The Orangery restaurant is the dog-friendly option here ... is right on the Cumbrian coast (The Dunes Hotel) Set in the south of the Lake District, just outside the national park boundaries ...

The Lake District is undoubtedly a stunner to look ... For a good-value, family-friendly hotel, on a lakeshore, this one ...

As Britain’s second-most popular national park, the Lake District never fails to dazzle ... this large family- and ...

While it’s wise to pack walking boots, waterproofs and your dog to this Ambleside gem – bring a hearty appetite too.

As well as receiving glowing appraisals (each scored four out of five stars or above) overall, all of the hotels below welcome dogs. There are rural retreats like Another Place in the Lake District, ...

Not all that long ago, a stay in the Lake District (campsites aside) meant a choice of cheery B&Bs, pubs and rather stuffy, traditional hotels with table d’hôte menus and anti-dog policies.

All hotels have been independently reviewed ... wooded riverbanks that need to be explored – no wonder dogs’ noses sniff the Lake District air so excitedly. The area is close to canine heaven ...