Rolling hills, perfectly suited for adventurous dogs and their owners. Dog friendly pubs are also common throughout the lakes so you can both enjoy some refreshment on your trek. Be it ambling round magnificent lakes or over astounding mountains there’s something for everyone.
Dog Friendly Accommodation in the Lake District
High Wallabarrow is a traditional hill farm in the Duddon Valley, the Lake District’s quiet corner. The well equipped camping barn, an old farmhouse, sleeps 10 upstairs. Downstairs there’s a large living area with woodburning stove and fully equipped kitchen. Mattresses provided BYO sleeping bags/pillows. Toilet just outside and shower nearby. 15 mins’ walk to pub, 10 mins to climbing crag. Not suitable for rowdy groups.
A warm welcome to well behaved dogs- we just love to see their waggy-tails! With magnificent landscape including some of the finest mountain scenery in England and immediate access to fells, we wouldn't be surprised to see your tails wagging too! ;)
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The White Horse Inn and Bunkhouse is a quintessential Country Pub with great pub food, open fires, local ales and a warm welcome.
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Florries on the Wall, directly on Hadrian’s Wall National trail at Walton, welcomes dog by arrangement.
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A brilliant opportunity to experience the lakes with your faithful dog
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Kirkby Stephen is a fantastic place to stay with your family and dogs.
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Kendal Hostels is in the centre of Kendal, just 8 miles from the Motorway.
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Perched on Humphrey Head overlooking Morecambe Bay in the Southern Lake District, this 66 bed hostel has it all! Remote & private with the sea below & mountains behind, surrounded by wildlife & nature. Dog friendly and with a whole range of exciting outdoor activities available on & off site if you want them. Perfect for school groups, youths groups, reunions, large family gatherings and stag and hen weekends.
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At the foot of Souther Fell, within easy reach of Blencathra, Blakebeck Farm is set amidst the wildflower meadows of Mungrisdale. On the C2C cycle route & the Cumbrian Way. Perfect as a weekend break for walkers. The large upstairs room has bunk beds for 10 people (BYO sleeping bags) & a large farmhouse table. The kitchen has all you need to cook a simple meal, electric hob, microwave, toaster, fridge & kettle. One dog with sole use only by prior arrangement. Not suitable for parties.
Refurbished to a very high standard, the Parish Room is a great base for outdoors enthusiasts to explore Skiddaw, the Northern Lakes, Keswick and the Cumbrian coast.
There is a modern well-equipped kitchen, large hall, meeting room with sofa and large TV. There is also disabled access throughout. Separate male/female toilets and two shower rooms. Bring your own beds, bedding and towels. Free WiFi. Sorry no stag/hen parties.
Whether you like long ambling dog walks through the Lake district or just making mittens The Wild Wool Barn won't disappoint.
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A Georgian farmstead, still a working farm, right on Hadrian’s Wall National Trail and Cycleway near the Solway Coast AONB. Stunning views over the Solway Firth marshes towards Scotland. Bunkbarn or B&B rooms available. The bunkbarn, in a converted stable block, has cooking facilities & hot showers. Towels and sleeping bags can be hired. The bunk barn is heated with a bio mass boiler. Breakfast or bacon sandwiches available with notice. Walking, cycling and family groups are most welcome.
Bowderstone Bunkhouse is situated along the Borrowdale Valley by the famous Bowderstone – a massive boulder that has lain precariously on one side for the last 10,000 years! It has a kitchen, accessible shower room and communal area, plus running water, electricity and drainage, but linen and mattresses not provided. Please note, Bowderstone Bunkhouse is only for use by clubs, educational groups or other organisations such as the Scouts, as it is on National Trust land and has certain restrictions to its use.
At Greengill Barn we love to make sure everyone's able to have a holiday that suits their needs, including your dogs!
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Caldbeck Glamping Barns provide homely barns in an exceptionally dog friendly town situated within the Lake District
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With over 100 reviews and a 5/5 Trip Advisor rating Howgills Barn has plenty of happy guests
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Noran Bank Farm is near Ullswater just through Patterdale in Cumbria, just 5 minutes' walk away from the Coast to Coast route and The Westmorland Way. Shepherd's Crook Bunkhouse is a barn converted to a very high standard and sleeps 8. Duvets, linen and towels are provided. DIY breakfast and packed lunches can be pre-booked. It is very popular with Coast to Coasters, walkers, cyclists and for family/friends get-togethers.
Castle Head Field Studies Council centre is set in a country mansion with 20 hectares of private grounds on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park near to Windmere. Sleeping up to 157 across 33 rooms all types of bookings are welcome including singles, couples, groups of adults, families and extended family groups. Due to Covid-19, rooms are currently offered on a B&B basis at very reasonable rates.
A home from home for you and your dog in the Lake Distict
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Slack House Farm is a working, organic dairy farm overlooking Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall. We pride ourselves on our bunk barn which is adjacent to the Scypen licensed café and farm shop.
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Make a weekend of it with your family and dog enjoying a 6 mile circular walk to the coast and group accommodation at Yealand Old School.
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Cragg Camping Barn, with stunning views of the Buttermere Fells, is a great base for all outdoor enthusiasts with great walking, climbing and mountain biking close by. Sleeps 8 with a kitchen and seating area, hot shower on a meter and toilet/ washbasin with hot and cold water. BYO sleeping bag and stove/eating utensils if you wish to self-cater. Under-5’s and dogs welcome (sole occupancy only). Cragg House Farm also has a holiday cottage sleeping two.
Whiz through the Cumbrian Countryside, dog in tow. Admiring the sights of Morecambe Bay
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A Lakeland stone barn at Stybeck Farm provides simple accommodation with dogs welcome by arrangement.
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New Ing Lodge are always happy to welcome dogs here, although it should be warned they might get cuddled.
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St John’s-in-the-Vale Camping Barn is an 18th century stable on a peaceful hill farm, with stunning views to Blencathra, Helvellyn and Castle Rock.
The Barn has a sleeping area upstairs (mattresses provided) and a sitting/dining area below. A separate toilet, shower and cooking area (BYO equipment) are within the building. A wood-burning stove makes it nice and cosy. Outside there is a BBQ area. As there is no light pollution, the star-filled night skies are magical.
