1 / 8The Fat Lamb Country Inn
Ravenstonedale, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A former coaching inn between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, with its own nature reserve behind it and an open fire in the bar where dogs are welcome.
Some 350 years after it began taking in travellers on the road from Sedbergh to Kirkby Stephen, the Fat Lamb Country Inn is a 4 star inn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just south of Ravenstonedale, with the Dales on one side and the Howgills on the other. This dog friendly inn welcomes owners with amicable, well behaved dogs. It has its own private nature reserve at the rear, though the inn doesn't say whether dogs can use it.
Let the inn know at the time of booking that a dog is coming, so it can make the necessary preparations, and bring dog bedding to protect the carpets and soft furnishings and keep your dog off the beds. Dogs are not to be left unattended in the bedrooms. Which of the 12 bedrooms take dogs, and how many can share one, the inn doesn't say, so ask as you book.
Dogs are allowed in the public bar, kept under close control, on a lead if needed, but not in the restaurant. Many prefer it that way, since the open fire is in the bar. Owners often order from the extensive menu and sit in the bar with their dog close by. Everything is cooked on the premises by the inn's own chefs, with fresh, locally sourced produce an important part of the menu: generous portions of old fashioned home cooking, with homemade sweets, hot puddings and local cheeses to finish.
Five of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, with level access through to the bar and restaurant. The inn wouldn't want any dog owner to enjoy the Howgills, the Dales and the Lake District without their companion, and Wildpack lists Cautley Spout from the Cross Keys and Smardale Gill Viaduct and Nature Reserve, each 4.1 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per stay
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fat Lamb Country Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Fat Lamb Country Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Fat Lamb Country 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 Fat Lamb Country Inn?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Fat Lamb Country 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 Fat Lamb Country Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Fat Lamb Country Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Cautley Spout from the Cross Keys (4.1 miles) and Smardale Gill Viaduct and Nature Reserve (4.1 miles).
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