Dog Friendly Lake District Cottages
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful destinations in the UK. It's just an added bonus that it's one of the top dog-friendly holiday spots 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 canine companion by your side. Explore our idyllic selection of pet-friendly cottages and dog-friendly homes to find the perfect holiday for you and your four-legged friend.
Ulverston, England
4.00Charming semi-detached cottage nestled in Satterthwaite, close to Grizedale Forest. Relaxing rooms. Wood burning stove. WiFi. Spacious gardens. Off road parking. Hawkshead 4 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Ambleside, EnglandSuperb stone-built semi-detached on the edge of Far Sawrey village near Hawkshead. Three bedrooms, WiFi, lawned garden. Wonderful country views. Walks from the door. Hawkshead 3.5 miles.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Appleby-in-Westmorland, EnglandA wonderful three-bedroom mid-terrace cottage resting in Great Asby, Cumbria. Woodburning stoves. Enclosed garden. In a National Park. Views of the stream. Penrith 19 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Appleby-in-Westmorland, EnglandThis elegant, semi-detached barn conversion sits in Bolton near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Smart TV. Rural location. Enclosed garden. Penrith 11.5 miles.£58From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Carlisle, EnglandThis superb, single-storey barn conversion rests in Roweltown, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. On a working farm. Garden with furniture. Carlisle 17.1 miles.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThis spacious semi-detached property is in a prime location in the heart of Keswick. Parkfield is furnished and decorated to a high standard throughout and will suit couples and families who like to stay in great accommodation on their holidays. With a great pub up the road, you haven’t got far to walk for a pint! Yet you are set in a quiet and picturesque area of Keswick, without the hustle and bustle, with an easy walk to the shops and restaurants of the town centre. A truly relaxing retreat with fabulous views.
Sleeping up to five guests in three bedrooms, two of which have excellent views of the surrounding fells and plenty of storage and hanging space. The bathroom is stunning, with a large walk-in shower and a nice deep bath, perfect for easing those aching muscles after a day on the fells. Downstairs, the living has an electric fire adding the finishing touch to this cosy room which is ideal for a movie night. The contemporary kitchen has beautiful granite worktops and is very well-equipped.
For outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells; nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Walla Crag and Blencathra to name a few. Situated just a short walk is the River Greta, Derwentwater and Fitz Park, and the bustling town centre of Keswick, offering the ideal base to explore the delights of Keswick on foot. The traditional market town of Keswick is full of narrow streets with independent shops and courtyards and has an abundance of bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, delis, outdoor shops and every other type of shopping experience you could imagine.
If you like culture, check out the Theatre by The Lake with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater (1 mile) where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip if you need to cool down. For family fun you could try Puzzling Place, a mind-boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world (0.5 miles). Or if you want a wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite (8 miles) or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours (8 miles).£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThis super self-catering cottage benefits from a modern bathroom and kitchen, good quality contemporary furnishings and large garden with patio, adjacent to the River Greta. Jane Eyre Cottage enjoys a peaceful setting, a pleasant 5 minutes walk through Fitz Park to Keswick town centre and 2 minutes from the leisure pool.
The Cottage is set in the heart of Keswick and for those of you who know the area well, you won’t be surprised to find that you can access everything this vibrant market town has to offer on foot. Walking from the property, you will reach Fitz Park, which offers a great area to exercise your four-legged friends. Continue along the riverside and in just 5 minutes, 500 yards, you will hit the bustling town centre, which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you want family fun then visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil, ¾ mile away, or visit Puzzling Place, which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions, ½ mile away. If you like culture, you have to try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, it offers award-winning performances in drama and arts, and is just ¾ mile away. If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging and iconic fells in the area, as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for families. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes, and offers a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles radius. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, Keswick can offer it all, and Brundholme Gardens gives you the perfect platform for a memorable holiday in the Lake District.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandA thoughtfully presented, semi-detached cottage resting in the village of Porthinscale near Keswick. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Keswick 1.8 miles; Bassenthwaite 7.6 miles.£106From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThe Fells is an ideal cottage for a holiday in the Northern Lakes. As the owners’ much loved Lake District base, it is comfortable and well equipped, with personal touches making it a real home from home. Elevated in a quiet corner above Keswick, there are extensive, unobstructed views across the roof tops towards the surrounding fells - yet the town centre, with all its amenities, is only a couple of minutes’ walk away. During the evening you can relax in the living room with an electric flame-effect fire on with snug sofa and chairs. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking up a feast. There are front and rear lawned gardens with beautiful flowers and shrubs with a sitting-out area for you to enjoy. Families, walkers and pet owners will love the location, close to Fitz Park with its children’s playground and quick access on to the open fells. 50 metres down the quiet, narrow lane in front of the cottage is a footbridge over the River Greta into Fitz Park. No wonder some guests have returned for over fifteen years! Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Keswick, EnglandThe owner has spared no expense in creating a fabulous holiday cottage here at Brundholme Glen. The location is perfect, situated on the banks of River Greta close to the leisure pool and 5 minutes level walk through Fitz Park to Keswick town centre. Pet owners will appreciate the enclosed rear garden and walks from the doorstep.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free