1 / 8The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Georgian coaching inn in the riverside market town of St Ives, where a room will take two dogs and the bar welcomes them.
The Golden Lion has stood on Market Hill in St Ives since the 18th century, a coaching inn turned contemporary haven behind a Georgian frontage. This dog friendly inn sits in a Cambridgeshire market town of bridges and timbered inns on the River Great Ouse, and your dog is welcomed in with treats and a comfy bed.
A room will take two dogs, and the inn's pages mention gourmet doggy meals, so ask about them when you book. For a doggie specific table or room, the inn asks you to call directly or add a comment to your reservation. The inn doesn't mention leaving a dog unattended, so settle that when you book.
The Bar takes dogs, and that is where dinner gets casual: a quick bite with drinks in the middle of the conversation. The restaurant is the more formal room, candlelit, with elevated menus, and food is served all day. Menus lean modern British, with homemade pies and vegetables that still have a proper bite.
This is a four star inn, its Classic Rooms laid out with premium linens and a Roberts radio, and the Deluxe Suite the largest of them, with a seating area. Traditional afternoon tea is served as well. Wildpack's St Ives and the River Great Ouse Walk is 0.1 miles away for the dog, with Fen Drayton Lakes 2.0 miles off.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- 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 a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives?
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 Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives?
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 Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include St Ives and the River Great Ouse Walk (0.1 miles) and Fen Drayton Lakes (2.0 miles).
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