1 / 8Woolpack Inn
Eskdale, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A long-established inn at the top of Eskdale and the foot of Hardknott Pass, with seven en suite rooms and well behaved dogs welcome on prior notice.
At the top of Eskdale, at the bottom of Hardknott Pass and the foot of the Scafells, the Woolpack Inn is a long-established inn in the less touristy, soft-green valley of the western Lake District. Walkers, from serious hikers to leisurely strollers, make up much of its company along with families, and with well behaved dogs welcome on prior notice, this is a dog friendly inn for days on the fells.
Tell the inn in advance that you plan to bring your dog. The seven rooms are cosy and comfortable, each en suite with a bath, a shower or both, plus a hot drinks tray, Pure Lakes toiletries and white fluffy towels. There's a ground floor fellview room, and a kingsize double with a double jacuzzi bath for a special occasion. The inn doesn't say how many dogs may come, so raise that when you book.
Breakfasts come with sausages and eggs from the valley, and later in the day there are home-made pizzas from the wood burning oven alongside locally sourced pub classics. Pack lunches can be ordered the evening before, ready at breakfast, and the inn will fill your flask with tea or coffee for the fells. Whether dogs can come into the dining room, snug or main bar, each with a log burning fire, is something the Woolpack doesn't mention, so ask about it when reserving.
Among the inn's favourite walks is a short one to Hardknott Roman Fort. Further afield with your dog, Wildpack's Stanley Force and Boot from Dalegarth walk is 1.1 miles away. Drigg Beach, 8.9 miles from the inn, is the closest beach Wildpack marks as dog friendly.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £5 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Drigg Beach, 8.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Things to do
- Walking routes
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woolpack Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from Woolpack Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Woolpack Inn?
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 Woolpack Inn?
£5 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Woolpack Inn?
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 Woolpack Inn?
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 Woolpack Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Stanley Force and Boot from Dalegarth (1.1 miles), Great Gable from Wasdale Head (4.1 miles) and Scafell Pike via Wasdale Head (4.1 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Woolpack Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Drigg Beach, 8.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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