Pet Friendly Holidays Lake District
Home to one of the most beautiful areas in Britain, The Lake District is one of the best places for a dog-friendly adventure in the great outdoors. There is an abundance of dog friendly holiday cottages for you to choose from. All you need to do is decide if you want a private hot tub, a cosy shepherd hut, or a contemporary property located near pet friendly pubs. Find a real hidden gem on our expert listings above
- Ambleside, EnglandSet 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.£68Price per night from
- Ambleside, EnglandThis spacious, detached pine holiday lodge, with the shower room and kitchen refurbished in 2019, is set on a large plot on a private estate at the head of the Langdale Valley. Sitting amongst peaceful woodland between Ambleside and Coniston, the triple aspect windows allow you to enjoy the setting and all the wildlife which frequents the back garden including badgers, red squirrels and deer. This really is a wildlife lover’s haven, with sole use of a sitting-out area with garden furniture, as well as dedicated use of the unspoilt woodland grounds. Only 50 yards away, there is shared use of a heated indoor plunge pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and table tennis (available all year except 16th Nov-5th Jan and with conditions). Amongst the numerous walks direct from your door are England’s highest tarn, Jake’s Rake Ridge and Scafell Pike. Nearby, Ambleside has historic sites such as the Roman fort, and Lake Windermere, where you can enjoy a lake cruise, visit the Lake District Visitor Centre or explore the Beatrix Potter Exhibition at Bowness. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.£81Price per night from
- Penrith, England
The dog-friendly Wythburn Cottage is an award-winning, sandstone haven providing the perfect base to begin a rural retreat in Cumbria.