Dog-friendly Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Cumbria

Christmas at Briery Wood

24 Dec 2022 — 27 Dec 2022

Spend a cosy Christmas break in Cumbria this year with this fabulous festive offer from Briery Wood Country House Hotel!

Included in this offer:

Christmas Eve:

Arrive and head downstairs to relax and enjoy a cream tea
In the evening meet in the Holbeck Bar for a welcome cocktail followed by a delicious three-course dinner followed by tea & coffee
After dinner unwind in one of the lounges, before heading to bed to get a good night's sleep before the big day ahead.

Christmas Day:

Start your day with a leisurely continental breakfast in your room. Then enjoy the morning with your loved ones unwrapping your presents
At 12 noon gather for a glass of pink fizz, before indulging in a six-course Christmas lunch with all the traditional trimmings. Guess the weight of the Christmas Cake to win a prize
The Chef will prepare a delicious buffet for 7pm before finishing the day with Briery Wood's annual quiz

Boxing Day:

Following a hearty breakfast, join a lake cruise on Windermere at 11am. Mulled wine and mince pies will warm your insides as you take in the spectacular scenery
Meet back at 1pm for a light bite lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy before tucking into a sumptuous three-course dinner at 7pm
After this join in for fun at the Casino tables. A prize will be awarded to the person who has the most money at the end of the night

27th December

A hearty breakfast will be served before a fond farewell

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Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply. PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
3 nights stay from £1,198 for 2 adults & 1 dog. Upgrade to a Garden room from £1,250 for 2 adults & 1 dog or £1,298 for a family room.

To secure a Christmas booking, a non-refundable deposit of £350 per room is required. A 10% cancellation fee applies on all PetsPyjamas bookings. A 10% cancellation fee applies on all PetsPyjamas bookings.

From £1198

2 adults & 1 dog

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New Year at Briery Wood

30 Dec 2022 — 01 Jan 2023

See in the New Year in Cumbria this year with this fabulous New Years offer from Briery Wood Country House Hotel!

Included in this offer:

Friday 30th December:

Check in before joining the Garden Lounge for a welcome cream tea
At 7pm head to the Holbeck Bar for a cocktail before enjoying a sumptuous four-course dinner including tea and coffee. After dinner, get ready for a night at the casino and test your luck at Briery Wood’s gambling tables

New Year's Eve:

Start the final day of 2022 with a full English breakfast and set sail on Lake Windermere, where you'll be able to take in the sensational scenery of the Lake District. To take away the chill, mulled wine and mince pies will be provided
On your return to the hotel Chef will prepare a light bite lunch
You are then free to spend the afternoon relaxing before getting into your glad rags ready to celebrate New Year in style. The evening will begin at 7pm with pink fizz, followed by a seven-course gourmet dinner. After dinner, dance the year away to the tunes from the resident DJ.
Enjoy a toast at midnight with Auld Lang Syne, more fizz and dancing into the wee small hours

New Year's Day:

Briery Wood's New Year's Day breakfast is served 8am-10am. From here, you will be wished a Happy New Year and fond farewell.

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Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply. PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
2 nights stay from £850 for 2 adults & 1 dog. Upgrade to a Garden room from £898 for 2 adults & 1 dog or £950 for a family room.

From £850

2 adults & 1 dog

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About this property

Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere and set within seven acres of beautiful, secluded gardens lies dog-friendly Briery Wood Country House Hotel in the heart of the Lake District. Built-in 1832 as staff lodgings for a local private house, the property has more recently undergone a major refurbishment, transforming the property into the luxury hotel it is today. Briery Wood is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy a country house atmosphere with all of the comforts of home. The informal and friendly service is so good, you’ll hardly notice it! Now sit back and unwind in one of the cosy lounges whilst enjoying a freshly brewed coffee or maybe a glass of chilled wine. All bedrooms are individually styled and provide a welcoming sanctuary after a day of exploring the Lake District with your four-legged friend. Choose from Superior, Family, Garden View and House rooms, all supplied with fragrant toiletries, fluffy towels and crisp linen to ensure a great night's sleep. Enjoy a taste of the fantastic local produce at the hotels AA Rosette-awarded restaurant - the perfect setting for a romantic meal for two! You can dine with your pooch in the cosy bar or lounge areas by special arrangement, and there is an abundance of pet-friendly pubs nearby if you fancy venturing out for food. Furry friends will love exploring the acres of private gardens and woodlands at Briery Wood. Take a dog-friendly cruise along Windermere, England’s longest lake, provided by Windermere Lake Cruises and enjoy the fabulous views. The hotel also provides maps for Wansfell and Troutbeck walks for further exploring with your trusty hound.

Dine with Your Dog

Foodies will love dining in the AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant. Enjoy the very best local produce the Lake District has to offer from tender Herdwick lamb and spicy Cumberland sausage to freshly caught trout and Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, local asparagus and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys. Guests may dine in bar or lounges with their four-legged friends by special arrangement or alternatively, your pooch may relax in your room whilst you dine in the restaurant. If you fancy venturing out for food, we recommend Wateredge Inn, Ambleside or Angel Inn where four-legged friends are welcome!

Bow wow factor

Must be the acres of grounds to explore on the doorstep! From Cragwood’s jetty, your pooch can take a dip into Lake Windermere to cool down in warmer weather.

Need to know

Cot Available

Dine With Pet

Family Rooms

Garden Or Patio

Ground Floor Facilities

Restaurant

Bedrooms & Suites

Individually styled, the bedrooms at Briery Wood provide the ultimate sanctuary after a day out in the beautiful Lake District. There are four room types to choose from including Superior, Family, Garden View and House. Full of charm and character, all rooms are supplied with fragrant toiletries, fluffy towels and crisp linen to ensure a great night's sleep.

Family

Located on the first floor, the spacious Family rooms can sleep up to two adults and two children on extra beds. All feature ensuite bathrooms.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

Garden Room

Located on the ground floor with instant access to the garden and grounds, this is the perfect choice for dog owners. All feature ensuite bathrooms.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

Standard Double or Twin

Located on the ground and first floors, the House rooms are ideal for two! All feature ensuite bathrooms.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

Superior Double or Twin

Located on the first floor with views over the lawn and gardens, the spacious Superior room is the perfect treat for an extended stay in the Lake District. All feature ensuite bathrooms.

Accommodates

2 adults 2 pets

Dog-Friendly Nearby

In this stunning lakeside location, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the walking opportunities are endless! Super dog-friendly, Windermere provides dog-friendly Lake Cruises for an afternoon of fun with your furry friend. Visit the Lakeland Motor Museum with your four-legged friend or take a trip to Brockhole on Windermere where well-behaved pooches are welcome in the gardens, grounds, shop, exhibition area and cafes! The hotel also provides maps for Wansfell and Troutbeck walks for further exploring with your trusty hound.