1 / 8The Wateredge Inn
Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Lake District pub with rooms set right on the shoreline of Windermere at Ambleside, with water bowls, treats and dog food waiting for dogs.
Right on the shoreline of Lake Windermere at Ambleside, The Wateredge Inn is a Lake District pub with rooms and a waterfront terrace that looks across the lake. It keeps a warm and traditional pub atmosphere, with a friendly welcome for guests and their four-legged companions alike, which makes it a dog friendly inn for a lakeside stay.
Dogs stay in a number of pet-friendly rooms, so tell the team you're bringing one when you book, to make sure a room is free. Book direct and up to two dogs can be added to your booking. No dog may be left on its own in the bedrooms during your stay. The hotel doesn't say which rooms those are. Its Classic double or twin rooms in the inn come with a king sized bed or twin beds, a desk and seating area and an en-suite bathroom.
Food is home-cooked and served all day, every day, and dogs can sit with you in the designated dog friendly areas for eating and drinking, where there are water bowls, treats and the Sir Woofchester's dog food range to hand. The waterfront terrace looks out across Windermere, and a full cooked breakfast comes with your stay.
The Superior rooms in the inn each have a personal balcony, and the Windermere Rooms sit just moments away. With a dog, the Lake District is right on your doorstep: by Wildpack's measure, Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force is 0.8 miles from the inn and Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) 1.2 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 and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 17.9 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
- Views
- Lake views
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wateredge Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Wateredge Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Wateredge Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Wateredge Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Wateredge 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 Wateredge Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Wateredge Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force (0.8 miles), Loughrigg Fell (Ambleside) (1.2 miles) and Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (1.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Wateredge Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 17.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.8 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.
Walk1.2 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.
Walk1.3 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 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.
Walk2.2 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.
Walk3 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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