Windermere & Bowness has 34 dog-friendly places: 11 dog-friendly pubs, 6 cafés and places to eat, 5 walks and beaches, 4 days out and 3 places to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.
Where to start in Windermere & Bowness
Best dog walkFell FootThree-pawprint National Trust site, dogs off-lead in the meadow and lake (mind blue-green algae)Best dog-friendly beachWindermere Lakeside PromenadeOpen lakeside space, dogs on a leadBest dog-friendly pubThe Angel InnDogs welcome in bar and garden, water bowls and bar snacks for houndsBest coffee or biteMarina View Restaurant and BarDesignated dog-friendly indoor areas plus dog-welcoming terraceBest rainy-day optionWindermere Jetty MuseumDogs welcome on the grounds and in the cafe, not inside the museumWhere to stayThe Ro Hotel14 ground-floor dog rooms with beds, treats and wet room, GBP 25 per dog per stay
Dog-friendly Windermere & Bowness: good to know
- 1 dog-friendly beach nearby — several have summer restrictions, so check the “dogs welcome today” status before you set off.
- 3 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
- 1 spot for a good off-lead run.
- Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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