Lovely site and well cared for.  My only gripe is that some staff (not all - most were lovely) were a little bit 'jobsworth'  My husband was sent out of both the reception and loo because he had the dog with him.  In reception he was told it was because there was food in the room next door.  We had just had some lovely food in a cafe in Coniston where the owners treated the dog to a biscuit, so couldnt see sense in that one.  My husband went in to use the loo on the way back from the dogwalk, but again 'no dogs allowed'  Was he supposed to leave the dog unattended and tied up outside? I hope we are considerate and responsible dog owners, but we did feel a bit like naughty children by the manner in which the rules were barked at us.