1 / 8The Kellbank
Gosforth, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in 9 dog friendly rooms.
An inn in Gosforth in the Western Lake District, with views of Scafell Pike, nine ground floor rooms for dogs and a bar that welcomes them too.
With views of Scafell Pike and the Wasdale Valley, The Kellbank stands in the village of Gosforth, in the heart of the unspoilt Western Lake District and 5 minutes from Wastwater. It is a dog friendly inn made for the weary fell walker.
Dogs stay in the nine rooms on the ground floor, while the hotel describes the eleven rooms on the first floor as suitable for guests with pet allergies. The bedrooms are placed away from the bar and kitchen, so none sits above a potentially noisy location, and they were recently refurbished, with tea and coffee making facilities and a flat screen TV. On the number of dogs a room takes, and on leaving one alone in it, the inn's pages don't say; ask when you book.
The Kellbank is dog friendly in the bar area as well. The inn serves local ales including Loweswater Gold alongside guest beers. The menus offer a wide choice of fresh homemade food and daily specials, eaten in the restaurant or in the outside seating area, and room service brings dishes from the menus to your room. The Kellbank doesn't mention where dogs can be at mealtimes, so ask before reserving a table.
Outside there's a play park for children and plenty of covered seating, and the inn even keeps a pony park. Seascale Beach, Wildpack's nearest dog friendly beach, is 2.7 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
- 9 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per stay
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Seascale Beach, 2.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and rooms with garden access
- Views
- Mountain views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Kellbank dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 9 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The Kellbank's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Kellbank?
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 Kellbank?
£10 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Kellbank?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Kellbank?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Kellbank?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Seascale Beach, 2.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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