1 / 8The Temperance Inn
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A former 1800s temperance establishment in the heart of Ambleside, now an inn with dog friendly family rooms and street food all day.
Once a temperance establishment in the 1800s, The Temperance Inn now sits on Lake Road in the heart of Ambleside, surrounded by mountain views and a short stroll from the northern shores of Lake Windermere. It bills itself as a base for walkers, couples, families, dog owners and car-free travellers, which makes this dog friendly inn an easy choice if you'd rather leave the car behind.
Selected rooms take dogs: the family rooms are marked dog friendly on the hotel's site, and the hotel tries to keep the cottage rooms in its annex pet-free. The family rooms have a double bed, bunk beds and a desk area, and you can add up to two dogs when you book. Dogs are not to be left unattended in a bedroom during your stay.
Street food is the theme in the kitchen: the menu is cooked freshly to order all day, every day, with global-inspired dishes beside indulgent favourites and homemade desserts to finish. Your dog can come to eat as well, in the designated dog friendly pub areas, which welcome day visitors as well as guests, and the Sir Woofchester's dog food range gives your dog something tasty to tuck into.
Steamer trips, lakeside walks and famous fell hikes are all close by, and the inn is the place to put your feet, and paws, up afterwards over food and drinks. Wildpack's Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) is 1.1 miles away for you and your dog, and Fairfield Horseshoe from Rydal is 1.5 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
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 18.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Views
- Mountain views
- Parking
- No parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Temperance Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Temperance Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Temperance Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Temperance Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Temperance 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 Temperance Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Temperance Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (0.2 miles), Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.1 miles) and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (1.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Temperance Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 18.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.2 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.
Walk1.1 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.
Walk1.2 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.
Walk1.5 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.
Walk2 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.
Walk2.9 mi awayElterwater to Skelwith Bridge (Langdale Valley)
Cumbria
Excellent riverside access, relaxed off-lead potential and a dog-friendly café at the finish make this one of the most enjoyable easy walks in the Lakes.
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