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.
Penrith, EnglandThis stunning cottage is found in the quiet hamlet of Staffield, located in the wonderful Eden Valley, a tranquil part of Cumbria, close to both Carlisle and Penrith and also Hadrian’s Wall, the Northern Pennines, the western fringe of the Yorkshire Dales and the Scottish Borders.
Staffield Cottage accommodates up to four guests, providing a great base for couples, small families or friends alike with a king size bed, and a zip and link twin bedroom, which can be made into an kingsize bed if needed.
Pooley Bridge and Glenridding at Ullswater is only a short drive away, with Keswick and Lake Derwent Water being only a short easy drive away from there. The picturesque unspoilt villages of Kirkoswald, Armathwaite, Lazonby and Great Salkeld are all close by and they each offer amenities for you to enjoy. Local shops and tea rooms, as well as great pubs and restaurants abound. From Staffield Cottage you can plan a multitude of activities to do from cycling to fishing, walking to ballooning. The choice is endless.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Appleby-in-Westmorland, England
5.00Beautiful stone-built cottage resting in an enviable location with stunning views across rolling countryside, 6 miles south of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Shop and pub 4 miles£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Coniston, EnglandA superb barn conversion set in tranquil and peaceful surroundings, with a hot tub. Luxury en-suite bathrooms and open plan living with woodburning stove. Torver 2 miles.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grange-over-Sands, EnglandDetached lodge with private hot tub. Woodburning stove, dog-friendly. Lake Windermere 6 miles.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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 & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- EnglandSet on the edge of the Blaithwaite Estate, this is the perfect getaway for couples or a small family looking to explore the many wonderful sights and attractions that can be discovered nearby.
Overlooking woodlands and fields, Blaithwaite Cottage is nestled in 80-acres grounds. The patio doors from the living room open out onto a patio area, the perfect place to sit, watch and listen as you take in the many sounds of the neighbouring wildlife. South facing, you will find it hard to pull yourself away from here on a sunny day. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to make a hearty breakfast. Let the dishwasher do all the hard work for you as you head out to start you day. The utility room can take care of those wet, muddy clothes on damper days, and for a good night’s sleep, upstairs there are two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin, with sumptuous beds. No need for awkward queues in the morning as there are two shower rooms, one on each floor complete with heated towel rails for cosy warm towels.
Outside is a large mature garden, ideal for your children or the dog to play in, alongside parking for two cars and a bike store. You don’t have to go too far to explore, as the estate grounds offer a wealth of activities, available (at cost) are laser tag, or bushcraft, and seasonal event days. For something a little gentler (at no cost), play crazy golf, play on the play areas, and footie fields, take a walk around the woodland including a specialist arboretum and wetlands that you can explore, you can even grab the estate nature passport to assist with your exploring!
Set midway between the popular Lake District market town of Keswick, 18 miles and the historic city of Carlisle, 16 miles, steeped with Roman history from neighbouring Hadrian’s Wall and the prominent castle that has played garrison to soldiers for hundreds of years. The Solway Coast, 10 miles, forms a border between England and Scotland, and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, considered to be one of the most scenic stretches of English coastline. Shop 1½ miles, pub 2 miles and restaurant 5 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate larger groups.£170From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Caldbeck Fells, EnglandOverlooking unspoilt grounds, and boasting stunning views over towards Scotland and the Solway, Robin’s Lodge is perfectly furnished for a couple or young family, with spacious open-plan living space, contemporary shower room and shared coin operated laundry room on-site. The lodge comes with a little bit of added comfort included with a warming wood burner, and outside a wonderful hot tub, perfect for a relaxing soak any time of the day.
Located on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park, with clear dark skies, you may find yourself sat out on the decked area stargazing, or on warmer evenings, catching the stunning sunsets over the Solway Coast. Set within 23-acres of grounds, home to an array of wildlife, you are well placed to explore the quieter Northern Fells, unspoilt coastline, and the historic city of Carlisle, 13 miles away. Hadrian’s Wall can be reached in around an hour’s drive, so you are sure to be kept well occupied. The nearby village of Caldbeck, 3 miles away, is a pretty little area to visit, with its local pub serving an excellent menu of freshly cooked food, tea rooms and shops to visit too. Beach 16¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Robin’s Lodge can be booked together with Woodpecker Cottage (CC119136), Nuthatch Cottage (CC119138), Treehouse Cabin (UK1087), Osprey Lodge (UK11317), Kestrel Cabin (UK1246), Farmhouse Cottage (UK1285), Safari Tent (UK1286), Curlew (UK1389), Lapwing (UK1390), Merlins Cabin (UK1391) and Starling Lodge (UK31071) to accommodate up to 53 guests.£78From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Coniston, EnglandStone-built, semi-detached cottage on a working farm near the Lake District village of Coniston. Dog-friendly. Patio Area with Hot Tub. Off-road parking. Shop and pub 3 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wellington, EnglandA charming ground floor accommodation within a traditional, Grade II listed, thatched cottage on the outskirts of Wellington, in Somerset. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Countryside views. Equestrian facilities. Taunton 5.8 miles; Bridgwater 17.6 miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Caldbeck Fells, EnglandTreehouse Cabin is set amongst the trees on a small camping site, with a wooden terrace suspended over the stream, with its own private hot tub situated in the beautiful open countryside on the northern fringes of the Lake District National Park close to the fell villages of Caldbeck, Hesket New Market and Uldale. Nestled in 23 acres of land (with Woodpecker Cottage and Nuthatch Cottage), which guests can enjoy, with a vast array of bird and wildlife, and the panoramic views to the sea and the Scottish hills beyond. The cottage is well placed to walk the tranquil northern fells or to visit the unspoilt Cumbrian coast, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. The renowned Cumbrian village of Caldbeck with a pub, tea rooms and shop is nearby. Beach 16¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Treehouse Cabin can be booked together with Woodpecker Cottage (CC119136), Nuthatch Cottage (CC119138), Osprey Lodge (UK11317), Kestrel Cabin (UK1246), Farmhouse Cottage (UK1285), Safari Tent (UK1286), Barn Owl Bothy (UK1366) and Skylark Lodge (UK1378), Curlew (UK1389), Lapwing (UK1390), Merlin’s Cabin (UK1391), Robins Lodge (UK13643) and Starling Lodge (UK31071) to accommodate up to 53 guests.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
