1 / 8The Old Posting House
Cockermouth, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 400 year old coaching inn just outside Cockermouth, with beamed ceilings, its original post boxes and a bar that welcomes dogs.
On the edge of the Lake District National Park, just outside Cockermouth, The Old Posting House is a 400 year old coaching inn with Loweswater, Buttermere and Derwentwater among the northern lakes on its doorstep. Its beamed ceilings and its original post boxes, which are protected by English Heritage, sit inside a dog friendly inn with a buzzing, sociable atmosphere, where the bar welcomes your dog.
You can bring up to two dogs to stay. The inn has six en-suite bedrooms with king beds, flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and a shower, plus a private courtyard for residents. Which rooms take dogs, and whether one can stay alone in the room, the inn doesn't say; check both when you call to book.
When you want to eat, the inn can accommodate you and your dog in the bar area, where cool lagers, fruity bitters and malty ales sit alongside a wide range of wines, with locally produced beers and wines wherever possible. The chef cooks traditional pub food, and the inn likes to choose its ingredients from the many suppliers and growers of West Cumbria, there is always something new on the menu and specials board, and there are Sunday roasts and a wide selection of gins and malts.
For exploring the northern lakes, the inn is ideally placed. Loweswater and Holme Wood Circular is 4.2 miles away on Wildpack's map, and Workington Beach, our nearest dog friendly beach, is 5.7 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Workington Beach, 5.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Posting House dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Old Posting House's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Old Posting House?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Old Posting House?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Old Posting House?
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 Posting House?
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 Old Posting House?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Loweswater and Holme Wood Circular (4.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Old Posting House?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Workington Beach, 5.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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