1 / 8Cragwood Country House Hotel
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
An Edwardian country house hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere, with a private jetty, two AA Rosettes and a doggy afternoon tea for your dog.
Cragwood Country House Hotel stands on the shores of Lake Windermere in a secluded twenty-acre estate, and its landscaped gardens open onto a private jetty on Windermere. The house itself is an elegant Edwardian country house, grand in character yet intimate in scale. Well behaved dogs are welcomed as family at this dog friendly hotel, with spacious gardens and woodland walks moments away.
Dogs are welcome in every bedroom, from the Lake View rooms to the Four Poster rooms, and the hotel greets each one with treats, a few essentials, bowls for the stay and waste bags. Across the twenty acres there are comfortable spaces for dogs to rest and explore. One firm request is that dogs aren't left alone in your room at any point.
The Cragwood restaurant holds two AA Rosettes, and its chefs turn Cumbrian produce into imaginative dishes with the lake and fells as a backdrop. Dogs aren't allowed in the main dining rooms; instead, the bar areas and selected lounges welcome them, and the team can reserve you a table in a dog friendly dining space. There's a doggy afternoon tea as well, so your dog has treats of its own while you have yours.
Bedrooms are made for a good night's sleep, with comfy beds, crisp linen, deep baths and aromatic toiletries. Your dog can set off with you from the doorstep, and Orrest Head viewpoint is among the popular walks the hotel names. On Wildpack's map, Claife Heights and Windermere Western Shore lies 3.4 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, poo bags and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 16.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining and afternoon tea. 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Four poster beds
- Views
- Lake views
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cragwood Country House Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Cragwood Country House Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Cragwood 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 Cragwood Country House Hotel?
£25 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at Cragwood 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 Cragwood Country House Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Cragwood 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) (2.2 miles), Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (2.6 miles) and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (2.8 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Cragwood Country House Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 16.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk2.2 mi awayWansfell Pike (Ambleside)
Cumbria
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.
Walk2.6 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.
Walk2.8 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.
Walk3.4 mi awayClaife Heights and Windermere Western Shore
Cumbria
Lakeshore woodland, a Georgian viewing station and rolling heath above Windermere, a three-pawprint dog friendly National Trust favourite.
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.
Walk3.6 mi awayEsthwaite Water Circular Walk
Cumbria
A quiet Beatrix Potter tarn loop through farmland and reedy shore, a gentle dog friendly walk for all abilities.
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