1 / 8The Borrowdale Hotel
Keswick, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms.
A country house hotel at the foot of Shepherds Crag in the Borrowdale valley, where dogs have been welcome since it opened in 1866.
Dogs have been welcome at The Borrowdale Hotel since it opened in 1866, and the custom holds at this country house hotel at the foot of Shepherds Crag, in the Borrowdale valley at the tip of Derwentwater, four miles south of Keswick. With scenic walks from the doorstep, it is a dog friendly hotel built around days outdoors in the valley.
Well-behaved dogs can stay in most of the 40 bedrooms, with some rooms kept dog free if you'd prefer one; mention it when you book. Dog beds and bowls are available too, one less thing to pack, and the bedrooms are cleaned to a very high standard. Two points to raise when you book, as the hotel doesn't say: a cap on dogs sharing, and whether one may stay behind on its own.
Dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant, but you can eat with your dog in the lounges or the light-filled conservatory, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. The conservatory looks out over the garden to the fells beyond. Food is served all day, from the first coffee to traditional fish and chips, and in the restaurant the roast is carved at the table from a silver trolley, with a walk-in wine cellar behind glass doors.
Back indoors, the lounges, open to dogs as well, have open fireplaces and traditional board games, and the Prestige Plus rooms have generous space and a comfortable seating area. Cat Bells is the closest of Wildpack's walks at 1.3 miles, and Haystacks from Gatesgarth is 4.4 miles away when you and your dog want a full day on the fells.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- 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
- Workington Beach, 17.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining
- Rooms
- Suites and ground floor rooms
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Borrowdale Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms. This comes from The Borrowdale Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Borrowdale 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 The Borrowdale Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Borrowdale Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Borrowdale 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 The Borrowdale Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Cat Bells (1.3 miles), Friar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick) (3.0 miles) and Thirlmere Shoreline and Helvellyn Viewpoint Walk (3.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Borrowdale Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Workington Beach, 17.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Open fell with good off-lead freedom, but limited water on the ridge and sheep on the lower slopes keep the score from going higher.
Walk3 mi awayFriar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick)
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Excellent lakeshore access, mostly off-lead walking and easy underfoot; a reliable and rewarding walk for dogs of all ages
Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park
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A dog friendly caravan, camping and glamping park near Keswick looking down to Derwentwater, with a dog exercise area, a warm water dog wash and walks in every direction.
Walk3.6 mi awayThirlmere Shoreline and Helvellyn Viewpoint Walk
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A quiet wooded reservoir walk beneath the Helvellyn range, a dog friendly day with easy terrain and huge skyline views.
Walk4.4 mi awayHaystacks from Gatesgarth
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Wainwright's favourite fell in miniature Lakeland perfection, a short but rewarding dog friendly climb above Buttermere.
Walk4.5 mi awayHelvellyn via Thirlmere
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A magnificent mountain day but the length, exposure and lack of water on the upper fell make this demanding for dogs as much as owners.
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