# 14 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Windermere (2026)

> 14 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Windermere, best reviewed first — including Queens Head Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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14 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Windermere](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 14](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 32](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/family-friendly)

[Windermere Queens Head Hotel ★ 4.7 (2,603) People say this pub offers hearty, flavorful food with generous portions, including delicious pies and Sunday roasts, and provides comfortable, clean rooms. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere with log fires, and the exceptional, friendly staff who are very welcoming to dogs. Visitors appreciate the convenient parking and stunning views.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/queens-head-hotel) [Windermere Low Wood Bay ★ 4.4 (2,481) Lakeside hotel on Windermere with 131 rooms, a spa overlooking the water, and walking, cycling and watersports on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/low-wood-bay) [Windermere The Brown Horse Inn ★ 4.7 (953) A Windermere inn handy for Lake District walking and cycling routes, best known for its restaurant and hearty Sunday roasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-brown-horse-inn) [Windermere The Lamplighter Dining - Rooms ★ 4.5 (1,101) Rooms above a well-regarded High Street restaurant in Windermere, handy for walking, cycling and watersports on the lake nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-lamplighter-dining-rooms) [Windermere Cragwood Country House Hotel ★ 4.7 (648) 23-room country house hotel near Windermere with lake views, immaculate gardens and free on-site parking for dog owners too.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/cragwood-country-house-hotel) [Windermere Merewood Country House ★ 4.7 (605) Merewood Country House is a 20-room hotel above Lake Windermere with gardens looking out to the fells and a popular wedding restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/merewood-country-house) [Windermere The Elleray ★ 4.3 (878) A 7-room pub-hotel on Cross Street in Windermere, close to the station and within easy reach of Brockhole and the fells beyond.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-elleray) [Windermere Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel ★ 4.6 (533) Set above Lake Windermere on Longtail Hill, this 34-room country house hotel pairs lake views and gardens with a genuinely restful atmosphere.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/lindeth-howe-country-house-hotel) [Windermere Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant ★ 4.7 (401) Adults-only hotel in Windermere with a well-regarded restaurant, including gluten-free options, and spacious, immaculately kept rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/applegarth-villa-hotel-restaurant) [Windermere Craig Manor Hotel ★ 4.4 (483) A 26-room hotel on Lake Road in Windermere, close to the town centre with lake and mountain views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/craig-manor-hotel) [Windermere Windermere Manor Hotel ★ 4.0 (785) A 35-room hotel on Rayrigg Road, Windermere, suited to families and couples who want a pool, big breakfasts and easy Lake District access.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/windermere-manor-hotel) [Windermere The Sun Inn ★ 4.1 (535) A 12-room pub inn near Windermere town centre, within easy reach of the Lake District fells and water, with a dog-friendly bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-sun-inn) [Windermere Virginia Cottage Guest House ★ 4.8 (168) Adults-only guest house on Kendal Road in Windermere with 10 en-suite rooms and a dog-friendly breakfast menu, minutes from the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/virginia-cottage-guest-house) [Windermere All Seasons Guest House ★ 4.0 (55) A stone B&B on Windermere's High Street, four country-style rooms within easy reach of the lake, fells and local pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/all-seasons-guest-house)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Windermere?+

We list 14 in Windermere. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Windermere are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Queens Head Hotel (4.7/5, 2,603 reviews), Low Wood Bay (4.4/5, 2,481 reviews) and The Brown Horse Inn (4.7/5, 953 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.