1 / 8Windermere Manor Hotel
Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A Lake District hotel once owned by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, near Lake Windermere, with a fenced run area for dogs and a dog menu.
Windermere Manor was formerly owned by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, and over the years it has welcomed many guide dogs as well as countless family pets, which gives this dog friendly hotel a long habit of welcoming dogs. The handsome building is set in charming gardens midway between Ambleside and Bowness, a few minutes' walk from Lake Windermere, with Hammerbank viewpoint directly opposite.
Every room is pet friendly, with a dog bed and bowls put in the room on request, and there is dog water at the entrance. Outside, dogs have a grass spending area, a concrete one for night time and a fenced grass free run area to stretch their legs. Inside, the hotel asks that dogs stay on leads and are kept clean and dry. The hotel does not state a dog limit per room, or whether one may be left unattended, so check before you go.
Your dog gets a specially crafted dog menu from Sir Woofchester; ask at reception for details. The hotel doesn't say where your dog can join you while you eat, so check when you book. For you, breakfast is a buffet in the glass covered conservatory, afternoon tea is served in the Drawing Room, the wood beamed restaurant has a menu with daily specials, and some dishes can be ordered 24 hours a day.
There is an indoor heated swimming pool, 10 m long, and a terrace with views over Lake Windermere. With your dog, Claife Heights and Windermere Western Shore, one of Wildpack's walks, lies 2.6 miles off, and Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) is a little further on.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, a dog menu and a secure field
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Silverdale Cove, 14.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and private terraces
- Views
- Lake views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windermere Manor Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from Windermere Manor Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Windermere Manor 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 Windermere Manor Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Windermere Manor Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Windermere Manor 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 Windermere Manor Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Claife Heights and Windermere Western Shore (2.6 miles), Wansfell Pike (Ambleside) (3.4 miles) and Esthwaite Water Circular Walk (3.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Windermere Manor Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Silverdale Cove, 14.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk2.6 mi awayClaife Heights and Windermere Western Shore
Cumbria
Lakeshore woodland, a Georgian viewing station and rolling heath above Windermere, a three-pawprint dog friendly National Trust favourite.
Walk3.4 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.
Walk3.5 mi awayEsthwaite Water Circular Walk
Cumbria
A quiet Beatrix Potter tarn loop through farmland and reedy shore, a gentle dog friendly walk for all abilities.
Walk3.9 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.
Walk4.2 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.
Walk4.4 mi awayKentmere Horseshoe Circular Walk
Cumbria
A tough but rewarding ridge circuit high above a hidden Lakeland valley, a proper dog friendly challenge for fit hill dogs.
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