Nestled in the incredible Lake District National Park, Keswick is a small market town in northwest England. It’s surrounded by countryside and mountains, making it the perfect choice for a dog-friendly holiday. It’s not just about outdoor adventures, though. Keswick also has a number of cultural and historical attractions to explore, including The Cumberland Pencil Museum, the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery and Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Those in search of somewhere to stay will definitely be pleased with our dog-friendly hotels in Keswick. From luxury bed and breakfast hotels with views over the water to charming guest houses set amidst the dramatic countryside, we really do have it all in our dog-friendly Lake District hotels collection. Browse our 3 to 5-star rated properties and see the likes of en-suite accommodation, swimming pools and spas. In some cases, your pups will be treated to a range of pooch-friendly treats in-room too!
Visitors have been flocking to Keswick for decades with their four-legged friends in tow — and it’s not hard to see why. Spend your days trying activities like hiking, climbing, wild water swimming and even kayaking. Or take it easy with a gentle wander through meadows and grasslands before stopping off at an award-winning pub. One thing’s for sure: Keswick deserves to be on your travel bucket list and we’re sure to have accommodation to suit.
494 properties
Hotel in Portinscale, Keswick · 0.82 mi from centre
7.0
236 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Derwentwater Hotel in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Womenrock. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Derwentwater.
Hotel in Keswick · 2.70 mi from centre
8.8
1,756 reviews
Set in 5 acres of woodland gardens, The Mary Mount Hotel is set on the shores of Derwentwater. With countryside views, rooms are en suite. There is also a restaurant and free WiFi throughout. Free parking is available. With the picturesque Borrowdale Valley all around, the Mary Mount has a peaceful country house atmosphere. Rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel’s oak-panelled bar has a real open fire whilst the restaurant has large picture windows with spectacular views across the Lake. There is an à la carte menu and a regional wine list. Take a boat trip across the Lake or visit Keswick, which is only 3 miles away. The Mary Mount can provide you with quality packed lunches for your excursions.
Inn in Keswick · 0.10 mi from centre
9.2
338 reviews
With a stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Puzzling Place.
Bed & breakfast in Keswick · 4.28 mi from centre
8.6
199 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Keswick, The Lodge In The Vale is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hellvellyn and Castlerigg Stone Circle. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lodore Falls.
Guest house in Keswick · 0.07 mi from centre
9.2
50 reviews
Shemara rooms features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Keswick, 3.2 km from Derwentwater. The property is situated 16 km from Buttermere, 32 km from Askham Hall and 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter. Whinlatter Forest Park is 8.2 km away and Grizedale Forest is 34 km from the guest house. At the guest house, every unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Lake Windermere is 41 km from the guest house, while Cat Bells is 7.3 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 127 km from the property.
Guesthouse in Keswick · 0.19 mi from centre
9.0
19 reviews
With a stay at Lyndhurst Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Keswick, within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This guest house is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Puzzling Place.
Apartment in Keswick · 0.23 mi from centre
8.6
197 reviews
Located 17 km from Buttermere, 32 km from Askham Hall and 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Self-Contained Accommodation for 2 offers accommodation situated in Keswick. The property is around 41 km from Lake Windermere, 7.8 km from Cat Bells and 8.7 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.2 km from Derwentwater. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the apartment.
Hotel in Keswick · 4.61 mi from centre
9.6
348 reviews
Breakfast available
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With a stay at Ravenstone Manor in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Mirehouse & Gardens. This hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Ullswater and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Bassenthwaite Lake.
Apartment in Keswick · 0.83 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
Located 34 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 40 km from Lake Windermere and 10 km from Cat Bells, RIDGEMOUNT APT - Great base for walking and cycling in Keswick, Lake District National Park provides accommodation situated in Keswick. With free private parking, the property is 4.2 km from Derwentwater and 19 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Askham Hall. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Whinlatter Forest Park is 11 km from the apartment, while Brougham Castle is 29 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 126 km away.
Holiday home in Braithwaite · 2.22 mi from centre
8.4
5 reviews
Spa Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Braithwaite, 13 km from Buttermere, 36 km from Askham Hall, as well as 41 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is situated 48 km from Lake Windermere, 4.3 km from Whinlatter Forest Park and 5.2 km from Cat Bells. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.2 km from Derwentwater. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Newcastle International Airport is 131 km away.
Apartment in Keswick, Thirlmere · 4.40 mi from centre
The Shepherd's Nook is set in Thirlmere, 26 km from Buttermere, 27 km from World of Beatrix Potter, as well as 33 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Derwentwater. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. Lake Windermere is 33 km from the apartment, while Muncaster Castle is 48 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 128 km away.
Campsite in Keswick · 4.82 mi from centre
9.5
284 reviews
Set within 12 km of Derwentwater and 24 km of Buttermere in Keswick, The Huts at Highside Farm features accommodation with seating area. This campground offers free private parking and luggage storage space. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake. The units come with a dishwasher, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a outdoor furniture. At the campground, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests at The Huts at Highside Farm can enjoy pub crawls nearby, or make the most of the garden. Askham Hall is 40 km from the accommodation, while World of Beatrix Potter is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from The Huts at Highside Farm.
Bed and breakfast in Keswick, Bassenthwaite · 4.82 mi from centre
9.3
190 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bassenthwaite, in the North of Lake District National Park, Highside B&B offers relaxed accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout and free public parking on site. The property is set right off the A591 road, only 13 minutes' drive from the renowned market town of Keswick. Each room at Highside B&B features an en suite bathroom with a shower. Some rooms offer views overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, and all rooms have mountain views. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes an à la carte selection of yogurts, cereals, toasts, fruits, and beverages. A continental breakfast hamper is also available. The property is happy to accommodate any dietary requirements. This bed and breakfast is set in a Grade I listed working farm house dating back to 1668. The house retains many of its original features, whilst providing the comforts of modern day living. There is an array of different walks guests can take straight from the farmhouse door. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing and cycling.
Hotel in Glenridding, Penrith · 8.57 mi from centre
8.2
96 reviews
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When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.
Hotel in Grasmere, Ambleside · 10.52 mi from centre
8.4
419 reviews
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Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This upscale hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
Inn in Grasmere, Ambleside · 10.05 mi from centre
8.8
417 reviews
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With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lodore Falls.
Guest house in Mungrisdale, Troutbeck · 7.11 mi from centre
8.9
180 reviews
Located in Troutbeck and only 15 km from Derwentwater, Lane Head Farm Country Guest House provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 20 km from Askham Hall and 29 km from Buttermere. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. At the guest house, all units have a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. Guests can chill out in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. World of Beatrix Potter is 36 km from Lane Head Farm Country Guest House, while Lake Windermere is 44 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 115 km from the property.
Apartment in Wigton · 9.40 mi from centre
9.2
13 reviews
Situated in Wigton, within 23 km of Derwentwater and 32 km of Buttermere, Secluded Pine Lodge 2 features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property has garden views and is 46 km from Askham Hall and 24 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also boast free WiFi, while some rooms have a balcony. Cat Bells is 25 km from the apartment, while Brougham Castle is 42 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 121 km away.
Holiday home in Wigton · 9.46 mi from centre
9.6
28 reviews
Snittlegarth Farm Lodges, a property with a garden, is set in Wigton, 23 km from Derwentwater, 32 km from Buttermere, as well as 46 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Whinlatter Forest Park is 24 km from the holiday home, while Cat Bells is 24 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 121 km from the property.
Hotel in Seascale · 10.38 mi from centre
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The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments is a 4-star property set in Seascale. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.1 km from Wasdale. At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish options. Muncaster Castle is 24 km from The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 173 km away.
Whatever your dream Lake District staycation looks like, there’s a village or town to call home for a few days. Knowing where to stop off can be hard but we’ve rounded up the most popular areas to suit all ages and needs:
Discover the allure of Derwentwater! Nestled in the breathtaking Lake District, this picturesque gem offers scenic boat trips, stunning walking trails, and peaceful lakeside picnics. Unwind in nature's embrace and explore its beauty.
Address: Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
Immerse yourself in the mystique of Castlerigg Stone Circle! Dating back over 5,000 years, this ancient marvel enchants visitors with its awe-inspiring aura. Experience the magic of standing among the ancient stones and soak in the panoramic views of the Lake District. Address: Castle Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN
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