Lake District Kendal
The Brooklyn, Kendal
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews 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 Kendal / the Lake District and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.9/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- 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: 2 pet-mention guest reviews 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 59 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.9/10 - 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-friendly summary
The Brooklyn is a smart 4.5-star house right in the centre of Kendal, and it makes a comfortable, well-equipped base for a dog-friendly trip to the southern Lakes. As a whole-house rental on a quiet street moments from the town centre, it puts Kendal's shops, pubs and the routes out towards the fells within an easy walk - handy for getting out with the dog without reaching for the car.
The early word from a guest who stayed here with dogs is enthusiastic - they rated it highly and clearly enjoyed the central, close-to-everything location. As a small number of pet stays so far, it is best taken as an encouraging early sign rather than a long record, but it is a strong one, and the house itself draws praise for being spacious and comfortable with plenty of room to settle after a day out.
One practical caveat is worth flagging for dog owners: the decking and yard at the back are not fully enclosed, and a visiting dog owner noted that a gate or a low fence at the end of the decking would stop a dog wandering off. If your dog is inclined to roam, plan to keep them on a lead or supervised in the outdoor space rather than letting them out unattended.
On the practical side, the property charges £15 for a dog, and the listing does not publish a cap on the number of dogs, so confirm the details with the owners when you book. Beyond that, this is a roomy, central Kendal house in an excellent spot for walking - a solid choice for couples, families or small groups travelling with a settled dog who want to be in the thick of the town.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- £15 charge for a dog
- Central Kendal, walk everywhere
- Back decking not fully enclosed
- Spacious, well-equipped whole house
- Easy walks from the door
About this hotel
The Brooklyn is a 4.5-star self-catering house in the centre of Kendal, on the edge of the southern Lake District. The spacious, well-equipped whole-house rental sits a short walk from the town's shops, pubs and footpaths, making it a convenient base for exploring the Lakes on foot.
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Location
15 Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JE
