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Dog-friendly breaks
Swim, run, cycle, paddle, walk, sail… it’s all on offer at this contemporary hotel on the shores of Ullswater. It’s a stylish yet unstuffy place. Expect muddy wellies by the door, wonderful wild swimming opportunities, as well as 18 acres of grounds for adventures.
Guest rooms are split between the Georgian country house and a new contemporary wing. Sixteen rooms are dog-friendly and you can leave your pooch curled up on the dog bed provided; you’ll also be given baby monitor tablets if you want to keep an eye on your pet while you’re out.
Outdoors, there’s organised open-water swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and archery. Indoors, there’s a 20-metre pool and gym, or just relax with a spa treatment.
BOOK IT Double rooms from £190 a night, family suites from £310, dogs £15 a night. Another place, The Lake, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria CA11 0LP, another.place