Lake District
Dog-friendly Windermere
Pubs, places to stay and walks in and around Windermere that welcome dogs.
Part of our guide to the dog-friendly Lake District.
Pubs with Fires
- Dogs welcome
The Angel Inn
An inn in Bowness-on-Windermere with a large fire by the entrance.
Dog-friendly; dogs can settle by the fire.
Checked on the venue's own website, October 2026.
- Dogs welcome
The Flying Pig
A family- and dog-friendly pub in Bowness with wood burners.
Dogs welcome, with treats and fresh water.
Dog-Friendly Cottages
- Selected properties
Canine Cottages
A holiday cottage specialist that only lists dog-friendly properties, with around a hundred in the Troutbeck valley above Windermere. Dogs are welcome on the lake ferries.
Every listing accepts dogs; check the number allowed per cottage.
- Selected properties
Lakelovers
A Lake District letting agency (formerly Heart of the Lakes) with pet-friendly cottages around Windermere and Bowness, some with hot tubs. Many allow at least one dog, often free of charge.
Pet policies vary by cottage; check the listing.
Trail Inns & Walks
- Dogs in some areas
The Queen's Head
An inn at Troutbeck, in the valley north of Windermere, with a dog-friendly bar.
Dogs welcome in the bar area.