Windermere, located in the heart of the breathtaking Lake District, is a paradise for nature lovers and a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat. If you're planning a visit to this picturesque town and want to bring your furry friend along, you'll be pleased to know that there are several dog friendly hotels in Windermere that warmly welcome pets. These dog friendly hotels provide the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District. Imagine waking up to the mesmerising views of the lake and embarking on scenic walks with your four-legged companion by your side.
Bowness-on-Windermere, a charming town located on the shores of Lake Windermere, is a hub for pet friendly accommodations. Many hotels in this area cater to pet owners, offering comfortable rooms and amenities to ensure a pleasant stay for both you and your furry friend. The Lake District itself is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with countless trails and walking routes to explore. Whether you're venturing into the rugged fells or strolling along the lakeshore, you can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the region with your dog.
In addition to the natural beauty, Windermere offers a range of pet friendly amenities, such as dog-friendly pubs and cafés, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink in the company of your furry companion. With the enchanting Lake Windermere, pet friendly amenities, and the natural wonders of the region, you and your furry friend are sure to have a memorable stay in this breathtaking part of the country.
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Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 1.50 mi from centre
7.2
469 reviews
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When you stay at The Windermere Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bowness Pier and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.
Guesthouse in Windermere · 0.36 mi from centre
8.4
182 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Windermere Park inc Free off-site Health Club in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Orrest Head.
Aparthotel in Windermere · 0.49 mi from centre
9.2
178 reviews
With a stay at Kotel Windermere in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This luxury aparthotel is 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Ullswater.
Country house in Windermere · 0.68 mi from centre
9.0
278 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This country house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.
Bed & breakfast in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 1.32 mi from centre
9.4
127 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Virginia Cottage Guest House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This bed & breakfast is 10.5 mi (17 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.
Bed and breakfast in Bowness-on-Windermere · 2.20 mi from centre
8.8
317 reviews
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Enjoying beautiful views of Lake Windemere, the charming Ryebeck also boasts 5 acres of gardens and grounds, individually styled rooms and an award-winning restaurant. Spacious and bright bedrooms have been elegantly decorated and furnished. Each room features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with some offering a private patio or splendid lake views. The surrounding fells and countryside provide beautiful walks, just moments from the hotel’s doorstep. Beatrix Potter’s former home, Hill Top Farm, is just a 30-minute journey over the car ferry.
Inn in Windermere · 0.06 mi from centre
8.8
161 reviews
Breakfast available
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With a stay at The Lamplighter Dining- Rooms, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. This inn is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Ullswater.
Holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere · 1.05 mi from centre
9.6
16 reviews
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Set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 38 km from Derwentwater, Sheila's Cottage Bowness offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property was built in 19th century and has accommodation with a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Muncaster Castle. The recently renovated holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Askham Hall is 43 km from the holiday home, while Trough of Bowland is 50 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km away.
Apartment in Windermere · 1.06 mi from centre
8.8
74 reviews
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A recently renovated apartment located in Windermere, The Old Post Office, Cosy Grade II listed 2 bed apartment Windermere features a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like cycling and hiking. World of Beatrix Potter is 3.6 km from The Old Post Office, Cosy Grade II listed 2 bed apartment Windermere, while Derwentwater is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from the accommodation.
Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 1.93 mi from centre
9.4
392 reviews
With a stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.
Apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere · 1.99 mi from centre
8.6
28 reviews
Set within 1.6 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 39 km of Derwentwater in Bowness-on-Windermere, Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus - Ultra Luxury Lakes Holiday Homes, Pet Friendly, Parking & EV Plug offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like cycling and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Askham Hall is 43 km from Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus - Ultra Luxury Lakes Holiday Homes, Pet Friendly, Parking & EV Plug, while Trough of Bowland is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 116 km from the accommodation.
Guest house in Windermere · 0.02 mi from centre
6.9
185 reviews
Windermere Central Hotel - Central Lake District Hotel in Windermere is located in Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, 41 km from Askham Hall, as well as 48 km from Trough of Bowland. The property is around 48 km from Muncaster Castle, 15 km from Grizedale Forest and 24 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 2.1 km away. The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 115 km from the guest house.
Aparthotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 2.01 mi from centre
With a stay at Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bowness Pier.
Hotel in Ambleside · 3.63 mi from centre
8.4
1,624 reviews
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Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn are located in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away and the shops of Ambleside are only a short stroll away. Each room features a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom and free WIFI. If you have a particular bathroom or bed configuration request for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact the team who will check the availability for you. Upon arrival, please check in at The Wateredge Inn which is only moments away.
Hotel in Ambleside · 4.17 mi from centre
8.4
164 reviews
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Located in Ambleside, The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Coniston Water and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Derwentwater.
Guest house in Ambleside · 4.05 mi from centre
8.8
1,130 reviews
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Ferndale Lodge, a family-run guest house, is placed only a few minutes’ stroll from the centre of the charming Lake District town of Ambleside. With free parking. Light, airy rooms each include tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a TV and shower room. Some rooms also enjoy splendid views over Ambleside. Now offering a room only basis giving you total flexibility, have a lie in, a late brunch or an early lunch and the opportunity to enjoy the Lake District from the early morning. The cruise boats on Lake Windermere are 10 minutes’ walk away, whilst scenic Rydal Water is a 2 mile-drive. Windermere town is 5 miles away, accessible by buses that stop 2 minutes walk from the Lodge. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms and throughout the property. Dogs are only allowed in the specific pet friendly room type. The King size room is on the ground floor.
Hotel in Ambleside · 3.52 mi from centre
8.8
230 reviews
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When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Derwentwater.
Hotel in Ambleside · 3.62 mi from centre
9.2
172 reviews
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When you stay at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Coniston Water and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Derwentwater.
Guest house in Ambleside · 3.53 mi from centre
8.6
1,004 reviews
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Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn. The recently refurbished rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and a modern bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival, please make your way to The Waterhead Inn where check-in is located. Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up a slight incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town centre is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay.
Inn in Windermere · 3.26 mi from centre
9.4
90 reviews
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With a stay at The Brown Horse Inn in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This inn is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.
From thriving market towns to historic villages, you’ll find dog-friendly hotels scattered all over – with plenty of dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes too. Never visited before or just not sure where to go? Here are our must-visit spots:
There are plenty of dog-friendly hotels in the Lake District but some of the most popular include The Swan Hotel and Spa, The Ro Hotel Windermere and The Ambleside Inn.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a swimming pool, we recommend Windermere Manor Hotel, Hillthwaite Hotel or the Glenridding Hotel.
Haweswater Hotel and Damson Dene Hotel both have incredible views in the Lake District.
This depends on the hotel you choose but usually dogs get a dog bed, water bowls and treats and owners will be right at home with en-suite accommodation, comfy double beds and tea and coffee making facilities.
Again, this depends on the hotel you choose but if you have a budget in mind we can tailor our recommendations.
Hike to the enchanting Orrest Head viewpoint for stunning Lake District vistas. Ascend through tranquil woodlands to this iconic spot, famously loved by Alfred Wainwright. Gaze upon the majesty of Lake Windermere and surrounding peaks, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and photographers.
Address: Orrest Head, Windermere, LA23 1LF
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake. Cruise its peaceful waters, surrounded by lush green hills. Enjoy water sports, lakeside walks, and charming villages along the shore. Breathe in the fresh Lake District air and soak in the tranquility. An idyllic destination for relaxation and outdoor adventure.
Address: Lake Windermere, Lake District National Park, LA22 0DN