Best Dog Friendly Hotels Lake District – Dogs living at Rothay Manor not only have their own beds, bowls and treats, but also a super smart dog washing area Credit: PollyBaldwin/PollyBaldwin
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Best Dog Friendly Hotels Lake District
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From a dog’s point of view, the Lake District is one big playground; All the streams, all the waterfalls that run up and down, all the forest trails and river banks to smell and explore. Owners in attendance wise – keep the sheep on the lead, for example – which makes for a suitable dog holiday choice, especially now that many places offer dog-friendly accommodation.
However, it’s not just village pubs and B&Bs that welcome four-legged guests. Today, smart townhouses and country house hotels can offer dog-friendly rooms for affordable accommodation in the popular city. It may include beds and bowls, bedroom furniture, dog food and kibble, and towels to clean up mud and paws and tails. It is necessary to check whether the dog can join the owner during the meal, usually in the bar or dining room. Here are the most dog-friendly hotels in the Lake District.
This listed 17th century coaching inn has classic country house calculations, white walls and black window mouldings. It’s stylish, but still retains its grown-up credentials: light oak floors and furniture, exposed beams and stone walls, a mix of fun plaids and fun touches like flying ducks, stuffed fish and OS maps. Dogs are treated like owners, with emergency supplies for everything the average dog visitor might forget: leads, baskets, blankets, even dog shampoo. More than half of the rooms allow dogs to join you for dinner as long as you eat at the bar. And there is a shower hose pipe to soak again when they return from a trip to the mud. Fee: £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 within easy reach. It may have been renovated but this is a ‘pub’ with friendly advice on what to see, where to walk (maps, guides and kennels to borrow) and where to take the dog. Dogs receive a welcome pack and can sit with their owners in restaurants and bars. Guests are offered free tea and coffee during their stay (excellent coffee) and a free pass to the town car park. Fee: £20 per night.
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The bold tiled facade with high gables and elegant bow windows suggest a 19th century coaching inn. It has a Scandi-cool vibe not seen in Malmö or Manchester. In the center of Keswick, it is also a busy market town, but the hotel accepts dogs in many bedrooms, as well as in both bars and lounges. With two feeding bars, there’s no need to be separated from your pet. Cots and bowls can be provided, and there are hosepipes and towels for après-mad-walk attention. Fee: £10 per night
It has all the essentials of a 17th-century country pub – low ceilings, copper-topped bar, red velvet stools, real fireplace, exposed stone walls – but it’s smart enough to make people feel at home. It’s a pub, so there’s no sitting room, but guests are the type to be out and about during the day – each room has plenty of suggestions for activities, from door-to-door walks to wild swimming in the nearby Luter River. – Then come back. Refreshing drinks and homemade cakes. Outdoor tables are available for warmer days. Dogs are welcome throughout the property. Fee: £15 per night
The hotel sits majestically on the banks of Ullswater, one of the least visited and most beautiful lakes in the Lake District, surrounded by tall waterfalls. The Georgian House, formerly the Rumpsbeck Hotel, has an easygoing, coastal feel, wetsuit is equally at home for casuals, with the day’s activities posted on a large blackboard at reception. There are 40 rooms in total; 20 rooms in the main house and 20 additional rooms in two sympathetic wings with a more contemporary feel. Most – 16, plus two family cabins – dog friendly, as living space and terraces. Cost: £15 per night for the first dog and £5 per night for additional dogs.
And the exclusive Lakeland hotel, overlooking Lake Windermere, has now been expanded into a modern resort with water sports and a sparkling spa. As a ‘resort hotel’, it serves guests whether they are lazy, active or family-oriented. Excludes the thermal experience spa pool (there is a £50 entry fee unless you book a treatment). There are walking and cycling trails and dogs are welcome (£20 per night).
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This family-run hotel, with its popular real-ale bar, has a great location in Grasmere. It is designed for active guests – drying facilities, bicycle storage – and for those who want to relax, with a cozy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, books and games. There are plenty of grassy areas and a spacious beer garden for sunny days; This time, visitors can see their four-legged friends stretched out while filling. Ground floor sleeping and Mews Suites are dog friendly, and the latter share a hot tub and private courtyard. Fee: £25 per stay.
This smart country-style hotel has an excellent restaurant and minimalist bedrooms that are relaxing and elegant. Two sitting rooms, a fireplace, a garden and a large terrace to the south, the latter equipped with a table and chairs. There are many walking trails nearby and dogs are welcome (£25 per stay, including beds and treats). He can move himself, super smart, wash the dog and brat to one of the areas in the dining room in his own, super smart, special boot and clothes drying room. For great walks, Langdale and Coniston are only 20 to 30 minutes away.
This family-friendly inn is located less than a kilometer from the western shore of Lake Windermere, on the road to Hawkshead and in the heart of Beatrix Potter country. The late 18th/early 19th century building has been converted over the years into a mish-mash style with permanent houses and courtyards. But colorful hanging baskets and a few quinces help tone down the look. The dogs roam free – but are often let down by the fire – so they can join us for breakfast and dinner. If you’re a little wet or rough, there’s a big bar upstairs (it used to be a shop). The staff recommends local hikes, many of which start from the front door. Fee: £10 per night
This Edwardian mansion looks impressive: a stone facade, large leaded windows, sandstone moldings and two-story bays. Even then this length is skillfully mixed. Inside, it’s a classic country house – busy carpets, floral-patterned curtains, deep sofas, distressed leather armchairs – but with care. If your dog is a water baby, you will be in dog heaven here. The hotel has a private area on Lake Windermere and 20 acres of parkland and woodland to roam. Dogs are welcome with blankets, bowls and treats and have full access to the hotel (dining room aside). Choose the ground floor for quick access to the garden through French windows. Fee: £20 per stay.
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This large Victorian, family and dog-friendly hotel is close to Lake Constance and has a pleasant open-plan layout in a modern country style. You’ll find large soundproofed bedrooms, a crowd-pleasing menu and easy access to lake cruises. Dogs are allowed in most areas (£10 per night) and are very welcome with treats, water bowls and dog wash. Three-quarters of the 42 rooms have lake or lake views, so be sure to check when booking.
Dogs are allowed in the Lake District National Park but must be supervised during the lambing season. Most hotels and campgrounds allow dogs. Your dog can join you on the area’s extensive hiking trails and quench your thirst at the many pet-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes. Buses and ferries allow dogs on board. Signs will tell you if the beach prohibits dogs or if dogs are in an off-leash area. This guide was first published in 1978. It is written for readers seeking independent advice on acquisitions.
