1 / 8The Mortal Man Inn
Troutbeck, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
An inn in Troutbeck whose bar dates to 1689, where dogs can join you at dinner on a lead, and a secure dog field is close by.
The main bar of The Mortal Man Inn dates back to 1689 and has always been a public house, and the grade 2 listed building in Troutbeck was once known as the White House, until a rhyme on the inn's sign gave it the nickname that stuck. Today this dog friendly inn opens its doors to families, couples, children and dogs alike, with views from its beer garden down the Troutbeck Valley to Lake Windermere.
Your room can take up to two dogs; mention them in the comments when you book, or email ahead. Dogs are allowed in the hotel, the grounds and the restaurant as long as they're on a lead and well behaved. A secure dog field, a 3 min walk from the hotel, can be booked by email or at reception, so your dog can run free without sheep about. Which rooms take dogs, and whether a dog may stay alone in one, the inn doesn't say, so ask when you book.
Dogs are welcome down to dinner in the restaurant, and the bar's three sections each have an open log fire of their own. In the afternoons food is served out in the beer garden, then inside for table service in the evenings, from a British and Continental inspired menu. Five hand-pulled ales change weekly, among them the inn's own Whitehouse 1689, and the eggs on the menu come from the inn's ducks, collected fresh daily.
The 11 en-suite rooms have been refurbished and include views across the Lakeland Fells. Tuesday brings an open mic night, and there are traditional board games for quieter evenings. With your dog, Wildpack's Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) is 1.2 miles away and Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk 2.8 miles.
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
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- A secure field
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 17.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds
- Views
- Lake views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mortal Man Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Mortal Man Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Mortal Man Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Mortal Man Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Mortal Man Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Mortal Man 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 Mortal Man Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.2 miles), Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (2.3 miles) and Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk (2.8 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Mortal Man Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 17.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk1.2 mi awayWansfell Pike (Ambleside)
Cumbria
Good open fell walking and off-lead potential on the upper sections, but sheep on the Troutbeck descent and steep rocky ground make this less straightforward than the rating might suggest.
Walk2.3 mi awayWansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force
Cumbria
A waterfall, a town favourite and a fine little summit above Windermere, a dog friendly half-day loop straight out of Ambleside.
Walk2.8 mi awayKentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk
Cumbria
A tough but rewarding ridge circuit high above a hidden Lakeland valley, a proper dog friendly challenge for fit hill dogs.
Walk3.4 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.
Walk3.4 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.
Walk4.2 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.
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