1 / 8The Queens Head, Troutbeck
Troutbeck, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 17th century coaching inn on the fellside above the Troutbeck Valley, where dogs get a welcome pack and a menu of their own in the bar.
Up on the side of the fells that look over the Troutbeck Valley, The Queens Head is a 17th century coaching inn that has been welcoming locals and visitors for hundreds of years. It is a dog friendly inn at heart: muddy boots and paws are welcome together, the house beer is named after a dog, and roaring fires wait to warm two feet and four paws at the end of a walk.
Most of the ten rooms take dogs, up to two in each, and the dog rooms come with a welcome pack of a bed, a towel and a bowl, plus slip leads on request if you've left yours at home. Bowfell, a superior double with great views across the countryside, takes dogs; Great Gable is one room where they aren't allowed. Wherever you are in the inn, dogs can't be left unattended without someone with them.
In the bar, the inn serves dogs home-cooked meals designed just for them and Sir Woof Chester, a tasty treat for dogs. For tables elsewhere with your dog, the inn doesn't say, so ask about dinner when you book. The kitchen sources local produce where it can, and the menu runs from pub favourites and Lakeland classics to a Sunday roast at the weekend.
Off the main pub area, the Mayor's Room, with the old Mayor's chair still in position, has been bringing people together for centuries, and outside there is a spacious patio for a meal or a drink in the fresh air. Two of Wildpack's walks are close by for the dog: Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) at 1.3 miles and the Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk at 2.6 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
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, towels, bowls, a welcome pack, a dog menu and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 17.7 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Views
- Countryside views
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Queens Head, Troutbeck dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Queens Head, Troutbeck's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.3 miles), Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (2.5 miles) and Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk (2.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Queens Head, Troutbeck?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 17.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk1.3 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.
Walk2.5 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.
Walk2.6 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.
Walk3.5 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.
Walk3.5 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.
Walk4.3 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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