1 / 8The Pheasant Inn
Bassenthwaite, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 17th-century coaching inn beneath Sale Fell near Bassenthwaite Lake, with dog friendly rooms and water bowls and treats for dogs in the pub.
Beneath Sale Fell and moments from Bassenthwaite Lake, The Pheasant Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn with plenty of cosy corners inside. Its renovation kept the charm built up over more than 200 years, and this dog friendly inn is known for its welcome to walkers and their four-legged companions.
A select number of the rooms take dogs, among them the standard doubles, though the cosy double is not dog friendly. Up to two dogs can be added to your booking. The inn is clear that a dog shouldn't be left unattended in the bedroom during the stay.
Proper home-cooked food made with fresh, local ingredients comes out of the kitchen, from a generous breakfast to a leisurely lunch or an evening meal, with Sunday lunch too. Non-residents can eat here with a dog as well as guests, and dogs settle in with you in the designated parts of the pub, where water bowls and treats are kept for them.
The larger rooms are each decorated in their own style, with a king sized bed and a relaxing seating area. The Lake District is right on the doorstep for walking with your dog, and Wildpack lists Binsey from Binsey Lodge 3.5 miles away, with Allonby Beach, the closest of its dog friendly beaches, 10.5 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
- 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
- Not allowed
- 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, treats and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Allonby Beach, 10.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
Book your stay
The Pheasant Inn is booked through Booking.com. Tell the hotel you are bringing your dog when you book.
Book now with Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book through this link, at no extra cost to you.
For You
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pheasant Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Pheasant Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Pheasant Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Pheasant Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Pheasant 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 Pheasant Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Pheasant Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood (2.7 miles), Binsey from Binsey Lodge (3.5 miles) and Seat How Summit Trail, Whinlatter Forest (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Pheasant Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Allonby Beach, 10.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
Check dates and availability for The Pheasant Inn
Book now with Booking.comWhat’s Nearby?
Walk2.7 mi awayDodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood
Cumbria
No livestock on this steep Dodd Wood forest loop means dogs can range freely most of the way to the cleared 502 metre top above Bassenthwaite Lake.
Walk3.5 mi awayBinsey from Binsey Lodge
Cumbria
A stile-free grass path lets a dog range across Binsey's open hillside, the northernmost Wainwright, with views to Scotland from the summit tumulus.
Walk3.9 mi awaySeat How Summit Trail, Whinlatter Forest
Cumbria
No livestock in the plantations means dogs can range freely for most of this Whinlatter forest climb to Seat How's rocky top above Bassenthwaite Lake.
Walk6 mi awayLatrigg Summit Walk from Keswick
Cumbria
The easiest Wainwright in the Lakes, with the best view over Derwent Water, made for dog friendly families and older dogs.
Walk6 mi awaySkiddaw from Keswick
Cumbria
A big open hill with enormous Lakeland views, a dog friendly classic for fit mountain dogs and their owners.
Walk6.2 mi awayFriar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick)
Cumbria
Excellent lakeshore access, mostly off-lead walking and easy underfoot; a reliable and rewarding walk for dogs of all ages
Dog Friendly Hotels Nearby
The closest dog friendly hotels to The Pheasant Inn. Every dog fact comes from the hotel's own website.
Booking links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.
All dog friendly hotels in Cumberland