Dog Friendly Hotels in the Lake District

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms. The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities.

- "The owner Tom and the Resturant Mananger Rocco were both very attentative to every need." - "Excellent we will" - "Foodie heaven in a romantic environment" - "Amazing value for money, made my partners birthday really special, so accommodating and helpful. Staff were amazing and" - "Outstanding" - "Lovely historic building, great location, more like a home than a hotel, revisit whenever possible." - "We had a very nice stay in a suite adjacent to the main house that was large and very comfortable but would benefit from"

Linthwaite House is located on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard. Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodations, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains. Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes. On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area. There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception.

- "Amazing views over Windermere, quiet, very comfortable rooms, beautiful grounds and communal areas" - "Quiet classy and worth the money" - "Absolutely fantastic, a gem in the heart of the Lake District!" - "We stayed at The Linthwaite for our 40th wedding anniversary. It was a very special stay," - "Exceptional" - "very special place" - "A fabulous short stay which exceeded our expectations; We are definitely planning to return"

Located in Seascale, 3.2 miles from Wasdale, The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room has a closet. Each room includes an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms contain a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms at The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Muncaster Castle is 15 miles from The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 107 miles away.

- "This place is a little gem . Highly recommend it." - "Great for walkers and a few drinks in the evening." - "Great comfortable one night stay" - "Fantastic would stay again" - "Great location and great place!" - "Disappointing." - "Ideal location but expensive."

In the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary’s Church, this 17th century inn fuses both traditional and contemporary elements. The traditional bar has a log fire and serves award-winning, local cask and keg beers. The restaurant serves contemporary English and European dishes prepared with local produce. Meals can be served in the restaurant or bar. Set amid beautiful landscape, you can walk within minutes to Devil's Bridge, Ruskin's View (famously painted by Turner), as well as the stunning walking region of the Lune Valley. This is a 5-star AA rated guest house property with two rosette awards for the restaurant. All rooms have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and traditional Cumbrian biscuits. The private bathrooms feature Bath House toiletries.

- "Perfect!!" - "Fantastic" - "Really great place to stay" - "Cozy stay" - "Peaceful nights sleep" - "The sun inn is a great place to visit the area is stunning" - "Lovely old town." - "The Sun Inn is the ideal place to stay in Kirby Lonsdale and suited our needs" - "Comfortable and enjoyable but could have been better value" - "Excellent customer service" - "Just perfect for our golf trip in the area."

Located in Windermere, 1.7 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, The Samling Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service. Guest rooms at the hotel include a TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms in The Samling Hotel are equipped with bathrobes and a CD player. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling. Derwentwater is 22 miles from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 24 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles from the property.

- "Amazing and what a wonderful team" - "We had a really great stay!! Room amazing, hotel excellent and all staff were super friendly and everyone lnew what they" - "One of the finest hotels in the UK" - "Can’t wait to return 👍" - "Every time we've visited this hotel we leave having experienced something truly special." - "The best hotel in the lakes. You get what you pay for. The staff are amazing" - "Emma the front of house set the tone for the whole experience - so professional helpful and friendly x Chris the restaur"

Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away. All of the beautiful rooms with attached bathroom feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios. Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cozy oak-paneled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits. Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6.

- "Probably the best hotel in Windermere." - "A lovely break away with the benefit of a great restaurant on site." - "Fabulous find in Windemere" - "perfect stay as described" - "Best Hotel, staff and luxuryl in the Lakes" - "It is a fantastic adult hotel, great location, great staff, very friendly will be going again." - "This is a beautiful hotel and would definitely return" - "The Mrs early big birthday suprise"

Overlooking picturesque Lake Derwentwater, the four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is set in forty acres of tranquil land with a waterfall and a lakeshore. Views across the lakes or mountains feature in many of the rooms at Lodore Falls. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the elegant rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities. Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant serves a selection of Japanese, Chinese and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist. The Falls Spa offers a thermal suite with twelve different heat experiences, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar and an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool, with neck jets, underwater loungers and stunning views. Guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite receive two hours of complimentary access to the spa per day, bookable once your reservation is confirmed. Guests staying in all other room types can book two hours of access to the spa, subject to availability at an additional cost. The Falls Brasserie award-winning Lake View Restaurant has a varied menu of local produce and fine cuisine, serving light meals and afternoon teas. The lounge bar offers cocktails, real ales and afternoon tea. The hotel is next to a variety of woodland trails, just five miles from Keswick.

- "Excellent hotel in a beautiful location" - "Perfect retreat." - "Mini break" - "Beautiful and relaxing!" - "Wonderful 3 night break with our Dalmatian Vince. Would definitely recommend and book again in the future." - "The location was stunning, hotel beautiful, enjoyed it thoroughly" - "effortless" - "Amazing! Will definitely be returning!" - "A nice escape from everyday life" - "Amazing" - "Fantastic !! If I could design my own hotel it would be an exact copy of this ! We will be back !"

This 17th-century Elizabethan inn has a peaceful location in the Troutbeck Valley, with weaving footpaths that link the nearby ancient hamlets. It offers à la carte cuisine, and is 1.5 miles from the former home of Beatrix Potter. Rooms at The Queen's Head Hotel have traditional furnishings with a contemporary twist. Each comes with a multi-channel TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There is free WiFi in some of the rooms, and space for free private parking on site. Each morning, a full cooked breakfast is available, and in the bar a variety of drinks can be enjoyed. Windermere is 3 miles from The Queen’s Head, and Ambleside is just over 10 minutes away by car.

Located in Grasmere, 10 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, Forest Side Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 14 miles of Lake Windermere. The property has a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms contain a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Forest Side Hotel also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms have a desk and a TV. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is served at the property. Guests at Forest Side Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking and cycling. Derwentwater is 14 miles from the hotel, while Muncaster Castle is 22 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 81 miles from the property.

- "Excellent and looking forward to next time" - "Wonderful!" - "Lovely hotel with very comfortable beds" - "Don't stay in the cosy room and don't believe the photos"

Located in Penrith, 3 miles from Askham Hall, George and Dragon Clifton provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 21 miles of Derwentwater. The property has a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like hiking. Buttermere is 29 miles from George and Dragon Clifton, while World of Beatrix Potter is 30 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 62 miles from the property.

- "A little expensive but lovely and worth the extra cost." - "Most enjoyable overnight stay, would like to return one day" - "A nice place to stay with friendly staff, and fantastic food." - "Satisfactory - very nice place and lounges"

The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Pooley Bridge. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge also feature free WiFi, while some rooms include a lake view. At the accommodation rooms come with a desk and a TV. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. Guests at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pooley Bridge, like hiking. Askham Hall is 3.7 miles from the hotel, while Derwentwater is 18 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 68 miles away.

- "Nice food and modern looking also spotless" - "Excellent, Lloyd good" - "Cosily situated hotel in an idyllic and charming lakeside village in the heart of the Lake District" - "Lovely relaxing weekend" - "Will definitely be back for a longer visit" - "The Crown Inn was clean, cozy, and had friendly staff, making it a highly recommended place to stay." - "Great stay and great base to explore" - "Wouldn’t stay anywhere else!"

In the heart of the Lake District national park, Haweswater Hotel overlooks the lake and mountains. It has a bar, a lake view terrace and 2 restaurants. Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater offers fine dining, including a carefully crafted tasting menu. Brasserie 37 offers hearty, french-inspired classics based on local, seasonal produce. The elegant rooms with attached bathroom at the Haweswater feature tea/coffee facilities and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. A cooked full English breakfast is provided. Set in acres of woodland, Hotel Haweswater is close to wildlife and walking routes. Kendal and Ambleside are both within a 45-minute drive.

- "Blissful" - "Excellent" - "Great to have such a nice hotel welcoming dogs. I always stay here now when en route to Scotland." - "Perfect peaceful getaway" - "Amazing" - "Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing" - "Great Remote Location, super comfortable room and bed." - "Excellent - will definitely book again when going that way." - "Wonderful" - "Excellent enough for us to want to return" - "Lovely hotel in a great setting."

In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 1312 feet away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available. Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged.

- "A great short stay and will hopefully come back soon" - "Very memorable, a very pleasant experience" - "Perfect stay" - "Definitely worth a stay!" - "A wonderful place to stay with comfy beds and easy access to local shops, food and hikes" - "Subject to above, excellent." - "Lovely break with great walks from the door" - "A fabulous Lake District Hideaway!" - "Excellent hotel in a most amazing part of the country."

The 18th-century Royal Oak at Keswick is in the market town of Keswick, just 2 miles from Derwentwater. A traditional pub, it features home-cooked seasonal food, cask ales and cozy accommodations with private bathrooms. The Royal Oak at Keswick has elegant rooms with private bathrooms with either a shower or bath. Each room has an LCD TV, facilities for making tea and coffee, and free Wi-Fi. In the restaurant, you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes made with local produce and seasonal ingredients from Cumbria. The bar stocks real ales from the Thwaites Brewery. With stunning views of the surrounding hills, the former traveler's inn is close to the center of town. Keswick Lodge is a perfect base to explore the Lake District. The wholesome, fresh Cumbrian breakfasts gained a Highly Commended accolade in Britain's Best Pub Cooked Breakfast 2009.

- "Best hotel in keswick by far!!" - "Excellent place to stay" - "good" - "Wonderful" - "friendly, spotless, central and value for money." - "Great place to stay, very central, friendly staff and quiet." - "Location was perfect.The food was outstanding,the staff were very helpful a d friendly." - "Great - just what we needed" - "We had a great stay at The Royal Oak. Highly recommend." - "Fab, would recommend"

Located in the heart of the Lake District’s mountains, the Lancrigg is a 10-minute walk from Grasmere village. Lancrigg offers rooms with countryside views, cafe and a bar. Free parking is available. Rooms at the Lancrigg are individually designed and feature bathrooms with baths and showers. They include TVs, free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast consisting of a variety of cereals, fruits, toast, cooked breakfast items tea and coffee is included in the booking price. A range of cooked breakfasts are available at extra cost. Enjoy a cup of our locally roasted coffee or a Cumbrian ale with a snack inside the Poet's Cafe Bar or outside on the terrace. There is a cozy lounge with a real log fire. The Lancrigg has 30 acres of stunning gardens and woodland for guests to explore. The hotel is located at the base of Helm Cragg, and the area is popular for walking. Grasmere Lake is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

- "Perfect location to enjoy the lakes" - "Would come again" - "A quaint, idyllic place in Grasmere" - "Warm welcome,Beautiful views,good old fashioned cooking.very relaxing weekend." - "Surrender in Nature to care and warm fires and snuggly sofas! Relaxed and Majestic at the same time !!" - "A very comfortable and welcoming hotel, perfectly located for walking from the front door." - "Thankyou! It provided the relaxation we both needed"

Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, Lindeth Howe country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere. Locally sourced produce is served on the seasonal English menu in the Award Winning-awarded Lindeth Howe Restaurant. Homemade cakes and scones are also served in the Lindeth Howe Restaurant with fresh tea or coffee. Overlooking the gardens is Lindeth Howe's lounge areas, which has garden doors that lead onto a terrace. Guests will find a log fire and a wood burner in the sitting rooms. There is also a butterfly trail carpet that leads to a bar! The room next to the bar is the Hilltop room, where guests can relax, dine and also hire out for private functions. Each elegantly furnished room at Lindeth Howe has an private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and 24-hour room service. Additional amenities include a desk and ironing facilities. Some rooms have garden views. Lindeth Howe specializes in sightseeing tours, golf, fishing, walking and mountain bike hire. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is within 1-mile of the hotel. Windermere Lake Cruises set off just 30 minutes’ walk away.

- "Loved it" - "Great, relaxing experience" - "We had a wonderful relaxing time enjoying the gardens. The food was also very good." - "Very good and Relaxing" - "Our stay was lovely a warming and homely feel as you walk in 😊" - "Gorgeous scenes, comfy beds, great breakfast." - "A enjoyable and relaxing stay, we look forward to returning!" - "Lovely hotel" - "Amazing." - "unforgettable memory:)" - "Very enjoyable"

Located in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and near to the edge of The Lake District, The Bull Hotel is a 17th-century coaching inn. It offers hearty, fresh food in its restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Each light and cozily furnished room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the room with a TV, and free tea and coffee. Home-cooked food is served in the restaurant, made from fresh local produce. The Winder Bar provides a selection of local real ales alongside malt whiskeys and a range of drinks. Please note our restaurant is closed Mondays & Tuesdays. The Bull is located on the Sedbergh’s historic high street, with a variety of shops, restaurants, and a tea room just down the street. The foot of The Howgill Fells is located just 10 minutes away by foot, and the M6 motorway is 5 miles away.

- "Made us most welcome and also Lola our dog and daughter’s cat Mogsy. Nothing wasn’t too much trouble and a real sense th" - "A little disappointed as from rating and piece I thought it was going to be a bit nicer it was going" - "A boutique hotel in a beautiful location with excellent dining"

Located in Carlisle, The Halston Carlisle offers stylish self-catering accommodations with free WiFi access throughout. The apartments are located within 0.6 mi from Carlisle Castle and 4.5 mi from Todhills Rest Area M6. Each of the units at The Halston Carlisle consists of a living area with a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower. The apartments also feature city views. The Southwaite Services M6 are located 6.8 mi from The Halston Carlisle. Newcastle International Airport is located 50 mi from the property.

- "Excellent apartment, will definitely use again." - "Centre of town" - "Excellent overall hotel and would only stay in this hotel in Carlisle." - "Old friends meet up" - "Their wasn't anything not to like. The location was good, room excellent and staff brilliant" - "Excellent, conveniently located for everything and bright& modern" - "Ultra comfortable, welcoming and perfectly placed for the city" - "Comfortable with an air of elegance at a great price."