Bellman Apartment Windermere

Bellman Apartment is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment in Windermere village, set up specifically with dog owners in mind. The host advertises the property as pet-friendly, includes off-street parking in the booking, and offers complimentary access to an off-site health club with a pool, sauna and gym for guests staying long enough to use it. For dog travellers, the apartment format means no shared corridors or breakfast-room negotiations, and the paw rating sits at 5.0/5 across consistent dog-stay reviews.

The apartment itself is described as clean, warm and well-equipped, with a full kitchen for self-catering and a comfortable lounge for evenings in with the dog. Guests travelling with two dogs have noted that the space is quiet and calming, which makes it a better fit for anxious dogs or those that need a settled base after a long day in the fells. Heating runs throughout so the apartment is warm on arrival, which matters more than it sounds when you're returning from a wet Cumbrian walk with a soggy dog.

The location works for a Windermere base: about five minutes' drive into Bowness-on-Windermere for lake access, restaurants and shops, and a short drive to Gilpin Spice and other dog-friendly pubs and restaurants in the area. Walking trails into the fells and along the lake start from the village edge.

Pet-fee details and any specific restrictions aren't published on the booking listing, so it's worth confirming the per-stay charge (if any) and number of dogs accepted with the host at booking. The free health-club access requires off-site travel, so factor that into your planning if you're hoping to use it.

Best suited to couples or solo travellers with one or two dogs, who want a quiet self-catering Windermere base with parking and a short drive into Bowness. Less suited to large multi-dog parties or those wanting the on-site spa facilities to be in the same building as their bed.