Dog Friendly Holidays 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 dog-friendly cottages to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
Penrith, EnglandA superb, mid-terrace, barn conversion with a hot tub in the quiet village of Newton Reigny, a 10 minute drive from Penrith. Pub 5 mins walk. Pet-friendly. Large garden. Keswick 17 miles.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Windermere, EnglandWonderful lodge on the shores of Lake Windermere, Cumbria. Open-plan living. WiFi. Decked terrace with private hot tub. Use of on-site facilities. Windermere 2 miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ambleside, EnglandSuperb single-storey cottage in Clappersgate near Ambleside. Feature inglenook with gas fire, en-suite bedrooms. Two dogs welcome. Fell and riverside walks from door. Ambleside 1 mile. Hawkshead 4 miles.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Millom, EnglandDetached farmhouse overlooking the Irish sea, 1.3 miles from the hamlet of Waberthwaite in the Lake District National Park. Hot tub, woodburning stove, games room, WiFi. Millom 10 miles.£117From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ulverston, EnglandSuperb, beautifully-presented character farmhouse in an elevated position with stunning panoramic views to Coniston Water and the fells and coast. WiFi. Sky TV. Woodburning stoves. Spacious accommodation. Ulverston 3.5 miles.£227From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Windermere, EnglandA delightful Lakeland cottage, just a short walk from the town of Windermere. Woodburning stove, dog-friendly, enclosed patio. Plenty of activities and attractions within each reach. Ambleside 5 miles.£198From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bassenthwaite, EnglandThis large, mid-terraced property in Bassenthwaite is ideal for a memorable Lake District escape, a family get together or special occasion and can easily accommodate multiple couples. With an excellent pub and restaurant across the road it makes a great choice for walking and cycling groups. This delightful cottage has comfortable furniture throughout and features four good sized bedrooms upstairs. The master has a double bed and a contemporary en-suite shower room. It has two double rooms, one with a kingsize bed, as well as a comfortable twin room. The modern bathroom suite has a large bath with views of Bassenthwaite lake, and a walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
The ground floor features an open plan living/dining room with a cosy open fire. There is also a snug, a great space to relax or read, and a lovely sun room which overlooks the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and has gardens to the rear with garden furniture and a brick barbecue for making the most of the sunny days. This pet friendly property has an outside utility room, ideal for storing boots, bikes and wet clothes for drying.
You can explore this stunning area on foot yet you are only a few miles from Keswick, Cockermouth and the surrounding Lakeland Fells. Well behaved dogs are welcome to come along and there are plenty of dog friendly pubs and restaurants in the area. The quiet village location means that you can escape your busy lifestyle and retreat to the countryside in no time. Whether you like walking, hiking or cycling, you are never too far away from your next adventure. There is good access to plenty of walking and cycle routes nearby as well as more challenging fells including Skiddaw, Catbells, Latrigg and Blencathra. You can walk to Bassenthwaite Lake in under 1 mile and also to Bassenthwaite village with an excellent village pub.
Just under a mile away is The Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of wild animals. Visit The Lakes Distillery, producers of fine whisky, gin and vodka and offering tasting tours, always a hit. Just 7 miles away is the popular town of Keswick on the shores of Derwent Water, with an abundance of dining and shopping experiences as well as a mix of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions. Visit The Theatre by the Lake offering award-winning arts and drama on the shores of Derwent Water and the mind-boggling world of The Puzzling Place, fun for all age. Beach 16 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Day passes are available for all leisure facilities at The Castle Inn situated across the road from the property. These are available to buy from the Castle Inn, including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and tennis court.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThis spacious end-terrace house is split over three floors and is the ideal retreat if you are looking for a large house that is just a short walk into the town centre. Pleasantly decorated throughout and with comfortable furnishings, Apple Cross offers everything you need for a memorable holiday. On the ground floor, you’ll love the feeling of space, with a separate living room, dining room and kitchen which is well equipped and provides everything you need for a stress-free holiday. The large conservatory offers pleasant views to the enclosed garden at the rear. The first floor is home to two well appointed bedrooms, a double and a twin. The family bathroom has been newly fitted and features a shower cubicle. The top floor features a kingsize bed and TV, and takes in great views across the rooftops of Keswick to the views beyond. Overall, this property is ideal for families and couples who want to be close to the action, and parking is not usually an issue on the roadside. If you want to bring your dog, this property is great for them too, plus it has a bike store so is ideal for a cycling holiday.
If you like outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells, and nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. Situated just a stone’s throw from the River Greta, 400 yards, Fitz Park, 500 yards, and the bustling town centre of Keswick at just 600 yards, this end-terraced property is the ideal base to explore the delights of the town on foot, so leave the car behind and enjoy this bustling Lakeland town. Keswick is full of narrow streets with independent shops and courtyards and has an abundance of bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, delis, outdoor shops and every other type of shopping experience you could imagine. This traditional market town is full of great things to discover.
If you like culture, check out the Theatre By The Lake, under a mile away, with award-winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater, where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip if you need to cool down. For family fun you could try Puzzling Place, ¾ mile, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world, 1 mile. Or if you want a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8 miles, or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours, 8 miles. Whatever your reasons for visiting this stunning part of the world, Apple Cross will give you a great head start. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowick, EnglandInglenook is located in the centre of Backbarrow in the South Lakes peninsula, a perfect base from which to visit many popular attractions in the Lake District. A short drive away is Newby Bridge. This popular area is home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake cruises.
The ’upside down’ house offers a large games room with football table, pool table, sofa and TV on the ground floor. The spacious master bedroom is also on the ground floor with a separate shower room. On the first floor is the open plan dining and kitchen area, a separate living room with a large multi-fuel burner taking centre stage, and fantastic views overlooking the river. There are also three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
A short drive away is the traditional village of Cartmel, famous for its horse racing weekends and also its sticky toffee pudding. This quirky village is definitely worth a visit. Whilst exploring this area you are close to Grange-over sands, a Victorian seaside town with many shops and cafés to enjoy. South Lakes Safari Zoo is also within easy reach and worth a visit.
Backbarrow is the perfect base to explore the lakes, whether you are planning to enjoy walking a few of the 214 Wainwrights fells, cycling the fantastic roads around here or driving over to many other popular towns around Cumbria including Ulverston, Ambleside, Coniston, Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere, then you really are spoilt for choice! Beach 8 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandThis beautifully presented Georgian town house is located just off the main street, giving access to the delightful town centre of Cockermouth. Renovated in 2018, this large family holiday home which comfortably sleeps six, features two spacious double bedrooms and one twin room. Upstairs you’ll also find a well-appointed family bathroom, complete with a shower over the bath so you can relax with bubbles after a day of adventure. The ground floor features a spacious, L-shaped living/dining room which leads to the rear garden via French doors. The garden has a mature apple tree from which the property takes its name, complete with a patio and garden furniture - it’s a real sun trap so you can spend time in the fresh air and soak up the sun. If you want to bring along your furry friends, dogs are very welcome, they’ll love to explore the enclosed garden. In the living room you can relax with plenty of easy seating, a Smart TV and a modern wood burner for those cosy nights by the fire. The kitchen is finished to a very good standard and guests will benefit from a dishwasher, washer/dryer and plenty of prep and storage space to cater from anything from a quick snack to a large family banquet. However, being so close to the action of Cockermouth, the last thing you’ll be thinking about is cooking and clearing up!
Turn right out of the property and just 100 yards you are on Main Street, the centre of this beautiful Cumbrian town. Cockermouth is very popular with tourists and locals offering an abundance of independent speciality shops, quaint restaurants and coffee houses as well as a great selection of pubs and even a couple of microbreweries. Walk through the town and you can visit the birthplace of the famous writer William Wordsworth, 350 yards, and then cross the river where you can feed the ducks and let the kids play in the memorial gardens. Cycle hire is available nearby, and you can swim at the local leisure pool. Home to the famous Jenning’s Brewery, nestled beneath the castle walls, this picturesque, thriving market town sits at the junction of the River Cocker and the River Derwent on its journey to the sea. Being right on the border of the Lake District National Park, you can choose between the rugged scenery of lakes and mountains or the sandy beaches of the West Cumbrian coastline - you really have got the best of both worlds. Your nearest lake is Bassenthwaite which sits at the foot of the Skiddaw range, offering fantastic walks and views across the northern fells. Bassenthwaite is also home to The Lakes Distillery offering tasting tours only 5 miles away, and the Lake District Wildlife Park which is a great day out with the family only 6 miles away. The popular town of Keswick is 14 miles away and can be reach by car in about 20 minutes. For walkers and cycling enthusiasts you’ll love Whinlatter Forest Park or continue down the valley to Buttermere for stunning panoramic scenery. Applegarth is ready and waiting for your next Lake District escape. Beach 10 miles. Shop 175 yards, pub 130 yards, restaurant 150 yards.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
