Scotland
The Lake District holds an endless supply of trails and hills to explore with your friends, family and four-legged friends. That’s why we’ve gathered the best dog-friendly Lake District accommodation with hot tubs – because if you’re planning to explore somewhere as picturesque as the Lake District on a holiday home getaway, you’ve got to bring your dogs along too!
Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | Pets Allowed | Private Hot Tub | Rating 4.9/5
This cosy cottage’s tranquil and rural character will make sure to relax you on your Lake District getaway.
The renovation of Yew Tree Cottage has taken care to preserve as many of the original features as possible, so when you enter, you’ll be greeted with a stunning stone-enclosed wood burner and the original wooden beams and doors.
This property is ideal for couples or families and has two bedrooms with vintage-feel wooden doors. And as this holiday let is dog-friendly, you and your pets can sit together in the enclosed patio and enjoy the sunset, you with a drink and your pet with a treat from one of the nearby villages’ independent pet shops.
Relax in the hot tub or indulge with an outdoor breakfast, taking in the Lake District countryside that stretches out in every direction. Only a few miles from Windermere, this cottage is the perfect base to explore from.
Sample a hearty meal from an Ambleside pub, get acquainted with the great outdoors with a walk along Coniston Water, or learn more about the region’s history at the Beatrix Potter Museum – and in the evening, this cottage will welcome you back to recharge.
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Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | Pets Allowed | Private Hot Tub | Rating 4/5
This cottage, only a few miles from the market town of Kirkby Stephen, has equal measures style and rustic charm.
Throughout the ground floor of Apple Tree Cottage, wooden furniture and the vaulted ceiling give a real dose of character, while the modern kitchen provides for every amenity you might need on your Lake District escape.
With this quirky property, you enter on the top floor and go downstairs to the bedrooms, where you’ll find two bright king-size rooms. The master even has a Jack-and-Jill shower room!
In the evenings, you can choose between enjoying a drink on the property’s private veranda or taking a soak in the hot tub.
And this holiday let is dog friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friends to stay and explore the lush dales and lakes of the Eden Valley. Or venture a little further afield and discover the Lake District, only half an hour away by car.
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Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | Pets Allowed | Private Hot Tub | Rating 4/5
Lose yourself in the soul of the Lake District with this charming stone cottage, only seven miles from Scafell Pike.
Built in 1899, Fell Foot Cottage is a dog-friendly property that sleeps up to ten, so it’s perfect for a big family get-together to explore this picturesque corner of the country.
The airy lounge is full of charm and rural character. Curl in front of the original stone fireplace with your dogs at your feet and enjoy a home-cooked meal from the modern kitchen.
The four bedrooms all have large windows to let in lots of light and the master bedroom is complete with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower and a space for a travel cot.
The family bathroom is newly refurbished with stylish tiling and a Victorian-style bath and shower. Downstairs, the children can hide themselves away in the cosy snug so they can peruse the games and books that this property provides – and so that the adults can enjoy a peaceful drink on the patio!
Also in the garden is a paddling stream where young children and dogs can cool off and a six-person hot tub with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.
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Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | Pets Allowed: 2 | Private Hot Tub | Rating 5/5
This fantastic, character-packed cottage is located on the southern tips of the Lake District, within easy reach of beautiful mountains, breathtaking lakes and views across Morecambe Bay.
The stunning living room of dog-friendly Wheelhouse Cottage retains its original beamed ceiling and a log burner, perfect to create a cosy atmosphere on any chilly evening.
Light pours into the farmhouse kitchen through the full-length windows that overlook the charming brook running alongside the holiday home’s secluded garden.
The two king-size bedrooms share a stylish bathroom and all three rooms are decorated with antique ornaments.
Outside, a small patio area looks onto the river in front of the property, ideal for soaking in the evening sun with your dogs and behind the cottage, you’ll find a walled garden, complete with outdoor dining furniture and a large hot tub.
There’s a pub only two minutes’ walk away and the endless wonders of the Lake District are on your doorstep.
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Sleeps 2 | 1 Bedroom | Pets Allowed | Private Hot Tub | Rating 5/5
This superb cottage for two is only a few miles from the peaceful shores of Coniston Water. Perfect for a romantic escape to the Lake District, you’ll find rustic charm inside this dog-friendly holiday home.
The spacious open-plan kitchen and diner contain a log burner and the original wooden beams, packing the property with character. Upstairs, you’ll find a charming four-poster bed and a stylish bathroom and tucked into the property’s private patio area is a large hot tub.
You’ll also have shared access to 110 acres of the landowners’ grounds, which you could use for a long walk with your dogs, a spot of birdwatching, or a picnic overlooking the spectacular Lake District views.
Further afield is the pretty village of Torver, with two fantastic pubs to try, as well as the village of Coniston on the edge of Coniston Water, where you can relax on a steam gondola ride.
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Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | Pets Allowed: 2 | Private Hot Tub | Rating 4/5
Dating back to the 1700s, this property makes for the ideal base to get out and see the best of the Lakes and its surrounding area. With a huge family-friendly hot tub with some gorgeous views without having to leave your own cottage.
This property offers a modern barn conversion and has 3 bedrooms that sleep up to 6 guests, so there’s plenty of privacy (you get 3 bathrooms here too!) And you can bring up to two furry friends along for a holiday too.
Like any good conversion, this barn retains all its original features along with plenty of English charm but has been kitted out to a fantastic high luxury spec and makes for a brilliant stay in the Lakes for larger families or groups of friends.
Enjoy country living in style both in the large indoor lounge or the outdoor patio area. If you’re booking a really large group, there are also accommodations on this site that sleep up to 12 people.
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