Few places are more idyllic to cosy up in a log cabin than the dramatic, undulating landscape of the Lake District. Wake up to mesmerising mountain views, step out to explore the peaks, lakes and valleys with your hound at your heels, and come home to hunker down in your mountain-style retreat. Here are ten luxury lodges and dog-friendly log cabins in the Lake District – one of the UK’s top destinations for walking holidays with a dog.
1. Styhead Tarn Lodge, Elterwater, Cumbria.
Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Gaze out to the woodland and peaks from the plush open-plan kitchen and living area of your three-bedroom log cabin nestled on a private park in the heart of the Lake District. There’s plenty of space for the whole family and up to two dogs, and you can choose from a web of walking paths wending into the surrounding trees and fells, including routes to Skelwith Bridge, Grasmere and Ambleside. From your raised location you can truly make the most of the views and feel far away from it all, yet within footsteps you’ve got communal facilities including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and table tennis table.
2. Pukeko Pod, Penruddock, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 + 1 dog
How about waking up to 360-degree views from a designer log cabin in the heart of the Lake District? This cosy, insulated pod maximises on the scenery, whilst providing all the creature comforts you need in any weather, including underfloor heating and fluffy towels. Gazing out at the mighty peaks you’ll no doubt be lured into your majestic surroundings for waggy-tailed walks. Or take a twirl into nearby Keswick and Pooley Bridge, where you’ll find plenty of dog-friendly eateries.
3. Keswick Retreat, Threlkeld, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 + 1 Dog
If you’re looking for a romantic log cabin in the Lake District, look no further than this luxury dog-friendly retreat where you can slip into your private hot tub and gaze up to the lofty peak of Blencathra. Whether you choose to climb its six fell tops or simply marvel at it from below, this contemporary cabin-style pod on a working sheep farm in Threlkeld is an idyllic location to ponder the picture-postcard scenery.
4. Ambleside Cabin, Elterwater, Cumbria
Sleeps 3 + 1 dog
You’ll feel like you’re in an alpine lodge in this lovely log cabin tucked away in a woodland setting between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge. At the foot of Latrigg and Skiddaw, there’s no shortage of peaks to tackle if you and your four-legged friend are up for some calf-busting climbs. There are plenty of easier walks from the doorstep too, whether you wander into Keswick for a pint in a dog-friendly pub, or follow the stream through the forest.
5. Watendlath, Applethwaite, Cumbria
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
Make the most of the holiday attractions in the Lake District with your dog, from this lovely log cabin set in landscaped grounds at the foot of Latrigg and Skiddaw. Soak up panoramic views of the Lakeland Fells from the comfort of your timber lodge, stroll into nearby Keswick, or tackle some of the nearby peaks in view. After a day of dog-friendly adventures, sink into the sofa with a book in hand, or play board games beside the electric fire.
6. Squirrels Leap, Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs
If you’re looking for a dog-friendly log cabin boasting style and location, you’ll love this charming pine lodge situated on the leafy fringes of Keswick. Enjoy panoramic views of the Lake District, sink into a luxurious interior bedecked with designer trimmings and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and don your walking boots to step straight out the door to the foot of Skiddaw and Latrigg fells, and sublime hiking territory.
7. Ewe How, Applethwaite, Cumbria
Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Rest your head in a luxury pine log cabin ensconced in landscaped grounds with panoramic views of the peaks. After a day of adventures in the fells with your hound at your heels, get cosy in your traditional lodge where you can gaze out to Latrigg and Helvellyn, kickback by the electric fire, or bask on the south-facing deck. Within easy walking distance of Keswick town centre, your log cabin is in the perfect location to enjoy this popular Lakeland destination with dogs.
8. Willow Tree Barn Pod, Brigsteer, Cumbria
Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs
Soak up the scenery from a contemporary studio-style pod that offers all the amenities of an apartment in the design of a cosy log cabin. Perfect for romantic couples looking for a dog-friendly retreat close to Bowness-on-Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, from here you can head out to Lake Windermere, hop on the Haverthwaite Railway, or take a four-mile circular walk on Scout Scar to witness one of the most spectacular views of the entire Lakes.
9. Jinnyspinner Lodge, Troutbeck, Cumbria
Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Whether you love walking or simply fancy sightseeing in the embrace of the Lakeland scenery, make yourself at home in a traditional pine lodge on the banks of the Trout Beck river. If you’ve got two dogs in tow, they’ll love the space of this traditional cabin, with a deck overlooking the fields towards Wansfell Pike and a cosy, wood-clad interior with an OS map on the walls to help plan your next adventure. Close to Windermere village and Bowness, the walking options are endless, and if you don’t want to go far there is even a dog-friendly pub in the park grounds.
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10. Tarn Hows Neaum Crag, Elterwater, Cumbria
Sleeps 5 + 2 dogs
Squirrel away in a private timber lodge tucked away in the forest. You’ll feel at one with nature from the moment you wake up in your woodland retreat enveloped in rolling hills. Step out into the stunning Langdale Valley from where you can climb England’s highest tarn, or tackle Jake’s Ridge and the famous three: Harrison Stickle, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag. One for keen hikers and energetic dogs, neighbouring Wasdale is also the traditional starting point for Scafell Pike. Whichever way you wander, come home and bask on the sunny terrace or hunker down in your log cabin, with amenities including an indoor pool and games room at your fingertips.
Find your perfect log cabin for a dog-friendly holiday in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is one of the UK’s most dog-friendly destinations, boasting stunning walking territory, sightseeing and water sports. Search our collection of luxury lodges in the Lake District to find the paw-fect retreat for your next holiday. If you want to step up the luxury a notch, check out our top dog-friendly cottages with hot tubs in the Lakes, too.
