1 / 8George and Dragon
Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A country inn at Clifton near Penrith, where the bar welcomes dogs and overnight canine guests get a welcome pack with a map of local walks.
The George and Dragon is a historic country inn in Clifton, near Penrith, restored by the family that still owns it and run as a welcoming base for the Lake District and the Eden Valley. The people behind it love dogs and have several of their own, and it shows in a dog friendly inn that thinks about the walk before the dog has even arrived.
Overnight canine guests are given a Doggy Welcome Pack with a treat, a map of local walks and poo bags. The bedrooms are individually designed, with comfy beds, soft linens and en-suite bathrooms, plus furniture and art from the family's own collection, and one bedroom is on the ground floor. The inn's website does not mention how many dogs a room can take, or whether a dog may be left unattended, so check those points when you book.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the bar area, though not in the main restaurant. The bar serves the same menu, cooked field to fork: shorthorns and rare breed pork reared by the family, venison from their own woods and fells, Rough Fell lamb from their own flock, and fruit, vegetables and herbs from the kitchen gardens at Askham Hall. Residents can also ask for one of a limited number of tables set aside for dining with a dog; call in advance to check one is free.
Inside there are four fires, and outside a private courtyard with chunky weathered tables. The wine list leans on family run vineyards, with bottles from the Askham Hall cellars too. Once the dog has studied the walks map, Wildpack's Lowther Castle and Askham Village Walk is 1.8 miles away, and Pooley Bridge and Dunmallard Hill Walk is 4.5 miles away.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack, treats and poo bags
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Pub of the Year at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Is George and Dragon dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from George and Dragon's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to George and Dragon?
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 George and Dragon?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at George and Dragon?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at George and Dragon?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near George and Dragon?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Lowther Castle and Askham Village Walk (1.8 miles) and Pooley Bridge and Dunmallard Hill Walk (4.5 miles).
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