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.
EnglandCurlew Cottage is ideally located between Allonby and Silloth on the Cumbrian west coast, with exceptional views onto the Irish Sea and further to the Scottish coastline. Surrounded by the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you have some of the finest sand dunes in the area. This area is also part of a site of specific scientific interest as the neighbouring dunes are home to rare animals like the natterjack toad. The surrounding dune grasslands and beach are also very important for birds like Curlews, Oystercatchers, stonechat and many more for breeding and roosting, making this area perfect for nature and bird watchers alike. If your lucky you could even stumble across the submerged forest, dating back over 8000yrs, it is thought to be pine or oak which has been hidden off the coast by the sea.
The cottage itself is very traditional for the area, with many features to show off. There are 4 good sized bedrooms allowing up to 6 people to use the property for their coastal adventure or even just a get-away holiday. With a good sized garden at the rear and towards the sea you will be able to sit out on an evening and watch the sunsets with the coastline just a minutes walk. There is a covered seating area in the garden. The cottage is set among four other houses and is away from the road giving you peace of mind with both children and dogs.
With only a handful of other properties nearby you will be able to enjoy a peaceful Cumbrian holiday while also being only 30-minutes drive from the Lake District National Park where the dizzying heights of Blencathra, Skiddaw and Grisedale Pike could be your next walking destination, you may even fancy a boat trip on Ullswater, Derwentwater or Bassenthwaite Lake, all within easy reach from Curlew Cottage. Village pub within 1 mile. There is a cycle way passing the property from Maryport to Allonby and part way to Silloth.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Ulverston, EnglandA stunning lakeside cottage in the centre of the village of Great Urswick near the town of Ulverston. Lake views. Large grounds. Play room. Ulverston 3.2 miles; Marton 3.3 miles; Broughton Beck 6 miles.£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Bees, EnglandThis property offers a great location close to Whitehaven town centre, a bustling harbour with many tourist attractions. Kingswood is ideal for a family get-together or celebration and also offers easy access to excellent beaches and the Lake District National Park.
This spacious detached property commands an excellent position and is close enough to walk into the town centre. Thanks to the bed configuration it provides a range of flexibility that will suit multiple couples and also families of multi-generations. On the first floor there is a kingsize bedroom with a high spec en-suite shower room. There is also a spacious double room, a spacious twin and a fourth bedroom with bunk beds. Finally there is a large contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower and bath. The ground floor offers a spacious open plan living/dining room with a wood burner and flatscreen TV. Thanks to the high ceilings and layout of this property, it is light, bright and airy but also has a great social feel as the living areas bring everyone together, ideal for a bottle of wine, a bucket of popcorn and a movie night after a long day on the fells. The high spec kitchen with range cooker and patio doors leading to the rear garden and decking, ideal for socialising. Overall, this period property has many original features and has been carefully furnished to keep some of the original character.
Whitehaven has a wide range of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, eateries and takeaways, three major supermarkets and a selection of independent shops as well as the usual high street brands and large retail stores. You won’t go short of places to eat and drink on holiday with plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby. Whitehaven’s harbour has undergone major investment and development and is home to The Beacon Museum with interactive displays. You can tour The Rum Story attraction and find out all about the history of The Jefferson family from the original 1785 shop. The town also has an indoor public swimming pool, gym, sports centre, 1½ miles and golf course, 1¾ miles if you’re feeling energetic. A trip to this part of the world would not be complete without visiting St. Bees Head and the long sandy beaches 4¾ miles. St Bees is also the starting point of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk and has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
If you like walking, climbing and exploring the Lakeland Fells, you won’t be disappointed. A 5-mile drive and you’ll reach the Lake District National Park where you have an abundance of walks, cycle routes, wildlife, mountains and lakes. The nearest lake is Wasdale with Scar Fell Pike at the head of it. Ennerdale Water, 6 miles, is widely regarded as one of the most unspoilt areas of the Lake District and is teaming with wildlife including indigenous red squirrels, osprey and buzzards. If that’s not enough, Loweswater, 13 miles, which leads to Crummock Water and then Buttermere, is well worth a visit. The scenery around this unspoilt part of the Lake District is stunning and the panoramic views are a sight to behold. Whether you want an easy stroll, a challenging walk or a serious climb, you have got a great base to start your adventures. Beach 4¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis contemporary twist on a traditional, terraced, seaside property boasts stunning views of the sea and the northern Lake District Fells. It is situated in the quiet village of Allonby on the north west coast of Cumbria, once a hive of activity with smugglers operating along the Solway Estuary between Cumbria and Scotland. The narrow cobbled lanes and interesting architecture of this historic village offer a glimpse to its maritime past. By contrast, this modern and beautifully decorated holiday home is the complete polar opposite. Its combination of glass, oak, clean lines and modern furnishings give you the element of opulence you would expect from a 21st-century home from home.
Seascape Cottage comfortably sleeps up to four adults in two good sized bedrooms, each featuring a large TV. The master kingsize bedroom is on the first floor while the second floor houses a twin room with two large Velux windows, perfect for looking out to sea right along the western Cumbrian coastline and across the mountains of the nearby Lake District National Park. The property has been very well furnished with guest experience and comfort at the forefront of the renovation. It features a modern kitchen and bathroom with good quality appliances including a dishwasher, and a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room. Thanks to its south-facing aspect, the property boasts plenty of natural daylight and sun on the front of the property for most of the day. There is a small sitting-out area with garden furniture in which to enjoy the sunshine. But of course, the best bit is turn right out of the front gate and within 100 yards you’ll be on Allonby Beach. A long stretch of sandy beach to explore, enjoy the fresh air and exercise your four-legged friends. After all it’s their holiday too!
Located between Maryport and Silloth, this area has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its long sandy beaches offering great views over the Solway Estuary to the mountains of Southern Scotland, gives an added dimension to this Cumbrian hotspot.Within a few hundred yards you have a tearoom, a great pub serving food and real ale, a famous ice-cream shop and a kid’s playing field with climbing frames and football goals. For those seeking some more rugged outdoor adventure, you’re only a 10-mile drive to the Lake District National Park. The nearest lake, Bassenthwaite, is just 16 miles and home to the famous Lakes Distillery with guided tours and tastings, and The Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of exotic animals, makes it a fun-filled day out for all ages. Beach 100 yards. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandOnce a hive of activity and frequented by smugglers, Allonby, with cobbled lanes, Victorian charm and a history of herring fishing, has a long standing seaside heritage. Porthole Cottage has its own place in history; this former stables used to house the village donkeys and commands a prominent position right on the beachside. Now converted, this stunning holiday home offers all the indulgences and stylish interior design you could hope for from a 21st century, seaside hideaway.
All on one level, Porthole Cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests in two spacious double bedrooms and one twin bedded room, which makes it the perfect accommodation for couples and families. The property offers contemporary and tasteful décor but is still in keeping with its coastal beginnings; the round porthole that looks out to the village offers an ever-present reminder of this property’s seaside heritage. On sunny days, guests can enjoy sitting out in the courtyard garden, complete with table and chairs, or continue through the gate 50 yards to reach the famous Allonby Beach. After a long stroll along the shore, you can throw a couple of logs on the wood burner and put your feet up in front of the TV, while enjoying a wide range of movies and box-sets courtesy of Netflix, included at no extra charge. There is also an Amazon Alexa with unlimited music choice. The property benefits from lots of natural daylight, thanks to the roof light windows, and this continues throughout the property including the bathroom, where you can find a full size bath for a soak after a long day of exploring. A well equipped kitchen finishes off this stunning property.
This popular sleepy seaside village on the North West coast of Cumbria, nestled between Maryport and Silloth, has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village shop and tea rooms are within easy reach on foot, as are the two village pubs, the first of which is just 50 yards across the road. With its long sandy beaches, Allonby offers great views over the Solway Firth to the mountains of Southern Scotland. For those seeking some more rugged outdoor adventure, this Cumbrian hotspot is only a 10 mile drive to the Lake District National Park and 16 miles to the nearest Lake, Bassenthwaite, home to the famous Lakes Distillery offering guided tours and tastings. The Lake District Wildlife Park, with over 100 species of exotic animals, makes a fun-filled day out for all ages. Beach 50 yards. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Meathop, EnglandJust 20 minutes from Windermere, these holiday properties are set in lovely countryside and ten acres of landscaped grounds, facing south, with wonderful long distance views to the sea, and to the hills beyond. This large country house is set on a wooded knoll and has been skilfully converted into six spacious holiday houses, which are owned by the Caravan Club Ltd and situated on the edge of one of their immaculately kept small touring caravan parks. The house consists of a two storey cottage wing (W42981), a first floor apartment (W42982), a ground floor garden apartment (W42983), two ground floor apartments (W42984 and W42986) and a first floor balcony apartment (W42985).
There’s a lot to see and do in the immediate area. Close by is beautiful Cartmel Priory and the stately homes at Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall. 3 miles west along the coast is the refined small seaside town of Grange-over-Sands with lots of shops, golf and fishing. The properties make an excellent touring base for the whole of the southern Lake District. Shop 3 miles, pub with food 400 yards.£44From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cumbria, EnglandA stunning beach-style cottage, overlooking Morecambe Bay. Pets welcome. Woodburner. WiFi. Ideal touring location to discover the Lake District. Lake Windermere 14 miles.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-over-Sands, EnglandDolphin Cottage really does have a home from home feel as soon as you walk through the door. The stunning sea views make this property very unique whilst still being in the centre of the bustling town of Grange-Over-Sands.
A quintessentially British seaside resort, Grange-over-Sands has retained the old-fashioned feel of a time gone by, with classic tea shops, cafés, family-run shops and restaurants in the town centre. In fact, the whole town prides itself on the large number of family-run businesses in the area, giving a real sense of community spirit and offering visitors a very high standard of friendly, personal service wherever you go.
Close by the village of Cartmel is a picture postcard Lakeland village with charming winding narrow streets surround a small village square and the village’s Sticky Toffee Pudding is its very own speciality. The village is home to the Michelin starred restaurant, L’Enclume, which is acclaimed as one of the best in the country and does require forward booking.
This is the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy local amenities, stunning seaside walks, have views all day long and for a bit of train spotting. Beach 176 yards. Shop 352 yards and pub 124 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seascale, EnglandThis Victorian terraced holiday home is situated 50ft from the sea in the small coastal village of Seascale. It has spectacular views across the sea to the Isle of Man and south west Scotland. Seascale boasts miles of sandy beaches. The sea provides the opportunity for fishing, windsurfing and water skiing. There is a slipway for launching boats, an 18-hole golf course, bowling green, sports centre and children’s play area. Local attractions include Muncaster Castle, World Owl Centre, Ravenglass to Eskdale Narrow Gauge Railway and the western Lake District area. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Crook, EnglandThis charming, detached holiday home surrounded by its own land enjoys stupendous views towards Morecambe Bay. Set in beautiful walking country near the Dales Way, the footpaths, bridleways and walled lanes provide walks directly from the house. Centrally placed for touring, with many historic buildings close at hand including Sizergh Castle, Levens Hall and Gardens, Holker Hall and Motor Museum, plus the 12th century priory at Cartmel. Lake Windermere, surrounded by exciting visitor attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes, Lakeside to Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Brockhole Visitor Centre, plus the towns of Bowness and Windermere are all within 20-30 minutes’ drive. The market town of Kendal, 6 miles, has a castle, leisure centre, riverside walks and excellent variety of shops and restaurants. The high fells of Central Lakeland and the beautiful lakes of Coniston Water, Ullswater and Derwent Water can be reached in about 40 minutes for climbing and scrambling or simply to enjoy the magnificent scenery.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
