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.
Ulverston, England
5.00A breathtaking barn conversion on the outskirts of Ulverston. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Barbecue, Smart TV. Barrow-in-Furness 10.3 miles; Coniston 11 miles; Windermere 16.8 miles£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lowick Bridge, England 5.00In the glorious landscape of the Lake District National Park, and ideally located for enjoying water sports or fell walking and climbing, these two spacious and comfortable properties have been created from the conversion of an 18th century barn. Allt Maen, its name derived from the Celtic ‘Old Man of Coniston’, a mountain visible from the properties, is on the first floor and Wetherlam occupies the ground floor. Coniston Water is just 2 miles, Windermere 8 miles, Blawith Fells are a short drive and Grizedale Forest tracks invite mountain bikers, whilst nearby stately homes and gardens offer more sedate pleasures. Shops are 3 miles away and a friendly pub (dogs welcome) is a short stroll.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandA delightful ground-floor annex in the heart of the Lake District in Keswick, Cumbria. National Park location. Romantic. WiFi. Braithwaite 1.9 miles; Bassenthwaite 6.7 miles; Ullswater 16.3 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Broughton-in-Furness, EnglandYou enter the property via a shared hallway and as you open the door you move into a corridor. You have the shower room off this corridor, which leads to the stairs taking you up to the main living area. The door opens to a completely open plan space showing off high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. This is an ideal studio for a romantic break in the lakes, with modern styling and furnishings. The kitchen is well appointed and can cope with anything from a simple sandwich to a candle lit meal for two.
Grizebeck is a quiet hamlet which is ideally located within easy travelling distance to the ever-popular Coniston and Windemere waters. For the walking and cycling enthusiasts, you can start your adventures from the doorstep, or if your interests lie in less energetic pastimes the nearby towns of Ulverston, Coniston, Ambleside and Bowness all offer great shopping, with a wonderful selection of independent shops, galleries and attractions. You’ll be spoilt for choice for venues to eat and drink, with everything from bistro cafés to Michelin star restaurants. The choice of entertainment available is as diverse as the dining options, from segways to escape rooms, museums to galleries, water sports to high ropes adventures, aquariums to a safari zoo, and steam trains to lake cruises on offer. Whatever your interest, you’ll be sure to find something you like and it’s all set against the backdrop of some of the most stunning scenery on the planet.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowick, EnglandThere is no place like Methera Cottage in the Lake District where you can escape from the world and relax. This modern, semi-detached cottage is comfortable throughout, and is the perfect rural retreat. Ideal for couples seeking a quiet break away in the Lake District without the crowds, yet close enough to enjoy all the attractions the South Lakes has to offer. This cottage’s open plan living space and modern styling give it a contemporary feel. It’s compact, but it’s functional, with designated areas for dining, cooking, and relaxing. Dinner is served in this light, airy room, then you can watch Sky TV while enjoying your favourite tipple. A large window lets the outdoors in, and high ceilings add a sense of space. The kitchen has a brand-new (2022) shaker style kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to prepare a meal. Outside, Methera has its own flagged veranda with outdoor seating. Stone outbuildings are provided for guests’ use and are ideal for storing bikes/mountain gear or kennels for pets. The cottage also has a private parking space.
The lovely market town of Ulverston is within a 10-minute drive, its cobbled streets are lined with a great selection independent shops, pubs cafés and restaurants. The home town of the Stan Laurel, half of the famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy celebrates his birth with The Laurel and Hardy Museum and ‘Another fine fest’, one of the many festivals and events available in the town throughout the year. The beautiful South Lakes area offers a wide selection of breath-taking walks and cycle routes or for the less energetic amongst you there is something for everyone from Michelin starred restaurants, to steam trains, lake cruises, wildlife parks, stately homes, horse racing or even escape rooms. You are spoilt for choice and there’s something for everyone.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carnforth, EnglandA beautiful pod nestled on the scenic Fell View Park. Open-plan living. Decking. Hot tub. Kendal 14.5 miles.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ambleside, EnglandA cosy cottage for that romantic break, exposed beams, traditional fireplace with wood burner. Roadside parking and short walk to town centre and Lake Windermere.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- EnglandIf you want a relaxing break in a beautiful part of The Lake District National Park, then look no further than Garth Court. This well-equipped one bedroom apartment is just a short stroll from the centre of Near Sawrey Village and is ideal for couples looking to unwind and use as a base to explore the stunning surroundings. Near Sawrey is located between Lake Windermere and Hawkshead and nestles on the shores of Esthwaite Water. It’s also the home of Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s former home where the inspiration was drawn for many of her famous tales. Here you are also less than a 5-minute walk from an excellent village pub offering good food and local ales, with an open fire and a real country pub feel to it.
Accessed via 7 stone steps from a small courtyard, this split-level apartment offers open plan living, with plenty of comfortable seating and a dining area, including large flat screen TV and a small outdoor terrace with bistro table and chairs, ideal for a morning coffee. 4 steps lead down to a well-equipped kitchen on the lower ground floor. The kitchen has all the cooking facilities you’ll need to prepare a hearty breakfast or an evening banquet. Down the hall is a double bedroom with extra storage and a good sized shower room. There is a private parking space directly outside the property and also a washing machine in an outhouse shared with the holiday cottage opposite.
The picturesque village has lovely scenery and walks available from your doorstep. Just 2 miles away you’ll find Hawkshead which offers a range of pubs, shops and plenty of independent cafés and coffee shops. You’re also just a short drive from the Windermere car ferry, which in just 10-minutes takes you across the lake to Bowness-on-Windermere with an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants. Take the steamers across Windermere Lake to Ambleside in the north and Lakeside in the south, which connects to The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. You’re close to Grizedale Forest with lots of woodland walks, cycle routes and even a high rope adventure course, great fun for adults! For golfers, you can access Windermere Golf Course in a short drive as well as Esthwaite Trout Fishery which is just 1 mile away. If you love the outdoors, there’s plenty of hiking and climbing routes all around including both on and off road cycle ways, whatever you want to do on holiday, Garth Court is a great place to start. Beach 16¾ miles.
Garth Court can be booked together with Gardeners Cottage (UK32487) to accommodate up to 4 guests.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandA charming, detached cottage nestled in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Windermere 2.4 miles; Ambleside 3.5 miles.£102From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandA romantic ground-floor apartment perfectly positioned in between Windermere and Bowness, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Woodburnng stove. Patio. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
