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Dogs at the Fat Lamb
The Fat Lamb is a dog friendly hotel - we welcome dog owners with amicable, well behaved dogs, and we know that both enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and our open fire. There is some fantastic walking in the area, and the Howgills, Yorkshire Dales and Lake District are beautiful; we wouldn't want any dog owner who stayed with us to have to enjoy them without their companion.
We go to some lengths to ensure that everyone who stays with us enjoys a clean, fresh environment, and we always clean our rooms and public areas more thoroughly after dogs have visited. There are obvious challenges to this, and we ask that dog owners help us to maintain the hotel for the next guest by following our guidelines:
- Please let us know at the time of booking (or otherwise as soon as you can) whether you will be bringing a dog, so that we can make the necessary preparations
- Dogs are allowed in the public bar but not in the restaurant. Many dogs prefer this arrangement, as the open fire is in the bar! Please ensure that your dog is kept under close control in the bar area, and does not wander unattended - please keep your dog on a lead in the bar if this is necessary to keep them by your side.
- We understand dogs bark, particularly in the presence of other dogs. We would prefer dogs who are particularly agitated or excitable to be taken outside to burn off some energy, or left in the car to cool off (whichever you think works best), so that other customers are not unduly disturbed (we will trust your judgement as dog owners on this). There is no total ban on barking but we'd like to keep it from ruining the relaxed atmosphere in the bar.
- We ask that dogs are not left unattended in bedrooms. Dog owners who wish to eat in the restaurant are asked to pop their dog in their car temporarily. However, many dog owners simply choose to eat from the restaurant menu but sit in the bar area and keep their companion nearby (which is perfectly fine).
- We request that dog owners bring dog bedding to protect our bedroom carpets and soft furnishings, and to keep dogs from sleeping on the beds. We may be able to provide some dog bedding if you forget to pack some, but we are unable to provide bedding for all dogs on a routine basis.
- All the usual rules around dogs in the countryside apply - please observe the countryside code, keep dogs on a lead around livestock, and please ensure waste is removed from public footpaths and disposed of safely.
There is a small surcharge for dogs staying, and these funds go towards extra cleaning. Please see the
tariff page for more details.
I would just like to say that the 9 of us from The Austin Healey Club, Yorkshire thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at The Fat Lamb and were looked after very well by all the staff who had contact with us.
We enjoyed what was a lovely drive and excellent hospitality.
Best regards,
Jeff Hollinshead
AH Club Northern Centre Membership Secretary and Yorkshire Organiser
Thank you for the friendly welcome and great service we received last Sunday.
We had completed a long and very wet walk in Bowderdale and turned up at the pub hoping for refreshments. We were very well received and the hot tea and scones were just what we needed.
Regards,
Elaine
Thank you so much for looking after us at The Fat Lamb on Saturday. The soup and sandwiches were delicious.
Everybody loved the pub. I’m sure you’ll have a lot of return visits from our Members.
I look forward to returning sometime in the future.
Kindest Regards
Joanna
Thank you for yesterday and looking after 34 of us so well and expediently. Everyone commented on the lovely meals and service and accommodating us so well.
Thank you.
We will return next year of course.
Thanks again and well done for keeping up good standards and a friendly atmosphere and surroundings.
It all contributes to an enjoyable and rewarding day out.
Best regards,
Richard
On behalf of the Lakeland Historic Car Club
We just wanted to thank you all for our wonderful stay at your beautiful Inn.
Everything was perfect from the moment we we made the booking through to the warm welcome we received from James and all your hard working staff.
Dinner and breakfast were delicious and we look forward to our next stay which we hope might be soon.
With kindest regards and again thank you,
Mike and Angie.
On behalf of the South Yorkshire Natter of the MG Car Club I thank you, Angela, Andrew and all the staff for another great stay at the Fat Lamb last week.
Everyone enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you again next time.
Geoff
On behalf of
MG Car Club South Yorkshire Natter 2024
