1 / 8The King's Head
Ravenstonedale, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in 3 dog friendly rooms.
A riverside inn in Ravenstonedale with two open fires in its bar, where dogs eat and drink with you and the fells start from the door.
Two open fires burn in the large bar at The King's Head, and that is where dogs and their owners eat and drink together at this riverside inn in the Cumbrian village of Ravenstonedale. Dogs are positively welcome, and this dog friendly inn lies at the foot of the Howgill fells, so you and your dog can walk directly onto the fells without first needing to drive anywhere.
Three of the six en-suite bedrooms are dog friendly. All six are modern doubles and twins, each with a shower and bath, tea and coffee making facilities and luxurious toiletries, and a hearty breakfast starts the day. Whether a second dog can come, or a dog can stay in the room while you're out, is something the inn doesn't say, so ring ahead.
Dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant, but meals are served in the bar too, so supper with your dog means a table in the bar. All the food is homemade, a mixture of pub classics and more modern dishes in big portions, and the cask ales include some from the many local breweries in the area, so there is always a taste of Cumbria in the glass. Wines come in every shade, alongside an extensive offering of select gins.
The large terraced beer garden sits by the river, and the upper Eden Valley and the Howgill Fells are all around. For longer days out with the dog, Smardale Gill Viaduct and Nature Reserve is 2.7 miles away, with Cautley Spout from the Cross Keys 4.9 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
- 3 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The King's Head dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 3 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The King's Head's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The King's Head?
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 King's Head?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The King's Head?
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 King's Head?
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 King's Head?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Smardale Gill Viaduct and Nature Reserve (2.7 miles) and Cautley Spout from the Cross Keys (4.9 miles).
King's Head, Riverside, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NH
54.4337, -2.4278
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