Pet Friendly Cottages in the Lake District
The best pet friendly cottages in the Lake District offering a genuine welcome for your pet as well as yourself, with dog friendly facilities in carefully selected locations.
See our top 12 handpicked pet friendly cottages then scroll down to browse another 1,780 lovely Lake District cottages for dogs and their owners.
Relax in top quality, dog friendly cottages with great walks from the door, in stunning Lake District locations. And to top it all off, most enjoy a nearby pet friendly Lake District Inn. (updated July 2023)
Duddon Valley | Cow Barn | Sleeps 5 | up to 2 dogs
A bright, airy and super-stylish interior for up to 5 guests, open views and a lovely dog-friendly garden, make Cow Barn the perfect setting for any family holiday to the Lakes. This delightful cottage is located at the picturesque Duddon Valley, an exceptionally beautiful and unspoilt corner of the Lake District. The River Duddon runs the length of the valley and provides magical places for picnics, paddling or wild-swimming while there is some exceptional walking amongst the crags, fells or alongside the river. The Duddon Valley really is the Lake District’s best kept secret.
With 3 spacious bedrooms, a log-burning stove, beautiful bright & modern interiors and a lovely dog-friendly garden Cow Barn provides everything you need and more for a wonderful family break in the Lakes.
£637 – £1,167 per week More Details & Booking >>
Ullswater | The Ullswater Retreat | sleeps 2 | up to 2 dogs
An utterly charming, sympathetically renovated, romantic period cottage overlooking Ullswater, set back half a mile from the road around the lake, and with Helvellyn behind. This pretty pet friendly Lake District cottage is beautifully furnished and has underfloor heating, a woodburning stove, Aga, roll top bath and is surrounded with wildlife, including red squirrels.
£792 – £1,272 per week, Pets £20 each per week. More Details & Booking >>
Coniston | Stone ley Cottage | sleeps 6 | up to 2 dogs
A lovely pet friendly cottage just a couple of minutes south of Coniston in the southern Lake District. Recently refurbished to a high standard, it is the perfect base for enjoying the outdoors with easy access to fells and the lake. Coniston village is a 15 minutes walk. Ideal for families and friends.
Sadly this cottage is no longer available, a new pet friendly Lake District cottage is being reviewed and will be here soon!
Ireby | Barn Roost | sleeps 4 | up to 3 dogs
£456 – £1,056 per week.
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Eden Valley | Snowdrop Cottage | sleeps 4 | up to 2 dogs
Coniston | Gatesgarth | sleeps 8 | up to 2 dogs
Such is the impact of this spectacular, designer luxury house that it was a major 6 page feature in Cumbria Life in 2020. With stunning interiors, Hot Tub, electric car charging, 4 ensuite bedrooms, including two accessible on the ground floor, amazing views across to Coniston Water, lovely walks from the door and great pet friendly bars and restaurants within 5 mins walk
£2,582 – £5,273 per week. Pets free. More Details & Booking >>
Bowness-on-Windermere | Fold Head House | sleeps 4 | up to 2 dogs
A charming Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere. Original features combine with stylish modern décor, and the house includes a wood burner, spacious garden and private parking. All the pubs and attractions of the town, plus the lake, are a short walk away.
£775 – £1,826 per week plus £20 per dog pw. More Details & Booking >>
Ambleside | Barney's Cottage | sleeps 5 | up to 2 dogs
£564 – £1,421 per week. No extra charge for dogs. More Details & Booking >>
Graythwaite Estate, Windermere lake | Hullet Hall | sleeps 6 | up to 2 dogs
£1,542 – £3,319 per week. No extra charge for pets.
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Rosthwaite, nr Keswick | Nook Cottage | sleeps 6 | up to 2 dogs
Sadly this cottage is no longer available for booking. A new pet friendly Lake District cottage is currently being reviewed and will be here soon!
Keswick | Friar's Roost | sleeps 6 | up to 2 dogs
This lovely traditional pet friendly cottage is situated in a quiet area near the town centre. All the pet friendly amenities of Keswick are on your doorstep – as are wonderful walks in all directions. Pet owners will appreciate the bespoke utility / boot room complete with doggy shower, accessed directly from the back door: invaluable after muddy walks in the surrounding Lake District fells. With small garden, patio area, bike store and private parking.
£809 – £1,765 per week. No extra charge for dogs.
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Keswick | Wainwright House | sleeps 6 | up to 2 dogs
This charming and spacious townhouse, clad in iconic slate, is a bright and relaxing home-from-home close to the centre of Keswick. Laid across three floors, it has delightful mountain views. Features include a wood burner, multiple bathrooms (one with feature bath), and an enclosed yard.
£763 – £1,273 per week plus £20 per dog pw. More Details & Booking >>
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