You might actually feel rather left out as your furry pal gets an all-star welcome when you visit Keswick! Good job our enchanting holiday cottages have so much to offer, making you feel relaxed and indulged the minute you walk through the door.

Dog friendly self-catering accommodation in Keswick

Keswick and the surrounding countryside is often known as some of the best landscape in the Lakes, so it is no wonder you’re considering a holiday in this region.

Self-catering offers convenience, privacy and flexibility, all of which are especially important for holidays with pets, and we have a great range of dog friendly self-catering accommodation in Keswick to choose from.

From romantic hideaways, spacious family retreats, cottages in gorgeous Lake District villages, close to superb traditional pubs as well as fine dining eateries, some of the best walking routes straight from your doorstep and luxurious and comfortable surroundings, you’ll love browsing our pet friendly collection.

As well as impressive properties in exquisite Lakeland locations, our commitment to quality and superior service means you can be confident when booking a holiday with us too.

We have the largest collection of VisitEngland Gold Award properties in the region and all of our portfolio are 3 to 5 star awarded, so you don’t just have to take our word for it when we say we offer the finest self-catering holiday cottages in the Lakes. And this extends across our portfolio, including our pet friendly cottages in Keswick where we feel comfort and luxury shouldn’t be compromised, so you can bring the whole family away on a truly special and relaxing holiday.

Enjoy features like power showers and feature bathtubs, smart entertainment systems, WiFi, games room, leisure club access and al fresco dining.

Wood burning stoves and secure private gardens are a particular favourite with our four-legged holidaymakers.

Out and about – a dog friendly holiday in Keswick

The compact streets of Keswick make for a very pleasant shopping experience for all of the family. Walk along the main street and you’ll see lots of dogs and many ‘dogs welcome’ signs in shop, café and pub windows making the town extremely welcoming for dog owners.

The award-winning market, holding the title as best in the UK, which has been going for over 700 years, is not to be missed on Thursday and Saturdays.

Self-catering in Keswick really is easy. As well as the superb weekly markets, you have high-end supermarket Booths in the town centre, stocking lots of local produce from great Cumbrian suppliers such as Stringers Beer, milk from Heaves Farm, Kendal, Herdwick farmers and Appleby Bakery. It’s also great for picking up essential groceries for a self-catering holiday. Sainsbury’s is 10 miles away in nearby Cockermouth.

As well as some of the best outdoor equipment shops in the UK, and arguably Europe, there are also plenty of delicatessens, takeaways and cafes for lunchtime re-fueling.

Not forgetting pooch in your shopping trip; in Keswick you’ll find Dodgy Paws Pet Shop, on Tithebarn Street. Open 7 days a week, you are certain to pick up a special holiday treat, stock up on dog food or even if you’ve left a blanket, harness or lead at home. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and will provide a personal fitting service in store.

Don’t miss the fun of ‘Keswick Scruffs dog show’ held at Fitz Park in June as part of the Keswick Festival running across the last week in June. Fancy having a go at ‘Best biscuit catcher’ or ‘dog with the most appealing eyebrows’? Some great prizes up for grabs too.

Derwentwater, where Beatrix Potter’s Squirrel Nutkin set sail on his raft for Owl Island, is a huge draw for visitors to Keswick. It’s only a 10 minute walk from the town centre, via the delightful gardens of Hope Park, home also to the extremely dog friendly Café Hope which has free WiFi.

Keswick is very lucky to have two great central parks; the huge Fitz Park at 28 acres is one of the most attractive urban parks in the UK, with open views of Skiddaw and on the River Greta this is the town’s sporting venue and the smaller, more manicured Hope Park, which sits between the town centre and Derwentwater, provides a restful oasis. With both being central to the town centre they are very popular attractions for holidaymakers looking at dog friendly cottages in Keswick.

The rewarding 400m climb of Cat Bells, on Derwentwater’s western shore, is another reason for visiting the Keswick area. Go Car Park free and catch the Launch (well behaved dogs are welcomed for free) from Keswick to start the walk at Hawes End. If you fancy a walk for small legs, young children and less active pets, start at Hawes End and enjoy the flat 2 mile walk to High Brandlehow. Look out for the giant sculpture in Brandlehow Woods, and finish the day with a pizza and coffee at the dog friendly The Square Orange Cafe Bar.

The Dog and Gun is a traditional Lakeland bar and probably the most dog friendly in Keswick. It even has its own doggy menu and each pet is served their own bowl of water. For owners, enjoy their legendary Goulash!

South of Derwentwater takes you into the beautiful Borrowdale valley, where there are walks for all abilities, four and two-legged. Follow Julia Bradbury’s footsteps and take in views of Derwentwater and Borrowdale Valley from Castle Crag, an often-quiet walk in the heart of this peaceful valley.

The Surprise View and Ashness Bridge, enjoyed along the Watendlath Valley walk, have every reason to be some of the most popular scenes in the Lakes. Just be mindful of Herdwick and Swaledale cattle and keep dogs on leads when passing through intake fields.

Castlehead from Keswick Moot Hall makes for a great evening ‘walkies’, followed by a pint in the town centre or glass of wine in your holiday cottage garden perhaps.

A 30 minute walk from Keswick takes you to the atmospheric Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the oldest in Britain and welcomes dogs on leads.

The petite village of Grasmere, home to Romantic poet William Wordsworth for fourteen years, is only 12 miles away. There’s lots of literary heritage in Keswick. A walk through the Lingholm Estate, holiday home to Beatrix Potter, and visit to the Kitchen Garden, said to have inspired Potter’s Mr McGregor’s Garden, is a treat not to be missed when staying in Keswick.

We have the finest dog friendly cottages in all the popular locations across the Lake District but if you’re struggling to find what you’re looking for, get in touch with our excellent Customer Service team who are on hand with expert knowledge ready to help.

Whether you’re looking for the challenging hike of Skiddaw or a gentle cruise on Derwentwater, bring the whole family along by choosing from our dog friendly cottages in Kewsick.