Station Inn B&B

Paw rating: 4.5/5 — The Station Inn B&B in Oxenholme, just outside Kendal, has built a strong reputation among guests travelling with dogs. Six pet-mention reviews average 9.2/10 overall, with repeat visitors describing it as a dependable stopover on the London–Scotland rail and road corridor.

What stands out from reviews is the practicality of the location for dog travel. The Helm — a popular short walk — sits directly opposite the property, giving guests with dogs somewhere to stretch legs without needing to drive. Oxenholme railway station (on the West Coast main line) is a short walk away, making this a viable stop for anyone heading to or from the Lake District by train with a dog in tow. The family-run pub downstairs welcomes dogs alongside guests, and several reviewers single out the owners' own dog, Zazu, as part of the property's character.

Rooms are reported as spacious and clean, with one couple specifically noting their room comfortably accommodated a stay with a larger dog. Hosts are consistently described as warm and welcoming toward four-legged guests. Agoda does not list specific pet policies for the property, so it's worth confirming fees, room allocation and any breed or size limits directly with the inn at the time of booking.

Best suited to couples, solo travellers and small groups using Oxenholme as a rail or road stopover, or as a quieter base on the southern edge of the Lake District. The combination of a dog-friendly pub, immediate walking access and the rail-station connection makes it a sensible choice for short trips with well-behaved dogs of any size.