Dog-friendly cottages in Grasmere

Explore Grasmere with your dog from our dog-friendly holiday cottages

“The flat lakeshore walk around Grasmere is perfect with four-legged friends, and they can dip their paws in the pebbly Penny Rock beach at the southern end of the lake to cool off. At the northern edge of the lake, you can take them into Faeryland Grasmere, which is a lovely tea garden where you can stop for tea and cake” – Julie Smith, Lake District Regional Marketing Manager at our sister site, holidaycottages.co.uk.

This delightful Cumbrian village in the heart of the Lake District is powerful dog-walking country. With fells aplenty and the popular Lake Grasmere a short walk from the village, there are many scenic experiences to be had while staying at our pet-friendly cottages in Grasmere.

Take a peek at our selection of self-catering cottages in dog-friendly Grasmere. With over 100 properties at your fingertips, many of which welcome multiple dogs, you’re guaranteed to find something to set tails wagging.

We have traditional and modern cottages, lodges, log cabins and apartments. Use the filter to the left to whittle down your option to properties that tick all of the boxes for you and your dog. Whether you are bringing your whole family, your partner, your best friend or are planning a trip for just you and your pup, there’s tons to choose from.

With features including hot tubs, wood burners, enclosed gardens and even swimming pools, tennis courts and spa facilities, you may choose to spend your whole holiday at your cottage, only leaving for walkies.

Your Grasmere holiday itinerary

Associations with the Lake Poets have made Grasmere possibly one of the most popular villages in the area. Wordsworth lived in Grasmere for 14 years and called it ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’. While we agree, we think that ‘dog’ should be included somewhere in that phrase, as this traditional village gives a cheery welcome to canines from all over the country to its cafes, restaurants and pubs, more often than not with a bowl of fresh water and a handful of tasty biscuits.

Grab your lead and head out early in the morning in summer when the mist rises above the lake or during frosty winter months, when bracing country walks are on the agenda. Walk through the village up to Easedale Tarn, where dogs of all ages can potter along the trails at the bottom of the valley as well as enjoy a fun splash in the stream. Fitter dogs and owners can head up to the fells and enjoy the spectacular views.

You're also well-placed when staying in our dog-friendly Grasmere cottages to explore other popular spots in the Lake District such as Ambleside, Keswick, Windermere and Coniston. All of these are less than 15 miles away and so make for a perfect day trip.