1 / 8Masons Arms
Bowland Bridge, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A Lakeland country inn at Strawberry Bank on Cartmel Fell, with views across the Lyth Valley, walks from the door and a dog menu for your companion.
The Masons Arms sits in the countryside of the Southern Lake District, with sweeping 15 mile views across a quilt of fields towards Scout Scar. It is a proudly dog friendly inn, and the walking starts on its doorstep, so lace up your boots, grab a map and bring the dog.
There are five en-suite rooms and two holiday cottages, and only some of them take dogs, so call the inn before you arrive. Of the two premium suites, Cartmel Fell is the dog friendly one, with its own private seating patio and views across the Lyth Valley; Strawberry Bank does not allow dogs. Dogs must not be left unattended in the rooms or anywhere else without someone with them, and there is a special dog menu so you can treat yours too.
Food at the inn is built on locally sourced produce, with classic pub menus, a Sunday lunch menu and a full Lakeland breakfast to set you up for the fells. The bar runs to around 20 gins, cocktails, hand-selected wines and award-winning cask and craft beers. The inn doesn't state whether dogs can come in to eat with you, so ring ahead to ask.
The suites are individually styled with comfy beds and high quality linen, and the self-catering Winster and Lyth cottages suit a longer stay. Wildpack's Gummer's How above Windermere is 2 miles away for a walk with your dog, and Windermere itself is a short drive.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- A dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 9.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Views
- Countryside views
- Things to do
- Walking routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Masons Arms dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Masons Arms's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Masons Arms?
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 Masons Arms?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Masons Arms?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Masons Arms?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Masons Arms?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Gummer's How above Windermere (2.0 miles), Claife Heights and Windermere Western Shore (4.0 miles) and Whitbarrow Scar and Lord's Seat from Mill Side (4.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Masons Arms?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 9.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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