Ravenstone Manor
Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitRavenstone Manor Dog Friendly Review
Ravenstone Manor holds a respectable B Roch Rank, and for dog owners visiting Keswick it earns that standing through genuine openness rather than gimmicks. This is a house where your dog is not tolerated but included, welcome alongside you in the bar, the restaurant, the lounge and out on the terrace, so you are never left choosing between a meal and your dog's company. A garden gives you somewhere to let your dog stretch its legs on site, and with green spaces and parks nearby you have easy options for longer walks beyond the grounds. Most rooms are dog friendly and there is no weight or size limit, which means a boisterous larger breed is just as welcome as a small one, and the whole feel of the place is of a manor that has genuinely thought about the dog owner's experience rather than merely permitting it.
Day to day, the practicalities are handled with a decent amount of care. Your room comes with a proper dog bed and real food and water bowls, so you are not left improvising with towels or hotel crockery, and the hotel shares its pet policy with you before you book, which means no unwelcome surprises at check-in. You will pay £10 per night per dog, a modest charge given the run of the house your dog actually gets, and a £500 refundable damage deposit is taken, which is a substantial sum to have held against your card even though it comes back to you assuming all is well. Usefully, your dog may be left alone in the room if you need to step out without it, giving you some flexibility that many dog friendly hotels do not offer.
Where Ravenstone Manor falls short is in the extras that turn a dog friendly stay into a fully catered one. There is no dedicated dog space, no dog wash or shower area, and no dog food, treats or toys available to buy or borrow, so you will need to bring everything your dog might want with you. There is no guidance on walking routes, no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no poop bags provided, no grooming and no staff specifically trained for canine guests, and you will find no emergency vet number to hand if something goes wrong. Cats are not accommodated, so this is a dog-only arrangement. Taken together, this suits the owner who wants their dog beside them at the bar or dinner table and is happy to bring their own kit and cover a sizeable deposit, but it will disappoint anyone hoping for pampering, organised walks or on-site vet reassurance.
Roch Score: 31/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 August 2026.
Ravenstone Manor With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Ravenstone Manor dog friendly?
Yes. Ravenstone Manor meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank B rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at Ravenstone Manor?
Yes. Ravenstone Manor charges a pet fee of £10 per night, per dog. A deposit of £500 may also apply. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Ravenstone Manor?
No. Ravenstone Manor has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Ravenstone Manor?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Ravenstone Manor. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Ravenstone Manor?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Ravenstone Manor, including the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Ravenstone Manor?
Ravenstone Manor provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Ravenstone Manor pet-friendly?
Ravenstone Manor welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank B rating.
Are pets allowed at Ravenstone Manor?
Yes. Ravenstone Manor allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Ravenstone Manor hold?
Ravenstone Manor holds a Rank B rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Ravenstone Manor?
The pet policy at Ravenstone Manor covers the essentials: a pet fee of £10 per night, per dog applies, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. A deposit of £500 may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.