1 / 8The Watermill Inn & Brewery
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A family run inn and brewery in Ings, near Windermere, where dogs get fresh Lakeland water and biscuits and a warm welcome in the River Bar.
Ings is a quiet village 2 miles east of Windermere, and The Watermill sits on a peaceful country lane there, brewing all of its own beer in the micro brewery on the premises. It is a dog friendly inn through and through: the locals' dogs are sometimes served before their owners, and for every night a dog stays, the inn makes a donation to the Dogs Trust.
All eight en-suite rooms take dogs by prior arrangement, and two of the six doubles have balconies with seating. After a hard day on the fells your dog can expect biscuits, fresh Lakeland water and plenty of spoiling from the staff, and the house rules are clear: keep dogs on their leads and off the furniture. The inn does not state a limit on the number of dogs per room, so ask before you arrive.
The River Bar is where the brewing shows, with 11 traditional hand pumps, a viewing window into the beer cellar and, among the house beers, one called Isle of Dogs. Dogs are very welcome in the bar and in the spacious beer garden, though the inn doesn't say where dogs can join you to eat, so check when you book. Food is casual pub dining all day, with changing chef's specials and generous portions for after a day exploring the Lakes.
The bedrooms keep a local guide to attractions, and among the hotel's suggestions is Grizedale Forest, where dogs are welcome on the walking trails. Wildpack's Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk is 3.4 miles away. Back at The Watermill there is a doggy wall of fame: email the inn a photo of your dog with its name and it joins the others on the wall.
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
- £10 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 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
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Watermill Inn & Brewery dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Watermill Inn & Brewery's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Watermill Inn & Brewery?
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 Watermill Inn & Brewery?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Watermill Inn & Brewery?
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 Watermill Inn & Brewery?
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 Watermill Inn & Brewery?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Kentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk (3.4 miles), Claife Heights and Windermere Western Shore (4.2 miles) and Scout Scar and the Mushroom from Kendal (4.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Watermill Inn & Brewery?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 14.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Watermill Inn & Windermere Brewing Co., Ings, Nr. Windermere, Cumbria. LA8 9PY.
54.3803, -2.8532
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Walk3.4 mi awayKentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk
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A tough but rewarding ridge circuit high above a hidden Lakeland valley, a proper dog friendly challenge for fit hill dogs.
Walk4.2 mi awayClaife Heights and Windermere Western Shore
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Lakeshore woodland, a Georgian viewing station and rolling heath above Windermere, a three-pawprint dog friendly National Trust favourite.
Walk4.7 mi awayScout Scar and the Mushroom from Kendal
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Open grassland gives a dog on a lead room to range on this short limestone-edge loop above Kendal, up to the 1912 Mushroom shelter with fell views.
Walk4.8 mi awayWansfell Pike (Ambleside)
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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.
Walk5.7 mi awayEsthwaite Water Circular Walk
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A quiet Beatrix Potter tarn loop through farmland and reedy shore, a gentle dog friendly walk for all abilities.
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A dog friendly camping and caravan park 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere, with views over Windermere and the fells and a dog friendly room in Fellside Bar.
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