On the northern edge of Ullswater in the Lake District, Pooley Bridge is a pretty village to stay in while appreciating all this wonderful National Park has to offer. Holiday cottages offer an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
Also next to the River Eamont, Pooley Bridge gets its name from a bridge which crosses this river. Being lakeside offers plenty of activities from sailing to canoeing. Lakeside walks also offer more gentle options for those who don’t wish to take on the surrounding fells. A short drive away visitors can pop over to the well-known town of Penrith. The castle and museum are both popular places to visit here. Whether you want to get active or simply unwind, Pooley Bridge is a lovely place to stay.
More dog-friendly locations in the Lake District
With so many tempting villages and waterside locations to choose from, settling on just one cottage can be a challenge. Here are a few of the dog-friendly destinations in the Lake District that visitors return to again and again.
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