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The Chalet Tearooms

CA12 5RD

A long-standing tearoom and restaurant in Portinscale, the village across the Derwent from Keswick reached by the suspension footbridge and on the way to the Hawes End and Catbells lanes. It is open all year, has its own car park, and its website states that it is dog friendly and that ramblers and their dogs are welcome. The site does not break that down by indoor and outdoor seating, so ask on the door if the weather is against you.

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The Chalet, Tearooms and Restaurant

CA12 5RF

The Chalet, Tearooms and Restaurant is a place to eat in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Braeside

CA12 5RF

Braeside is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Braeside

Being located in the heart of traditional Portinscale this is the ideal location for getting out and about to explore both the immediate and wider area. Portinscale offers a choice of places to eat and drink perfect when you don t feel like cooking your own meals. Walk from the door into Keswick or through the pastoral splendour of Newlands Valley or potter to the shores of Derwentwater to enjoy the view. Climb Skiddaw to enjoy panoramic views of the Lake District and on clear days right across to Scotland. Cyclists can challenge themselves on Whinlatter Honister and Newlands Passes to Buttermere or try the off-road tracks at Whinlatter. Those looking for a slower pace can explore Mirehouse and its rambling gardens take a cruise on Derwentwater or take in a show at the ever-popular Theatre by the Lake. Keswick has a myriad of places to eat and a good range of independent shops to browse and a great ice cream parlour. Stepping into the hall of this reverse-level property find the utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer perfect for discarding damp coats and muddy boots. There are also dog towels available for those canine rub downs. The charming ground-floor king-size bedroom overlooks the front garden and boasts a TV and ample storage. The family bathroom also on the ground floor has a bath with handheld shower. Upstairs find the twin bedroom and the double bedroom both boasting ample storage with the skylights perfect for stargazing from bed or waking with the sunlight streaming in. The double bedroom has views over the village to the fells and an en-suite shower room. Dual aspect with a vaulted ceiling the open-plan living space is the heart of the house welcoming comfortable and perfect for gathering everyone together. An open archway leads to the kitchen/dining room where two skylights bring in plenty of light. The dining table seats six for sociable mealtimes while the kitchen contains an electric oven gas hob microwave fridge freezer and dishwasher. Outside to the front there is a fully enclosed paved garden with outdoor furniture for six people to dine alfresco in comfort whilst relaxing to the sounds of nature with views over the rooftops to Bleaberry Fell. Bike storage is available in the shed tucked around the corner. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 double, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower attachment and WC. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and air fryer. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Smart TV/DVD in lounge and TV in king bedroom. Electric fire in lounge. Enclosed paved front garden with seating. Parking for one car in front of cottage, further free parking available on roadside subject to availbility. Pub 300 metres, restaurant 100 metres, shop 2 miles.

Cosy Cottage

CA12 5RF

Cosy Cottage is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Dalegarth House

Dalegarth House is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Lake View

Lake View is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

Osprey Cottage

The historic village of Portinscale features a welcoming pub and friendly tearoom and is ideal for walkers and cyclists exploring the Lake District. Derwentwater (0.5 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (3 miles) provide miles of gorgeous walks and bike trails with nearby peaks including Grisedale Pike (3.5 miles) and Causey Pike (4 miles). Other local highlights include Whinlatter Forest Park (3.5 miles) and Newlands Valley (5 miles). The bustling town of Keswick (1.5 miles) has a wealth of pubs restaurants cafes shops and popular attractions including Derwent Pencil Museum Puzzling Place the Theatre by the Lake the Alhambra Cinema and Keswick Adventure Centre. Just outside the town are the Keswick Climbing Wall and the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle (both 4 miles). The porch provides a handy spot for leaving coats and boots as you enter this warm and attractive traditional cottage. The fully equipped country-style kitchen has an electric oven with gas hob microwave washer/dryer and dishwasher. The pretty lounge/diner retains original exposed ceiling beams and a wood burner set in a fireplace making this a wonderful space to unwind in at the end of a fabulous day. The lounge/diner also has plenty of seating a TV with DVD and a charming dining table perfect for sharing all your favourite meals. The ground floor also offers a stylish shower room complete with a power shower and WC. Upstairs you will find two light and relaxing bedrooms each with exposed beams low sloping ceilings and wooden furniture. The charming master bedroom features a king-size bed walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room complete with a shower cubicle and WC. There s also a delightful bunk bedroom with views towards Whinlatter. Stepping outside the pretty front garden has a patio and outdoor furniture making a pleasant spot for a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. There s also a sheltered sitting area at the back of the cottage where you will find a dog washing area with a hose for muddy paws and a rotary washing line. The shed provides storage space for bikes and there s off-road parking for two cars. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 bunk bedroom. 2 shower rooms (1 en suite) with shower and WC. Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Wood burner. TV, DVD. Wi Fi included. Partially enclosed garden with patio and outdoor furniture. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage in shed. Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates please call to book . Pub 30 metres. Derwentwater 0.5 miles. Please note, due to the size of the bedrooms, this property is not suitable for those who are bringing a cot.

Powe House

CA12 5RW

Powe House is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

The Derwentwater Hotel

CA12 5RE

The Derwentwater Hotel is a place to stay in Portinscale. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Inn on the Square

Keswick · CA12 5JF

A four star hotel on Keswick market square, above the Brossen Steakhouse and the Front Bar. Dogs stay in twenty-five of the thirty-four bedrooms, up to two per room, and are welcome in the bar and lounge; reception hands out dog towels and puts up beds and bowls on request. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture in the rooms and must not be left alone in a room while you are out of the hotel. Parking is a paid extra, which matters in Keswick.

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Pub 0.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Oddfellows Arms

Keswick · CA12 5BL

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A Main Street pub in the middle of Keswick, a minute from the Moot Hall and the market. Its own dog page says four-legged friends are welcome in the whole pub, so there is no separated-off dog corner and no rule about which room you eat in. That is worth knowing on a wet afternoon in Keswick when the town fills up and most of the alternatives will only take a dog in the bar.

Restaurant 0.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

Merienda

Keswick · CA12 5JD

An all-day cafe and evening bistro on Keswick main street, artisan coffee and cake by day, a globally minded menu after dark. It describes itself as a relaxed dog-friendly space, so wet dogs and hungry hikers are treated as the normal trade rather than an inconvenience.

Attraction 0.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

Keswick Launch, Derwentwater

Keswick

The round-the-lake launch from the Keswick landing stages, calling at eight jetties including Hawes End and Ashness Gate for the classic lakeshore walks. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board and travel free of charge, which makes a one-way ticket the easiest way to shorten a long day.

Stay 0.9 mi SOME LIMITS

The Skiddaw Hotel

Keswick · CA12 5BN

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A large Main Street hotel overlooking the market square, with a glazed conservatory on the front that acts as the dog room. Dogs are welcome in the conservatory all day and can be with you there for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but the restaurant proper is out of bounds. Twenty-seven of the forty-three bedrooms accept dogs, up to two per room, with beds and bowls on request. Being in the middle of town it is a short walk to the Greta and the start of the railway path, though there is no on-site parking to speak of.

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The Royal Oak at Keswick

Keswick · CA12 5HZ

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An eighteenth-century coaching inn on Main Street with twenty-three en-suite rooms, a couple of minutes from the Moot Hall and the start of Spooney Green Lane for Latrigg and Skiddaw. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the restaurant, so there is no separate dog-only room to eat in, and they stay in selected dog-friendly bedrooms which come with bowls, treats and towels. Not every bedroom takes a dog, so the hotel asks you to say so when booking rather than turning up with one.

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Latrigg from Keswick

Keswick

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2:26TIME

260mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

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Five miles and 260 metres, about two and a half hours: the graded zigzag up Latrigg's south side for the classic look down on Keswick and the whole length of Derwent Water, returning by Gale Road and the old railway path. It starts in Keswick at the top of Spooney Green Lane, with a footbridge over the bypass - the small Gale Road car park at Underscar knocks 200 metres of climb off but holds only a dozen cars and the lane to it is single-track. The zigzag is a broad, well-drained grass and gravel path with no stiles, which makes it one of the easier fell tops for an older dog, but the summit plateau is grazed by sheep and the north edge drops away steeply into the Glenderaterra valley.

Pub 1.0 mi SOME LIMITS

Kings Arms Hotel

Keswick · CA12 5BL

A Main Street coaching inn a few doors from the Moot Hall, with a refurbished beer garden at the back that catches the afternoon sun. Dogs are welcome in the bar and lounge all day but not in the restaurant, so an evening meal means eating on the bar side. Nine of the thirteen bedrooms take dogs, and beds and bowls are put out on request, which makes it one of the few places you can walk Skiddaw and be back at your room without moving the car.

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Derwent Water and Cockshot Wood accessible loop

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1.25MILES

45mTIME

40mCLIMB

70%OFF-ROAD

Livestock — leads on

A stile-free mile and a quarter from the Lakeside car park, along the Derwent Water promenade and back over the low wooded hill of Cockshot Wood, with the whole line of Catbells and Causey Pike across the water. There is an optional 250 yard spur out to Friar's Crag, where the path narrows to under three feet and drops steeply to the lake, so it is worth thinking twice with a strong dog. Around Strandshag Bay you choose between a compacted upper path through a sheep-grazed field and a rougher lower path on the shoreline with boulders and tree roots. It is the one walk in Keswick that works with a wheelchair or a pushchair as well as a dog.

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Catbells and the Newlands round from Keswick

8.9MILES

4:20TIME

410mCLIMB

84%OFF-ROAD

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Eight and three quarter miles and 410 metres of climb, four and a half hours: out of Keswick by Portinscale and the west shore to Hawes End, up Skelgill Bank onto Catbells, then down to the Newlands valley and back. Start from the Lakeside car park in Keswick, or take the Keswick Launch to Hawes End - dogs travel for a small fare and it removes three road miles. The ridge is superb for a dog with the head for it, but be honest about the two rock steps low on Skelgill Bank, which are hands-on for people and awkward for a short-legged dog, and the summit ridge is narrow with drops both sides; the fell is grazed throughout and there is no water above the Hawes End gate.

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Round Derwent Water from Keswick

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10.7MILES

4:45TIME

260mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Ten and three quarter miles and about four and three quarter hours, near-level shoreline the whole way round with only 260 metres of climb in it, most of that on the Manesty side. Start at the Lakeside car park by the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, paid and large but full by ten in season; the Keswick Launch stops at seven jetties round the lake and takes dogs, so the walk can be cut short at any of them. This is the best long lake walk in the county for a dog - shingle bays every few hundred yards, shade under the Brandelhow oaks, and bowls outside the theatre cafe - but the Calfclose Bay and Manesty fields are grazed, the launch jetties get crowded, and the short stretch of the Borrowdale road at Barrow Bay has no pavement.

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Walla Crag and the Derwent Water shore

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5.2MILES

2:38TIME

290mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

Five and a quarter miles, 290 metres of climb, around two and a half hours: up Springs Wood and the Brockle Beck path to the edge of Walla Crag, then down Cat Gill to the lake and back along the shore. It starts in Keswick itself, from the Lakeside or Central car parks, so no separate drive is needed; Great Wood National Trust car park on the Borrowdale road cuts the walk to under three miles if you want the crag alone. Walla Crag is the honest caution here - the summit path runs along the lip of an unfenced 200-metre face and a dog that pulls needs to be on a short lead well before it; the woods below and the shoreline return are enclosed and much easier going.

Pub 1.0 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Wainwright

Keswick · CA12 5BZ

A traditional pub on Lake Road with up to eight Cumbrian real ales and oak floors throughout, which is the reason the landlord gives for being dog-friendly. It is the last pub before the Derwentwater landing stages and fills with wet boots accordingly.

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Restaurant 1.0 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Square Orange

Keswick · CA12 5AS

A small continental cafe bar on St John Street doing Roman-style pizza, good coffee and live music in the corner. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside; there are no bookings, so arrive early on a wet evening.