Pet Friendly Accommodation in the Lake District

Pet Friendly Accommodation Lake District Owners of pets will already be aware of how difficult it can be to arrange pet friendly accommodation when on holiday. To help you make the right decisions when planning your holiday to the Lake District, we have gathered together a number of accommodations that give a warm welcome to pets.

Abbey House Hotel
Abbey Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA13 OPA

Tel: 01229 838282
Web: www.abbeyhousehotel.com
Email: enquiries@abbeyhousehotel.com

Set in 14 acres of private woodland and gardens on the outskirts of Barrow In Furness, Cumbria. The hotel takes its name from the neighbouring ruins of one of the greatest Cistercian foundations in the country, Furness Abbey. The accommodation consists of luxurious suites and bedrooms, all individually decorated with en-suite facilities, some with four-poster beds. The hotel restaurant offers warm, friendly service in sumptuous surroundings with mouth-watering dishes and a dazzling array of hand picked wines.

Ambleside Salutation Hotel
Lake Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BX

Tel: 015394 32244
Web: www.hotelslakedistrict.com
Email: ambleside@hotelslakedistrict.com

In the heart of the Lake District, amid dramatic fells and picturesque valleys you will find The Ambleside Salutation Hotel. Enjoying village centre location and boasting breathtaking views, this Lakeland hotel accommodation is ideal for a weekend getaway, midweek break, corporate meeting, conference, team building session, or even a Christmas party! All our rooms are non-smoking and well behaved dogs are welcome at £20.00 per dog per stay with notification on booking (NB: well behaved dogs are welcome in certain designated dog friendly rooms in the hotel).

Barrie Guest House
179 Abbey Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5JP

Tel: 01229 825507
Web: www.barriehouse.co.uk
Email: enquiries@barriehouse.co.uk

Provides accommodation for well behaved dogs and their owners. We have 11 bedrooms and allow dogs in all rooms, provided they do not climb on the furniture and are not left alone. At the discretion of the other guests pets are allowed into the lounge area but not into the dining room.

Beckside Cottage
4 Park Rd
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2AW

Tel: 015394 42069
Web: www.becksidewindermere.co.uk
Email: info@becksidewindermere.co.uk

Beckside Cottage is a small and friendly b&b that accepts well behaved dogs by prior arrangement. We are close to the centre of Windermere, have car parking, are close to the park and serve delicious hearty breakfasts. The train station and bus links are a ten to fifteen minute walk away. A very good location for exploring the South Lakes. 2 doubles, 1 family and 1 single room, all en-suite. Prices £25 to £30 pppn, special offers available.

The Beech Hill Hotel
Newby Bridge Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3LR

Tel: 0844 50 27587
Web: www.beechhillhotel.co.uk
Email: reservations@beechhillhotel.co.uk

The Beech Hill is located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District National Park. Set into the hillside on the eastern bank of Lake Windermere, Britain's largest lake, you will find unrivalled panoramic views across the Lake to the Cumbrian Fells beyond. Whatever the season, the vista surrounding the hotel is always beautiful to look at and the glorious countryside a joy to roam in.

Brantfell
Rothay Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0EE

Tel: 015394 32239
Web: www.brantfell.co.uk
Email: stay@brantfell.co.uk

Brantfell, a boutique style guest house, is probably one of the finest places to stay when you explore the Lake District. We are within striking distance of the centre of the village, with its multitude of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and lots more. Ambleside is the perfect base to explore the unique landscapes and villages of the Lake District National Park. Please contact us regarding our pet policy.

Brathay Lodge
Rothay Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0EE

Tel: 015394 32000
Web: www.brathay-lodge.co.uk
Email: info@brathay-lodge.co.uk

Brathay Lodge, Ambleside, is a traditional English Lake District B & B which was originally built as two semi detached properties around 1890 probably to satisfy the demand for guest, B&B, hotel and Pet Friendly accommodation by the Lake District tourist industry which was then in its infancy. The property has been totally refurbished in a contemporary style B & B which is fairly unique to the area. The brief to the interior design team was to create an informal atmosphere conducive to unwinding with high class guest accommodation to a high quality hotel / B & B standard.

The Britannia Inn
Elterwater
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9HP

Tel: 015394 37210
Web: www.britinn.co.uk
Email: info@britinn.co.uk

The Britannia is the quintessential English Lakeland Inn. Nestled in the centre of the picturesque village of Elterwater amidst the imposing mountains of the Langdale Valley, The Britannia offers a sanctuary away from hectic daily life with real ales and foods to satisfy all tastes. Famous for being one of the best pubs in the area, our bar meals and restaurant food draw people for miles around.

The Burnside Hotel
Kendal Road
Bowness on Windermere
LA23 3EP

Tel: 015394 42211
Web: www.burnsidehotel.com
Email: stay@burnsidehotel.com

We welcome dogs here at the Burnside Hotel on a nightly rate of £10.00 per dog per night. We request you keep your dog on a lead at all times and away from any eating areas. Guests are required to advise the hotel in advance if you wish to bring your dog so a dog friendly room can be allocated.

Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant
Ambleside Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1AX

Tel: 015394 43192
Web: www.cedarmanor.co.uk
Email: info@cedarmanor.co.uk

The Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant is located on the outskirts of Windermere in the heart of the Lake District. Built in 1854 as a private country retreat, the hotel now provides comfortable accommodation for those wishing to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, wonderful walks and wealth of leisure facilities Windermere and the Lake District National Park have to offer. Set in mature walled gardens dominated by the 200 year-old cedar tree, the hotel feels peaceful and secluded, yet is just a short stroll away from the shores of Lake Windermere and the centre of Windermere village. Well behaved dogs are welcome in our Coach House rooms, we charge £5 per dog per night.

The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages
The Estate Office
The Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8HJ

Tel: 015394 41765
Web: www.coppermines.co.uk
Email: info@coppermines.co.uk

Over 70 unique cottages & group accommodation of quality and character in stunning mountain scenery. Pets Welcome! - For more information, visit: www.lakedistrictfordogs.co.uk

The Coppice
Brook Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2ED

Tel: 015394 88501
Web: www.thecoppice.co.uk
Email: stay@thecoppice.co.uk

At the Coppice we are happy to welcome you and your pets to stay in one of our three pet friendly superior double-bedded rooms.
If possible we like you to bring your pets bed or blanket to help them settle into their new surroundings. We do make a small charge of £5.00 per night and with other guests in mind we ask you not to take your pet into the public areas of our Guesthouse. If you would like anything refrigerating, please pack it in a plain plastic bag and we will look after it during your stay. We do request that your pet is not left unattended in a strange room on its own. We do have a short list of pet friendly places to eat when you are out with your pet and we will give you a local map with areas and pathways for doggy walks.

Crosslands Farm
Rusland
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8JU

Tel: 01229 860242
Web: www.crosslandsfarm.co.uk
Email: enquiries@crosslandsfarm.co.uk

Crosslands Farm is a typical 17th century Lakeland farmhouse set in the unspoilt Rusland Valley between Coniston Water and Windermere. Close to Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead within the lake district and the furness penninsula.

Crosthwaite House
Crosthwaite
Near Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8BP

Tel: 015395 68264
Web: www.crosthwaitehouse.co.uk
Email: bookings@crosthwaitehouse.co.uk

Apart from the house are two charming self-catering cottages converted from three hundred year old barns. Top bank cottage sleeps two guests, Middle bank cottage sleeps four. Both cottages share their own pretty garden with barbeques and garden furniture.

Crow How Hotel Crow How Country House
Rydal Road
Ambleside
LA22 9PN

Tel: 015394 32193
Web: www.crowhow.co.uk
Email: stay@crowhow.co.uk

Nestling in a stunning rural setting in the historic Rydal Valley amidst the fells, this grand Victorian building was built as a farm house in 1848 from the stones of ancient Rydal Hall, before being converted into a Country Guest House in the early 1930's. Today it has been sympathetically renovated to provide you with a perfect base to explore the beautiful Lake District, providing Ambleside Bed and Breakfast and evening meals by arrangement.

Dale Lodge Hotel
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9SW

Tel: 015394 35300
Web: www.dalelodgehotel.co.uk
Email: enquiries@dalelodgehotel.co.uk

Dogs are welcomed as guests at Dale Lodge Hotel. Your four-legged friend can accompany you on your break if you bring their own bedding and food. They are welcomed in the hotel foyer and lounge as well as in Tweedies Bar to relax after a good long walk on the fells. The only places we do not allow dogs are The Lodge Restaurant, Tweedies Restaurant and the new Mews Rooms. There is plenty of well tended garden here for them to enjoy as well as endless miles of walks for them to take you on.

Elder Grove
Lake Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0DB

Tel: 015394 32504
Web: www.eldergrove.co.uk
Email: info@eldergrove.co.uk

Elder Grove is a family run bed and breakfast offering quality en-suite accommodation, delicious freshly prepared breakfast using local produce, lounge, bar with free Wi-Fi Internet access and car park. They accept pets in one of their double rooms and one of the single rooms. Elder Grove charges £10 per stay and ask that the pet is not left unattended in the bedroom and is not brought into the public rooms.

The Fairfield
Brantfell Road
Bowness on Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3AE

Tel: 015394 46565
Web: www.the-fairfield.co.uk
Email: tony&liz@the-fairfield.co.uk

The Fairfield welcomes dogs in 4 of their rooms, 3 of which are on the ground floor. There is a charge of £15 per room, per stay. The Fairfield recommends one large or two small dogs as a guide of what is accepted.

The Gables
Church Walk
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA2 9DJ

Tel: 015394 33272
Website: www.thegables-ambleside.co.uk
Email: info@thegables-ambleside.co.uk

*Family run * Non smoking * Some private parking * Fully En-suite * Free wireless Internet * Children welcome * Lounge * Full central heating * English, Vegetarian or Continental Breakfast * Drying Room * Ironing facilities * Secure bike storage * Credit cards accepted * Dogs welcome by arrangement * Free passes to the Langdale Spa.

The Grasmere Hotel
Broadgate
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9TA

Tel: 015394 35277
Web: www.grasmerehotel.co.uk
Email: enquiries@grasmerehotel.co.uk

The Grasmere Hotel is a delightful small Victorian Country House Hotel and Restaurant set in the heart of the English Lake District and on the edge of Grasmere Village in an acre of informal gardens through which the River Rothay flows. The hotel has been extensively refurbished in 2006. It still retains the character of an English country house while providing modern standards of comfort and a warm friendly atmosphere that has encouraged many guests to return again and again.

The Grasmere Red Lion
Red Lion Square
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9SS

Tel: 015394 35456
Web: www.grasmereredlionhotel.co.uk
Email: reservations@grasmereredlionhotel.co.uk

The Grasmere Red Lion has been playing host to travellers for centuries. As you would expect from the long traditions, our service is friendly and attentive, the atmosphere relaxed and easy. Browse the morning papers, order an informal light lunch or afternoon tea in the air-conditioned lounge area or simply can gaze at the ever-changing Lake District landscape from the conservatory. Dine as the fancy takes you... our Courtyard Restaurant serves the pick of the Lake District Larder. For local ales and tasty bar meals nip next door to the snug Lambs Inn, our traditional village pub, the only one in the village.

Holmeshead Farm
Skelwith Fold
Ambleside
LA22 0HU

Tel: 015394 33048
Web: www.holmesheadfarm.co.uk
Email: eireton@toucansurf.com

Holmeshead is a traditional Lake District hill farm of great character. Its beautiful location just above the tiny hamlet of Skelwith Fold is isolated, peaceful and quiet, yet only 10 minutes drive from the bustle of Ambleside, one of Lakeland's major tourist centres with every facility and amenity, or from Hawkshead, a picturesque village with interesting history, shops, cafés and pubs. The fine Langdale valley, one of England's most famous walking and climbing areas, is about 15 minutes' drive away. The farm rears sheep and beef cattle and is run by Edward Ireton, while his wife Judith looks after the guests.

Kays Cottage
7 Broad Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2AB

Tel: 015394 44146
Website: www.kayscottage.co.uk
Email: rooms@kayscottage.co.uk

A totally non-smoking guest house, built in the 1880's and located in the centre of Windermere Village. Kays Cottage is a small, family run guest house, providing high quality bed & breakfast accommodation. They have been awarded a 4 star rating (excellent standard throughout) by Visit Britain. Small dogs are accepted by prior arrangement.

Kent House Guest House
Lake Road
Ambleside
LA22 0AD

Tel: 015394 33279
Web: www.kent-house.com
Email: mail@kent-house.com

Kent House Guest House is located in the centre of Ambleside, a short walk from Lake Windermere and ideally situated should you wish to explore and discover the English Lake District whilst staying in this charming Village. Bicycle storage is available and dogs may be welcome by prior arrangement.

Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse
Ings Village
Near Windermere
Cumbria
LA8 9PY

Tel: 01539 821171
Web: www.meadowcroft-guesthouse.com
Email: info@meadowcroft-guesthouse.com

Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse offers pet and disabled friendly accommodation in the Lake District. Guests will have a large identified parking space at entrance to property and ramped entrance door, ideal for wheelchairs. The guesthouse has two ground floor double rooms.

Newby Bridge Hotel
Newby Bridge
Near Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8NA

Tel: 015395 31222
Web: www.newbybridgehotel.co.uk
Email: info@newbybridgehotel.co.uk

Directly overlooking Lake Windermere in five acres of lovely grounds, Newby Bridge Hotel is the perfect place to stay in the Lake District. The Newby Bridge Hotel has recently been extended and provides quality accommodation, roaring log fires, leisure facilities and a private jetty- not forgetting the good food. Please inform us on the special request form at time of booking if you intend to bring a pet

Oak Bank Hotel
Broadgate
Grasmere Village
Cumbria
LA22 9TA

Tel: 015394 35217
Web: www.lakedistricthotel.co.uk
Email: info@lakedistricthotel.co.uk

Small well behaved dogs are permitted at Oak Bank Hotel by prior arrangement in three bedrooms and the front lounge only of the public rooms at a cost of £10 per dog per stay.

Plumtree House
Brigsteer
Cumbria
LA8 8AR

Tel: 015395 68774
Web: www.plumtreehouse.co.uk
Email: stay@plumtreehouse.co.uk

At Plumtree House, guests are more than welcome to have their pets in the room with them. Plumtree usually accepts one dog per room, although two may be allowed if prior notification is given.

Rothay Garden Hotel
Broadgate
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9TA

Tel: 01539 435 334
Web: www.rothaygarden.com
Email: stay@rothaygarden.com

Wordsworth made Grasmere his home and it is easy to see why he was inspired by the Lake District views. The recent £2 million redevelopment has ensured we are one of the highest rated of all hotels in Grasmere and Ambleside, challenging the very best luxury Lake District hotels. The hotel has 25 beautiful bedrooms, five loft suites, an elegant candlelit conservatory restaurant overlooking the gardens, chic lounge bars and two AA rosette dining, which all combine to ensure you have the Lake District short break or holiday that you deserve.

Skelwith Bridge Hotel
Near Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9NJ

Tel: 015394 32115
Web: www.skelwithbridgehotel.co.uk
Email: info@skelwithbridgehotel.co.uk

Tranquillity, contentment, stunning scenery, good food, comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome – stay with us at Skelwith Bridge Hotel and enjoy the experience...Dogs are charged at £5.00 per night. In consideration for other guests we ask that dog owners ensure their dogs are clean and dry before bringing them into the hotel, not to allow dogs on beds and furniture, leave them unattended in rooms at any time or exercise them in the hotel grounds.

Smallwood House
Compston Road
Cumbria
Ambleside
LA22 9DJ

Tel: 015394 32330
Web: www.smallwoodhotel.co.uk
Email: enq@smallwoodhotel.co.uk

The house was built around 1880 using Westmorland Slate quarried from local mines. Although the building is over 100 years old the interior has been updated to offer accommodation which is pleasant and tasteful and includes en-suite bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities, televisions, clock radios and hairdryers. We do have a residential license therefore you may enjoy a drink in our comfortable lounge before going out in the evening. You may also enjoy a drink with your meal in our own dining room . All our meals are homemade and freshly prepared. Evening meals are served on one week of each month - between March & October. Pets are welcome, and many return with their owners year after year.

Virginia Cottage
Kendal Road
Bowness on Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3EJ

Tel: 015394 44891
Web: www.virginia-cottage.co.uk
Email: enquiries@virginia-cottage.co.uk

Virginia Cottage provides pet friendly guest accommodation and extends a particular welcome to dogs, which are welcome to stay in the guest room and have access to all areas - except the breakfast room.

Walker Ground Manor
Vicarage Lane
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0PD

Tel: 015394 36219
Web: www.walkerground.co.uk

Walker Ground Manor accepts a well behaved dog, with its own bed, which will be permitted in the Veranda room by prior arrangement. The room has a small entrance hall, which is suitable for a dog-bed etc. Care should be taken please when exercising dogs near the house, and it is advisable to kept them on a lead when on nearby farm land. Under no circumstances must a pet be left in the room unattended.

Wateredge Inn
Borrans Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0EP

Tel: 015394 32332
Web: www.wateredgeinn.co.uk
Email: info@wateredgeinn.co.uk

The family run Wateredge Inn is situated in an unrivalled position at the very tip of Lake Windermere, on the out skirts of the picturesque town of Ambleside at the very heart of the Lake District. Imagine waking up to the sights and sounds of Lake Windermere, enjoying a hearty breakfast & reading the morning paper by the jetty. Imagine dining alfresco by the Lake enjoying delicious home cooked food Featuring “Gastro Pub” & “Pub Classic” dishes. Imagine sipping a glass of chilled wine or trying one of the many local real ales in the Lake shore garden as the sun is setting over the mountains. Well don’t just Imagine it book today!