1 / 8The Royal Hotel
Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in 7 dog friendly rooms.
A hotel on Main Street in Kirkby Lonsdale, in the Lune Valley, where dogs are welcome in the restaurant and bar and walks start outside the door.
Seven of the rooms at The Royal Hotel are set aside for dogs, in a hotel at the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale where guests have found comfort, rest and good company for generations. The town sits in the Lune Valley, where the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks meet, and this dog friendly hotel has a vibrant market town just outside its door and countryside in every direction.
You can add your dog to the booking by contacting the reservations team. The hotel pictures the stay as muddy paws and wagging tails, cosy corners and endless scenic walks, knowing your pet is more than welcome. Whether more than one dog can share a room, or stay on its own while you're out, the hotel doesn't say; the reservations team can tell you.
The restaurant and bar are both dog friendly, so comforting food is something to share with your dog. The kitchen works with producers from the farming country around the town, cooking local flavours alongside British classics from breakfast through to dinner. Afternoon tea brings sandwiches, savoury snacks, homemade sweet treats and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves, with 24 hours' notice.
The Junior Suite overlooks the heart of town, and the Deluxe Suite has a double-ended bath for long, relaxing soaks. Out of the door with the dog, there are scenic walks and riverside strolls in every direction: Kirkby Lonsdale: Devil's Bridge and Ruskin's View, on Wildpack's map, is 0.3 miles away, and Silverdale Cove, Wildpack's closest dog friendly beach, is 9.8 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
- 7 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- 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 the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 9.8 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea and all day dining
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- No parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Royal Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 7 dog friendly rooms. This comes from The Royal Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Royal 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 Royal Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Royal 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 Royal Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Kirkby Lonsdale: Devil's Bridge and Ruskin's View (0.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Royal Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 9.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk8.8 mi awayEaves Wood and the Pepper Pot
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