Looking for a dog-friendly holiday house in the Lake District for a big group? All seven of our houses in Windermere welcome dogs, up to four per house (two at Orrest Head Cottage) at £30 each. They sleep from 6 to 16, the five Terrace houses each have a hot tub and cinema, and the Orrest Head walk starts across the road. Book direct and there are no booking fees.
Half the point of a Lakes weekend is the walking, and half the family has four legs. Leaving the dogs in kennels takes the shine off it. So bring them.
Every house takes dogs
We don’t have a “dog-friendly house” and a “no dogs” house. All seven take them, so you can choose the house for the people and the dogs come too.
| House | Sleeps | Dogs | Hot tub and cinema |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One | 14 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | Yes |
| White Moss | 12 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | Yes |
| Alice Howe | 14 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | Yes |
| Boston House | 15 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | Yes |
| Bannerrigg | 16 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | Yes |
| Orrest Head House | 14 + 2 infants | Up to 4 | No |
| Orrest Head Cottage | 6 + 1 infant | Up to 2 | No |
The house rules for dogs
- Up to four dogs per house (two at Orrest Head Cottage), at £30 per dog.
- Ground floor only, and off the furniture. Bedrooms and sofas stay dog-free.
- Not in the hot tubs. People only.
- Tell us their names. We like to know who’s coming.
The usual £400 damage deposit applies to every booking, dogs or not. It’s pre-authorised on your card seven days before you arrive and released three days after you leave, as long as there’s no damage.
Walks from the door
The Orrest Head walk is the reason a lot of dog owners pick us. It’s about 20 minutes to the top, with one of the best views over Windermere, and it starts across the road from the Terrace and straight from the grounds of Orrest Head House. It was the first Lake District fell Alfred Wainwright ever climbed. It can be muddy, so bring a towel for the dogs.
For a longer day out, the lake shore at Miller Ground is a short drive away, and the fells around Windermere are all within easy reach.
Which house suits a group with dogs?
- Want space? Orrest Head House has more than two acres of private grounds, and the walk starts at the gate. Add Orrest Head Cottage, which shares the grounds, and you can sleep 20.
- Want a hot tub and cinema too? Any of the five Terrace houses. The walk starts across the road, and Windermere village is a couple of minutes downhill.
- A bigger group? Book two neighbouring Terrace houses and bring up to eight dogs. See our guide to houses that sleep 20 or more.
Your dog-friendly questions, answered
Are your Lake District holiday houses dog friendly?
Yes. All seven of our houses in Windermere welcome dogs: Number One, White Moss, Alice Howe, Boston House, Bannerrigg, Orrest Head House and Orrest Head Cottage.
How many dogs can we bring?
Up to four dogs per house, or two at Orrest Head Cottage.
How much does it cost to bring a dog?
£30 per dog, added to your booking.
Where can dogs go in the house?
Dogs stay on the ground floor and off the furniture.
Which house is best for dogs?
For space, Orrest Head House, with more than two acres of grounds and the Orrest Head walk starting at the gate. For a hot tub and cinema as well, any of the five Terrace houses, with the same walk starting across the road.
Is there a good dog walk from the door?
Yes. The Orrest Head walk is about 20 minutes to the top, with views over Windermere. It starts across the road from the Terrace and straight from the grounds of Orrest Head House.
Can dogs go in the hot tubs?
No. The hot tubs are for people only.
Can we bring dogs if we book more than one house?
Yes. Up to four dogs per house, so two neighbouring Terrace houses can take up to eight.
How do we book?
Book direct at theterracewindermere.co.uk or call 0330 088 4086, and tell us how many dogs are coming, and their names. There are no booking fees. A 25% non-refundable deposit secures the house, and the balance is due eight weeks before you arrive.
Bring the boots, bring the dogs. Enjoy the Lakes.
Andy and Barbara
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