21/09/2026
☔️ Rainy days with your best friend ☔️
You may not have heard, but it sometimes rains in the Lake District- I know, we couldn’t believe it either!
But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, figuratively speaking.
The great thing about the Lakes is that we have a huge amount of pubs, cafes and attractions which are both accessible and dog friendly 🐾
It may be raining outside, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and our warm Cumbrian hospitality.
Here are a few of some of our top picks for escaping the rain with your four legged friend this winter.
RHEGED
We couldn’t not mention Rheged it’s a firm favourite in our household.
Located only 15 minutes from Rose Cottage, here you will find wet day fun for the whole family. Rheged has a truely delicious cafe, soft play, crafting, an Imax cinema, exhibits and a farm shop. Plus it has a Changing Places.
WINDERMERE LAKE CRUISES
Windermere Lake Cruises are a fantastic way to experence the lakeland views whatever the weather.
A fully enclosed cabin and a cafe on board for a cosy hot chocolate mean you can sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape that has inspired so many poets and artists.
You may wonder why we suggest Windermere over near by Ullswater. The answer is simple, Windermere cruises are bigger boats and can accommodate all wheelchair types (motor or manual, big or small). MV Swift also has an accessible toilet onboard.
Stop off and enjoy some of the dog friendly attractions around the lake such as Fell Foot or Brockhole.
DERWENT PENCIL MUSEUM
Derwent Pencil Museum is a fun, quirky, and budget friendly wet day option in the lakeside town of Keswick.
Home to the worlds largest pencil, the museum has interactive quizzes and some interesting history about pencils, including the wartime escape pencils.
Combine it with your choice of dog friendly cafes and pubs in Keswick for a great day out just 30minutes from Rose Cottage.