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.
- Ambleside, EnglandLittle Esthwaite Cottage rests on the shores of the majestic Esthwaite Water, in the village of Near Sawrey, which boasts a superb local public house and the National Trust property of Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter. The cottage sits in the original grounds of the house where Beatrix Potter spent her childhood summers and where Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny came into being.
The interior is very well laid out with a well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Two steps up to the separate living room with a wood burner for those cosy evenings. From the living room, doors open onto a private enclosed patio providing views across the fields to Esthwaite Water. There is also a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Outside is a landscaped garden with lawns and mature borders, shared with the adjoining property, where you can admire the breathtaking views towards the Langdale Pikes, Old Man of Coniston, Wetherlam and Crinkle Crags. There are walks directly from the property and it is just a short walk across the meadow to the shores of Esthwaite Water, where you can wander along the water’s edge, with trout and pike fishing available. Esthwaite Water is thought to have been Beatrix Potter’s favourite lake and inspired her creation of the character Jeremy Fisher. For bird watchers, an osprey pair have also been spotted fishing regularly at the lake in recent summers.
The cottage is well situated for Tarn Hows and the pretty village of Hawkshead, alternatively you could take the ferry across to Bowness-on-Windermere, where steamers on Lake Windermere run up to Ambleside or down to the steam railway at Lakeside.
Coniston Water, once host to the infamous speed record attempt of Donald Campbell in his craft ‘Bluebird’, is just a short drive. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant within ¼ mile.£271From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carnforth, EnglandLovely conversion in idyllic rural setting, near Kirkby Lonsdale Quality accommodation, solid oak floors, balcony and exposed beams. Garden by woods and stream. Kirkby Lonsdale 3 miles.£77From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Wellington, EnglandWelcoming cottage near Gosforth with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, patio and use of paddock. Great touring base. Eskdale 3 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kirkby Lonsdale, EnglandBeautiful Kirkby Lonsdale cottage in one half of farmhouse dating back to 1717. Woodburning stove. Ideal touring base. Kirkby Lonsdale 3 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Staveley, EnglandQuality barn conversion with wonderful views, a welcoming family cottage near Staveley. En-suite bathrooms, front terrace, underfloor heating, ideal year-round base. Staveley 1.5 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kendal, EnglandSuperb semi-detached cottage, set within a barn conversion near Staveley in Lake District National Park. Zip/link beds. Three bedrooms with two shower rooms and a separate bathroom. Underfloor heating. Beautiful fell views. Staveley 1.5 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Windermere, EnglandComfortable Scandinavian-style lodge on holiday park on shores of Lake Windermere. Open plan living, decked terrace. On-site facilities and Lake District attractions close by. Ambleside 3 miles.£80From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Grange-Over-Sands, EnglandLovely single-storey cottage in Grange-over-Sands. Three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms. Short walk to town centre. Cartmel 2 miles.£95From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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.£112From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Penrith, EnglandA well-presented cottage situated in the village of Newton Reigny in Cumbria. Mezzanine. Breakfast bar. Spacious retreat. Keswick 17 miles. Carlisle 20 miles.£87From price per night based on 7 night stay