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Best dog friendly hotels in the Lake District
The expansive natural surroundings of the Lake District are what makes it such a perfect place to take four legged friends on holiday. Meanwhile, a steady supply of dog biscuits make it stand out for its dog friendly hotels.
Cuckoo Brow Inn, Lake District
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Cuckoo Brow Inn
Ambleside, Cumbria
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Walkers and their four legged friends delight in the wood burning stove, besides which a pint and good conversation go down a treat having roamed the Beatrix Potter scenery.
Askham Hall
Penrith, Cumbria
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A beautiful hotel and gardens, famed as a magnificent wedding venue, Askham Hall in the Lake District is also warm and welcoming with dogs allowed in the reception rooms and in the bedrooms and loving the grounds and surrounding walking terrain.
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The Sun Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
A five star Lake District inn, The Sun Inn has a traditional bar, fabulous food and luxury bed and breakfasts. They also welcome dogs with dedicated dining areas where pets are allowed as well as dog friendly rooms.
Gilpin Hotel and Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
A glamorous country house hotel with modern spa lodges in the grounds, each complete with an outdoor hot tub and views of the Lake District moors
The Yan at Broadrayne
Grasmere, Cumbria
Refreshingly different from some more traditional Lake District offerings, this contemporary hotel is in a beautiful setting overlooking Grasmere.
George and Dragon
Clifton, Cumbria
With smartly refurbished interiors and imaginative, locally sourced, restaurant-quality food, this dog-friendly country inn on the Lowther Estate is a happy mix of pub informality and country-house comforts.
Another Place
Ullswater, Cumbria
Occupying a Georgian house and new annexe wings with private shorefront on Ullswater, this is an entirely child-friendly, dog-friendly 'lifestyle' hotel for those who love the great outdoors.
Westmorland Hotel
Penrith, Cumbria
Between Penrith and Kendal, Tebay Services Hotel is on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales and offers a selection of dog friendly bedrooms.
Farlam Hall
Brampton, Cumbria
In a peaceful Cumbrian village, Farlam Hall is surrounded by natural beauty and looks out onto large lawns and a charming ornamental lake.
Rothay Manor
Ambleside, Cumbria
A Regency beauty with spectacular views from the balconies, this stylish, dog-friendly country house hotel has a relaxed vibe, beautifully designed bedrooms, and a fine-dining restaurant.
The Brackenrigg Inn
Ullswater, Cumbria
Guests staying at this beautifully refurbished and dog-friendly roadside pub can enjoy hearty, locally sourced fare or dine at Another Place where they have use of all facilities.
The Queen's Head
Penrith, Cumbria
Cosy, low-ceilinged and fire-warmed, this smartly refurbished 17th-century pub in the centre of a Lake District village has walks from the door and is just a short stroll from the Michelin-starred restaurant at Askham Hall (see entry).
New House Farm
Cockermouth, Cumbria
A luxury Lake District bed and breakfast, New House Farm allows well-behaved dogs in all the bedrooms but not in the public areas. There's a £7 charge and dog towels are available in reception.
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge
Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire
With Thameside gardens and free mooring, this 18th-century inn has six courtyard bedrooms with vintage and contemporary furniture, a cosy beamed bar, a menu of pub favourites and creative dishes.
Forest Side
Grasmere
In the heart of the Lake District, Forest Side is a four star hotel and while dogs are not allowed in public areas, they are welcome in six of the rooms and have the freedom to explore the 43 acres of woodland in the grounds.
Rothay Garden Hotel
Grasmere, Cumbria
Just a short walk from the tourist honeypot of Grasmere, an extended Victorian country house in wooded gardens, on the River Rothay, set against a backdrop of fells, is now in the ownership of Bespoke Hotels.
Lyzzick Hall
Keswick, Cumbria
A luxury, family run country house hotel in the Lake District overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, Lyzzick Hall has one dog friendly bedroom and plenty of grounds for four legged friends to roam in.
Borrowdale Gates
Keswick, Cumbria
In three wooded acres, this former private country house combines spacious accommodation, contemporary comforts, spectacular valley views and a restaurant showcasing Cumbrian produce.
1692 Wasdale
Gosforth, Cumbria
A relaxing base in the rugged Western Lake District, Faith and Stephen Newell's fantastically secluded B&B is sleekly designed, and has many modern comforts.
Aynsome Manor
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
In the untouched Vale of Cartmel, Aynsome Manor welcomes guests to the Lake District, while dogs are welcome to stay but must be kept on a lead whilst on the hotel premises.
The expansive natural surroundings of the Lake District are what makes it such a perfect place to take four legged friends on holiday. Meanwhile, a steady supply of dog biscuits make it stand out for its dog friendly hotels. From roaming Beatrix Potter scenery and returning to dine by wood burning stoves with fido at your feet, to the hotels that supply dog bowls and beds, in the Lake District hospitality means giving pets as much of a warm welcome as their owners. Surrounded by one of the UK's largest National Parks with mountains, lakes and thriving communities, the Lake District remains one of the country's most popular places to escape. In no small part that's because of the exemplary hospitality at its hotels. Farmhouse hotels surrounded by acres of woodland, to B&Bs where rooms have private terraces, you might even find a retreat where there's a doggie dinner or breakfast in store. On occasion a furry host may also be there to greet your dog on arrival and show them around the grounds!
