1 / 8Lake District Castle Inn Hotel
Keswick, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A coaching inn dating back to 1770 in Bassenthwaite near Keswick, where dogs join you at all meal times and get a biscuit at the Tavern Bar.
Messengermire Wood is reached directly from the Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, so the morning walk starts the moment you step out. The hotel is a historic coaching inn dating back to 1770, in Bassenthwaite near Keswick and close to Skiddaw. This dog friendly inn treats your dog as a cherished member of the family, with a heated pool and spa waiting for you after the fells.
Dogs stay in a number of dedicated dog friendly rooms, among them Executive Doubles and Executive Twins at ground floor level, with two dogs at most in each. Some rooms aren't suitable for dogs, so book a dog friendly room ahead to be sure of one. Ask before you book about leaving your dog in the room while you're out, as the hotel doesn't say either way.
Your dog can join you at all meal times, and the Tavern Bar keeps a doggy biscuit for after the walk. The Castle Inn Tavern looks out over Bassenthwaite Lake, with the crackle of the fireplace, real Cumbrian ales and a menu that runs from local sandwiches and soups to meat and seafood dishes, plus a daily specials board.
A heated indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room are there for afterwards, and the spa offers treatments. From the rooms you can wake to Bassenthwaite Lake and the silhouettes of Catbells, Skiddaw and the Whinlatter range. On Wildpack's map, Dodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood lies 2.9 miles from the hotel and Allonby Beach, its nearest dog friendly beach, sits 10.6 miles off.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- 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
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Allonby Beach, 10.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Indoor pool
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms, suites, rooms with garden access and four poster beds
- Views
- Lake and mountain views
- Things to do
- Gym, tennis and golf
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake District Castle Inn Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Lake District Castle Inn Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
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 Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
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 Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Binsey from Binsey Lodge (1.9 miles) and Dodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood (2.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Lake District Castle Inn Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Allonby Beach, 10.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
Lake District Castle Inn Hotel, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4RG
54.6821, -3.2146
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