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.
Ambleside, England
5.00Aptly named, Waterhead Studio is set right on the shore of, and with superb views across Lake Windermere. Apart from the small lake frontage, guests also benefit from a balcony, boat storage area and shared use of a jetty. On the southern outskirts of Ambleside, just ¼ mile from Waterhead, where you can take cruises down the lake. The visitor centre at Brockhole, with its 30 acres of award-winning gardens and grounds, is a great place for a trip to this beautiful area. Home to a series of trails, walks, events and activities, it also has an information centre where you can find out all about the local attractions. Close by are Hawkshead and Grasmere. Both villages are inextricably linked to the romantic poet William Wordsworth. Historians and Wordsworth fans alike will find a visit to either Dove Cottage or Rydal Mount an interesting diversion. Wordsworth is not the only literary connection here; both John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter also lived nearby, Ruskin at Brantwood on the shores of Coniston Water, and Beatrix Potter at Hill Top (NT) at Far Sawrey. There are many ways to explore this often frequented area and each visitor chooses his own path, by foot, mountain bike, car, boat or even horse. An ideal holiday base. Shops and pubs 1 mile.£169From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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EnglandOrrest Howe is situated up the famous Orrest Head walk in Windermere, set in a beautiful woodland garden. You can enjoy sitting out on one of the many seating areas or end your day relaxing in the hot tub whilst taking in the local scenery.
This detached five bedroom property is a mixture of modern living combined with the period features of a Lakeland house, with two living rooms, plus plenty of room for dining, and a big modern fitted kitchen, including a large wine chiller, perfect for your party of up to ten. With three of the bedrooms en-suite, a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, plus an extra two separate toilets, your comfort levels are really catered for. There are views onto the front garden from four of the bedrooms which also look out over the tree tops onto Windermere.
With bars, restaurants and shops within an easy walk from the front door you will find your stay very relaxing. Alternatively just a few steps and you can head on up Orrest Head for a bracing walk and take in even more of what the Lake District has to show you! Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.£301From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carlisle, EnglandThis property makes the perfect Cumbrian destination for couples, friends and families alike. The Scotch Arms Mews is a wonderful, semi-detached home, complete with seven en-suite bedrooms, ideal for gatherings and celebrations with your loved ones. All the accommodation has the benefit of free Wi-Fi, Freeview TV in all rooms and adequate off road parking.
It is the perfect location to take a stroll into Brampton where you can sample the many good restaurants and pubs. With so much to do and see in the area, this property could not be better placed. Take a trip to Talkin Tarn Country Park, just 2 miles from Brampton, with its 65-acre lake set amid 120-acres of farmland and woodland. The tarn is an ideal place for recreation, group activities or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands. Walby Farm Park is ideal for families and Lanercost Priory is also within close proximity. Whilst there, enjoy afternoon tea or lunch at the café where your dog is welcome too.
No stay in Cumbria is complete without visiting Hadrian’s Wall, an iconic monument built by the Romans. Stretching 73 miles from Wallsend near Newcastle, across the neck of England to the Solway coast in North West Cumbria. Why not walk alongside a stretch of the wall or cycle along the well-known Coast to Coast (C2C) route? Take a drive and within 20 minutes you can be in the beautiful border city of Carlisle, with its array of high street shopping. Within 30 minutes you could be over the border into Scotland or the Lake District National Park. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£653From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
England 4.00This wonderful, detached barn conversion lies just a few minutes’ walk from the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. It has one kingsize bedroom with a high quality mattress and an en-suite shower room, and offers open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with views looking out onto Ullswater. There is also a separate utility room with a toilet. Private parking, bike storage, a small garden with shrubs and a cobbled courtyard with views of Ullswater complete the picture.
All of the Lake District’s main attractions are close by, including Keswick and Windermere, as well as amazing walks and cycle routes nearby. The property is also only 2 miles from the steamer jetty at Ullswater, where you’ll be able to enjoy an afternoon on the water. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ½ mile.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Grasmere, England 1.00Wonderfully located on the slopes of Rydal Fell, and approximately ¾ mile from the centre of Grasmere village, The Old Coach House is a comfortable and traditionally furnished apartment. Set within Wood Close, a large Victorian, stone-built country house which is divided into several independent properties, The Old Coach House has been refurbished to a high standard and offers many modern amenities and facilities while retaining its traditional character and charm.
The spacious living/dining room looks out over the gardens from the panoramic windows, and is furnished with a sofa, easy chairs and farmhouse dining table and chairs. There is a large-screen Smart TV, comprehensive sound system and a wide selection of local books, information guides, walking maps and board games. The modern kitchen has garden views and is well-equipped with a multi-function oven/grill, induction hob, wine cooler, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, TV and breakfast bar. The bedroom also overlooks the garden and has a kingsize bed with 100% cotton bed linen, an antique wardrobe, a wash basin and a Smart TV. The bathroom is equipped with a roll-top bath, electric shower, toilet and washbasin. The heating is thermostatically controlled heaters.
Within Wood Close, there is a laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, shared with the other apartments, with an honesty box to cover costs.
Wood Close has 3 acres of grounds, comprising of woodland, gardens, a panoramic terrace and sitting out area, all of which can be used by our guests, and which are also shared with the other apartments in the house. From the terrace, there are dramatic views of Grasmere lake and Loughrigg Fell. There is a small, unfenced pond and stream in the grounds, which is home to red squirrels and many species of birds, and where wild deer are also occasional visitors. Each apartment has its own allocated parking space, with private parking for 1 car specifically for visitors to The Old Coach House.
This homely holiday apartment retains all of its traditional charm for a peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable holiday in the heart of the Lake District. It is an excellent base for walking, with easy access to the fells, Alcock Tarn, and the famous ‘Coffin Route’ directly from the garden. There is a gentle downhill walk to Grasmere village (passing William Wordsworth’s home at Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Grasmere centre on the way), and from there are easy routes to both the lower and upper slopes of the village’s surrounding fells. In the village, you will find an attractive selection of bars and restaurants, and a wide variety of shops, including a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, chemist, baker, outdoor equipment retailers, gift and art shops, a garden centre and the famous Grasmere gingerbread shop. The graves of the poet William Wordsworth and his family are situated in St. Oswald’s parish churchyard. Ambleside, 4 miles, and Keswick, 13 miles, offer a range of further shops, attractions and amenities, and there are several historic houses and gardens locally. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandA modern apartment for a romantic break or perfect getaway just for two, The Mews is ideally placed for enjoying Appleby, the county town of Westmorland, and the picture perfect surrounding areas. The property has been restored to offer comfortable and well-equipped accommodation that perfectly combines contemporary touches with traditional features. The cottage is in the perfect location for enjoying the hospitality of the popular local inn, making it ideal for long weekends with busy days out. Finishing the day off with an evening of typical Cumbrian hospitality, perhaps a Cumbrian ale, a chilled wine and a chef’s special by the cosy fire, all conveniently on the doorstep.
Historic Appleby enjoys a reputation as one of the prettiest market towns. Sitting alongside the River Eden, it offers something for everyone. History buffs will enjoy the architecture evident in the towns buildings and Appleby Castle, open for visits, outside theatre events, comedy nights and outdoor cinema events throughout the year. Shops, cafés and restaurants offer local crafts alongside local cheeses. Look out for High Cross on Boroughgate, which is the site of the original cheese market. For train enthusiasts, or those looking to enjoy a journey through the stunning surrounding areas, Appleby is on the Settle to Carlisle scenic railway line. Steam trains run weekly through the summer months.
A short stroll from The Mews is Jubilee Bridge and weir. A great spectacle in Autumn is the sight of the salmon jumping to get up river. A delightful stretch of riverbank, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, there are otters to be spotted and a wealth of birds and flowers to be noted. Fishing enthusiasts can purchase a ticket from the local ironmongers. The Mews offers guests an ideal bolthole to enjoy a romantic weekend, perhaps going no further than the nearby public houses. Alternatively, it offers an excellent base from which to enjoy the Eden Valley, North Pennines and Northern Lakes with Lake Ullswater just a short drive away. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- EnglandIf you want a relaxing break in a beautiful part of The Lake District National Park, then look no further than Garth Court. This well-equipped one bedroom apartment is just a short stroll from the centre of Near Sawrey Village and is ideal for couples looking to unwind and use as a base to explore the stunning surroundings. Near Sawrey is located between Lake Windermere and Hawkshead and nestles on the shores of Esthwaite Water. It’s also the home of Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s former home where the inspiration was drawn for many of her famous tales. Here you are also less than a 5-minute walk from an excellent village pub offering good food and local ales, with an open fire and a real country pub feel to it.
Accessed via 7 stone steps from a small courtyard, this split-level apartment offers open plan living, with plenty of comfortable seating and a dining area, including large flat screen TV and a small outdoor terrace with bistro table and chairs, ideal for a morning coffee. 4 steps lead down to a well-equipped kitchen on the lower ground floor. The kitchen has all the cooking facilities you’ll need to prepare a hearty breakfast or an evening banquet. Down the hall is a double bedroom with extra storage and a good sized shower room. There is a private parking space directly outside the property and also a washing machine in an outhouse shared with the holiday cottage opposite.
The picturesque village has lovely scenery and walks available from your doorstep. Just 2 miles away you’ll find Hawkshead which offers a range of pubs, shops and plenty of independent cafés and coffee shops. You’re also just a short drive from the Windermere car ferry, which in just 10-minutes takes you across the lake to Bowness-on-Windermere with an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants. Take the steamers across Windermere Lake to Ambleside in the north and Lakeside in the south, which connects to The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. You’re close to Grizedale Forest with lots of woodland walks, cycle routes and even a high rope adventure course, great fun for adults! For golfers, you can access Windermere Golf Course in a short drive as well as Esthwaite Trout Fishery which is just 1 mile away. If you love the outdoors, there’s plenty of hiking and climbing routes all around including both on and off road cycle ways, whatever you want to do on holiday, Garth Court is a great place to start. Beach 16¾ miles.
Garth Court can be booked together with Gardeners Cottage (UK32487) to accommodate up to 4 guests.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis stunning detached house just 3 miles from the north west Cumbrian coast, is perfect for a special occasion, family get together or celebration. Chapel House is a large family home sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms, and set in the heart of a traditional Cumbrian mining village. Its convenient location will prove an excellent rural retreat for your next holiday in Cumbria.
This spacious holiday home offers modern, tastefully decorated bedrooms on the first floor including a beautiful master bedroom which features a huge contemporary bathroom for a relaxing soak after a day of adventure in the Lake District Fells. The ground floor is all about the social aspect and this will prove a winner with large families, multiple couples and groups. A large open-plan kitchen/dining room is at the heart of the home complete with dishwasher . There’s also a utility/laundry room and an additional toilet. The cosy living room with wood burner provides plenty of space to socialise and leads to a large conservatory with additional seating overlooking the spacious gardens at the rear. This really is a house that gives you flexibility whether you want a quiet night in front of the TV or maybe you want to open a few bottles of wine and get competitive over a board game in the conservatory. At the rear there is a patio and large lawned garden, great if you want to get the badminton out and enjoy the afternoon sun.
The traditional mining village of Dearham has a lot to offer, the local Post Office and shop is just across the road and it has a nearby chippy! If you fancy some pub grub or a rewarding drink after a long day, the village pub is just a five minute walk. Hop in the car and you will reach the town of Maryport in just 2½ miles, home to The Lake District Coast Aquarium as well as Clip ’n’ Climb, a popular climbing adventure attraction. Kids will love Cave at the Wave which features an indoor caving activity, or if you want to boost your adrenaline, you can whizz around the local go-karting track. If culture is your thing you can visit Senhouse Roman Museum or take a trip 4 miles away to Cockermouth. This lovely Cumbrian town is the birthplace of William Wordsworth and offers a delightful town centre with a good mix of bars, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions, and is also home to the famous Jennings’s Brewery. In just 7 miles you will be within the Lake District National Park with its stunning scenery and no end of walking and cycling routes. Or continue on your route another 8 miles to find Bassenthwaite Lake, one of Cumbria’s most stunning lakes with the backdrop of the imposing Skiddaw, a challenge for even the most experienced fell walkers. You’re about 10 minutes drive from Cockermouth and about 25 minutes to Keswick. Beach 3 miles. Shop 100 yards, pub ¼ mile and restaurant 2½ miles.£97From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis 250 year old cottage, part of the former parsonage for the rural village of Ings is the picture of all that is traditional here in Lakeland and the perfect little love nest for two. Within just minutes drive, the busier resorts of Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside can be explored although we are certain that much time will be spent either gazing out of the lounge window viewing the countryside or spent in the award winning country pub, The Watermill, 50 yards away. Staveley, just two miles South of Ings is a thriving village community and offers some fabulous walking in the Kentmere Valley as well as a variety of local trade workshops including wood turners, bakers and micro brewery. The area is also very popular with cyclists and storage is available at Burnthwaite Cottage.
The living space here at Burnthwaite Cottage has been deliberately created on the first floor to make best advantage of the view across meadow and to the countryside beyond. The ancient, thick walls with some exposed detail are a constant reminder of the past but with just a hint of contemporary styling throughout, the owners have successfully married 20th Century living in an 18th Century cottage.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Bees, EnglandSituated in the heart of Whitehaven, this spacious, well-presented ground floor apartment is perfect for those looking to holiday without having to use the car. The train station is just a 5-minute walk away, meaning you can easily explore this unspoilt west coast of Cumbria. Services run from Carlisle to Grange-over-Sands giving guests an abundance of day trips including Laal Ratty narrow gauge steam train that takes you into the heart of the Eskdale Valley, or perhaps a day at Muncaster Castle. If you are craving some retail therapy, a day in Carlisle will not disappoint.
This lovely apartment is situated on the ground floor providing ideal accommodation for those who may have restricted mobility. The open plan living space enjoys views over the harbour, and there is a double bedroom and bathroom too. There is a car park 150 yards away (at cost). Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
