Lake District Coniston
Middlefield Cottage, Blawith
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Coniston / the Lake District and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
Worth knowing
- Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 5 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Up to two dogs welcome (on request; a charge may apply).
- Open cottage garden with lawn, not fully enclosed, so best for a settled dog.
Pet-friendly summary
Middlefield Cottage is a characterful former coach house in the quiet hamlet of Blawith, just south of Coniston Water, and its rural setting makes it a natural choice for a Lake District break with a dog. With the Crake Valley and the Coniston fells on the doorstep and walks straight from the garden, dogs and owners have open country to explore from the moment they arrive.
The cottage welcomes up to two dogs and sits in country made for walking them, with bridleways, valley paths and the fells all within reach. A guest travelling with dogs was very happy with their stay and singled out how good the area is for dog walking. Inside, a cosy multi-fuel stove and a well-equipped kitchen make it an easy home from home after a day on the trails, and the open cottage garden gives a pleasant spot to sit out.
One practical point is worth knowing. The garden is open rather than fully enclosed, so it suits a settled dog that will stay close rather than one inclined to wander, and the rural lanes mean a watchful eye is sensible. There may be a charge for dogs, which is best confirmed with the owner along with the number allowed when you book.
Middlefield Cottage suits dog owners who want a cosy, characterful base in unspoilt countryside near Coniston Water, with brilliant walking from the door. For a quiet southern-Lakes trip built around the dog, it is a lovely find, ideally for a calm dog happy to stay close in an open garden.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Up to two dogs welcome
- Walks from the door into the fells
- Quiet rural Blawith setting
- Cosy coach house with wood stove
- Open garden, best for a calm dog
About this hotel
Middlefield Cottage is a characterful former coach house in the hamlet of Blawith, just south of Coniston Water in the Lake District. Sleeping five across two bedrooms, it offers a cosy multi-fuel stove, a well-equipped kitchen and an open cottage garden, with the Crake Valley and Coniston fells on the doorstep for walking and cycling.
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Location
Blawith, Coniston, LA12 8EG
