Is The Kingslodge Inn dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Kingslodge Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I eat with my dog at The Kingslodge 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 Kingslodge Inn?

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 Kingslodge Inn?

The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Durham Cathedral and River Wear Loop (0.5 miles) and Waldridge Fell Country Park (4.6 miles).

Is there a dog friendly beach near The Kingslodge Inn?

The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is King Edwards Bay, 17.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

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The Kingslodge Inn

Name: The Kingslodge Inn
Address: The Kingslodge Inn, Waddington Street, Flass Vale, Durham, DH1 4BG, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4BG, GB

Durham, County Durham

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.

A Durham city centre inn wrapped in the woodland of Flass Vale, a ten-minute stroll from the cathedral, with water bowls and treats in its dog friendly areas.

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Peaceful woodland surrounds The Kingslodge Inn, so it is hard to believe it sits in Durham city centre, a ten-minute stroll from Durham Cathedral and its adjoining castle. The Times named it one of its 20 best places to stay in the UK with a dog, and this dog friendly inn pairs a central location with a laid-back, restful feel.

A limited number of the rooms are pet friendly, and up to two dogs are welcome with you. The inn does not state its policy on dogs left unattended, so check before booking if you plan an evening in the city without yours. Family rooms have space for a child, and there is one accessible room.

Dinner with your dog works well here: the pub keeps designated dog friendly spaces, laid out with water bowls and treats. It makes for an easy evening after a day in the city, with the woodland right outside for a last stroll.

Flass Vale sits right alongside the inn, a woodland area made for stretching four legs, and there's bike storage for cyclists. When the dog wants more, Wildpack's Durham Cathedral and River Wear Loop is 0.5 miles away, and Waldridge Fell Country Park is 4.6 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: 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: 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: Bowls and treats
Walks from the door: Yes
Nearest dog friendly beach: King Edwards Bay, 17.7 miles

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Parking: Free parking
Children: Children welcome
Awards: Best Venue in County Durham at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2019, The Times: 20 best places to stay in the UK with a dog

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Kingslodge Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Kingslodge Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Kingslodge Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Kingslodge Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Kingslodge 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 Kingslodge Inn?
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 Kingslodge Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Durham Cathedral and River Wear Loop (0.5 miles) and Waldridge Fell Country Park (4.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Kingslodge Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is King Edwards Bay, 17.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.