1 / 8Overwater Hall
Bassenthwaite, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A Georgian country house in 18 acres of gardens in the northern Lake District, where dogs stay at no extra charge and love the woodland boardwalk.
Skiddaw and the Uldale Fells make the backdrop to Overwater Hall, a Grade 2 listed Georgian country house set in 18 acres of formal gardens and woodland in the northern Lake District. Well-behaved dogs are genuinely welcome, and the boardwalk through the woodland is hugely popular with them, so at this dog friendly hotel there's no need to venture beyond the grounds for the first walk of the day.
Every canine guest finds a homemade dog biscuit in the room on arrival, and they have proved so popular that the recipe has been shared with owners. The bar is open to dogs, and so is one of the two lounges, the Hall, where you can sit with your dog over a book or plan tomorrow's outing on the fells; the hotel asks that dogs stay off the chairs. A dog sitting service is sometimes possible too, for a day at a museum or gallery where your dog wouldn't be welcome.
With your dog beside you, there's limited space to dine together in the bar, which pours Skiddaw, a locally brewed real ale, for the end of a day out walking.
Room Three is a turret room with a polished king-size sleigh bed and a Victorian roll top bath, and from the Drawing Room window you can watch the red squirrels. Beyond the boardwalk, your dog has Binsey from Binsey Lodge, a Wildpack walk 0.5 miles away, and Allonby Beach, Wildpack's nearest dog friendly beach, 11.2 miles from the hall.
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
- No charge for dogs
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Treats and dog sitting
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Allonby Beach, 11.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Roll top baths and ground floor rooms
- Views
- Mountain views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overwater Hall dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from Overwater Hall's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Overwater Hall?
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 Overwater Hall?
No charge for dogs.
Can I eat with my dog at Overwater Hall?
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 Overwater Hall?
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 Overwater Hall?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Binsey from Binsey Lodge (0.5 miles) and Dodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood (4.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Overwater Hall?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Allonby Beach, 11.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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