Dog-friendly Durham
With fabulous market towns in the Durham Dales, gorgeous scenic views along the Durham coast and fabulous places to enjoy walkies, County Durham is ideal for a pet getaway.
- Stanley, England
Dog-friendly South Causey Inn in County Durham is a fabulously cosy, pet-welcoming country pub in Stanley.
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- Stanhope, EnglandFully refurbished in 2021, Hare Cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking open fields and countryside. Set within its own private grounds with an extensive lawned garden and front terrace, you can sit undisturbed and enjoy the sounds of the countryside and watch the wildlife.
Tucked away at the rear of the cottage is a sunny patio with table and chairs. Furnished for your comfort, the spacious living room is warm and welcoming with extra large sofa and chairs to relax while watching your favourite movies or box sets on the 60" TV - and curl up in front of the beautiful wood burning stove in the cooler months. The kitchen is well-equipped with all your modern appliances and has everything you will need to rustle up breakfast or supper. For your convenience, there is a ground floor, kingsize bedroom which steps out onto the rear patio. A stylish ground floor bathroom too, with a modern p-shaped bath and a rainfall shower over. The oak staircase leads up to the en-suite first floor bedroom with twin beds, vaulted ceiling and Velux windows taking in the surrounding views.
Should you wish to explore further afield, there are an abundance of walking and cycling routes; the surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike with stunning scenery from moorland to fellside. Within a short walk, you are down at the riverside in the village of Westgate, a popular village in the Weardale Valley, a few miles west of Stanhope. The village, which includes a traditional pub with restaurant, church and an active village hall, is surrounded by the moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and riverside walks.
Nearby is the pretty market town of Stanhope, located on the popular C2C Cycle Route. Other tourist attractions include the 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the centre of the town, a heated open-air swimming pool, the famous fossil tree which is approximately 320 million years old and the Durham Dales Centre, which hosts craft shops and an award-winning tearoom. The popular, annual Stanhope Agricultural Show on the second weekend in September was first held in 1834. Derwent Reservoir is within a 30 minute drive and perfect for those interested in sailing and fishing, whilst providing a lovely location to walk. Weardale Adventure Centre, 2 miles, offer a host of outdoor activities including canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, archery and lots more. There is also Weardale ski club, 2 miles. A great day our for the family is the Killhope Lead mining Museum, 5 miles.£98From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandAn immaculately presented barn conversion with Villroy and Bosh Bathrooms. located outside the village of Staindrop in County Durham. Modern accommodation. Large garden. Staindrop 1.5 miles. Barnard Castle 5 miles.£150From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandA beautifully presented, stone-built cottage nestled in the small village of Walworth near Darlington, County Durham. Dog friendly. Hot tub. Conservatory. Summer house. Darlington 5 miles.£104From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandA superb single-storey lodge resting in Winston near Staindrop, Durham. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Private parking. Barnard Castle 7.2 miles; Durham 20.2 miles.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandA wonderful, single-storey lodge resting in Winston near Staindrop. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Private parking. Barnard Castle 7.2 miles; Durham 20.2 miles.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandA fabulous, single-story lodge located in Winston near Staindrop, County Durham. Open-plan. Hot tub. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Pet friendly. Private parking. Barnard Castle 7.2 miles; Durham 20.2 miles.£84From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bishop Auckland, EnglandA wonderful cottage nestled in the village of Stanhope, County Durham. Contemporary finish. Ideal for families. Off-road parking. Luxury accommodation. Durham 22 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Darlington, EnglandAn exceptional stable conversion resting on the outskirts of Barnard Castle in North Yorkshire. Single-storey accommodation. Open-plan living. WiFi. Hot tub. Middleton in Teesdale 12.8 miles; Richmond 15 miles.£233From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Bishop Auckland, EnglandA delightsome, semi-detached cottage sitting on a farm near Wolsingham, Durham. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Shared indoor swimming pool and games room. Hamsterley 7 miles; Bishop Auckland 9.8 miles; Durham 14.6 miles£139From price per night based on 7 night stay