1 / 8The Buttermere Court Hotel
Buttermere, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Lake District hotel in Buttermere village, between two lakes, where dogs can join you in High Stile Kitchen and seven Wainwrights start from the door.
Seven Wainwrights can be climbed straight from the door of The Buttermere Court Hotel, which sits in Buttermere village at the heart of the Lake District National Park, between two lakes and among the northern fells. This dog friendly hotel sets itself up as a base for you and your dog, and Buttermere is home to dramatic waterfalls and trails for every ability.
Dog friendly rooms include the Classic doubles, which come with lake views, and the Lake View Apartment, with its own living area and kitchenette; the Executive Double rooms are not dog friendly, so check the room type as you book. Two dogs can share a room at most. Dogs are welcome in all areas of the hotel except the breakfast room, and they mustn't be left in the hotel unattended. The hotel also offers to set you up with a private breakfast.
High Stile Kitchen, the hotel's relaxed in-house restaurant, welcomes residents, non-residents and dogs alike for lunch and evening meals, and it takes no reservations, so you simply turn up. You can sit in the newly refurbished restaurant, on the terrace or in the fell-view garden. The kitchen cooks with locally sourced ingredients: breakfast brings Cumberland sausage, bacon and black pudding from nearby farms and free-range eggs from hens close by, and the well-stocked bar pours local ales, world wines and classic tipples.
The newly refurbished rooms come with luxury toiletries and a fully stocked tea tray, and the Classic twins come with fell views. Buttermere is the spot for paddleboarding, kayaking and wild lake swimming, and for walking with your dog, Buttermere Circuit is just 0.2 miles away on Wildpack's map, with Haystacks from Gatesgarth at 1.5 miles.
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
- £14 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- 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
- Whitehaven Beach, 12.8 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
- Views
- Lake and mountain views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Buttermere Court Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Buttermere Court Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Buttermere Court Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Buttermere Court Hotel?
£14 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Buttermere Court Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Buttermere Court Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Buttermere Court Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Buttermere Circuit (0.2 miles), Haystacks from Gatesgarth (1.5 miles) and Loweswater and Holme Wood Circular (3.8 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Buttermere Court Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Whitehaven Beach, 12.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.2 mi awayButtermere Circuit
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Excellent lake access, good off-lead stretches and dramatic scenery; leads needed near farmland at the southern end and through the village.
Walk1.5 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.
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