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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.
Highlights
- Walking distance to Lake Windermere
- Ideal base to explore the southern Lakes
- 2 Rosette award-winning restaurant
Pooch perks
- 7 acres of private gardens and woodland
- Access to Cragwoods private jetty onto the Lake
- Dine with your dog in the lounge or bar
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.
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.
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We've partnered with Briery Wood to bring you this exclusive PetsPyjamas Dinner, Bed and Breakfast offer.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival (value £29)
- Dinner for two each evening in the AA rosette award winning restaurant (value £30 pp)
- Full Cumbrian breakfast daily
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
- Noon late check out (usually £20 additional charge)
- Please note there is a 50% non-refundable cancellation fee when staying 4 nights or more
- The value of the dinner cannot be refunded or transferred
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- DOGS STAY FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed. Please note this is a non-refundable package.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- A complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco in your room on arrival (value £29)
- Dinner for two each evening in the AA rosette award winning restaurant (value £30 pp)
- Full Cumbrian breakfast daily
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
- Noon late check out (usually £20 additional charge)
- Please note there is a 50% non-refundable cancellation fee when staying 4 nights or more
- The value of the dinner cannot be refunded or transferred
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- DOGS STAY FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed. Please note this is a non-refundable package.
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Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Full English breakfast daily
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- DOGS STAY FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Full English breakfast daily
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- DOGS STAY FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
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!
Need to know
Briery Wood Reviews
- 66 reviews
- Member since 2016
Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1ES
Great stay
A lovely little hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The food was very nice and good portions.
We had a garden room with a door leading out onto the lawn which was great as we had a dog with us. The hotel is very dog friendly.
You can walk into Ambleside from the hotel as there is a footpath the whole way. A very good location.
Wonderful stay for our 50th Wedding Anniversary
We stayed at Briery Wood overnight in early August 2022 to celebrate my wife's 70th Birthday and our 50th Wedding Anniversary.
The staff could not have made us more welcome and everywhere we went members of staff would approach to congratulate us.
Our garden room was very comfortable and well equipped, including very good quality Pennington's coffee and a coffee machine.
Overall we throughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again in the near future.
Joe & Katrina Mitchell
An enjoyable two days in the Lake District
My wife and I had another very relaxing and most enjoyable two nights here at Briery Wood since last we were here in November 2021 - and the weather was kind to us too!
As before, the staff were very welcoming and friendly, the garden room was very clean and tidy and the bed was most comfortable. The quality of the food in the restaurant was very good and the service was good too. However, we would have found the menu choices to be very limited had we been staying more than two nights but, upon mentioning this on our departure, were assured that this could be addressed by the kitchen, if given advance notice.
We certainly hope to visit again in the not-too-distant future.
Well done - keep up the good work.
Map & Directions
Address
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1ES
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Location & Local Attractions
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.
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Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.
Dogs Stay Free
You will never pay a dog charge when you book through PetsPyjamas.
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