Dog Friendly Hotels Lake District
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 hotels and B&Bs to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
Carlisle, EnglandThe Coach House is a superbly equipped barn conversion situated on the edge of the delightful market town of Brampton. This quirky semi-detached property has an upside down layout with the spacious living/kitchen/dining area on the first floor. Everything has been thought of to ensure you have a relaxing stay, from the sumptuous beds with M&S feather pillows and duvet, and luxurious toiletries, to the cosy gas fire and large TV with over 200 DVDs in the sitting room, home from home in every sense of the word. The dining area has a 6-seater oak table as well as a selection of books. In 2018 the property was given a VisitEngland award of excellence. The awards celebrate the very best in English tourism, championing excellence in best practice and customer service. The property is decorated with a Christmas theme during the festive season, and also boasts convenient off road private parking for 2 cars on the drive in front of the barn gate.
Take a stroll into the centre of town and sample the many good restaurants and pubs. A must is a trip to Talkin Tarn Country Park, 2 miles from Brampton with its 65-acre lake set amidst 120 acres of farmland and woodland. The Tarn is an ideal place for recreation or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands. No stay in Cumbria is complete without visiting Hadrian’s Wall, the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. It stretches 73 miles from Wallsend, Newcastle across the neck of England to the Solway in north west Cumbria. Within Cumbria are Banks Turret, near Brampton and Birdoswald Roman Fort a few miles away. The Coach House is also an ideal base to explore Carlisle, The Lake District, Northumbria and the Scottish Borders. Shop, pub and restaurant 800 yards.£92From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Carlisle, EnglandSet in beautiful surroundings at New Mills Trout Fishing Park, why not try your hand at fly fishing? The lake is home to rainbow, tiger, blue and brown trout – probably the true fisherman’s ideal holiday destination. For the novice, try your hand at the fun fishing pond and bag yourself that ’I’ve caught my first fish’ experience, with all tuition and equipment provided. Also on-site to enjoy are giant games including Connect 4 and chess alongside a Fairy Trail and pond dipping, or simply visit the children’s play park and tackle shop. Please note costs for our fishing and other activities are separate and pre-booking is advised.
Lake View Cottage has a small patio area overlooking the fishery and boasts a private 34-jet hot tub for up to five guests. Enjoy the starry night sky while the warmth of the hot tub bubbles away. Another aspect perfect for socialising is the open-plan living space, seamlessly blending dining and quality time in one wholesome space. For additional comfort, both bedrooms invite you with zip and link beds, meaning flexible arrangements are offered ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep for friends and families alike.
The cottage is situated only 1 mile away from the picturesque market town of Brampton and further afield is the lovely city of Carlisle. Ullswater and the Northern Lakes are just over half an hour’s drive away. This is the ideal base for a holiday full of adventure and exploring, and no visit is complete without a visit to the famous Hadrian’s Wall. There are also lovely riverside walks close by. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£215From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carlisle, EnglandA little gem, Biskey Howe is nestled in the quiet village of Hayton surrounded by the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. This beautifully presented cottage has been lovingly refurbished by the owners and the attention to detail will wow you. As you enter the living/dining room at Biskey Howe you will find comfortable sofas and a wood burner, perfect for that extra touch of warmth on the chillier winter months. The style continues throughout in this gorgeous cottage, from the bathroom to the relaxing bedrooms complimented by soft furnishings. Leading from the modern and extremely well-equipped kitchen you can relax in the conservatory, perhaps with a glass of wine or a good book! This relaxing home from home is the perfect place to return to after a day exploring.
Once you arrive at Biskey Howe you can leave the car behind to make the most of your location as there are many varied and beautiful walks from the door, or if cycling is your preferred mode of transport many cycleways pass close by.
This small and quiet country village has a traditional village pub serving home cooked food, yet is only 3 miles from the market town of Brampton where you will find a variety of quaint little shops selling quality gifts and produce, and some excellent pubs and restaurants. Hayton is ideally placed to enjoy the many attractions close by, none more so than the iconic Hadrian’s Wall where you can walk stretches of this World Heritage Site.
A visit to Talkin Tarn Country Park is a great day out for all the family with its 65-acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland, the ideal place to enjoy a walk or even try your hand at some boating on the lake. A mere half hour drive you can explore the delights of the Lake District National Park with its majestic hills and lakes, or cross the border for a scenic drive into Scotland.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carlisle, EnglandA delightful, terraced cottage close to the heart of this attractive little market town in rural Cumbria. From the attractive stone frontage of Constable Cottage, the quality and charm continue as you step through the door. The lovely open-plan living/dining/kitchen area is attractively decorated and complemented by comfortable sofas, the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the area. The modern kitchen has every mod con to make your stay here at Constable Cottage stress-free. From the kitchen, steps lead down to a large utility room with access out to the very sunny and enclosed sitting-out area where you can sip your morning coffee.
Upstairs, the comfort continues with sumptuous beds quality linen and a large and modern family bathroom. Being in the heart of the town Constable Cottage is only a short stroll from the main street where you will find a variety of independent shops and excellent restaurants and pubs.
Brampton is ideally situated to explore an abundance of attractions close by, probably the most famous, the iconic Hadrian’s Wall. Within a few miles of Brampton and Constable Cottage, you can walk stretches of the wall. Talkin Tarn Country Park, just a few miles outside of town, is beautiful with its 65-acre lake set amidst 120 acres of woodland, the ideal place to enjoy a walk or even try your hand at some boating on the lake.
The beautiful border city of Carlisle is a 20-minute drive away where you can visit the castle or just take in some retail therapy at some of the high street shops. Or why not take a drive over the border to the beautiful beaches of Dumfries and Galloway and the pretty village of Gretna Green? While at Constable Cottage however, no stay would be complete without a visit to the stunning Lake District National Park with its majestic mountains and lakes, and thriving communities like Keswick and Windermere. The property is decorated for Christmas with subtle Christmas lights, ornaments and an artificial tree.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bassenthwaite, England
5.00Prominently looking over the village green, and within touching distance of the Skiddaw massif, this link detached property is in the perfect location to explore the north western fells of the Lake District. Located in the heart of the village, with the village farm adjacent, the property offers access onto miles of quiet footpaths and local fells including little-known routes up Skiddaw and the back of the Blencathra massif. The beautiful beck, with its resident ducks, flows through the village and provides a great place for kids and dogs to cool off on warm days. The property is also only a few miles away from the historic market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, which can both be easily accessed by bus, and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Lealholme provides spacious and comfortable, single-storey accommodation, and has the added benefit of level access and wide doors. Tastefully decorated throughout, and with an enclosed garden, with double wrought iron gates, which provides parking and makes the perfect sun trap to sit and relax, perhaps whilst enjoying a purchase from the Lakes Distillery just down the road! The well-equipped, contemporary kitchen has slate tiled floors, Denby crockery, quality cutlery and utensils and an alcove, complete with a large electric range cooker. This fully central heated home from home, offers a large comfortable living/dining room with original pitch pine panelling, stone mullioned and sash windows offers a cosy and welcoming environment, complete with a wood burner. Lealholme also boasts a large walk-in shower with a Softstone base and a double shower head.
The village is situated in the north of the Lake District National Park, and is also just a short drive to Carlisle and the Scottish borders - it couldn’t be easier to explore the area. Bassenthwaite is a real community village which hosts an annual duck race, frequent pub quizzes and a vibrant, active local church arranging village fates, sports days and even Morris dancing. This beautiful cottage is just over a mile away from Bassenthwaite Lake, where fishing and sailing are available, or for nature lovers a walk up to the osprey viewpoints is well worth the effort. The property is ideally located for cyclists, with rides including the C2C and Cumbria Way routes, along with off-road trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest. However you choose to spend your stay, this is a perfect location to make the most of the Lake District. There is a dog-friendly, village pub serving food, just a short walk away, whilst Armathwaite Hall hotel and spa, Ravenstone lodge and Castle Inn all provide alternatives within 2 miles. Beach 18 miles. Shop ½ mile (seasonal) or 7 miles (open all year), pub 200 yards, restaurant 1¾ miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Pooley Bridge, England 5.00Barton Hall Farm can be found just outside Pooley Bridge, the village at the outfall of Lake Ullswater. Set in the countryside on a traditional working farm, this area offers some of the most wonderful landscapes in the region from the privacy of a secluded rural setting. It is minutes from Lake Ullswater, with its walking, water sports and ponderous steamers making their regal-like journeys up and down the lake in the shadow of the majestic fells. This area offers many forms of recreation, whatever season you choose to visit. All three cottages have been tastefully converted from original old stone farm buildings; and wherever possible the original features have been retained. Old pitch pine beams stretch unhindered through bedrooms and across stairways and the local slate and sandstone are in evidence throughout. Guests are welcomed with fresh flowers, along with well furnished comfortable holiday accommodation, wood-burning stoves and well-equipped kitchens. For good walking, fells nearby include High Street range, 1 mile, and Helvellyn, 10 miles. The market town of Penrith, 5 miles; whilst the attractions of Keswick are 14 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants ½ mile.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, England 5.00Lovely cottage in the heart of the Lake District at Windermere. WiFi. Dog-friendly. Wood burning stove. Dishwasher. Washing machine. Shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance at Windermere and Bowness, 5 minutes.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ambleside, England 5.00Set in 18 acres of beautiful natural grounds and woodland, this charming wooden holiday lodge has its own private outdoor space along with shared use of an indoor heated plunge pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and table tennis table. Extended and refurbished in 2021, there is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a new kitchen, and a large veranda with seating and an external heater.
Right on the doorstep of the magnificent Langdales, 2½ miles from Ambleside and 8 miles from Coniston. It is a perfect base for touring and exploring the footpaths in the area with numerous woodland and hill walks straight from the door. Great for wildlife lovers, with deer and other animals freely wandering through this small, select woodland retreat. The Lake District Visitor Centre near Windermere is worth a visit (activities include high ropes, horse riding etc), as is the nearby water sports centre on Windermere. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Penrith, England 5.00A characterful, detached cottage settled in Greystoke, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Rural location. Penrith 5.7 miles; Keswick 12.6 miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Burton-in-Kendal, England 5.00Delightful traditional, stone-built terraced cottage, located beneath Farleton Knott in the village of Burton-in-Kendal. Stylishly presented. Character features with woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Walks from the door. Kirby Lonsdale 7 miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
