1 / 8Skiddaw Hotel
Keswick, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A four star hotel in the heart of Keswick, where 27 of the 43 rooms take dogs and the conservatory welcomes them all day, from breakfast to dinner.
From the conservatory of the Skiddaw Hotel you can watch the world go by on Keswick's Market Square, and your dog is welcome to sit there with you all day. This four star hotel is in the heart of the market town, with lakes and fells right on the doorstep, which makes it a dog friendly hotel for walking days that begin in town.
In 27 of the 43 bedrooms, and in some of the suites, a room can take a pair of dogs, and a dog bed and bowls can be had on request, which saves loading the car with them. Some rooms are kept free of dogs, the Prestige Plus rooms among them, and you can ask for one of those when you book. The hotel's pages don't say if a dog may stay behind on its own while you're out, so raise it before you travel.
Dogs can't come into the restaurant, but the conservatory welcomes them all day, and you can eat there with your dog at breakfast, lunch or dinner, looking straight out onto the Market Square. The conservatory menu runs from snacks to wholesome bar meals, there's authentic Spanish tapas from a head chef who spent nearly two decades in the Balearics, and Brasserie 31 serves an a la carte menu of fresh, local ingredients in the evening.
The Prestige rooms have super king beds and big, bright bathrooms, and most of them take dogs, as do most of the Family Suites with their two separate bedrooms. Both the Latrigg Summit Walk from Keswick and Skiddaw from Keswick are 1.5 miles away on Wildpack's map, within easy reach for you and your dog.
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
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Dog beds and bowls
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Maryport Beach, 16.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- Paid parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skiddaw Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Skiddaw Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Skiddaw Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Skiddaw Hotel?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Skiddaw Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Skiddaw 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 Skiddaw Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Friar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick) (0.4 miles), Latrigg Summit Walk from Keswick (1.5 miles) and Skiddaw from Keswick (1.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Skiddaw Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Maryport Beach, 16.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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