1 / 8The Ruddings
Keswick, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A Victorian boutique hotel in Braithwaite, two miles from Keswick, where dogs join you at meal times in the bar and there's a dog wash at the porch.
Built in 1903, The Ruddings once served as lodgings for visitors to Braithwaite and is now a family run boutique hotel of 21 rooms, just outside Keswick. Its old name, The Middle Ruddings, comes from the middle of three fields the hotel was built on. Muddy boots and furry companions get a warm welcome at this dog friendly hotel, and the team will happily talk you through the routes.
Every one of the rooms can be shared with your dog, and if you book direct, on the website or by phone, there is no charge for your dogs. Rooms come with double, king or super king beds, and some have patio doors. After a muddy outing there are dog washing facilities at the front porch. The hotel doesn't state a limit on dogs per room, nor whether a dog may be left unattended, so raise both with the team before you travel.
At meal times your dog can join you in the bar areas, though dogs aren't allowed in the main restaurant. Food runs all day, from light lunches and sandwiches to three-course dinners and Sunday roasts, and the head chef and her team use local ingredients wherever they can. Breakfast is a full one, Cumbrian style, or a continental, with unlimited toast and tea or coffee.
The Superior King room has a beautiful arched window looking towards Skiddaw, and mountain views or patio doors can be requested before you arrive. With your dog you can leave the car and explore straight from the door. Among the walks Wildpack lists, Seat How Summit Trail, Whinlatter Forest is 1.5 miles away and Cat Bells 2.9 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
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- No charge for dogs
- 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
- A dog wash
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Workington Beach, 14.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Mountain views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ruddings dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Ruddings's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Ruddings?
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 Ruddings?
No charge for dogs.
Can I eat with my dog at The Ruddings?
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 Ruddings?
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 Ruddings?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Seat How Summit Trail, Whinlatter Forest (1.5 miles), Friar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick) (2.1 miles) and Dodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood (2.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Ruddings?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Workington Beach, 14.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk1.5 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.
Walk2.1 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
Walk2.5 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.
Walk2.9 mi awayCat Bells
Cumbria
Open fell with good off-lead freedom, but limited water on the ridge and sheep on the lower slopes keep the score from going higher.
Walk3 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.
Walk3 mi awaySkiddaw from Keswick
Cumbria
A big open hill with enormous Lakeland views, a dog friendly classic for fit mountain dogs and their owners.
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