1 / 8Merewood Country House Hotel
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
An 1812 country house hotel set high above Windermere, where dogs get a welcome pack and bowls, and a doggy afternoon tea is on offer.
Merewood has stood high above Windermere since 1812, a four star country house that has kept its original charm, from the panelled hall to the restored reception. With spacious gardens, woodland walks and the shore of the lake close by, this dog friendly hotel lets your dog set off on a walk the moment you step outside.
Every bedroom here takes dogs, and each dog is met with a welcome pack of treats and essentials, plus bowls and waste bags to use during the stay. Around the estate are comfortable spaces for dogs to rest and explore, and outdoor areas for a quick comfort break or a longer stroll. One house rule: dogs aren't left alone in the room at any stage. The hotel doesn't say how many dogs can share a room, so ask about that when you book.
Dogs aren't permitted in the main dining rooms, but they are welcome in the bar areas and selected lounges, and the team will reserve you a table in the dog friendly dining spaces if you ask. The hotel also offers a doggy afternoon tea, so your dog has treats of its own while you have yours. The food is British and European in style, prepared on site with ingredients sourced from the hotel's own land or from hand-picked local suppliers.
Each of the 20 bedrooms is unique in character, and the Four Poster Lake View rooms bring a four-poster bed. The hotel's ideas for walking with a dog run from lakeside paths to woodland trails and gentle fell climbs. Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force, a Wildpack walk, lies 2.4 miles from the hotel, and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) 2.8 miles.
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
- Beckfoot Beach, 13.9 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
- Rooms
- Four poster beds
- Views
- Lake views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merewood Country House Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Merewood Country House Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Merewood 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 Merewood Country House Hotel?
£25 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at Merewood 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 Merewood Country House Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Merewood 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) (2.0 miles), Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (2.4 miles) and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (2.8 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Merewood Country House Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Beckfoot Beach, 13.9 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.
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A waterfall, a town favourite and a fine little summit above Windermere, a dog friendly half-day loop straight out of Ambleside.
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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.
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Lakeshore woodland, a Georgian viewing station and rolling heath above Windermere, a three-pawprint dog friendly National Trust favourite.
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