Dog-friendly Lake District
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK. It’s just an added bonus that it’s one of the top dog-friendly places 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 dog by your side. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly hotels to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
EnglandThis traditional, detached cottage with oak floors, vaulted ceilings and original beams, makes the perfect Lake District escape for exciting days out and cosy nights in by the fire.
The living room, dining room and kitchen in this delightful restored cottage has been opened up to create one communal space. At the heart of the house is a large multi-fuel burner which makes a great focal point for spending time with your friends and family. The high vaulted ceilings, with exposed original beams, make a light and airy space from which to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park which can be enjoyed from the windows on all three sides. The enclosed garden at the rear is a great place for children to play as well as somewhere to sit out and relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the spectacular views across the valley, to the imposing sight of Blencathra. There is storage available for up to four bikes and there are plenty of cycle routes both on and off road within easy reach. For keen walkers, the location is perfect, the property is located just 4 miles from Thirlmere reservoir which is at the base of England’s third highest mountain, Helvellyn, so you won’t have to go far to find your next big adventure.
This beautiful cottage has two bedrooms and offers a great level of comfort and will certainly appeal to couples and families. Whilst comfortably sleeping four, this property also has a sofa bed in the living area which can convert into a third double bed (bedding available on request) and would therefore suit larger families of five and six.
Tastefully decorated with some lovely original features, Katellen Cottage provides a welcoming Lake District base to explore your surroundings. The property is situated just 1¼ miles from two village pubs or 1 mile on foot, and only 100 yards from the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum which is great for a fun day out, with a narrow gauge train ride, mining tour and activities including digging and panning for gold. For golfers, you will find Keswick Golf Club just 1½ miles away or head towards Keswick and you will reach Castlerigg Stone Circle which is an interesting short walk suitable for all ages. The popular market town of Keswick with its abundance of bars, shopping experiences, restaurants and tourist attractions including The Derwent Pencil Museum, The Theatre by the Lake and Puzzling Place, which has a selection of mind boggling optical illusions, is just 5 miles away.
Katellen Cottage will prove to be a winner with couples and families looking for a memorable stay in the picturesque Lake District. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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EnglandClose to Coniston Water and at the southern end of the Lake District National Park, Souterstead, standing detached, offers all the space and comforts your party would need for their stay. With underfloor heated slate flooring, the bespoke kitchen, the sumptuous beds, or just relaxing in the living room with the wood burner, you will not want your break to end! French doors in the living room overlook open countryside and lead onto the garden.
For the younger members of the family, the well-equipped entertainment room with its 50 inch Smart TV and connection hub for your games console will keep them happy and occupied, or for the dog lovers, endless miles of open walks are available for you and your four-legged friends to explore. There is even an outside tap to wash their muddy paws or hose down your bike afterwards.
Souterstead is the perfect place to entertain, with the excellent ultra tech Sonos sound system providing entertainment throughout the ground floor; the large dining table with ample space for everyone to dine together; and the separate living room with leather sofas and wood burner to relax in front of. The kitchen has everything from a wine cooler to a boiling water tap, and a beautiful polished wooden breakfast bar to sit at and chat away over a glass of wine.
The nearby Lakeland villages of Coniston and Hawkshead are idyllic and have an abundance of shops and cafés to discover, and for the more adventurous, why not take to the treetop challenge of Grizedale Forest, or venture along the many paths by foot or by bike? Coniston Old Man is always a favourite to climb, yet there are many more walks for all, including your four-legged friends. You will also find and there are two dog friendly pubs within ½ mile.
For a little bit of Victorian elegance, why not have a trip out on the steam yacht gondola that sails on Coniston Water from March to November, or take to the water yourself for a real Swallows and Amazons adventure! There are so many things to fill your days all year round in this wonderful area, you will find that everyone will leave with a wonderful memory of their stay. Beach 12½ miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£172From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bassenthwaite, EnglandLocated in a quiet end of the Northern Lake District, with stunning open views of the surrounding fells, the only disturbances during your stay here may only be the gentle hustle of the dairy cows passing as they head to the farm for milking, and the background tune of birdsong.
Greenah View is an exceptionally well-appointed, semi-detached property dating back to 17th century. It has a large entrance hall, with a seating area and an adjacent bookcase full of local guides and walks to give you plenty of ideas for exploring during your stay. The living room is a perfect space to sit in front of the open fire after the day’s adventures, whilst the dual-aspect windows offer views to each side. A large kitchen/dining room has everything you need to prepare a hearty meal. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a feature four poster bed, and there are two other bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with a downstairs shower room. Outside, the immaculate garden, with planted borders and raised beds, has two seating areas. The more sheltered lower area suited for those early morning coffees, and the raised area for those long summer evenings sitting with a glass of wine whilst watching the sun set over the countryside.
Uldale sits in a corner of the Lake District, an area the locals call Back o’Skiddaw. The quieter Northern Fell Ranges rarely get crowded, even in the height of summer, whilst the numerous pretty villages, with tea rooms, galleries and stunning landscapes making it a perfect days touring, whether by car or cycling. Beach 16 miles. Shop 5½ miles, Tearoom 100 yards.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandLowther Cottage is a charming Grade II* listed terraced cottage in the Lake District National Park on the edge of the Lowther Castle Estate. This delightful workers cottage was built in the 1770s and is situated in a conservation village designed by the renowned architect Robert Adam for the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. One of a collection of pretty sandstone cottages set around lawned courtyards, the cottage has a listed status, and the charm and character of this historic property is retained and evident today. Lowther Cottage is furnished in a delightful mix of contemporary and traditional décor to offer a most appealing holiday home. An enclosed patio area just off the kitchen offers space to sit and enjoy dining al fresco. Cyclists keen to take advantage of the fabulous routes in the area will appreciate the bike storage facilities. A short distance from the pretty village of Askham, Lowther Village is ideally situated for exploring Ullswater, Keswick and enjoying the delights of the Northern Lakes. Alternatively, the beautiful Eden Valley is on the doorstep for walks, breathtaking scenery and villages offering Cumbrian hospitality at its finest, with the market town of Penrith 4 miles away.
Lowther model village was said to have been built in order to move the original village and thus improve the view from Lowther Castle. A visitor attraction in itself, the Lowther Estate offers guests a wealth of experiences, including Lowther Castle with its stunning Gothic profile, and the extensive gardens and picturesque grounds running down to the River Lowther. Annual events include The Lowther Show held every August, a family orientated traditional country fair, and Kendal Calling, an annual music festival held every July with hundreds of bands entertaining a capacity crowd of music lovers. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penrith, EnglandLarchwood, a detached timber lodge, is situated on the edge of a forest, with the towering larches and unspoilt woodland offering a haven for wildlife, including red squirrels, hares, roe deer and many species of birds. Guests will delight in enjoying the entertaining antics of their bushy tailed neighbours! Watching the busy red squirrels provides an engrossing pastime, and nuts and seeds can be found in the shed to feed them with. In a prime position, overlooking Duke’s Pond (a medieval watering hole for Drovers) in a small, private development, Larchwood offers well-presented good quality accommodation and the opportunity to feel close to nature in idyllic surroundings. The countryside surrounding the lodge is unspoilt, with Greystoke Forest on one side and stunning views to Blencathra on the other. There are gardens to the front, rear and side of the property, as well as a generous decking area, offering ample outdoor space to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Nearby are the charming villages of Greystoke, Caldbeck, Mungrisdale and Hesketh Newmarket, with their own pubs and local shops. Sitting between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater, Larchwood offers an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District and Cumbria. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.£102From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandLake Road Heights is a stunning apartment and a particular feature is the large living/dining room with its high ceilings and lovely slate floor. The views over the rooftops to Cat Bells are just beautiful. Lake Road Heights is a first floor duplex apartment, accessed by 14 steps and a further 7 steps to the first floor itself. It is in the heart of Keswick and is situated above a shop, therefore all the amenities are right on your doorstep. Private parking can be found to the rear which is an absolute luxury in the centre of town. The apartment is ideal for a family, with three good sized bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a separate bathroom - your dog can come along too! All in all, this is the perfect base to enjoy all that Keswick, renowned for its spectacular setting, has to offer. Shop, pub and restaurant 20 yards.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandFeel at home at Bluebell Cottage, the former residence of a local artist. A stone built semi-detached Lakeland villa on a tranquil lane a few minutes traffic-free walk from the plentiful amenities of Grasmere village centre, Bluebell is comfortably furnished to evoke its period origins and retains original features including a large porch and light-filled spacious hall.
Sitting in the bay window to take in the view, gazing into the fire in the wood-burning stove, cooking and eating in the well equipped kitchen, or dining in the elegant beamed dining room, Bluebell Cottage accommodates six in comfort, with fell views from every room. The master bedroom, with its super kingsize bed, and twin bedroom, with 3ft single beds, both have an en-suite shower room, while the prettily decorated double bedroom has full height views through charming French windows to fells and a traditional hay meadow. The family bathroom encourages sinking into a hot bath, while the drying room turns wet outdoor gear warm and dry by morning.
The enclosed garden catches the sun at any time of the day, attracting occasional red squirrels or pre-dawn badgers passing through. Younger children have a nearby local playground and up to two well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed at no extra charge. Private parking is available for three cars, with lockable storage for bikes and kayaks.
Bluebell Cottage is on a quiet lane in Grasmere’s tranquil Easedale Valley, yet a level stroll along a gravel footpath brings you in minutes to shops, pharmacy, newsagent and toy shop, a post office and the village centre with its cafés, pubs and varied restaurants. Day passes for swimming and spa facilities are available on sale from several Grasmere hotels.
The archetypal Lake District village, Grasmere attractions include ‘Sam Read’ book shop, delicious Gingerbread, art galleries, exhibitions and craft fairs, as well as souvenir and outdoor shops. The daffodil garden, near the ancient church, celebrates William Wordsworth, one of Britain’s favourite poets. Live music and sport TV are available at one of the bars in the village, and Grasmere Players theatricals, church concerts and poetry events offer periodical evening entertainment.
Forgetting your car is easy. Fabulous walks set off from the front door in every direction to suit all ages and abilities; Easedale Tarn via dramatic waterfalls of Sourmilk Gill, the ‘Lion and Lamb’ on Helm Crag (the only ‘Wainwright Peak’ never climbed by Alfred Wainwright) or a gentle amble round Grasmere and Rydal Water, stopping en-route at the micro-brewery. For hardier walkers, some of England’s highest peaks are achievable. Peaceful Bluebell Cottage is in the centre of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, yet convenient for the arterial highway to nearby Ambleside, with cinema, climbing wall, garden world, delicatessen and museum, Keswick with a market, theatre, lake and large supermarket, and Bowness-on-Windermere with Beatrix Potter Experience, National Park Visitor Centre and boat trips. Some destinations are also serviced by frequent open-top busses.
Peace and quiet or hustle and bustle. Rest and relaxation or adventure and challenge. Verdant spring colours, hazy summer days, fine autumn leaves or crisp winter days, Bluebell Cottage is ideal year round for friends and families looking for a picture perfect Lake District holiday. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penrith, EnglandRowanburn Lodge, a detached lodge, is beautifully situated overlooking Duke’s Pond, in a small, private development located close to Greystoke, with many benefits such as free Wi-Fi and an outdoor decked area. The area is a haven for wildlife, including red squirrels, hares, roe deer and many species of birds. There is a red squirrel box on the decking with food for the friendly squirrels to feast on.
This holiday lodge is situated centrally between Keswick, Penrith, Carlisle and Ullswater making it an ideal location for exploring the northern Lake District and Cumbria. The countryside surrounding the lodge is unspoilt, with Greystoke Forest on one side and stunning views to Blencathra on the other. Nearby are the charming villages of Greystoke, Caldbeck and Hesketh Newmarket with their own pubs and local shops. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ambleside, EnglandThis beautiful, spacious slate-built house, is just a short stroll from the bustling village of Ambleside. The house enjoys superb views and is located above Ambleside reached by a hill. Stylishly finished to a very good standard it is ideal for families or groups of friends wanting a comfortable base close to attractions and the village centre but on a peaceful street. Set over four floors with a large kitchen, dining room, generous bedrooms, two with an en-suite and a separate living room. The house has been laid out to maximise views over the large, fully enclosed garden and on towards the fells and lake. It is a wonderful base for walking up Fairfield and the surrounding fells.
Ambleside provides a wonderful opportunity to escape and experience Lake District life at the northern end of Lake Windermere. The popular village has a great range of independent shops, galleries, pubs and eateries for every taste. Take a trip to Windermere or Bowness and enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake surrounded by the spectacular backdrop. Tranquil Rydal Water, Grasmere, Derwentwater and Keswick are all close by. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandComfortable Scandinavian-style lodge on holiday park on shores of Lake Windermere. Open plan living, decked terrace. On-site facilities and Lake District attractions close by. Ambleside 3 miles.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
