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.
Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandSeascape is located in a fabulous area of Cullercoats near lovely cafés, restaurants and bars only a short stroll to the local shops. A light and airy two-bedroom ground floor apartment suitable for couples, friends or a small family. With great attention to details the apartments has a secure rear area for sitting out and ideal for storing surf boards. This area around Whitley Bay and Tynemouth is a wonderful place to stay and a stunning part of the coastline with a fabulous flat promenade that stretches all the way along to Tynemouth where the Priority sits at the end. The whole area of this coastline has hidden cafes along the beach and is a super location for adults and children. You will have the view of the sea right from the doorstep, and the beach is roughly only a 5 minute walk.
The nightlife thrives in Tynemouth and Whitley Bay has the treasure of the Spanish City completely renovated providing an area for entertainment with a champagne bar and restaurants. A theatre is nearby and plenty of amusements for the children. You can easily travel all over the Northeast from here, the nearby metro is perfect for visiting Newcastle a vibrant city full of life and culture, hop on to Tynemouth and visit the wonderful weekend indoor market dubbed the Covent garden of the north.
Visit North Shields Fish Quay to spot the catch of the day and finish off your day or evening at one of the many restaurants along the Quay front. Visitors to this area will not be disappointed with something to do for all ages in and around Cullercoats.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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).£168From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bamburgh, EnglandA spacious ground floor apartment set in a peaceful no-through road just off the heart of the small friendly village of Bamburgh. This well-presented cosy ground floor apartment is just a few minutes’ walk from the sweeping beach and cliffside castle in this popular and much photographed village in north Northumberland. With two bedrooms, one with work space with desk and lamp, Brada View is both child and dog friendly and accommodates families, couples or friends. The large living room with a smart TV, DVD and choice of games and books is cosy for those times relaxing inside. The kitchen is well equipped should you want to cook up a storm preparing your evening meals or lunches. Sunny mornings you can sit in the small private enclosed patio garden whilst planning your days adventures.
It lies less than half a mile from the beach with the dramatic fortress castle overlooking this glorious and most photographed stretch of stunning coastline in Northumberland. Bamburgh is a stunningly attractive small village set on the Northern stretch of the Northumberland Coast and is without doubt dominated by its magnificently striking castle that can be seen for miles around, giving the whole village a somewhat dramatic feeling. You can’t fail to be impressed by the sheer scale of the castle once you are up close and in the village itself.
There is much to do in the village alongside the castle and its amazing history, there are impressive stretches of pure golden sandy beaches, many English tea rooms and restaurants, St. Aidan’s Church and a wonderful RNLI museum dedicated to Grace Darling. Why not hit the waves yourself with a trip to the Farne Islands? Take a boat trip from Seahouses and see the medieval pele tower and Victorian lighthouse, as well as the famous sea bird colony. Depending on the time of year, you might catch a glimpse of the friendly seals and puffins that visit the islands’ shores. Golfers flock to Bamburgh, where the Bamburgh Castle Golf Club offers a particularly picturesque round. Wherever your northern adventure may take you, be sure to start it from the comforts of Brada View. Pub within a mile.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Alnwick, EnglandNumber 29 is an ideal retreat for couples within easy walking distance of the many attractions in Alwnick. With ample space for two, enter the light airy entrance hall and go through to the large bright living area with cosy large L-shaped sofas, a smart TV and a dining area reflecting a modern ambience throughout. The well-equipped separate kitchen with a coffee machine and all you need for your holiday are on hand. From the living room step through the patio doors out to a small grassed area, ideal for a morning cup of tea or evening glass of wine before you head out to explore.
Number 29 is a great place to stay within walking distance of the historic market town of Alnwick. There is a super choice of amenities in Alnwick, including a cinema/playhouse, restaurants, independent shops and a variety of pubs within walking distance. Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland and the film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, is a popular visitor attraction and is within walking distance. Visit Alnwick Gardens, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden, which includes a grand cascade waterfall, poison garden and a restaurant situated within the largest treehouse in Europe.
Barter Books is a famous bookstore one of the largest in England and is a wonderful place to browse on a rainy day full of fascinating things and a friendly café too. This well-equipped tastefully decorated holiday home is an excellent choice for those seeking stylish accommodation that gives easy access to the beautiful 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline.
Explore the east, which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or the wild and lonely expanses of the heather-capped Cheviot Hills to the west. Northumberland was voted the friendliest county and wherever you go you will be sure of a real warm Northumbrian welcome. Beach 4½ miles.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Craster, EnglandSurrounded by open farmland and boasting magnificent rural views this charming cottage is an idyllic retreat. The Hemmel is set in a small group of cottages and has been refurbished to provide tastefully furnished accommodation. The living room enjoys the cosy comfort of a wood burner a perfect feature in the lovely, large, beamed living room, ensuring The Hemmel is a suitable choice for friends, couples and families regardless of the season. There is a large living room, a kitchen/dining room, one of the bedrooms and a family bathroom are on the ground floor while the other two bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite, are situated on the first floor and enjoy superb tranquil views and beamed ceilings. Outside the garden is laid to lawn with a lovely selection of mature shrubs and flowers, overlooking the fields adjacent where you may spot some animals.
The Hemmel is nestled down a single lane and less than a mile from the welcoming village of Christon Bank with its friendly pub. Although this delightful property enjoys a peaceful rural setting, the pretty coastal village of Embleton is only a couple of miles east where there are local facilities as well as access to a glorious stretch of golden sandy beach. A further 3 miles brings you to the traditional fishing harbour of Craster, renowned for its smoked kippers where you can walk along the clifftop to Dunstanborough Castle, voted one of the top 10 walks in Britain. Travelling a few miles north up where you will come to Seahouses where boat trips to the Farne Islands can be booked to see the puffins and grey seals at play. Here there are several charming tearooms, quaint pubs, amusements and shops. Other activities you will find here are horse riding, fishing and a golf course on the links.
Alnwick Castle and Gardens is also an interesting place to visit and even more so with the added attraction of Lilidorei a fabulous adventure play area for children up to 12 years (pre-book). The dramatic castle, still home to Duke of Northumberland, was the location used for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Hemmel is an excellent base for those who enjoy a tranquil setting with stunning rural views yet conveniently situated to explore the 20 miles of beautiful heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Scottish Borders and Berwick upon Tweed an easy drive away too. Beach 2 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 2.5 miles.£111From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
West View, EnglandWestvew Cottage is a traditional stone built, end terraced cottage in a quiet lane in North Sunderland, located on the fringe of the popular fishing village of Seahouses. The open plan living space boasts the friendly comfort of a wood burner, making this charming cottage a suitable choice regardless of the season. The bright and airy conservatory at the rear of the property overlooks the pretty patio garden. There is also a double bedroom on the ground floor with a bathroom, newly fitted in November 2020, adjacent. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor; one twin and one single, along with the added convenience of a separate toilet. Westview Cottage offers an excellent base from which to explore the Northumberland Heritage Coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Seahouses offers a wide variety of facilities including tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops around a mile from the cottage. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour - the islands are famous for their nesting sea birds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding is available on the cusp of the village and there is an impressive golf course on the links close by. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is only 2 miles north, with its wide expanse of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches and where the tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island and the birth place of Christianity, can be viewed. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Warren 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 the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this location a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick, with its own castle offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 700 yards.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chathill, EnglandOffering contemporary interiors, these single-storey semi-detached holiday cottages standing in their own grounds, are tasteful and elegant and sure to delight. The cottages have been renovated and are on a slightly elevated site to maximise the fantastic views, (Outlook Cottage, ref 26283 has views over towards the coast, and Inglenook Cottage, ref 26282 has views around Wandylaw), yet are only 9 miles from the historic town of Alnwick. This is an ideal location to explore this glorious coastline. Bamburgh, with its majestic fortress towering over the village, is a short drive with a golden sandy beach making an idyllic spot for picnics and days by the sea. Alnwick has enchanting water gardens and a famous castle as well as many pubs, eateries, fine shops and cobbled streets. Nearby Seahouses, famous for its lovely fish and chips, is a bustling harbour town unchanged for years. Take a boat trip from here to the Farne Islands to see the migrating birds or seals. No trip to Northumberland is complete without heading over to Holy Island, reached by a causeway at low tide. You will find golf courses, hills and valleys for strolling, rambling, cycling or driving. These holiday cottages (26282 and 26283) are ideally located to tour this unspoilt county, and can be booked individually or together to accommodate up to 8 guests. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beadnell, EnglandThis ideally located modern, ground floor holiday apartment is 2 minutes’ walk to the golden sandy beach and harbour in this popular seaside resort. The tranquil village of Beadnell is ideal for watersports enthusiasts and walkers, or those looking for some peace and relaxation in this unspoilt village. Cycling, walking or driving along this beautiful stretch of coastline allows you to view the magnificent scenery, peppered with fine castles and friendly villages. Horse riding, golf and bowling can be found close by. Visit the Farne Islands from the nearby Seahouses to see the seals. The towering castle of Bamburgh is 3 miles and Alnwick, famous for its castle used in Harry Potter is 12 miles. Centrally located to explore all the North East. Shop 0.5 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beadnell, EnglandSet in the former fishing village and smugglers’ haunt of Beadnell. This modern holiday bungalow, suitable for the partially disabled and with board games to keep children amused, is ideally situated to sample the Heritage coastline. Boat trips to the Farne Islands from Seahouses. Historic Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Castles are close by. Alnwick town, the location for the Harry Potter films, and the magnificent ornamental gardens, 8 miles. Superb walking in the Cheviot Hills, ½ hour drive. Shop and pub 10 minutes walk.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beadnell, EnglandBlue Caps is a beautiful detached property nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac within the heart of the welcoming coastal village of Beadnell. Furnished and equipped to a very good standard this deceptively spacious cottage oozes the epitome of style. The large open plan living space centres upon a welcoming woodburner ensuring Blue Caps is a cosy choice regardless of the season. French doors lead to a fully enclosed south-facing patio area; an idyllic spot to dine alfresco. The contemporary dining/kitchen areas are very well equipped. With four spacious double bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms too, Blue Caps is a particularly suitable choice for extended parties. Two of the bedrooms (one king and one twin) are located at one ‘wing’ of the property leading from the living room, whereas the other two bedrooms (one king and one twin) are at the other, leading from the dining area – making this unique layout ideal for the gathering of families and friends alike. Beadnell is a popular holiday destination and offers local facilities including family and pet friendly pubs serving good food all within a gentle stroll from Blue Caps. A small sandy bay speckled with rocky outcrops is close by and leads to a long sandy beach that stretches to Seahouses, 2 miles north. The wide expanse of golden sandy beach Beadnell Bay is renowned for is a mere 10-minutes walk: a popular destination for water-sports enthusiasts, including sailing, sea kayaking, wind surfing and scuba diving. Beadnell Bay can truly be described as the jewel in Northumberland’s seaside crown; idyllic for a romantic barefoot stroll in the sand to listen to the waves lap against the shoreline and inhale the invigorating sea air. Two miles up the coastline is the traditional fishing port of Seahouses, where boat trips to the nearby Farne Islands – famous for its bird sanctuaries and seal colony – depart regularly from its harbour. Here there are several charming tea rooms, quaint pubs and shops with horse-riding; fishing and golf on the links close by being only a sample of the many amenities available in this popular location. A further 3 miles up the coastline is the picturesque village of Bamburgh, which lies snuggled in the shadow of its majestic fortress and commands the power and presence of the seasoned television set it regularly becomes. Holy Island – the birthplace of Christianity and site of Lindisfarne Castle – can be seen from the unspoilt golden, sandy beach. Just a few miles inland is the bustling market town of Alnwick, with its own dramatic castle (and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Academy!). Visitors will enjoy a trip to Alnwick Garden – a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden including the Grand Cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! Beach 400 yards. Shop 300 yards, pubs and restaurants 400 yards.£216From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
