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.
Keswick, EnglandThis traditional Lakeland cottage enjoys an excellent elevated position in Keswick town centre, on a quiet lane with very little traffic. It is by the footbridge over the River Greta and into Fitz Park, perfect if you have a dog. Everything you need is minutes away; in just 200 yards you can reach shops, restaurants and pubs. The cinema is in the town centre and the lovely Theatre by the Lake is just a short walk away. Valentine Cottage has gorgeous fell views to fall in love with, and is furnished and equipped to a high standard, with double glazing and central heating and constant hot water. The park has a children’s play area bowling, putting, tennis court and cricket pitch and plenty of open space. Keswick leisure centre with its gym is adjacent to the park. Beautiful peaceful Derwentwater with its launch and lakeside walks is in easy walking distance.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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UNITED KINGDOMTraditional country cottage close to Bowness and Lake Windermere. Wood burning fireplace and suberb views make this a perfect family property. 1 pet welcome.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThe Fells is an ideal cottage for a holiday in the Northern Lakes. As the owners’ much loved Lake District base, it is comfortable and well equipped, with personal touches making it a real home from home. Elevated in a quiet corner above Keswick, there are extensive, unobstructed views across the roof tops towards the surrounding fells - yet the town centre, with all its amenities, is only a couple of minutes’ walk away. During the evening you can relax in the living room with an electric flame-effect fire on with snug sofa and chairs. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking up a feast. There are front and rear lawned gardens with beautiful flowers and shrubs with a sitting-out area for you to enjoy. Families, walkers and pet owners will love the location, close to Fitz Park with its children’s playground and quick access on to the open fells. 50 metres down the quiet, narrow lane in front of the cottage is a footbridge over the River Greta into Fitz Park. No wonder some guests have returned for over fifteen years! Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandA thoughtfully presented, semi-detached cottage resting in the village of Porthinscale near Keswick. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Keswick 1.8 miles; Bassenthwaite 7.6 miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandStylish lodge in quiet position at White Cross Bay, Windermere, sleeps five plus infant. Large gated deck and hot tub. Two well behaved dogs welcome.£140From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandA Modern Lodge at Limefitt Park, sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms, Hot Tub, personal High Speed WiFi, two dogs welcome.£161From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bassenthwaite, EnglandSituated in the beautiful village of Bassenthwaite you will find this wonderful, traditional holiday cottage nestled down a small lane. Jemima’s Cottage is a very comfortable, two-bedroom property which has a spacious open plan living/dining room with an open fire. There is a small, well-equipped kitchen. On the first floor there is a double bedroom, a bedroom with double bed and single bed and a family bathroom and an area on the landing with Beatrix Potter books and toys ideal for children.
Jemima’s Cottage is located in the heart of the village of Bassenthwaite in the northern region of the Lake District National Park, approximately a 15-minute drive from the towns of Keswick and Cockermouth. This is an excellent base to explore some of the quieter corners of the Lake District near a stream where puddle ducks wander to and fro and swings in a small, wooded area it is only a couple of minutes’ walk to the village pub serving local ales and meals and the village green which is ideal for playing ball games.
Bassenthwaite is 2 miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake (an ideal walk to the only official lake in the Lake District!) and 2 miles from the foot of Skiddaw, the fourth highest mountain in the Lake District. There are excellent walks for all abilities straight from the cottage door or a short drive away. There is a wildlife park in Bassenthwaite, a 5-minute drive from the cottage, and Mirehouse and Gardens is under a 10-minute drive towards Keswick. The Lakes Distillery is under a 10-minute drive towards Cockermouth and offers guided tours.
There are many activities for all ages and abilities in the Lake District and Cumbria, as well as great places to visit and enjoy. Bassenthwaite is almost mid-way between Keswick and Cockermouth, so going either direction has its own benefits. Keswick is a magnet for the Lake District visitor with Derwentwater, several parks including crazy golf, mini golf and putting, shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, a museum, cinema, theatre, brewery and more. Cockermouth is much more of a local’s town first and a visitor centre second, though still has more than its fair share of things to see and do. These include several antique shops, Mitchell’s livestock auction market where you can watch sheep and cattle being sold, Jennings Brewery, Wordsworth House (the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth), the annual food festival in September attracting 30,000 people, and a good selection of unique owner-run shops and eateries. Beach 17 miles. Nearest shops in Keswick or Cockermouth, 15 minutes’ drive or many supermarkets do on-line deliveries, pub, and restaurant 200 yards.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandCumberland Place is a spacious apartment situated in the heart of the bustling Lake District market town of Keswick. A two storey property set in an iconic Victorian slate building, which just oozes character. The private entrance at the rear of the property brings you into the boot room, ideal for storing bicycles and walking equipment on the ground floor. 13 steps take you up to the generous living room on the first floor, which boasts high ceilings and excellent views of the high street, along with a spacious, open plan kitchen/ diner. The second floor landing, with armchair, leads to two large bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, sizeable wardrobe, and chest of drawers, as well as an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a triple; it has a double and single bed, and with the bathroom next door it makes for the perfect family bedroom. The roof top terrace is a little haven, high above the bustling high street, a perfect place to take in the morning sunshine and views over the nearby fells. There is a designated parking space, which, if used conscientiously, will fit two cars.
All the amenities of this vibrant town are on your doorstep, just across the road is the main shopping area with a great selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and the iconic Moot Hall. A short 5 minute stroll will take you through Hope Park to the shores of Derwentwater, where The Keswick Launch Company operate regular trips around the lake each day, with numerous drop-off points if you wish to continue on foot. Keswick is renowned for its spectacular setting, surrounded by mountains, it’s abundance of shopping and dining experiences, as well as a variety of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions, including the Derwent Pencil Museum, the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Convention Centre and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and are all within walking distance. Pub and restaurant 120 yards.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandA beautiful Victorian terrace house set in Keswick, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Central location. Rear yard. Bassenthwaite 7.4 miles; Cockermouth 13.8 miles; Ullswater 15.5 miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cockermouth, EnglandA semi-detached early Victorian house situated in the village of High Lorton in Lake District. Charming interior. Woodburner. Perfect for families or travellers. Braithwaite 4.3 miles; Cockermouth 6 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
