1 / 8The Old Mill Inn
Dearham, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A restored 17th century inn on the edge of Dearham, adults only and calm, with six rooms and dogs welcome to dine with you in both bars.
The Old Mill Inn is adults only, for guests aged 21 and over, and that is what sets it apart for a dog: the inn says the quieter, calmer feel suits nervous dogs and the people who want to unwind with them. This restored 17th century inn is tucked into a leafy hollow on the edge of Dearham, between the Lake District and the Solway Coast, and the dog friendly inn says it genuinely welcomes dogs rather than putting up with them.
There are six rooms, each with its own character, king-size beds, high-quality linens and extra-large showers, and each sleeps two. Water bowls and dog towels are there for the asking when you arrive, and the staff, the inn promises, will know your dog's name by morning. How many dogs can come is something the inn does not state, so ask when you book.
Dogs are welcome to dine with you in both the front and the back bar, and the bar is theirs to lie by the fire in while you eat. The country gastro pub kitchen cooks refined classic British dishes from local produce, with local lamb, beef from Lakeland farms and fresh Solway seafood, and the drinks run to local spirits, ales from Jennings of Cockermouth and a thoughtfully curated wine list.
Cockermouth is 10 minutes away, with dog friendly cafés and pubs along its Georgian high street, and Buttermere, which the inn recommends for a lakeside loop with your dog, is about 25 minutes' drive. Maryport Beach, 2.7 miles away, is the dog friendly beach on Wildpack's list closest to 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Towels and bowls
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Maryport Beach, 2.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Adults only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Mill Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Old Mill Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Old Mill Inn?
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 Old Mill Inn?
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 Old Mill 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 Old Mill Inn?
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 Old Mill Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Maryport Beach, 2.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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