Catbells Sunrise Cottage, Borrowdale

Catbells Sunrise Cottage sits part-way along the path up Cat Bells, one of the Lake District's best-loved fells, a short way out of Keswick above Derwentwater. For anyone walking with a dog that location is close to ideal: the path to the summit starts just outside the door, and gentler routes run along the base of the fell, south through Brandelhow and Manesty woods towards a dog-friendly pub or north to Hawse End, so the car can stay put for most of the week.

Up to two well-behaved dogs can stay. The owner charges a surcharge for them but does not publish the amount, so ask when you book. Beyond that nothing is published about bowls, beds, towels or drying facilities, so plan on bringing your own kit and check anything that matters to you before you reserve.

The cottage itself is very well liked. Guests describe it as spotlessly clean and thoroughly well equipped, with a comfortable bed, a proper kitchen for cooking after a day on the fells, a garden and a deck for morning coffee, and heating that warms the place through quickly after a damp walk. The view over Derwentwater to Blencathra is the thing people write about most. It is quiet and out of town, but Keswick is close for supplies and there is a local bus if you would rather not drive in, and the host comes across as attentive and genuinely helpful.

Catbells Sunrise Cottage suits active dog owners who want a spotless, peaceful base with fell and lakeside walking straight from the door, and who do not mind being a short drive or bus ride from the nearest town. Its 4.4/5 paw rating reflects a clear two-dog welcome and an outstanding walking position rather than a long track record of dog-owning guests, so confirm the surcharge and anything else you need at the time of booking.