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Dog-friendly holiday cottages in the Lake District

1,312 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All holiday cottages in the Lake District

Blencathra

Westmorland and Furness

Blencathra

★ 4.9 (294)

Two-bedroom barn conversion near Keswick with views of Blencathra, enclosed garden and free parking for two cars.

The Secret Garden

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The Secret Garden

★ 4.3 (394)

Skiddaw View

Wigton

Skiddaw View

★ 4.7 (233)

Three-bedroom house in Wigton with views towards Skiddaw, sleeping six, one mile from a pub and close to fell walking.

Overwater Lodge

Wigton

Overwater Lodge

★ 4.8 (116)

Three-bedroom cottage near Wigton with woodland gardens, a mile from the nearest pub, sleeping six.

Howscales

Penrith

Howscales

★ 5.0 (81)

Two-bedroom cottage in Eden Valley village setting with woodland walks from the gate and room for one dog.

Brigham Caravan Park - Haven

Cockermouth

Brigham Caravan Park - Haven

★ 4.6 (118)

One-bedroom caravan near Cockermouth with two bathrooms, parking and a garden; suits couples or small groups seeking a quiet base.

Brigham Caravan Park - Murphys

Cockermouth

Brigham Caravan Park - Murphys

★ 4.6 (118)

Two-bedroom caravan at Brigham Holiday Park near Cockermouth, with direct access to Lake District walks and coastal routes.

Brigham Caravan Park - Seren

Cockermouth

Brigham Caravan Park - Seren

★ 4.6 (118)

Two-bedroom caravan at Brigham Holiday Park near Cockermouth; one dog stays free.

Brigham Holiday Park - Graylings Rest

Cockermouth

Brigham Holiday Park - Graylings Rest

★ 4.6 (118)

Two-bedroom detached lodge near Cockermouth, on a holiday park with woodland views and wrap-around decking.

Brigham Holiday Park - Tranquillity

Cockermouth

Brigham Holiday Park - Tranquillity

★ 4.6 (118)

Two-bedroom detached lodge in Cockermouth holiday park, fully equipped kitchen and ground-floor layout, quiet setting near Lake District.

Bewick Lodge - Burnside Park

Keswick

Bewick Lodge - Burnside Park

★ 4.7 (102)

Pine log cabin for six in Keswick grounds, all on one level with fell views and parking for two cars.

Yew Tree Farm

Coniston

Yew Tree Farm

★ 4.8 (79)

Lowside Farm - Herdwick House

Penrith

Lowside Farm - Herdwick House

★ 4.8 (74)

Four-bedroom barn conversion near Penrith, sleeps 12, with full kitchen, two bathrooms and parking for three cars.

Haystacks

Cumberland

Haystacks

★ 4.9 (64)

Two-bedroom bungalow near Keswick with fell views, enclosed garden and parking for one car.

Fallbarrow Hall

Windermere

Fallbarrow Hall

★ 4.7 (74)

Fallbarrow Hall, Gothic Victorian castle near Windermere with 18 bedrooms, hot tub and cinema room, sleeps 36.

Forest View Holiday Park- Forrest Lodge

Cockermouth

Forest View Holiday Park- Forrest Lodge

★ 4.6 (76)

Two-bedroom detached lodge near Cockermouth with parking, garden and countryside views; pets stay free.

Coal Yeat Cottages -Yan Cottage

Ulverston

Coal Yeat Cottages -Yan Cottage

★ 5.0 (52)

Yan Cottage, Ulverston: three-bedroom rural base within reach of Lake District attractions, with parking and garden.

Coal Yeat Cottages - Methera Cottage

Ulverston

Coal Yeat Cottages - Methera Cottage

★ 5.0 (52)

One-bedroom cottage near Ulverston with an electric car charging point and space for one dog.

Ghyll Bank House

Staveley

Ghyll Bank House

★ 4.6 (61)

Those looking for accommodation for a large party need look no further than this superb detached manor house, which has the space to sleep up to 18 people.

Brandelhow

Keswick

Brandelhow

★ 4.9 (42)

Three-bedroom bungalow near Keswick with fell views, enclosed gardens and parking for two cars.

Woodland Retreats - Deer Close

Hawes

Woodland Retreats - Deer Close

★ 5.0 (38)

Shepherd's hut for two in Cumberland woodland with hot tub, solar power and composting toilet.

Pippin Cottage

Keswick

Pippin Cottage

★ 4.9 (37)

Pippin cottage is a contemporary Lakeland Cottage, just a few minutes walk from the bustling market square in the heart of Keswick

Orrest Head House

Windermere

Orrest Head House

★ 4.8 (38)

Windermere village: 6-bedroom guest house with private grounds, bar, and parking for 10 cars.

Bram Cragg Barn

Keswick

Bram Cragg Barn

★ 4.9 (35)

Bram Cragg Barn, Keswick: converted 19th-century barn sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

Wetherlam

Westmorland and Furness

Wetherlam

★ 4.9 (32)

Wetherlam is a one-bedroom ground-floor cottage in Westmorland and Furness, near Coniston Water and fell walking.

Manesty

Keswick

Manesty

★ 4.9 (30)

Single-storey bungalow near Keswick with garden, parking for three cars, and views towards Derwentwater and the fells.

The Fells

Cumberland

The Fells

★ 4.7 (32)

The Fells, Cumberland: three-bedroom mid-terrace cottage on an elevated position above Keswick with unobstructed fell views.

Strickland Manor

Penrith

Strickland Manor

★ 4.8 (29)

Strickland Manor, Penrith: eight-bedroom country house sleeping 16, with a games room and one pet allowed.

Grange Country House Holiday Cottages - Lucy’s at the Grange

Cockermouth

Grange Country House Holiday Cottages - Lucy’s at the Grange

★ 4.7 (31)

Four-bedroom bungalow near Cockermouth sleeping 8, all on ground floor with open-plan living and enclosed garden.

Meadow Retreat Lodge Park - Meadows Lodge

Cockermouth

Meadow Retreat Lodge Park - Meadows Lodge

★ 4.8 (25)

Two-bedroom lodge in Cockermouth with hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, and everything included from linen to wifi.

The Old Workshop

Corbridge

The Old Workshop

★ 5.0 (21)

The Old Workshop, Corbridge: three-bedroom cottage with three ensuite bathrooms, sleeps six, one dog welcome.

Mill Cottage

Garnett Bridge, Longsleddale. Near Kendal

Mill Cottage

★ 4.9 (22)

A traditional lakeland cottage locate in the hamlet Garnett Bridge in the Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Threapland Park - Catbank

Wigton

Threapland Park - Catbank

★ 4.5 (27)

Two-bedroom ground-floor lodge near Wigton, walking distance to a pub, 5 miles from Cockermouth and the Northern Lake District.

Threapland Park - Rosella

Wigton

Threapland Park - Rosella

★ 4.5 (27)

Two-bedroom chalet near Wigton with one dog staying free; ground-floor layout, south-facing garden, parking for two cars.

Lakefield House

Hawkshead

Lakefield House

★ 5.0 (17)

In the heart of Beatrix Potter country, this lovely 5 bedroomed house sleeps 10 and welcomes 2 well-behaved pets.

Langdale Cottage

Ambleside

Langdale Cottage

★ 4.9 (17)

Two-bedroom cottage in Ambleside village, with parking and views towards the Langdale fells.

Mallards

Carnforth

Mallards

★ 4.6 (20)

Mallards, Carnforth: stone-built riverside cottage with exposed Lakeland walls, open fire and two king bedrooms.

Sharp Edge

Westmorland and Furness

Sharp Edge

★ 4.9 (16)

Sharp Edge, Westmorland and Furness: one-bedroom first-floor apartment in a converted 180-year-old farmstead, with parking and garden.

Fairy Glen

Ambleside

Fairy Glen

★ 4.8 (17)

Sandown

Bowness-on-windermere

Sandown

★ 4.3 (24)

This upside down house in Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps six people in four bedrooms. Property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180.

Birkerthwaite Cottage

Cumberland

Birkerthwaite Cottage

★ 4.7 (18)

Three-bedroom cottage on a former Lakeland farmstead, surrounded by moorland with walks from the door and the coast within driving distance.

Birkerthwaite Farmhouse

Cumberland

Birkerthwaite Farmhouse

★ 4.7 (18)

Farmhouse from 1627 with shipwreck beams, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps four, one pet free, Cumberland moorland.

Birkerthwaite Stable

Cumberland

Birkerthwaite Stable

★ 4.7 (18)

One-bedroom converted stable in the Cumberland hills with a woodburner, parking and moorland views.

The Lookout House

Keswick

The Lookout House

★ 4.7 (18)

Victorian cottage in Keswick with log fire, sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms, one dog welcome.

Tilberthwaite Farm Cottage

Coniston

Tilberthwaite Farm Cottage

★ 4.6 (19)

This semi-detached farmhouse is located near Coniston in the Lake District and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Harebeck Cottage

Seascale

Harebeck Cottage

★ 4.6 (18)

Harebeck Cottage, working dairy farm near Seascale: sleeps 6, two bedrooms, one bathroom, pets welcome.

Pudding Cottage

Ambleside

Pudding Cottage

★ 4.6 (17)

Luxurious lakeland cottage sleeping 6 in Ambleside, the heart of the Lake District

Tirril Lodge

Penrith

Tirril Lodge

★ 4.9 (14)

Tirril Lodge, Penrith: substantial period house with 5 bedrooms sleeping 12, set in large grounds near Ullswater.

Croft Cottage

Keswick

Croft Cottage

★ 4.9 (13)

Two-bedroom cottage in Braithwaite village, near Keswick, with fell views and walking access to pubs, shops and Whinlatter forest trails.

Saddleback Barn

Penrith

Saddleback Barn

★ 4.1 (21)

This end-terrace barn conversion is in the village of Newton Reigny near Penrith and sleeps six people in four bedrooms.

Bannerdale

Westmorland and Furness

Bannerdale

★ 4.8 (13)

Bannerdale, ground-floor apartment in Westmorland and Furness with two en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped for self-catering and accessible by design.

Riverside Retreat

Newby Bridge

Riverside Retreat

★ 4.8 (13)

Contemporary retreat on the banks of River Leven at Newby Bridge, sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms.

Wallthwaite Cottage

Keswick

Wallthwaite Cottage

★ 4.3 (18)

Three-bedroom cottage near Keswick with enclosed garden, parking and views; suits families or small groups exploring the Lake District.

Ellwood House

Caldbeck

Ellwood House

★ 4.9 (12)

This beautiful character cottage is located in the village of Caldbeck in the Lake District and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Yew Tree Cottage

Windermere

Yew Tree Cottage

★ 4.6 (14)

Victorian detached house sleeping 5 in central Windermere, with parking and garden, one pet welcome.

Craig Apartments- Slate House

Windermere

Craig Apartments- Slate House

★ 4.7 (13)

Three-bedroom apartment in Windermere village, a short walk from Bowness and the lake shore, sleeping up to six with a pet welcome.

Craig Apartments - Slate Burrow

Windermere

Craig Apartments - Slate Burrow

★ 4.7 (13)

One-bedroom apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere with contemporary fittings, parking and garden access.

Brook House Cottage Holidays - Brook House 1

Keswick

Brook House Cottage Holidays - Brook House 1

★ 4.6 (13)

Four-bedroom cottage in Keswick with wood burner, enclosed garden and stream views; sleeps 8.

Brook House Cottage Holidays - Brook House 2

Keswick

Brook House Cottage Holidays - Brook House 2

★ 4.6 (13)

17th-century cottage sleeping 5 in Keswick with three bathrooms, wood burner and enclosed garden; one dog welcome.

The Mews

Ambleside

The Mews

★ 4.7 (12)

A cottage located in amblesdie that has 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6 guests and gardens to enjoy

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We list 1,312 in the Lake District. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Blencathra (4.9/5, 294 reviews), The Secret Garden (4.3/5, 394 reviews) and Skiddaw View (4.7/5, 233 reviews).

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