Bannerrigg, Windermere

Bannerrigg is a large, characterful house in the centre of Windermere, let as a whole property to one party at a time, and it is one of the few Lake District lets that will take a genuine pack. Up to four dogs are allowed, which is a higher limit than most self-catering properties in the Lakes will stretch to.

That matters because of how a house this size gets used. Groups book it precisely so everyone can be under one roof, and a four-dog allowance means nobody has to be left behind or farmed out to a kennel for the week. There is space to match: guests travelling with several dogs report room to spare even with a full house of adults and children, and with no shared corridors or neighbouring guests, a dog that would be unsettled in a hotel has somewhere to decompress.

Dogs are charged for on top of the rental price. The amount is not published on the property's booking listing, so ask for it when you enquire - with a four-dog limit, a per-dog charge is worth knowing before you commit. No weight limit or breed restriction is published either.

Windermere itself does the rest. The house sits close to the town's shops, pubs and cafes, the lake shore and its walking routes are within easy reach, and the southern fells start a short drive away, so there is no shortage of places to take four dogs at once. Guests also single out the building's age and character, and the cinema room is a useful thing to have when the weather closes in.

Feedback from guests travelling with dogs is still limited here, so treat the space and the generous dog allowance as the strong points and check the practical details for yourself. On that basis Bannerrigg earns a 4.5/5 paw rating and stands out as one of the better options for a large group in Windermere that is bringing more than one or two dogs.