1 / 8The Pennington Hotel
Ravenglass, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms.
A village hotel on the tidal estuary at Ravenglass, with dog walks on the doorstep and a Morning Room set aside for dining with your dog.
Ravenglass is a village on the tidal estuary in the western Lake District, and The Pennington stands in the centre of it, in a building that has been with the same family since the 16th century. This dog friendly hotel is very happy to welcome four legged friends, with dog friendly rooms, places to eat together and, it promises, some surprises too.
Most of the 22 bedrooms can be set up to take a dog, as well as made up as a double or a twin, and five of them are on the ground floor. The rooms are individual, with luxury bedding, soft pillows and contemporary furnishings, and some have estuary views. On the number of dogs per room, and on leaving a dog unattended, the hotel does not say, so check with the team when you book.
The Morning Room is the place to eat with your dog: a 16 cover room kept for guests who prefer to dine with their four legged friends, where booking is recommended. The head chef, a Cumbrian lass, uses locally sourced produce wherever possible, including fresh fruit and vegetables from Muncaster Castle Gardens, and the hotel holds regular events showcasing local producers. The bar stocks locally brewed real ales and over 50 varieties of gin.
Outside there is a sheltered courtyard patio for drinks and meals in the open air, and two family suites for bigger parties. The walking is the other reason to come: the hotel says the dog walks are right on its doorstep, and it invites you to bring your best friend to enjoy the rolling hills and countryside of the Western Lake District. Drigg Beach, the closest dog friendly beach on Wildpack's map, lies 2.5 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
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Drigg Beach, 2.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and suites
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pennington Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms. This comes from The Pennington Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Pennington Hotel?
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 Pennington Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Pennington Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Pennington Hotel?
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 Pennington Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Pennington Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Drigg Beach, 2.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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