Dog-friendly Cumbria
Home to one of the most beautiful areas in Britain, The Lake District, there's no better place for a dog-friendly adventure in the great outdoors! Whether you are looking for a short-break or a week away with the family, friends or as a couple Cumbria is a wonderful place to visit, and your dog will love you for it!
- Great Strickland, EnglandThis former watermill (thought to be 15th century), has been extensively renovated to a high standard. It retains many interesting features with oak beams, a wood burner, designer kitchen and a wall mounted TV.
The Old Mill is light, warm and spacious, and has a wonderful private terrace facing south to the sun overlooking the river and garden - perfect for breakfast, drinks or a barbecue. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Great Strickland, it is just a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park. To the west, a mile away, is Lowther Castle (featured on the Antiques Roadshow) and the beautiful villages of Askham, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding. Ullswater lake offers various attractions including a trip on the old steamer, sailing, paddle boarding, fishing and some of Wainwright’s favourite fell walks, including one of the big four, Helvellyn.
For walkers to the east, there are more opportunities to explore in the Pennine hills and Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are peaceful country lanes for cycling and the Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route runs through Great Strickland. There are good opportunities nearby for horse riding, golf, sailing, canoeing, fishing, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting.
Penrith is a short drive away to the north and has excellent shopping choices with five supermarkets, as well as an excellent local produce delicatessen, many arts and crafts shops, a cinema and a variety of restaurants. Within walking distance are two village pubs The Lowther Castle Inn and The Strickland Arms serving good food and a Michelin Star restaurant, Allium nearby in Askham. The Old Mill offers a perfect, relaxing, holiday base in a beautiful valley in the centre of this amazing scenic area.£159From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Great Strickland, EnglandNestled in the beautiful village of Great Strickland in Cumbria is Bluebell Barn, suitable for couples and families looking for a base in the Lake District National Park. This detached barn conversion is also ideal for exploring the Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are lots of local shops, pubs and restaurants at Penrith and Shap to take advantage of, or the local pub just 200 yards from the property. Shop 6 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£80From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Great Strickland, EnglandThis delightful and charming, semi-detached Grade II listed cottage, adjacent to the owners home, dates from the 1600s and is set in its own delightful garden and with access to the owners’ grounds, in the quiet village of Little Strickland. Great care has been taken with the accommodation and it offers many interesting features including slate floors, and the beamed ceilings and wonderful wood burner all add to the character of The Barracks, making it well worth a visit whatever the time of year.
While Haweswater and Ullswater are a short drive from the cottage, the list of places you can explore and visit from here are endless, with the Eden valley and the Scottish Borders are all within easy driving distance. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Barrow-in-Furness, England
Situated in the South of the Lake District and moments from the dog-friendly sand dunes of Roanhead - a fabulous National Trust beach perfect for doggie frolics
- Ambleside, England
Experience refined elegance at Rothay Manor, a dog-friendly manor hotel. Discover the stunning landscapes of Lake Windemere and enjoy endless adventures with your furry companion.
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- Windermere, England
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere and set within seven acres of beautiful, secluded gardens lies dog-friendly Briery Wood Country House Hotel in the heart of the Lake District.
- Windermere, England
Set in an elevated position and overlooking Windermere, England’s longest and most beautiful lake, you will find Merewood Country House Hotel, a superb dog-friendly destination in the Lake District, Cumbria.
- Cleator, England
A stunning Grade II Listed building, dog-friendly Ennerdale Country House Hotel in Cumbria is ideally situated between the Lake District National Park and the coastal towns of St Bees and Whitehaven.
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- Barrow-in-Furness, England
The dog-friendly Townhouse Boutique Hotel is located in the charming Victorian town of Barrow in Furness in Cumbria with 60km of coastline to explore, the lakes and valleys of Cumbria and the Lake District on the doorstep.
- Penrith, EnglandA super dog-friendly, cosy country pub in the delightful village of Askham in Cumbria, ideal for foodies, with stylish rooms and fabulous walks and fells on the doorstep.