Pet Friendly Holidays Northumberland

This detached, single-storey coach house built in 1833 is ideal for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The open plan living space is well planned, with a well-equipped kitchen with electrical appliances and underfloor heating. The beamed living area boasts a cosy wood burner and comfy sofa to curl up on and relax, alongside a dining area to sit and enjoy your morning brunch or evening supper. The spacious bedroom with arched window and shutter looks out onto the garden, with a kingsize bed set with quality bed linen. Outside is a large, enclosed lawned garden and wooded area with gravelled terrace, set within shrubbery and looking out to open countryside where you can see an array of wildlife.
Conveniently close to the A697, Shawdon Hill Coach House affords easy access to explore this beautiful and historic part of North Northumberland. The market town of Alnwick with its castle, the stunning Alnwick Gardens and a wide array of independent shops, galleries and eateries is just 8 miles away. The picture-postcard town of Rothbury sitting at the foot of the Simonside and Lordenshaw Hills, with Cragside Hall on its outskirts, is 9 miles away. Wooler is a welcoming market town 11 miles from the property, nestled at the foot of the Cheviot Hills and offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside, its many challenging or less strenuous walks or trails close by and any stargazers will delight in the dark sky offerings on the doorstep. The Northumberland Heritage Coast is less than 15 miles east and there are no less than 10 castles to explore within 25 miles, with many Iron Age discoveries to be had very close to the property. Shawdon Hill Coach House is an excellent base to uncover the beauty of North Northumberland and has easy access to the Scottish Borders or even Edinburgh which is only 74 miles away. Beach 14 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 8 miles. This property can be booked with Shawdon Hill Cottage (UK40187) to accomodate parties of 8.

This charming detached lodge style cottage built in 2013 is set behind The Willows (CC317031), offering its own privacy with views over the fields behind. Spacious for two people, Little Willows is ideally located to explore the Heritage coast, peppered with castles and friendly villages. Only a short drive from Amble, reputedly the friendliest port with a working harbour, good Sunday market and a good selection of pubs, restaurants and shops, with an award-winning ice cream shop on the harbour. Amble is the start of the Heritage coastal route so head north for glorious beaches or head west towards the National Park and Cheviots all within easy driving distance making fabulous days out. Little Willows and The Willows are both dog friendly properties and can be booked together for larger groups whilst maintaining privacy in both properties.

Commanding lovely long distance rural views and set on a working farm, The Stable was previously home to three working shire horses and has undergone total renovation to provide holiday accommodation. Adjoining Knoppingsholme Farmhouse, the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge offers the cosy comfort of a wood burning stove ensuring a warm welcome awaits guests whatever the season. Knoppingsholme Stable is easily accessible; it’s situated on the quiet route from Bellingham to Kielder, and lies within the heart of the beautiful North Tyne Valley, set in the Northumberland National Park.
Knoppingsholme is an excellent base for the gathering of family and friends seeking a spacious and relaxing retreat coupled with easy access to explore Northumberland and the Scottish Borders alike.
The Stable (CC325006) can be booked together with The Byres (CC325040) and The Hemmel (UK13400) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Teddys Cottage is a charming cottage with ample space in which to relax. A real getaway for fresh air, pleasant walks and fun days out. Perfect for couples and romantic getaways. Entering this delightful, converted single-storey cottage for two, you will find space to hang your coats and leave your shoes. The contemporary and beautifully tiled shower room is off the hallway and has a walk-in shower, illuminated mirror above the wash basin and a toilet. Heading into the open plan living space, you will be met with two comfortable sofas to relax on with a Smart TV for your entertainment. A Velux roof window adds to the light and airy feel of the space. The kitchen has an extending dining table where you can enjoy your meals together. You can then enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep in the cosy bedroom, which comes complete with a double bed and open storage for all of your things.
Outside there is a shared paved area with bench-style seating. If you have a dog, you are more than welcome to exercise them in the owner’s fields within the grounds. There is a lovely tea room on site serving food and drink everyday and a complimentary pass to Beamish, the open air museum, which is not to be missed. There is also a large open woodland assured picnic area right next door which is perfect for some al-fresco dining, along with a selection of country walking and cycling trails nearby. You can walk down to Causey Arch, the world’s oldest single-arch bridge and even take a trip on the oldest existing steam train in the world at the local Tanfield railway.

Birch Cottage has a multi-fuel burner for a warm and welcoming interior, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring. Relax amid spectacular and dramatic scenery in this gloriously unspoilt part of Northumberland. Lying within the Northumberland National Park and enjoying panoramic views over Whitelee Fell National Nature Reserve, the cottages are former shepherd’s cottages on the owner’s sheep farm, renovated to a very good standard and retaining lots of character. Oak Cottage and Birch Cottage have beamed living room ceilings and all three have inglenook fireplaces with multi-fuel stoves for a warm and cosy atmosphere as well as power showers in the bathroom. There are wildlife cameras which feed live pictures direct to the flatscreen TV in each cottage, so you can watch barn owls, badgers and other wildlife. The area is rich in wildlife and ideal for walkers. Whitelee Farm is an idyllic base for exploring the Roman wall, Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, Kielder Forest Park and the Scottish borders. Newcastle and Edinburgh are within an easy drive. Shopping in Otterburn and Jedburgh, both 15 minutes away.
Birch Cottage can be booked together with Oak Cottage (16498) and Rowan Cottage (80119) to accommodate up to 13 people.

Set in the heart of the historic village of Elsdon, within the Northumberland National Park, this unique and beautifully presented cottage with a spacious beamed living room and charming beamed dining room, there are two bedrooms each with ornamental fireplace and rugs on the pine floors, it adjoins a public house and overlooks the village green: rumoured to be one of the largest in England, with its 13th-century church and 15th-century pele tower, as well as a Norman motte and bailey fortification. This is a wonderful touring area with the Borders, Northumberland coast, Kielder Water and Hadrian’s Wall all within easy reach, as well as Alnwick gardens and several other National Trust properties. Shops 4 miles.

This cosy annexe, with its own patio area, is furnished to a good standard and is ideal for couples that want a quiet relaxing holiday base from which to explore the Heritage Coastline. Seahouses is a short walk away with its harbour and boat trips to the Farne Islands (in season). The coast between Amble and Berwick is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alnwick with its dramatic castle and spectacular gardens is 10 miles inland. Shops 200 yards, pubs 100 yards.

An attractive, converted dwelling set on the outskirts of Alnwick. All ground-floor. Pet-friendly. Alnmouth, 9.5 miles; Ashington 25 miles.

Set in the town known as ’the friendliest port’, Kiwi Corner has been refurbished in 2020 and offers good size family accommodation. Amble has a strong community spirit and visitors are welcomed. The Sunday morning market on the harbour is popular with locals and visitors, next to the little shopping pods and award-winning ice cream parlour, it makes a lovely morning out. The little beach in Amble is near the pier where there are a few beach huts available to hire from the harbour master. Amble has a nice selection of restaurants for all tastes, cafés and a few shops and is at the start of the Heritage Coastal Route where you can travel up via Alnmouth, Craster, Beadnell and Bamburgh onto Holy Island, with each stop off offering something different.
Northumberland is a very diverse county having the largest dark sky National Park in Europe so a visit over there should be taken to experience the beautiful forests and rugged terrain, making a lovely change to the coast. No trip to Northumberland is complete without a visit to Hadrian’s Wall, steeped in history, museums showing Roman artefacts and lovely walks. Only a few miles south you have beautiful beaches at Tynemouth and the lovely Spanish city in Whitley Bay. There are so many places to visit whilst staying at Kiwi Corner that visitors may just have to re-book to see more of this friendly county. Beach 800 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub 50 yards, restaurant 200 yards.

Front Row Cottage, River View sits on the edge of the pretty village green in the quiet village of Ovingham on the banks of the picturesque River Tyne in Northumberland. With its comfortable living room with beams and inglenook fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen and upstairs bedroom with kingsize bed and Z-bed suitable for a child. The cottage is ideal for a couple or small family. The front garden has a paved patio area with seating and looks towards the river.
The village of Ovingham has an 18th-century packhorse bridge spanning the Whittle Burn and the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin is where the famous illustrator and engraver Thomas Bewick is buried. The village is well placed to access a wide variety of rural landscapes from the unspoilt beaches of the north east coast to the Cheviot Hills, Kielder Forest and reservoir to the west. There are good local amenities, with a well stocked shop and a village pub within a short stroll, serving food and ales. A 20-minute drive takes you to the world famous Hadrian’s Wall, the county’s greatest Roman monument and World Heritage Site, which stretches 73 miles across the backbone of Northumberland. Crossing through stunning countryside, natural woodland and meadows, there are plenty of established public footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways and popular walks and cycle routes, as well as Roman forts and settlements that include Vindolanda, Chesters and Housesteads.
There is an hourly bus service running into Hexham and Newcastle. With an abundance of history literally on the doorstep, Hexham is filled with interesting places to visit, explore and enjoy. Hexham Abbey sits proudly to the rear of Hexham House and dominates the market place of the town. Dating back to AD674, this old priory boasts an interactive exhibition and a visitor centre, as well as fabulous grounds and public spaces. The cultural city of Newcastle has many places of interest to visit, whether it be art and music at the Sage and Baltic on the shores of the Tyne or the Laing Gallery and Discovery Museum catering for all ages and interests. Explore the vibrant city centre and enjoy retail therapy with its fabulous shops and vast array of restaurants and coffee shops. The beautiful Northumberland coast at Bamburgh is around an hour’s drive and Tynemouth around 30 minutes. There is something here for all ages, it is perfectly placed to enjoy everything the North of England has to offer. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.