Dog-friendly cottages in Ambleside

Choose from over 200 hand-picked pet-friendly self-catering cottages in Ambleside

Close to the northern edge of Lake Windermere, Ambleside is a great dog-friendly place to stay at the centre of the Lake District, perfect for exploring the beautiful national park. Our dog-friendly cottages throughout Ambleside are especially great for active pooches, with walks nearby to suit all abilities, including routes to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall or a more challenging trek up Loughrigg Fell.

Our collection of hand-selected pet-friendly cottages, lodges and apartments in Ambleside is sure to set tails wagging. We highly recommend booking somewhere on the waterside for fantastic sunrise and sunset views with your best four-pawed pal by your side.

Many of the options here welcome more than one dog, so the whole family can explore all that Ambleside has to offer. Other features include enclosed gardens, swimming pools, wood burners, games rooms, spa facilities and more. In fact, why not book one of our luxury cottages and melt into a relaxing holiday you’ll remember forever?

Is Ambleside dog friendly?

“Ambleside is a great place to head to with four-legged friends; not only is there a great dog-friendly Italian restaurant called Luigi’s, but it’s just a short walk from the centre of town to Stock Ghyll Force, a waterfall that’s surrounded by woodland. Waterhead Pier is to the south of Ambleside if you’re arriving by boat, and there’s a great pet shop called Paws by the Lake where you can pick up treats.” – Julie Smith, Lake District Regional Marketing Manager at our sister site, holidaycottages.co.uk.

Our recent Travellers Tails’ survey respondents highlighted Ambleside as a great place to holiday due to the fantastic walks, pleasant people and pet-friendly pubs. One particular respondent told us that:

“Most places, including shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes are very dog friendly. Very popular with dog owners, lots of places to visit and walk in the countryside.”

In fact, so many respondents referred to Ambleside as welcoming to dogs, it’s pretty safe to say that it is pet friendly. Take a look at our guide to Ambleside as well as our blog on pet-friendly places to eat for ideas on things to do during your trip.