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Best dog friendly pubs with rooms in the Lake District
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Cuckoo Brow Inn
Ambleside, Cumbria
Two Night 15% Discount Special Offer
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.
The Black Swan
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Midweek Dining Special Offer for GHG readers
Family run, dog friendly and welcoming, this village pub at the foot of Howgill fells, between Lakes and Dales, is widely praised for its comfortable, individually styled bedrooms, pub classics and more creative dishes.
More Best dog friendly pubs with rooms in the Lake District
George and Dragon
Clifton, Cumbria
With smartl 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.
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.
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.
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).
Victorian House
Grasmere, Cumbria
Nestled into Grasmere Village in the Lake District, Oak Bank is surrounded by exceptional scenery and dogs are welcome in three of the bedrooms as well as the front lounge.
The Brackenrigg Inn
Ullswater, Cumbria
Guests staying at this beautifully furnished and dog friendly pub can enjoy hearty, locally sourced fare or dine at sister property Another Place where they have use of all facilities.
The Swan Hotel & Spa
Newby Bridge, Cumbria
A 'sprawling, traditional building in a beautiful setting' at the tip of Windermere, this family and dog-friendly hotel has easy access to lake-based activities as well as a spa.
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge
Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire
A family and dog-friendly 18th-century inn with riverside gardens in the Vale of the White Horse, this is now part of Butcombe Boutique Hotels, which has refurbished the six bedrooms with botanical and Arts and Crafts wallpapers, king-size beds, vintage pieces and Bramley toiletries. Menus mix sharing plates, pub favourites and some more adventurous dishes.
