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Rookley, Isle of Wight
Yes. Dogs are welcome at The Lakes Rookley, up to 2 dogs per booking.
The Lakes Rookley is a lakeside holiday park in the heart of the Isle of Wight, with places to stay that suit a dog and a welcome for dogs in The Lakeside Bar and Eatery.
With a lake in the middle of the resort and trees around the water, The Lakes Rookley sits in the heart of the Isle of Wight, and Away call it the ideal resort for explorers of all kinds, including your little ones and four-legged friends. It is a dog friendly holiday park where, Away promise, the smaller members of the family, on two legs or four furry ones, are sure to be happily tuckered out at the end of every day.
Accommodation takes in caravans in Comfort, Superior and Luxury grades, the Exclusive Island Cottages, with stylish décor and open plan living, and the Lakehouses, where you look out at the lake. Cottages and caravans with your own exclusive hot tub are part of the range. There are dog friendly places to stay for you and your four legged friend.
On park, dogs are welcome at Guest Services, the Holiday Home Sales office and, best of all, The Lakeside Bar and Eatery, which serves a range of meals to suit every appetite, from light bites to scrumptious salads and evening meals, and has a veranda overlooking the lake. Booking a table is recommended. While the dog settles in with you there, the rest of the day can take in indoor and outdoor heated pools, the outdoor one seasonal, and seasonal kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake.
Away list Rookley itself, with Rookley Country Park, pubs and tea rooms, as dog friendly and less than 10 minutes' drive, and Ventnor and Godshill Model Village are just as close. The Chequers Inn, a friendly country pub, welcomes dogs too. Between 10 and 20 minutes away, Shanklin Beach, Shanklin Chine, Blackgang Chine, the UK's oldest amusement park, and the island's steam railway are all listed as dog friendly.
Facts checked October 2026 from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with Away Resorts before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Where dogs can stay
- Dog friendly accommodation options
- Dogs per booking
- Up to 2
- Dog fee
- From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay
- Eat and drink with your dog
- The Lakeside Bar and Eatery
- For dogs on the park
- A welcome goody bag for your dog with Exclusive accommodation
- Breed rules
- Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park
- Nearest Wildpack walk
- Chillerton Down Circular, 2 miles
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Steephill Cove (via Ventnor Botanic Garden), 4.9 miles
Book your stay
Prices from, with one dog
- Lodges from £188 / 3 nights
- Caravans from £136 / 3 nights
- Cottages from £178 / 3 nights
- Exclusive from £174 / 3 nights
From Away Resorts' booking search with one dog, on their featured break dates, checked October 2026. Prices change with dates, so check yours when you book.
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At a Glance: The Park
- Places to stay
- Caravans and holiday homes and Cottages
- Swimming
- Indoor pool and Outdoor pool
- On the park
- Bar, Restaurant, Entertainment, Play area, Water sports and Launderette
- Setting
- Lakeside
What Dog Owners Say
“Sorted us out with a place to stay with our dog after we had to find somewhere for the same day.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lakes Rookley dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at The Lakes Rookley, up to 2 dogs per booking. Dog friendly accommodation options. This comes from Away Resorts' own website. Details can change, so check with Away Resorts when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Lakes Rookley?
Up to 2 dogs per booking. Away Resorts also says: Breeds covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act aren't permitted on park.
How much does it cost to bring a dog to The Lakes Rookley?
From £45 per dog for a short break, or from £60 per dog for a longer stay.
Can I eat or drink with my dog at The Lakes Rookley?
Away Resorts lists The Lakeside Bar and Eatery as dog friendly. Check opening times with the park before you go.
Are there dog walks near The Lakes Rookley?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 10 miles include Chillerton Down Circular (2.0 miles), Borthwood Copse Red Squirrel Walk (3.4 miles) and St Catherine's Down and the Hoy Monument (4.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Lakes Rookley?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Steephill Cove (via Ventnor Botanic Garden), 4.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk2 mi awayChillerton Down Circular
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A thousand years of fortress above Newport, with a long circuit of walls and banks for your dog, though not the museum.
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Walk4.7 mi awaySt Catherine's Down and the Hoy Monument
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