Dog-friendly cottages in Windermere

Choose from over 100 pet-friendly cottages in Windermere

As the largest lake in the Lake District, Windermere is one of the most popular areas in the National Park and, alongside the lakeside village of the same name, is a great base for exploring the area.

Tails will be wagging if you book a stay in one of our dog-friendly Windermere cottages, where you can enjoy a great lakeside location. Our pet-friendly accommodation offers plenty of pawsome features, such as cosy log fires, enclosed gardens and even swanky hot tubs for the humans.

Is Windermere dog friendly?

Windermere is incredibly dog friendly, not just because of the many pet-friendly cottages, lodges and apartments available, but because the town itself is very welcoming to pups. In our recent Travellers Tails survey, some of the reasons highlighted as to why dog-owners love planning holidays in Windermere include:

• Dogs welcomed everywhere – including water bowls outside many shops
• Many dog owners in town
• The dog-friendly beaches (we personally recommend Fell Foot. It’s managed by the National Trust and has a three-paw-print rating, and there’s a lake and meadow to also enjoy) Your holiday itinerary

“There’s so much for dogs to do in both Windermere and the neighbouring town of Bowness-on-Windermere, from climbing up Orrest Head to cruising round the lake. Personally, I like to get some refreshments at The Crafty Baa before walking down the hill to Bowness for some time in the park before hopping on a Windermere Lake Cruises boat.” – Julie Smith, Regional Marketing Manager for the Lake District for our sister site, holidaycottages.co.uk.

Other dog-friendly experiences to add to your holiday itinerary include hopping aboard the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam train that ends near an incredible woodland walk.

We also recommend visiting Wray Castle. Dogs are welcome everywhere, and there are even dog poo bins and water bowls around.

If you’re looking for places to explore on a day trip, we highly recommend visiting Ambleside. Only 10 miles away, you and your pup can be welcomed aboard the Revenglass and Eskdale Railway or take a walk through the beautiful National Trust-owned Stagshaw Gardens.

Ready to book a holiday you and your dog will never forget? Use the filters to the left to narrow down your choice of pet-friendly accommodation in Windermere and find the perfect place to stay. We also have a wider range of dog-friendly cottages across the Lake District, welcoming all hounds, great and small.