Mini Moon Guide

8 stays, last checked 2 November 2026

Dog-friendly minimoon hotels in the Lake District

Hotels that take dogs, so the newest member of the family can come too. Some only allow dogs in certain rooms, which we note.

8 of 8 stays shown

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Windermere

  • Private hot tub
  • Minimoon or romantic offer
  • Spa
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: Spa Suite or Spa Lodge

A country house hotel on the edge of Windermere, with a second, smaller Lake House a short drive away.

About 1h 38m drive from Manchester

Damson Dene Hotel

Lyth Valley

  • Private hot tub
  • Spa
  • Dogs welcome

Book: Woodland Hot Tub Cabin

A larger, relaxed hotel in the Lyth Valley, a few miles from Bowness.

About 1h 30m drive from Manchester

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Bassenthwaite

  • Minimoon or romantic offer
  • Spa
  • Shared hot tub
  • Adults-only spa
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: Garden Suite

A big country house hotel in its own grounds beside Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick, with a full spa.

About 1h 47m drive from Newcastle

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Newby Bridge

  • Minimoon or romantic offer
  • Spa
  • Shared hot tub
  • Adults-only spa
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: Lake View Room or Suite

A traditional hotel right on the southern tip of Windermere at Newby Bridge, next to the steamer pier.

About 1h 35m drive from Manchester

Linthwaite House

Bowness-on-Windermere

  • Private hot tub
  • Dogs welcome

Book: Lake View Hot Tub Suite

A hilltop country house above Bowness, run by the Leeu Collection, with gardens and its own tarn.

About 1h 37m drive from Manchester

Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Grasmere

  • Spa
  • Dogs welcome

A spa hotel on the edge of Grasmere village, part of Crerar Hotels, a short walk from the lake.

About 1h 53m drive from Manchester

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

Borrowdale

  • Spa
  • Adults-only spa
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

A spa hotel on the eastern shore of Derwentwater in Borrowdale, south of Keswick, beside the Lodore waterfall.

About 1h 58m drive from Newcastle