George Hotel

The George Hotel is an old pub-hotel on St Johns Street, in the middle of Keswick and a couple of minutes from the lake, and it is an uncomplicated place to bring a dog. It earns a 4.4 out of 5 paw rating.

The welcome is practical rather than themed. Water bowls and treats are put out for dogs, the rooms are large and clean, and staff are the part of the stay that dog owners praise most. Families come back year after year with a dog in tow, which says more about the policy holding steady than any single visit could.

Position is the main reason to book. St Johns Street is a short walk from Hope Park, Crow Park and the Derwentwater shore, so the first walk of the day happens on foot rather than in the car, and the paths up Latrigg and Skiddaw start on the edge of town. Keswick's dog-friendly pubs and cafes sit inside the same few streets, which matters on a wet afternoon.

What the property does not publish is the detail. There is no stated pet fee, weight limit or list of designated dog rooms, so ring ahead to confirm any cleaning charge, which rooms take dogs, and whether the bar and breakfast room are open to them. The building is old and part-way through a refresh under new owners, so decor varies from room to room, and guests who put modern fittings ahead of position tend to be the ones who come away disappointed.

Best suited to walkers using Keswick as a base for the northern fells who want a central, straightforward bolthole with a dog. Less ideal for anyone after boutique interiors or a formal pet package with beds and sitting services.