Dog-friendly Lake District
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK. It’s just an added bonus that it’s one of the top dog-friendly places 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 dog by your side. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly hotels to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
- Barrow-in-Furness, England
Situated in the South of the Lake District and moments from the dog-friendly sand dunes of Roanhead - a fabulous National Trust beach perfect for doggie frolics
- Lowick, EnglandWoodside Cottage has a fabulous open plan living/dining area with a magnificent wood burner taking centre stage of the room. The outdoor terrace enjoys the sun for most of the day and the side door opens straight into the well-equipped spacious kitchen. Upstairs, offers three wonderfully decorated bedrooms and two family bathrooms over two floors. Backbarrow is set in the South Lakes Peninsula and is a perfect gateway to explore many popular attractions, the closest being the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Take a leisurely train ride into Bowness-on-Windermere and witness the stunning landscape as you go. Guests at Woodside Cottage can also enjoy free membership to the health spa and fitness club in the village during their stay, a 2 minute walk away.
Just a 5-minute drive down the road and you are in Newby Bridge, popular for its fantastic riverside pubs and home to the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Lake Cruises. Take a wonderful cruse across the largest lake in the UK over to the popular town of Ambleside. If walking is more of what you are looking for then you are spoilt for choice, with 214 Wainwright fells within easy reach you have plenty of options to choose from. There are also an abundance of cycling routes close by or if you want to go further afield, there are many other popular Lake District towns to explore such as Grasmere and Ulverston. Why not head over to Grange-over-Sands or Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding, Michelin star restaurant and horse racing. This really is the perfect holiday home to enjoy an active and fun family holiday. Beach 8 miles.£121From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Milnthorpe, EnglandA charming, whitewashed cottage with panoramic views in the hamlet of Sandside near Milnthorpe. Views of estuary and towards Lake District. Pub on the same street. Open-plan living. Carnforth 8.9 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles; Windermere 16.6 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Barrow-in-Furness, EnglandA quaint, detached cottage set on the coast, near to the market town of Barrow-in-Furness. Perfect for families. Pet-friendly. Barrow-in-Furness 3.4 miles.£106From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Holmrook, EnglandA traditional detached cottage nestled within an idyllic corner of the Lake district in Santon Bridge near Eskdale Green, Cumbria. Hot tub. Idyllic surroundings. Woodburning stove. Wasdale 5.6 miles; Seascale 6.1 miles; Coniston 19.2 miles.£165From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Grange-Over-Sands, EnglandThis impressive Grade II listed cottage is settled on the outskirts of Grange-over-Sands on the coast of Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Traditional interior. Sea views. Kendal 14.5 miles; Ulverston 16.1 miles; Windermere 16.2 miles.£95From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Maryport, EnglandA charming terraced house resting in the seaside resort of Allonby. En-suite bedroom. Beach within 0.1 miles. Bassenthwaite 16.7 miles; Carlisle 23.6 miles; Keswick 23.6 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Grange-Over-Sands, EnglandA superb lodge property resting on the Lakeland Leisure Park, near Flookburgh. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. WiFi. Close to the coast. Grange-over-Sands 4.4 miles; Cartmel 5.6 miles.£156From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Millom, EnglandA semi-detached cottage resting in the Cumbrian village of Haverigg. Close to coast. Close to Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Millom 1.6 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 8.4 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Millom, EnglandA semi-detached cottage, just of the main road in The Green, near Millom in Cumbria. Woodurning stoves. Large garden. Stunning countryside views. Millom 3 miles; Broughton-in-Furness 4.7 miles; Ambleside 21.1 miles.£80From price per night based on 7 night stay