Lake District Satterthwaite
Breasty Haw, Satterthwaite
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 0 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 Satterthwaite / the Lake District and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.3/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 0 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet limits: max 2 pets - research-verified; the fee isn't published, so confirm the charge when you book
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- Wider context: The property has 5 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.3/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
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Pet policy at a glance
- Up to 2 dogs allowed - a pet charge applies (amount set per booking).
- Enclosed garden or patio.
Pet-friendly summary
Breasty Haw is a self-catering cottage tucked into the woods above Satterthwaite, in the quieter southern reaches of the Lake District, and its whole-house format makes it a relaxed base for anyone bringing a dog. You rent the entire property rather than a room on a shared corridor, so there are no other guests to negotiate. The position is the real draw: the cottage sits away from the main road with direct access to woodland paths and trails, Grizedale Forest is on the doorstep, and the village pub is still within walking distance.
Dogs are specifically welcome. Up to two can come, a pet charge applies with the amount set at booking, and the cottage has an enclosed garden or patio, which makes the first and last outing of the day much simpler. Inside there is a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds, and outside a generous space with room for bikes and muddy boots after a day on the trails.
No reviews from guests who stayed with a dog have come in yet. General guest feedback does flag a couple of things worth knowing: the carpets have been described as grubby, and the cottage as smelling noticeably of dog, which will bother an owner arriving with their own far less than a guest who is not.
The access road is steep and narrow and parking is tight for larger vehicles, so a smaller car makes life easier. Breasty Haw suits owners after a quiet, walk-from-the-door Lakeland stay with their dog, who value woodland trails over a polished interior.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Whole-house rental with private outdoor space
- Direct access to woodland walking trails
- Walkable to the village pub
- Up to two dogs, pet charge applies
- Enclosed garden or patio for dogs
- Carpets reported worn, with a doggy smell
About this hotel
Breasty Haw is a 3.5-star self-catering cottage in Satterthwaite, in the southern Lake District near Grizedale Forest. The whole-house rental sits in a quiet woodland setting with direct access to walking and cycling trails and a pub within walking distance. Its well-equipped kitchen and generous outdoor space make it a comfortable base for exploring Cumbria.
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Breasty Haw Satterthwaite, Satterthwaite, LA12 8LS
