Dog-Friendly Holidays in Northumberland
Filled with beautiful scenery, unspoilt beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland and a scattering of charming market towns, Northumberland is a simply fantastic destination for an adventurous getaway with your pooch. With 1200 miles of walking routes and 80 miles of beaches, there's plenty for you and your curious canine to explore.
Seahouses, EnglandAmber Waves is a tastefully furnished, semi-detached property, located in the traditional seaside village of Seahouses. The property underwent a total makeover in 2020 and offers stylish accommodation. From the entrance porch there is a generous living room with a cosy wood burner, leading to the kitchen/diner. A newly revamped shower room and utility area is also on the ground floor. There is a rear door from the kitchen to a fully enclosed patio garden where there are colourful beach huts offering ample storage for outdoor equipment, including bikes and diving equipment. There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The largest of the bedrooms has two sets of adult size bunk beds, making Amber Waves able to accommodate up to eight guests.
Seahouses offers a wide array of tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops within walking distance of Amber Waves. Boat trips run from the nearby harbour to the Farne Islands, famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic castle, is only 2 miles north, where there is a wide expanse of golden, and often empty sandy beaches. The tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island, can be seen from the beach and is accessible via a causeway twice daily. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Waren Mill, which is steeped in history. Once an important port, its harbour has long since disappeared, silted up beneath the sands of the estuary. Budle Bay is a bird sanctuary and at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is home to thousands of sea and land birds, making this location a haven for bird watchers. The historic market town of Alnwick, with its own castle, offers many facilities, just a short drive inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and a restaurant within the largest treehouse in Europe! Beach 800 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Morpeth, EnglandThis superb detached lodge is located in Swarland, Northumberland. WiFi. Open-plan living. Enclosed decking area. Alnwick 8.2 miles, Morpeth 13.6 miles.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandWarwick House is a lovely stone-built property in the small friendly village of Felton. This lovely house has been completely refurbished in 2021 with a lovely wood burner in the contemporary living room for cosying up for nights in on a cooler evening. This three-bedroom house with a lovely deep bath and large shower cubicle even has a small private sitting area to the rear which catches the sun, lovely for relaxing after a day out exploring. Only a very short walk is a popular village pub serving lovely food and an award-winning café so you can leave your car at the door and relax for an evening. Your pets are welcome here with plenty of paths for walking nearby.
Felton is located midway between Alnwick and Morpeth both lovely little towns with Alnwick the home to the Duke of Northumberland who lives in the famous castle featured in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, with cobbled streets to explore and plenty of shops and tearooms it is a lovely day out. The village is easily accessed from the main A1 and Burgham Park Golf course is only 3 miles. Nearby the Heritage Coast AONB has golden sands and unspoilt beaches for you to explore all peppered with castles, ruins, and friendly little villages. The Northumbrian people will offer you a warm welcome and Warwickk House is a perfect location for your family holiday at any time of year. The attention to details throughout the rooms is evident as you arrive, and it really is a super place to stay with your friends or family. Craster which is famous for the smoked kippers and ruins of Dunstanborough Castle is only 15 miles, and inland a visit over to Hadrian’s Wall to discover some of the Old Roman Fort Museums is a lovely day trip for a change of scenery and only 40 miles away. Felton is a super location for your holiday with easy access to all the roads network enabling you to go somewhere different every day of your holiday.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wooler, EnglandNumber 29 is a perfect base for exploring this exceptionally pretty area of Northumberland. Sleeping up to four people on one level, this comfortable ground floor apartment is ideal for a couple or a small family, walkers are particularly attracted to this area with walks from the door into the gorgeous countryside. The owners have added nice little touches, such as Out of Eden toiletries in the bathroom, and cleaning products in the kitchen. The dining area has a table with four chairs, whilst the bedroom area has plenty of storage with two double wardrobes.
It is said that "Postman Pats’s Greendale" is based on Wooler, being the gateway to the Cheviots. With a lovely sitting area to admire the view, the garden is an ideal place to relax and enjoy some down time. Wooler is on the edge of the National Park and is only 15 miles to Berwick on Tweed, with a beautiful beach and plenty of shops and history. All of the Scottish Borders are easily explored from here, with Coldstream only 14 miles and Kelso a little further. Edinburgh is only 90 minutes away.
Northumberland is such a diverse and friendly county with the beautiful Heritage Coast only 15 miles away to Bamburgh where you can follow the trail and take in the history making a lovely day trip. Holy Island Causeway is only 14 miles where the Lindisfarne Gospels were kept (check the tides). The location really is ideal for exploring in all directions of Northumberland and Scotland’s Border counties. Wooler itself has that country feeling while still having a market town buzz, combining home comforts with countryside. You can be hiking the Cheviot Hills in the morning and having a local beer on an evening. St Cuthbert’s Way walk passes via Wooler, a 62-mile route follows the ancient pilgrimage route, followed by St Cuthbert and many other monks between Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in north Northumberland. Beach 15 miles. Pub, shop and restaurant 176 yards.£53From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandEdwin Cottage is a delightful, traditional stone house in the friendly seaside town of Amble. From Edwin Cottage you are only a short walk from all of the amenities Amble has to offer. This includes a range of shops, highly rated and award-winning restaurants, a popular ice cream parlour, one of the best traditional fish and chip shops in the Northeast and a selection of pubs.
From Edwin Cottage you can also take a stroll to Amble high street, the marina, the Little Shore beach, and quayside harbour area that offers a range of leisure and shopping opportunities and benefits from fantastic scenery with views of the Coquet estuary, Warkworth Castle and the bird watching haven of RSPB Coquet Island, which lies just a mile off the coast. Coquet Island is most famous for the colourful puffins who return in their thousands to breed each springtime. Seasonal boat trips are available to see the island close up.
Not only is Edwin Cottage perfect for exploring Amble, but you are also less than a mile from the entrance to the Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB) as you approach Walkwork. Amble also enjoys a good bus service to local neighbouring places, Newcastle city, and is just over 5 miles from Alnmouth train station. With all of this on your doorstep Edwin Cottage is the perfect base at any time of the year to explore this unspoilt region with its castles, beautiful countryside, fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities and golden beaches.
Edwin Cottage has been tastefully decorated and provides a cosy and welcoming retreat. Perfect for couples, friends, or a small family. Edwin Cottage has a spacious living area that has a leather sofa and two armchairs, so you have plenty of space to relax. Guests also benefit from access to Netflix and Wi-Fi that is included as part of your stay. A small 4-seater dining table is provided, enabling you to have your holiday meals in comfort. The kitchen and utility area is fully equipped, with a fridge freezer, washer dryer, iron and ironing board, dishwasher, microwave and electric oven with induction hobs. A highchair and travel cot is available for guest travelling with infants.
The backyard area is equipped with a 4 seater round table and chairs so guests can enjoy a private outside space. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The master bedroom has a king size bed, and the second bedroom has twin 2”6 beds.
Amble has plenty of pubs, restaurants, and cafés with a lovely market on a Sunday morning. Beach huts are available for hire along the Little Shore beach. Warkworth, with the castle on top of the hill, is a scenic walk of just over a mile away from Edwin Cottage. Less than 3 miles from Edwin Cottage is the The Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre. This is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the Northeast. Right next to the beach, it offers fantastic views across the length of Druridge Bay and is internationally renowned for its birds.
You can also travel inland only a few miles to the market town of Alnwick and Alnwick Castle that has been the filming location in a variety of films, including the exterior of Hogwarts in Harry Potter films. The castle also has a set of beautiful, landscaped gardens to explore, including the famous Poison Garden. If you are in the mood for a picnic or just a long walk, Hulne Park is the perfect choice, as well as Alnwick Castle Golf Club for those seeking to enjoy a leisurely game.
After a day of exploring Amble and this fantastic region you can return to Edwin Cottage to relax in comfort. Shop 0.2 miles and pub 0.1 miles£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThe Willows is an attached single-storey cottage situated in a small village around 3 miles south of Amble. The accommodation is well presented throughout. The living room is spacious and leads to a bright and airy conservatory which overlooks the large fully enclosed garden at the rear. The dining kitchen is well equipped. There are two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms along with a contemporary bathroom and additional shower room making this pet friendly property a suitable choice for the gathering of families and friends. The Willows can be booked together with Little Willows (CC317042) for larger groups. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beadnell, EnglandNorthern Hideaways Ellingham is a 2-bedroom stone built cottage situated within the private Ellingham Hall Estate. The surroundings of the cottage are simply spectacular, from the immaculate gardens to the views of the Hall from your window. The stylish holiday home boasts plenty of indoor and outdoor space for couples and families to celebrate local weddings, or those all important luxurious staycations.
Enjoy a short walk to the local pub or a short drive to the famous Bamburgh coastline, voted the UKs top beach destination. The nearest village Seahouses has many amenities you can take advantage of. A local supermarket is just a 15-minute drive away with many other local food stores and pubs in easy reach. Head to the historic Bamburgh Castle, taking in the endless coastline views that Seahouses has to offer. Local boat trips host unforgettable family days out to idyllic places including the Farne islands, a real treat to see the nature of the north east at its best.
Once you’re done exploring the endless Northumberland coastline, head back home to admire the views from your stylish living room. Children can also enjoy the local tree house play area just metres from the cottage, (adult supervision essential), whilst also exploring Alnwick Castle where the Harry Potter films were famously filmed. This cottage is all about location location location.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Lowick, EnglandThe moment you approach this beautifully converted chapel you know you’re in store for a lovely stay in a unique property. The large wooden chapel doors open to reveal a big hallway with a couple of rooms leading off to the sides. You come to a useful study room first which offers a little privacy or peace, and the opposite is a utility room providing the perfect place to dry and feed the dog, dry wet coats after a busy day’s walking in the Lakes. A second set of doors opens into an impressive, Instagram-worthy living space, with high vaulted ceilings, large leaded windows, and oak beams.
Once you catch your breath, you can take in the large kitchen with all the amenities and space required to cater anything from a simple sandwich to a family feast. The breakfast bar is the ideal place to watch the chef show off their skills whilst enjoying a glass of wine before moving the feast to the large dining table, where you could easily imagine you were starring in an epic movie during a medieval banquet.
transition easily into the comfortable living area with its sumptuous sofas, electric fire, and TV. You can’t fail to notice the first of the bedrooms as your eyes are drawn to the glass-fronted stairs leading up to the kingsize bedroom in the rafters of the chapel, where there is also an en-suite bathroom to the left. The remaining three bedrooms consist of two more king-size beds and a twin room, all with en-suite bathrooms and located on the lower floor level.
The chapel is in the quiet Hamlet of Lowick Green near Spark Bridge but offers a great location to explore the scenery and attractions of the South Lakes area. There is a local pub The Farmers Arms. The iconic Coniston Water is just 10 miles away, offering a great location for wild swimming, paddleboarding or kayaking for those water enthusiasts. Alternatively, within a short drive, you can enjoy the world-famous Windermere water offering Lakeside towns to explore with an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, or attractions like The World of Beatrix Potter. Take a lake cruise or hire your motorboat to enjoy this vast expanse of water. Other local attractions include the Motor Museum, Lakes Aquarium, escape rooms, high ropes, and outdoor adventures, right through to horse racing or Michelin star restaurants. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy and all set against some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Bardsea Beach 5 miles. (dog friendly).£169From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kielder, EnglandSet in the heart of Kielder Village, this truly is a home-from-home experience. The owners have provided everything you could possibly need to have a fabulous stay in Kielder Kip House. The large kitchen/dining room is perfect for socialising and is well-equipped, it even has a slow cooker, air fryer and a toastie machine. Whether you want to bake a cake or make a roast dinner, you will find all the gadgets necessary to do this. The separate cosy living room has a large wood burner is perfect for snuggling in front of on those cooler evenings. The en-suite bathroom features a large spa bath, just perfect for relaxing in after your days exploring. With a Smart TV in every bedroom and living room, family and friends can relax with a lovely morning lie-in before heading out on one of the many walks from the front door.
The children’s playpark is 30 yards away, and Kielder Castle is a further 250 yards. Walks into the forest or around the lake, as well as going under Kielder Viaduct, which is very close to the house. Many guests never move their cars. This lovely holiday home is perfect for couples or small families wishing to explore the adventures that await around this fabulous part of Northumberland.
Kielder nestles in the Gold-Tier International Dark Sky National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; a perfect location for star gazers and photographers, and of course idyllic for walkers and cyclists.
The house is perfect for visiting Kielder Observatory and is a 5-minute drive to the car park (bookings required) for an extra chance to spot the Northern Lights in the winter months. It is a great base for relaxing, no matter what time of year, and would suit both couples and families. Its also ideal for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil break who enjoy walking or cycling. Children will love the Winter Wonderland in December.
Nearby, Leaplish Waterside Park has a hop on/hop off ferry, which takes you all around the water to admire the stunning scenery with a visitor centre, bird of prey centre and bar with outdoor picnic area, as well as a swimming pool and spa, ideal for a few hours of relaxation. The historic town of Hexham with its pretty Abbey and cobbled streets is only 25 miles away. Head north over the border into Scotland and discover some of the Scottish towns and villages. Nearby, Bellingham has a post office and shops, as well as a golf course, and is only a few miles. Come back after your day out and relax in the tiered landscaped garden backing onto the forest trees. Local pub only a 5-minute walk.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandWith the bubbling hot tub just waiting for your arrival, The Hideaway allows you a well-deserved escape whether a shot break away or your annual holiday. Located on a peaceful park surrounded by wonderful woodland walks, it’s a real haven for wildlife, where you are could spot some deer, red squirrels, and a variety of wild birds. The on-site 9-golf course and flood-lit driving range is a real bonus for golf enthusiasts.
This charming lodge, perfect for families and friends sleeping up to six, has a bright living space, with a kitchen, open plan dining area and living room. With a bright and airy space, large flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi it is an ideal choice for families and friends of all ages to come away and relax. The hot tub is just outside, with a screened area and canopy offering privacy, with a barbecue and seating area this is a perfect area for total relaxation and chill out time.
Percy Woods is a well-established country park with a small golf club bar on site perfect for making some new friends. This is a great central location for discovering the Northumberland Heritage coast and surrounding countryside, including castles, stately homes, market towns, pretty villages and beaches. On-site there’s a children’s adventure playground area set close to the entrance away from the lodge, multi-purpose games court, social areas and plenty of woodland walks.
Within walking distance of a small Northumbrian village, Swarland, where you can have afternoon tea at the local coffee shop. In the evening relax with a drink at Swarland village club which often hosts live acts and bingo. The surrounding villages are a fabulous chance to sample some Northumbrian hospitality. Alnwick is home to the majestic castle featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, and here you can discover the cobbled streets and the friendly cafes and pubs. The stunning heritage coast is easily reached via the nearby road network ensuring easy access to all the top visitor attractions throughout this diverse and friendly county. Discover Roman Forts over at Hadrian’s Wall or travel north up to Berwick on Tweed close to the Scottish Borders. Wherever you travel in this friendly county you will be sure of a warm “Geordie” welcome.£169From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
