1 / 8Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A country house hotel between Windermere and Ambleside, in seven acres of gardens and woodland, with a welcome pack and an afternoon tea for dogs.
Seven acres of gardens and woodland surround Briery Wood Country House Hotel, moments from the shores of Lake Windermere and in between Windermere and Ambleside. The service is warm and informal, and the hotel sees dogs as part of the family, so well behaved ones are welcomed at this dog friendly hotel, with the lake, the fells and its own woodland close at hand.
There are 23 bedrooms, all of them open to dogs, and each dog is met with a welcome pack of treats and essentials, bowls to use for the stay and waste bags. Around the estate there are comfortable spots for a dog to rest and explore, with plenty of outdoor space for a quick comfort break or a longer stroll. The hotel asks that your dog is never left alone in your room at any stage.
Your dog gets an afternoon tea of its own here: the hotel serves a doggy version so dogs aren't left out while you enjoy yours. Dogs can't come into the main dining rooms, though selected lounges and the bar areas are theirs to share, and the team will reserve you a table in the dog friendly dining spaces if you ask. The kitchen works with Lake District produce, from Herdwick lamb and Cumberland sausage to Morecambe Bay potted shrimps.
With a dog, you can start walking right from the doorstep, and the hotel lists the Windermere shoreline paths from Millerground among the popular walks nearby. Wildpack's map puts Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) 1.8 miles from the hotel.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack, bowls, treats, poo bags and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 16.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briery Wood Country House Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Briery Wood Country House Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
£25 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.8 miles), Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (2.1 miles) and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (2.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 16.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Good open fell walking and off-lead potential on the upper sections, but sheep on the Troutbeck descent and steep rocky ground make this less straightforward than the rating might suggest.
Walk2.1 mi awayWansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force
Cumbria
A waterfall, a town favourite and a fine little summit above Windermere, a dog friendly half-day loop straight out of Ambleside.
Walk2.4 mi awayLoughrigg Fell (Ambleside)
Cumbria
Open fell, a tarn for swimming and good off-lead potential across the upper sections make this a strong choice; loses a point for boggy ground and enclosed farmland on the lower approaches.
Walk3.3 mi awayFairfield Horseshoe from Rydal
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A perfect Lakeland skyline with Wordsworth country at its feet, a classic dog friendly ridge loop for strong hill walkers.
Walk3.4 mi awayGrasmere to Rydal Water
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Varied and scenic with good water access, but livestock near Rydal and busy paths in summer mean leads are needed regularly.
Walk3.6 mi awayTarn Hows
Cumbria
Gentle, accessible circuit with good water access and relaxed off-lead potential; leads needed near the car park and in busier sections.
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