1 / 8The Inn at Grasmere
Grasmere, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A historic inn at the heart of Grasmere village, with walking routes on its doorstep for you and your dog and an indoor heated pool for afterwards.
Travellers have stopped to rest at The Inn at Grasmere for centuries, and it is still part and parcel of the historic village, set in its centre with walking and hiking routes right on the doorstep. Within minutes you can be out on the hills and fells, so this dog friendly inn suits people who measure a good day in miles walked with the dog.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in a selection of the bedrooms, with up to two dogs to a room. The rooms have been recently refurbished, each with a power shower, and there are Luxury Suites. Leaving a dog unattended in the bedroom is a point the inn doesn't mention, so put the question to the team as you book.
The 1769 Bar & Restaurant has a traditional menu of locally sourced ingredients, classic pub food and hand-pulled pints from Hawkshead Bitter to Tirril Grasmere Gold. Dogs in the 1769 Bar & Restaurant are a point the inn doesn't mention either way, so check that before you plan to eat there with your dog.
Back from the fells, there is an indoor heated pool and a sauna, and the Library is a quiet lounge for reading the paper or planning the next walk. The inn recommends the beginner friendly Grasmere to Alcock Tarn walk, which starts and ends in the village, and when your dog is ready for more, Grasmere to Rydal Water, one of Wildpack's walks, lies 1.7 miles from the inn.
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
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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, 18.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Sauna. Indoor pool
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Inn at Grasmere dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Inn at Grasmere's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Inn at Grasmere?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Inn at Grasmere?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Inn at Grasmere?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Inn at Grasmere?
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 Inn at Grasmere?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Grasmere to Rydal Water (1.7 miles), Fairfield Horseshoe from Rydal (1.9 miles) and Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge (Langdale Valley) (2.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Inn at Grasmere?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Drigg Beach, 18.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk1.7 mi awayGrasmere to Rydal Water
Cumbria
Varied and scenic with good water access, but livestock near Rydal and busy paths in summer mean leads are needed regularly.
Walk1.9 mi awayFairfield Horseshoe from Rydal
Cumbria
A perfect Lakeland skyline with Wordsworth country at its feet, a classic dog friendly ridge loop for strong hill walkers.
2 mi awayBaysbrown Farm Campsite
Cumbria
A dog friendly campsite on a working Lakeland sheep farm at the entrance to the Great Langdale Valley, where you turn up, pick your spot and walk out from the field.
Walk2 mi awayElterwater to Skelwith Bridge (Langdale Valley)
Cumbria
Excellent riverside access, relaxed off-lead potential and a dog-friendly café at the finish make this one of the most enjoyable easy walks in the Lakes.
Walk2.6 mi awayLoughrigg Fell (Ambleside)
Cumbria
Open fell, a tarn for swimming and good off-lead potential across the upper sections make this a strong choice; loses a point for boggy ground and enclosed farmland on the lower approaches.
Walk2.7 mi awayStickle Tarn from Langdale
Cumbria
A short, steep scramble up waterfalls to a wild mountain tarn, a dog friendly half-day with big fell views.
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