1 / 8The Ambleside Inn
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Lakeland building with over 300 years of history in the heart of Ambleside, now an inn with dog friendly rooms and treats for dogs in the pub.
More than 300 years of history lie behind The Ambleside Inn, a traditional Lakeland building on Market Place in the heart of Ambleside. It is a welcoming pub with rooms and a dog friendly inn with the shops and Stock Ghyll Force close by, and Lake Windermere a short walk away.
Dog friendly rooms come in a variety of categories, from spacious doubles or twins with a king-size bed to family rooms with a double and bunk beds, and booking direct lets up to two dogs stay with you. There are 29 comfortable rooms in all. One thing to remember: a dog mustn't be left alone in your bedroom during the stay.
Hearty food and drinks are served throughout the day, and your dog is welcome in the designated dog friendly spots in the pub and dining areas, and a water bowl and a few treats will be there for them. The inn is set up as a relaxed space to unwind after exploring, so a long lunch with your dog beside you in those spots fits right in.
The inn pitches itself to couples, families and walkers wanting a central base with everything close by. For walking with your dog, scenic routes and countryside are right on the doorstep, and Wildpack's map has Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force a mere 0.2 miles off, with Grasmere to Rydal Water 2 miles away.
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
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- 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
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 18.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Parking
- No parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ambleside Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Ambleside Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Ambleside Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Ambleside Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Ambleside Inn?
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 The Ambleside Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Ambleside Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (0.2 miles), Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.1 miles) and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (1.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Ambleside Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 18.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.2 mi awayWansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force
Cumbria
A waterfall, a town favourite and a fine little summit above Windermere, a dog friendly half-day loop straight out of Ambleside.
Walk1.1 mi awayWansfell Pike (Ambleside)
Cumbria
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.
Walk1.3 mi awayLoughrigg Fell (Ambleside)
Cumbria
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.
Walk1.4 mi awayFairfield Horseshoe from Rydal
Cumbria
A perfect Lakeland skyline with Wordsworth country at its feet, a classic dog friendly ridge loop for strong hill walkers.
Walk2 mi awayGrasmere to Rydal Water
Cumbria
Varied and scenic with good water access, but livestock near Rydal and busy paths in summer mean leads are needed regularly.
Walk2.9 mi awayElterwater to Skelwith Bridge (Langdale Valley)
Cumbria
Excellent riverside access, relaxed off-lead potential and a dog-friendly café at the finish make this one of the most enjoyable easy walks in the Lakes.
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