Dog Friendly Lake District Cottages

The Lake District is one of the most beautiful destinations in the UK. It's just an added bonus that it's one of the top dog-friendly holiday spots too. From sweeping views of Lake Windermere, rural forests and fells to cosy village boltholes, there are so many options for blissful getaways with your canine companion by your side. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly cottages and dog-friendly homes to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.

  • Woodside Cottage, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
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    Woodside Cottage has a fabulous open plan living/dining area with a magnificent wood burner taking centre stage of the room. The outdoor terrace enjoys the sun for most of the day and the side door opens straight into the well-equipped spacious kitchen. Upstairs, offers three wonderfully decorated bedrooms and two family bathrooms over two floors. Backbarrow is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and is a perfect gateway to explore many popular attractions, the closest being the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Take a leisurely train ride into Bowness-on-Windermere and witness the stunning landscape as you go. Guests at Woodside Cottage can also enjoy free membership to the health spa and fitness club in the village during their stay, a 2 minute walk away.
    Just a 5-minute drive down the road and you are in Newby Bridge, popular for its fantastic riverside pubs and home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises. Take a wonderful cruse across the largest lake in the UK over to the popular town of Ambleside. If walking is more of what you are looking for then you are spoilt for choice, with 214 Wainwright fells within easy reach you have plenty of options to choose from. There are also an abundance of cycling routes close by or if you want to go further afield, there are many other popular Lake District towns to explore such as Grasmere and Ulverston. Why not head over to Grange-over-Sands or Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding, Michelin star restaurant and horse racing. This really is the perfect holiday home to enjoy an active and fun family holiday. Beach 8 miles.
    £121
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  • Limestone, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    Ulverston, England
    A spectacular three-bedroom single-storey holiday home tucked away in the pleasant village of Great Urswick, in Cumbria. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Open-plan. Ulverston 3.1 miles; Kirkby-in-Furness 6.6 miles.
    £81
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  • Mill Cottage, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    This cute cottage in the village of Gosforth, near Holmrook, is the perfect escape in The Lake District National Park. Set in a beautiful village it has fantastic amenities right on your doorstep including a café, shop, convenience store and pub. Perfect for couple and families, this pretty cottage in the heart of the village centre and is very well equipped. The owners have ensured you have everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
    The owners have a great eye for detail and guest experience is high on the list of priorities. On the second floor you’ll find a twin bedroom with pleasant views. On the first floor you’ll find the master bedroom with double bed, plenty of storage and pleasant views. The bathroom comes with a bath and shower, there’s also a quiet snug which is ideal to relax and read. On the ground floor, you have an open plan living and dining room with comfortable sofas, open fire, easy seating and Smart TV, ideal for a cosy night in by the fire after a day of adventure. The compact kitchen is well-equipped and leads to the rear garden with outdoor seating. There’s also a small outbuilding with washing machine.
    Gosforth is a very popular village thanks to the number of amenities, people come to Gosforth from all around to sample the excellent coffee shop and local delicacies. The pubs serve local ales and great food. It’s in The Western Lakes, just on the fringe of the National Park and just 3 miles from the Cumbrian Coast. It’s arguably one of the most unspoilt areas of the National Park with several small villages, towns and hamlets nearby, most with pubs, café’s, shops and excellent amenities. Nearby you’ll find several great days out and tourist attractions including Muncaster Castle, fun for all the family, ride the La’al Ratty on The Ravenglass and Eskdale railway. And of course, great walks around lakes, fells and a beach and sand dunes at nearby Drigg, 3 miles. It’s perfect for walking, cycling, sightseeing and exploring, and Mill Cottage is a great place to start. Beach 3 miles. Pub and restaurant 50 yards.
    £95
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  • 71 Nutter Road, LancashireInstant Book Overlay Image
    Thornton-Cleveleys, England
    An attractive, semi-detached home situated in the town of Cleveleys, Lancashire, a short drive to Blackpool illuminations. Electric fire. Smart TV. Hot tub. Blackpool 4.7 miles; Lytham 12 miles.
    £95
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  • Cherry Tree House, LancashireInstant Book Overlay Image
    A superb seven-bedroom, three-storey former guest house resting in Blackpool, Lancashire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Lytham St Annes 5 miles; Preston 16.9 miles.
    £170
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  • Alice House Stone Cross Mansion, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    This luxury, ground-floor apartment sits within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Smart TV. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Private patio. Rural location. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles.
    £127
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  • The Mews CottageInstant Book Overlay Image
    UNITED KINGDOM
    A lovely one-bedroom, detached cottage resting in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Barbecue. Private courtyard. Blackpool 5.2 miles.
    £70
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  • The Kennedy House Stone Cross Mansion, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    This impressive, ground-floor apartment sits within the Grade II listed Stone Cross Mansion in Ulverston, Cumbria. Luxury. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Rural location. Smart TV. Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 12.7 miles.
    £183
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  • Brantlea, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    Windermere, England
    A spectacular four-bedroom detached holiday home settled in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Close to lake. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles.
    £287
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  • Hazelrigg Farm, CumbriaInstant Book Overlay Image
    Hazelrigg Farm is an idyllic holiday cottage for you and your family to enjoy time together in the South Lake District. The cottage has a spacious living room with large wood burner, a fully equipped kitchen/dining room and a downstairs family bathroom. The first floor boasts a second family bathroom, large kingsize bedroom with beams, double bedroom and a twin bedroom.
    The cottage is perfectly positioned in Newby Bridge, a hot spot for many local attractions, this popular area is home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises, Haverthwaite steam train and many more. The start of the largest lake in the UK, Windermere is just a few minutes’ drive away where a plethora of water activities are available.
    Just 15 minutes down the road is the traditional village of Cartmel, famous for its horse racing weekends and also for its sticky toffee pudding; this quirky village is definitely worth a visit. Cartmel also offers two Michelin star restaurants for you to enjoy, so be sure to book.
    Hazelrigg Farm is the perfect base for a gateway into the lakes, so whether you are planning to enjoy walking a few of the 214 Wainwrights fells, cycle the fantastic roads or drive to other popular towns around Cumbria such as Ulverston, Ambleside, Coniston, Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere, you are spoilt for choice. Beach 6 miles.
    £106
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