchen includes a full-size oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster and everything needed for a comfortable self-catering stay. The lounge features a traditional wood-burning stove within a stone fireplace, creating a cosy place to unwind. Sheephaven Cottage is entirely on one level and offers partial disabled access, including wheelchair accessibility and low-level light switches. The main bedroom also features a full-height window looking out across the surrounding countryside. As with both cottages, guests benefit from a dedicated dog shower room with grooming facilities, enclosed private garden and access to the excellent on-site dog facilities.

About This Listing

This property is owned and managed by the host. The information below is provided by the property owner and confirmed as accurate by them.
XL Escapes publishes this information to help guests make informed decisions and does not own or manage this property.

Full Property Description:

Welcome to Sheephaven Cottage, one of two multi-dog-friendly holiday cottages at Laverock Hall Farm. Originally used to care for pet lambs and ewes requiring extra attention, this historic byre dates back to the mid-1700s before being converted into welcoming holiday accommodation. Sleeping up to four guests, the cottage offers an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area beneath a raised ceiling with beautiful handmade beams. The kitchen includes a full-size oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster and everything needed for a comfortable self-catering stay. The lounge features a traditional wood-burning stove within a stone fireplace, creating a cosy place to unwind. Sheephaven Cottage is entirely on one level and offers partial disabled access, including wheelchair accessibility and low-level light switches. The main bedroom also features a full-height window looking out across the surrounding countryside. As with both cottages, guests benefit from a dedicated dog shower room with grooming facilities, enclosed private garden and access to the excellent on-site dog facilities.

Paw of Approval

Photos from real stays, with dogs who gave it their paw of approval.

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Amenities:

Dog-Friendly Details That Matter 

XL Bullies are welcomed. Reactive dogs are welcomed and the owners understand that some dogs may have additional needs. Up to four dogs stay free of charge. Additional dogs are welcome for £25 per dog per week. The cottage has its own fully enclosed private garden. The garden has a minimum 4ft wall or fence. A separate stone/fence wall approximately 6½ft high separates the two cottages. Private parking is available within the enclosed front garden. The enclosed garden backs directly onto the six-acre dog exercise field. Guests have use of a six-acre stock-fenced exercise field. Exclusive use of the field can be requested by raising the flag at the entrance so neighbouring guests know not to enter. A separate approximately 35m² paddock enclosed with 6½–8ft deer fencing is available for dogs without reliable recall. A 120ft indoor agility arena is available throughout the year. Lessons are available on request. Every cottage has its own purpose-built dog shower room with hot shower, grooming table and professional Aelous blaster. There is also an outside hot water tap and hose for washing dogs before entering. Crates can be borrowed free of charge. Well-behaved dogs may be left unattended in the dog shower room if owners wish to go out. The property has tiled floors and rugs downstairs to provide better grip for older dogs. There are no delicate ornaments positioned at dog tail height. Dogs following a BARF diet can request an additional chest freezer free of charge before arrival. Woofsteps offers an on-site dog walking and dog sitting service.

Neighbourhood Overview:

Laverock Lodge sits on Laverock Hall Farm, just half a mile outside the village of Eggleston near Barnard Castle. The farm lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a UNESCO Global Geopark and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Surrounded by open countryside at over 1,000 feet above sea level, guests can enjoy peaceful walks with very little traffic. The Yorkshire Dales are around 30 minutes away, while the Lake District can be reached in approximately an hour. Wildlife is plentiful around the farm, including rabbits, pheasants and resident Red Kites, while the surrounding working sheep farm creates a truly rural setting.
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