Heading to the Lake District with your four-legged family member is bound to cause excitement to all concerned. While hounds with holidays on their mind are wondering what toys and leads to pack, it’s your job to find somewhere lovely for you all to stay: our guide to the most beautiful dog-friendly cottages in the Lake District is here to help!
We have a superb selection of simply stunning dog-friendly cottages all over the Lake District, with some overlooking vast expanses of water, whilst others are nestled deep into the Cumbrian countryside. Find below our top 8 which will give you and your favourite canine companions somewhere to rest tired legs and paws after days filled with adventure.
Read on to find out our favourites and get inspired for your next dog-friendly holiday:
Sleeps:
1 dog and 2 humans
Why we love it:
The stunning country cottage interior and the epic views make it a wonderfully relaxing retreat for a couple and their pup.
Why guests love it:
"Such a little gem of a cottage in an amazing setting. The views are spectacular and the walks are literally from your doorstep." - Karen
What’s nearby?
Beautiful Kentmere Tarn is just 1 mile away, offering a scenic circular walk, and popular Lake Windermere is within a 10-mile drive.
Sleeps:
2 dogs and 14 humans.
Why we love it:
This 16th-century picture-postcard luxury cottage has private lake access for guests of the estate and is immaculately furnished throughout.
Why guests love it:
"Really lovely place to stay for a big group! We stayed for my partner's 30th and it was perfect for us all..." - Philippa
What’s nearby?
The Coniston Launch will take dogs on a jaunt across the lake and they don’t even have to pay for their ticket. Just make sure that they have sea legs before you go!
Sleeps:
2 dogs and 8 humans.
Why we love it:
There’s a super cute shepherd’s hut in the grounds with a wood burner, perfect for nights under a star-sprinkled sky or for sunny daytime picnics.
Why guests love it:
"A happy time with special people in a very special place - more great memories to treasure! A wonderful location. We hope to return, just brilliant..." - Barbara
What’s nearby?
The romantic Lake Windermere is the perfect spot for a canine cruise with Windermere Lake Cruises – dogs even get their very own ‘Rovers Return’ ticket!
If you like the sound of the shepherd's hut, check out all of our dog-friendly glamping holidays in the Lake District.
Sleeps:
2 dogs and 4 humans.
Why we love it:
The bubbling hot tub enveloped by ancient stone walls is just the place for a cold glass of wine under the evening sky.
Why guests love it:
"Had the most amazing stay. The cottage was the perfect base to explore the Lakes and such a cosy place to head back to in the evenings. The hot tub was a winner for us..." - Georgie, Laura, Alice & Libby
What’s nearby?
Hounds with a need for speed should take their humans to the Lakeland Motor Museum in Backbarrow (5 miles) where they are allowed to peruse the exhibits free of charge.
You can find even more dog-friendly cottages with hot tubs in the Lake District among our paw-picked collection.
Sleeps:
2 dogs and 2 humans.
Why we love it:
The cutest stone-walled courtyard garden is the ideal place to enjoy a coffee and warm fluffy croissants on summer mornings.
Why guests love it:
"Beautiful cottage in a perfect location with amazing walks right from the front door. We didn't want to come home..." - Elizabeth
What’s nearby?
Pups with adventurous youngsters in their family will love Brockhole on Windermere. With 10 acres of historic gardens and access to the shores of Lake Windermere, this adventure centre will keep little humans busy while one lucky human can take Fido for a quiet stroll along the lake.
Sleeps:
1 dog and 4 humans.
Why we love it:
A beautifully appointed apartment in a magnificent Arts and Crafts Hall, this impressive house sits in its own private gardens with private woodland for evening walkies and deer-spotting.
Why guests love it:
"We found The Pavilion to be an excellent holiday choice. It has recently been refurbished so everything is new and very comfortable. Add to that its lovely situation and close proximity to the centre of Windermere. We were impressed..." - Graham
What’s nearby?
Dogs who are into their poetry will love a visit to the very dog-friendly National Trust’s Allan Bank – William Wordsworth’s former home (14 miles). Pups are positively welcomed inside for a snooze by the fire, and don’t tell them before, but treats are usually offered and even post-walkies muddy paws aren’t turned away!
Sleeps:
2 dogs and 6 humans.
Why we love it:
The hunting lodge-style décor of this charming 18th-century cottage makes a wonderful winter retreat. Lucky hounds even have their own special boot rooms with warm beds next to the radiator.
Why guests love it:
"My parents bought me, a 9-month old Havanese puppy to Barrow Hollin on my first holiday and it was fab! I had the most wonderful walks, both near to the cottage and further afield at Wastwater and Buttermere..." - Desmond the Havanese
What’s nearby?
Curious canines can take a trip back in time as they hop aboard the steam locomotives of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (8 miles). They don’t have to pay for their ticket either!
Come and stay with us in the Lake District!
Fancy coming to stay with us? Though we’ve featured 8 of our most beautiful cottages, we have a huge collection of dog-friendly accommodation across the Lake District. Whatever the season, we'll have the perfect cottage for you and your hounds – lakeside cottages for summer walks, and stone cottages with roaring log burners to relax in front of when cold winter days are upon us.
Have a browse through our collection of dog-friendly cottages in the Lake District and find one for your next escape.
For even more advice on planning your dog-friendly holiday to the Lake District, check out our complete dog-friendly Lake District guide.
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