Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

If you’re looking to escape to somewhere with beautiful scenery and incredible walks, then the Silverdale & Arnside Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is waiting to welcome you. It’s the ideal place to bring your furry friends for a holiday too. Staying at dog friendly cottages in the lakes allows you to bring your pets with you, so they can join in your adventure. Bring your dog on holiday to Lancashire and it’ll be joyfully swimming in lakes and bounding up mountains with you in no time. There are a number of pet friendly holiday cottages in Lancashire and around the Lake District, that are perfect for those who want to be able to experience everything the area has to offer, but want to be able to share it with their dog.  

Our holiday cottages in lake district that allow dogs

We understand that your pet is part of your family. Our pet friendly cottages in Lancashire are designed for you to bring your dog with you on your holiday. Our Holiday cottages allow dogs to stay and can be booked all year round. Each of our dog friendly cottages in Silverdale and Arnside near the Lake Distrcit allows one pet per booking with an additional supplement fee. 

All of our dog friendly cottages near Lake District come with access to the facilities at Silverdale Holiday Park, which includes a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room plus kids indoor and outdoor play areas.

Dog friendly days out in the lake district

The Lake District is just a short drive from our dog-friendly holiday cottages, and it’s the perfect place to take your dog for a day out. Whether you want to visit a distillery, go on a lake cruise or simply take your dog on a hike, there’s a dog-friendly day out in the Lake District for you. Below you’ll find a few suggestions for a day out with your dog in the Lake District.

• The Lakes Distillery – learn all about the distillation process and stock up on some excellent spirits.
• Windermere Lake Cruises – see Windermere from the water and take your pup with you. Enjoy stunning views and learn all about the lake and surrounding area.
• Yew Tree Barn – explore a barn filled with Antiques and other wonders, along with an on-site blacksmith and cafe.
• Lakeland Motor Museum – learn everything you’d ever want to know about the humble automobile and discover vintage cars, all with your dog in tow!

A number of attractions allow dogs in their gardens and cafes too, but it’s always worth checking that attraction’s website before you go, just in case. You can find dog friendly pubs around the Lake District as well as around Morecambe, Lancashire. 

Local dog friendly things to do

If you want to stay a little closer to your cottage, there are so many dog-friendly things to do in the Silverdale & Arnside AONB too, as well as Lancaster and Kendal and the wider Lancashire area, all of which are just a short journey away.

For starters, there are numerous wonderful walks in the Silverdale & Arnside AONB that are perfect for your dog. You could visit the Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, as long as you keep your dog on a lead, or you could take your dog to the park at Leighton Hall. The Lakeland Miniature Village is just a short journey away and is welcoming to dogs too. Check out guides for things to do in Silverdale and things to do in Arnside for more ideas.

Levens Hall, on the way up to Kendal, welcomes dogs on the Levens Kitchen Terrace and in the areas surrounding it. Dogs are welcome on the Sizergh Castle estate too, although they can’t go in the main gardens. Check out our guide on things to do in Kendal for more suggestions.

All of these areas have a host of walks and other activities that are welcoming to dogs too. Each location has a selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants that allow dogs, but it’s always worth checking on an individual basis before you go, just in case.