If you’re planning a Lake District break and wouldn’t dream of leaving your dog behind, Keswick’s a brilliant choice. Surrounded by fells, lakes and some of the most-loved walking routes in the area, it’s a town that really suits travellers with dogs. Add in a great range of dog-friendly hotels and you’ve got everything you need for a relaxed and adventure-filled stay together.

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Bed & breakfast in Keswick · 4.28 mi from centre
8.8
216 reviews
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Located in Keswick, The Lodge In The Vale is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hellvellyn and Castlerigg Stone Circle. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater.

Hotel in Keswick · 0.15 mi from centre
7.4
1,173 reviews
Boasting a bar, George Hotel is situated in Keswick in the Cumbria region, 2.8 km from Derwentwater Lake and 17 km from Buttermere. The property is set 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 41 km from Lake Windermere and 8.2 km from Cat Bells. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Askham Hall. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at George Hotel also boast free WiFi. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options are available at the accommodation. At George Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Whinlatter Forest Park is 9.1 km from the hotel. Newcastle International Airport is 127 km from the property.

Hotel in Braithwaite, Keswick · 2.14 mi from centre
8.6
718 reviews
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Situated in Keswick, 6.9 km from Derwentwater Lake, Royal Oak Braithwaite features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 12 km of Buttermere. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Askham Hall is 36 km from Royal Oak Braithwaite, while World of Beatrix Potter is 41 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 131 km away.

Apartment in Keswick, Thirlmere · 4.40 mi from centre
9.6
20 reviews
The Shepherd's Nook is set in Thirlmere, 26 km from Buttermere, 27 km from World of Beatrix Potter, as well as 33 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Derwentwater Lake. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. Lake Windermere is 33 km from the apartment, while Muncaster Castle is 48 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 128 km away.

Hotel in Keswick · 1.79 mi from centre
9.1
202 reviews
Set in Keswick, 9.3 km from Derwentwater Lake, The Swinside Inn offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Buttermere. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Askham Hall is 38 km from the hotel, while World of Beatrix Potter is 43 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 133 km from the property.

Holiday home in Keswick · 2.99 mi from centre
Offering a garden and garden view, Yewthwaite Newlands Keswick is located in Keswick, 13 km from Derwentwater Lake and 41 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Buttermere. The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. World of Beatrix Potter is 47 km from the holiday home, while Cat Bells is 4.5 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 137 km away.

Holiday home in Braithwaite · 2.22 mi from centre
8.6
6 reviews
Offering a garden and mountain view, Spa Cottage is set in Braithwaite, 13 km from Buttermere and 36 km from Askham Hall. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.2 km from Derwentwater Lake. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. World of Beatrix Potter is 41 km from Spa Cottage, while Lake Windermere is 48 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 131 km from the property.

Guesthouse in Keswick · 0.19 mi from centre
8.4
26 reviews
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With a stay at Lyndhurst Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Keswick, just a 5-minute walk from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and 6 minutes by foot from The Puzzling Place. This guest house is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hope Park.

Guest house in Keswick · 0.18 mi from centre
8.8
132 reviews
With sleek and modern bedrooms and located in the centre of Keswick, Rooms36 is just a 10-minute walk from Keswick Ferry Landing on Derwent Water. The traditional Lakeland stone townhouse features free Wi-Fi and allows pets on request. All bedrooms at Rooms36 feature a stylish en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. The rooms have a fresh white décor and some have views of the surrounding fells. The property is within 2 minutes’ walk of some of Keswick’s finest places to eat, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with traditional inns. Parking is possible outside the property and is free overnight. Guests will be within a 10-minute drive of picturesque Borrowdale and 20 minutes’ drive from the trails leading up to Skafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.

Holiday home in Braithwaite · 2.14 mi from centre
8.8
5 reviews
Glenn Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Braithwaite, 12 km from Buttermere, 36 km from Askham Hall, as well as 41 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7 km from Derwentwater Lake. The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Lake Windermere is 47 km from the holiday home, while Whinlatter Forest Park is 4.3 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 131 km from the property.

Inn in Keswick · 0.10 mi from centre
9.2
399 reviews
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When you a stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of The Puzzling Place and Hope Park. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Guest house in Keswick · 0.19 mi from centre
7.4
201 reviews
Room only self catering accomodation. Situated in the heart of Cumbria, Lyndhurst Guest House is 5 minutes’ drive from Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake, both located in the Lake District National Park. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all Lyndhurst rooms. A DVD player is also included. The guest house is in the centre of Keswick, and is just 15 minutes’ walk from the Theatre by the Lake. The prehistoric monument of Castlerigg Stone Circle is only 1.7 miles away. Fitz Park is a 5-minute walk from the guest house and features the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Hotel in Rosthwaite, Keswick · 5.37 mi from centre
9.4
139 reviews
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Located in Keswick, The Royal Oak is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Honister Slate Mine and Derwentwater. This hotel is within the vicinity of Catbells Lakeland Walk and Scafell Pike.

Hotel in Keswick · 2.86 mi from centre
8.7
1,159 reviews
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Overlooking picturesque Lake Derwentwater, the four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is set in forty acres of tranquil land with a waterfall and a lakeshore. Views across the lakes or mountains feature in many of the rooms at Lodore Falls. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the elegant rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities. Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant serves a selection of Japanese, Chinese and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist. The Falls Spa offers a thermal suite with twelve different heat experiences, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar and an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool, with neck jets, underwater loungers and stunning views. Guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite receive two hours of complimentary access to the spa per day, bookable once your reservation is confirmed. Guests staying in all other room types can book two hours of access to the spa, subject to availability at an additional cost. The Falls Brasserie award-winning Lake View Restaurant has a varied menu of local produce and fine cuisine, serving light meals and afternoon teas. The lounge bar offers cocktails, real ales and afternoon tea. The hotel is next to a variety of woodland trails, just five miles from Keswick.

Hostel in Threlkeld · 5.24 mi from centre
7.9
621 reviews
Situated in Threlkeld, 12 km from Derwentwater Lake, The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 23 km of Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Buttermere. All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse, while Lake Windermere is 42 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 118 km away.

Hotel in Glenridding, Penrith · 8.57 mi from centre
8.2
96 reviews
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When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.

Hotel in Cockermouth · 9.90 mi from centre
9.0
154 reviews
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Located in Cockermouth, The Allerdale Court Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Castlegate House Gallery and Jennings Brewery. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cockermouth Leisure Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Wordsworth House and Garden.

Inn in Troutbeck, Penrith · 7.98 mi from centre
9.2
448 reviews
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With a stay at Troutbeck Inn in Penrith, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Gowbarrow Fall and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Aira Force.

Hotel in Grasmere, Ambleside · 10.61 mi from centre
9.0
565 reviews
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With a stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This spa hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grasmere Garden Village.

Apartment in Buttermere, Loweswater · 7.26 mi from centre
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Situated in Loweswater, in a historic building, 8.8 km from Buttermere, Scale Hill Hotel is an apartment with a garden and terrace. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Offering mountain or inner courtyard views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a cable flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player, wardrobe, a washing machine and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the apartment features a selection of packed lunches. Derwentwater Lake is 19 km from Scale Hill Hotel, while Wasdale is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 142 km away.
Dog-friendly hotels in Keswick are well set up for walkers and outdoor lovers travelling with dogs. Many places are close to the town centre or just outside it, giving you quick access to footpaths, lake walks and open countryside.
Here’s what you’ll usually find when you stay in a Keswick dog-friendly hotel:
Overall, Keswick’s layout and outdoor focus make it easy to enjoy long walks, scenic views and relaxed evenings while keeping your dog comfortable and happy.
Keswick is all about the outdoors, which makes it ideal if your dog loves to be on the move. The town sits right on the edge of Derwentwater and is surrounded by open fell land, so you can head out on foot straight from your hotel.
With lakes, mountains and a welcoming town atmosphere, Keswick is a great base if you want a dog-friendly break that’s all about fresh air and freedom.
Here are a few well-known options to help you get started.
A traditional hotel right in the heart of Keswick. Dog-friendly rooms are available, and the central location makes it easy to explore the town and head straight out to nearby walking routes.
A modern and welcoming hotel on Keswick’s main square. Dogs are allowed in selected rooms, and you’re just a short walk from Derwentwater and several dog-friendly pubs.
A friendly, relaxed option with dog-friendly rooms and a great location for both town exploring and countryside walks.
Policies vary, so it’s always best to double-check the latest details before you book, especially if you’ve got a larger dog or plan to bring more than one.
Have a look through our dog-friendly hotels in Keswick and find the stay that suits your plans. Whether you’re here for long walks, lakeside views or cosy evenings in town, you’ll find places in Keswick where both you and your four-legged companion can settle in and enjoy the Lake District together.
If you need a little inspiration for your next trip, here are some articles from our team to guide your next adventure.

