There are few places more scenic in the winter than the Lake District, especially if you are lucky enough to visit when the mountains are blanketed in snow. It’s a spectacular landscape for winter walks with a dog.
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Luckily, we know many great places to stay for a winter break in the Lake District including these cosy dog-friendly cottages.
Quaint Cottage in Ambleside
The Hollies is a cute little cottage on the edge of Ambleside. Take a stroll around the streets of this pretty mountain town or venture further up the steep slopes of Wansfell (https://www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_133.html) which rises above the town. After a long walk in the surrounding countryside, you and your dog will be grateful for the open-hearth fireplace in this inviting holiday home in the Lakes.
Sleeps 2 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £395 per week
Traditional Stone House in Keswick
This superb Keswick holiday rental is a welcoming winter retreat. The dog-friendly property is located a few miles north of Keswick, providing access to the stunning trails of the northern fells. The most famous peak in these parts is Skiddaw which rises almost 1,000 metres above the surrounding lakes. Inside the house, the warm and homely interior is enhanced by the toasty wood-burning stove.
Sleeps 5 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £703 per week
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Lake View Bolthole in Coniston
Surrounded by farmland, on the side of a hill, just outside the lakeside village of Coniston, this beautiful bolthole is perfect for a winter getaway with your four-legged friend. Characterised by wooden-beamed ceilings and many traditional features, it’s a relaxing space to curl up in front of the roaring open fire after a stroll with your dog. Talking of walkies, if you’re feeling particularly energetic, there’s a fantastic 16-mile circular walk around the lake and surrounding countryside. Or take the steep hike up the Old Man of Coniston, a rugged mountain that looms above the village.
Sleeps 4 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £782 per week
Old Miner’s Cottage in Ullswater
This quintessential lakeland cottage has been sympathetically renovated as a stunning holiday home with crisp, contemporary interiors and a stylish country kitchen. The cosy atmosphere is enhanced by the low-beamed ceilings, wood panelling and old-style log burner. Dogs will love to curl up in front of the fire after days out sightseeing in the local area. The cottage is surrounded by mountains and only a short walk from Ullswater lake, which is best seen on a boat trip aboard the dog-friendly Ullswater Steamers.
Sleeps 2 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £665 per week
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Inviting Chic Retreat in Pooley Bridge
With its contemporary interiors and warm, inviting atmosphere, this Pooley Bridge property is a wonderful place to stay for a dog-loving family. The cottage is located in the pretty village of Pooley Bridge which sits on the River Eamont and Ullswater lake, close to Aira Force Waterfall and other local attractions. There are also many dog-friendly country pubs serving good food and local beer nearby.
Sleeps 6 – 1 Dog Allowed
Price from £982 per week
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Cosy Terraced Cottage in Windermere
If you want to stay in the centre of things, this cosy mid-terraced stone cottage is a great option. Situated in the heart of Windermere, it’s close to the shops, pubs and restaurants that make this a popular and lively tourist town – even in the dead of winter! As the longest lake in England, Lake Windermere is a picturesque beauty spot. The best way to see the lake with your dog is on one of the Windermere Lake Cruises, which run all year round.
Sleeps 4 – 1 Dog Allowed
Price from £453 per week
Spacious Holiday Home in Ennerdale Bridge
For something really special, treat your family to a winter holiday in this lovely holiday home in Ennerdale Bridge. The high ceilings add to the sense of light and space in this comfy property at the western edge of the Lake District National Park. It’s an amazing area for dog walks, with trails through forests, over moors, up mountains and along the shores of Ennerdale Lake. With scenic windows and a warming wood-burning stove, it’s the perfect base for a winter break for all the pack.
Sleeps 6 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £681 per week
Luxury Lakeland Lodge near Windermere
If you want somewhere particularly luxurious to rest your weary legs on a winter trip to the Lakes with your dog, this ultra-smart lodge near Windermere may be the answer. It’s a modern wood-clad lodge with plenty of space for a couple with a dog or two in tow. Set in beautiful parkland, it’s one of a number of lodges with shared use of an indoor pool, spa and gym facilities. You may not want to leave the comfortable surroundings but if you do, you will be rewarded with spectacular mountain scenery and walks galore.
Sleeps 2 – 2 Dogs Allowed
Price from £1,410 per week
More Cosy Cottages in the Lake District
This is just a small number of cosy cottages available to rent in the Lake District. Use the search function on this site to hunt for other dog friendly cottages for a winter holiday in the Lakes or elsewhere in the British Isles.
