1 / 8The Boot Inn
Boot, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A 17th century inn in the hamlet of Boot, deep in the Eskdale Valley, with all nine bedrooms open to dogs and a walkers' bar that welcomes them.
Since the 17th century The Boot Inn has been feeding and watering travellers in the hamlet of Boot, deep in the heart of the Eskdale Valley, with the high fells within easy walking distance. Everybody is welcome here, four-legged friends included, and this dog friendly inn is very much a walkers' pub, walking boots and all.
All nine bedrooms are dog friendly, so just let the inn know your dog is coming when you book online. Most of the rooms look out over the Eskdale valley, and Room 4, for one, has tea and coffee making facilities with freshly ground coffee and homemade biscuits, and views across the gardens. The inn doesn't say if your dog can stay on its own in the room during an evening out, so raise it with the inn before you travel.
Your dog can eat with you in the restaurant and settle in with you at the bar, so nobody gets left behind at dinner. The kitchen sources as much as it can locally, Cumberland sausages included, and everything is homemade by the chefs on site and cooked fresh to order, with traditionally kept cask ales poured at the bar.
Inside there are bar, conservatory and snug areas and real log fires, and outside a large beer garden. The 14th century church of St Catherines is a short stroll away, and the remains of a Roman Fort sit in the upper reaches of the valley. Walk out with your dog and the fells are reached without crossing a single road, while Wildpack's Stanley Force and Boot from Dalegarth is just 0.3 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
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Drigg Beach, 8.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Views
- Countryside views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Boot Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Boot Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Boot Inn?
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 The Boot Inn?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Boot Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Boot Inn?
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 The Boot Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Stanley Force and Boot from Dalegarth (0.3 miles), Great Gable from Wasdale Head (4.0 miles) and Scafell Pike via Wasdale Head (4.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Boot Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Drigg Beach, 8.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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