Dog Friendly Hotels In Lake District Cumbria – Dogs living at Rothay Manor not only have their own beds, bowls and food, but also their own dog washing area. Credit: PollyBaldwin/PollyBaldwin
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Dog Friendly Hotels In Lake District Cumbria
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From a dog’s point of view, the Lake District is one big playground; All those water springs, all those waterfalls running up and down, forest roads and river banks to adjust and explore. A visiting owner is smart – keep him near the sheep, for example – this offers a recreational option for dogs, especially now that many places offer dog houses.
City restaurants and boarding houses are not the only ones that welcome four-legged guests, although there are many of them. Today, smart hotels and guesthouses can offer dog-friendly rooms for affordable accommodation in popular cities. They can also include bedding and bowls, bedroom furniture, dog supplies and pellets, and towels for cleaning up poo, dirt and tails. It is a good idea to check if the dog can be with the owner during meals, usually in the bar or dining room. Here are the best hotels for dogs in the Lake District.
This 17th century listed inn is a Lakeland building with clapboards, whitewashed walls and black window frames. It’s elegant but still retains its grown-up features, with light oak floors and furniture, stone beams and walls, a fun mix of plaids, and nice touches like flying ducks, stuffed fish, and OS maps. Treating dogs like their owners, they have everything guests can forget about their dogs: leashes, baskets, blankets and even dog shampoo. More than half of the rooms allow dogs to join you for dinner during lunch at the Plus Bar. And when you come back from a muddy hike, there’s a hose shower to soak them again. Price: £10 per night
The Sun Inn’s location between Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Lancashire, Kirkby Lonsdale is a great choice if you want to enjoy all three attractions and stay close by. It may have been refurbished but it’s a ‘pub’ with friendly advice on what to see, where to go (maps, guides and pits to borrow) and where to take the dog. Dogs receive a welcome pack and can sit with their owners in restaurants and bars. Free tea and coffee (good coffee too) and free access to the town car park are provided during the stay. Cost: £20 per night.
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A solid office with high gables and arched windows suggests a hotel of the 19th century, which it is. It had a Scandinavian vibe that wouldn’t look out of place in Malmö or Manchester. Located in the heart of Keswick, it may be a busy market town, but this hotel welcomes dogs in most of its rooms, as well as its two bars and restaurants. Since food is served in two bars, there is no need to part with your favorite. Cots and bowls can be provided, as well as hoses and towels for slush hiking. Price: £10 per night
It has all the trappings of a 17th-century country pub – low ceilings, brass bars, red velvet chairs, real fires, exposed stone walls – but it’s smart enough to feel foreign. It’s a restaurant, so there’s no lounge, but the guests are the type of people who go out all day – there’s plenty of entertainment on offer, from door-to-door to swimming in the nearby river, from room to room – and back again. Refreshing drinks and homemade pastries. Outside tables are available for warm weather. Dogs are allowed throughout the hotel. Price: £15 per night
The hotel is ideally located on the banks of Allswater, one of the least visited and most beautiful lakes in the Lake District, surrounded by majestic waterfalls. The Georgian House, formerly the Rumpsbeck Hotel, has a light, beachy, relaxed atmosphere, with the day’s events posted on a large blackboard near reception. A total of 40 rooms; 20 rooms in the main house and another 20 in two pretty wings with a modern atmosphere. Most of the 16 and two family apartments are dog-friendly, such as The Living Space and Terrace. Cost: £15 per night for the first dog and £5 per night for one additional dog.
Overlooking Lake Windermere, the Lakeland Hotel is being transformed into a modern resort with water sports and a glittering spa. As a “resort hotel”, it welcomes guests, whether they want to be lazy, active or want a family vacation. The heated spa overlooks the lake (although there is a £50 entrance fee if you don’t book a treatment). There are walking and cycling routes and dogs are welcome (£20 per night).
Dog Friendly Hotel Overlooking Lake Windermere In The Lake District
This lovely family run hotel with a very popular bar has a great location in beautiful Grasmere. It is designed for active guests – air conditioning, bicycle storage – and for those who like to relax, with a cozy living room with a wood stove, books and games. On warm days, there are plenty of lawns and outdoor beer gardens; This time, their four-legged friends are clearly visible when the guests have had their fill. Dogs are allowed in ground floor bedrooms and Mews suites. The latter have a shared hot tub and private patio. Cost: £25 for the whole stay.
This chic hotel has an excellent restaurant and comfortable and elegant rooms. Two living rooms with fireplaces open onto the garden and a large south-facing terrace, the latter of which has a table and chairs. There are plenty of walking tracks nearby and dogs are welcome (£25 per stay, bed and board included). They have their own dog laundry, very clever, with their own washing machine and clothes dryer, and they can be taken in one area of the Brathay dining room. For a nice walk, Langdale and Coniston can be reached in 20-30 minutes.
This estate is located just a mile from the western shore of Lake Windermere, on the road to Hawkshead and in the heart of Beatrix Potter country. The late 18th and early 19th century building has been extended over the years, with permanent buildings and courtyards, in a traditional mish-mash. But a colorful hanging basket and a few quinces help soften the look. Dogs can roam where they want, but they can be thrown into the fireplace so they can join you for breakfast and dinner. There’s a great bar upstairs (an old shop) if you’re feeling a bit wet or rowdy. The staff recommends local tours, most of which start from the front door. Price: £10 per night
This Edwardian building looks beautiful, with stone facades, large leaded galvanized windows, sandblasting and two-story bay windows. Even the later expansions were mixed well. Inside, it’s a typical country house – carpets, colorful carpets with flowers, deep sofas, worn leather chairs – but with nice touches. If your dog is a water baby, you will be in doggy heaven here. The hotel has private grounds of Lake Windermere and 20 acres of gardens and woodland to wander around. Dogs are welcome with blankets, bowls and food and have full access to the hotel (dining room). Choose a floor for quick access to the garden with French windows. Cost: £20 for the whole stay.
Best Dog-friendly Hotels In The Lake District
This large, dog-friendly Victorian family-run hotel is located close to the shores of Lake Constance and has a beautiful outdoor courtyard in a modern country style. You’ll also find spacious, noise-free rooms, delicious food, and easy access to lake excursions. Dogs are allowed in most areas and very welcome (£10 per night) with food, water bowls and dog wash. Of the 42 rooms, three-quarters have a lake or an ash tree, so it is necessary to specify when booking.
Dogs are allowed in the Lake District National Park but must be supervised during the spring season. Many hotels and campsites allow dogs. Your dog can accompany you on the many hiking trails in the area and quench your thirst in restaurants, bars and cafes. Buses and lake tours are dog friendly. Signs will let you know if dogs are not allowed on the beach or if you’re entering an off-leash area, sign up to Simon Calder’s free email newsletter for tips and savings offers.
With countless hills and waterfalls, the Lake District is a real dog paradise. Hundreds of paths and tracks often wind through the stunning landscape
