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.
Lowick, EnglandThe charming Northumberland village of Lowick is home to The Smithy, a carefully renovated stone cottage offering accommodation for six guests. Inside, a large open-plan kitchen and lounge area gives access to a private garden, ideal for an al-fresco breakfast or an evening aperitif. Lowick lies within a few miles of the dramatic Northumberland Coast and is an ideal spot from which to explore this richly historic region. The village is often referred to as the gateway to the Cheviots, a large expanse of beautiful rolling hills stretching across the English/Scottish border. Horse riders, cyclists and ramblers will love the numerous footpaths and bridleways which run through the picturesque scenery. Nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in England and offers a bustling shopping experience as well as many historic attractions. Also nearby is the picturesque town of Alnwick with its cobbled walkways and world famous castle. Other ‘must-sees’ are the picture postcard village of Bamburgh, which is almost dwarfed by its own hilltop castle, and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne which is accessed by a tidal causeway. From the coastal village of Seahouses, bird lovers can take a boat trip (in season) to the Farne Islands to see the famous puffin colonies.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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North Togston, EnglandButtercup Lodge is a charming little lodge, ideal for couples, with uninterrupted views across open fields towards Warkworth Castle. Set in the owners’ grounds, this detached lodge with a large enclosed garden and secluded patio sitting-area with chimnea to the front, is a lovely spot to relax after a day’s exploring. In a peaceful location only 2 miles from Amble, it is an ideal base from which to explore the many visitor attractions throughout this friendly and unspoilt county. Amble, reputedly ’the friendliest port’, has a working harbour with boat trips to Coquet Island, a sandy beach and a bustling Sunday market with some excellent seafood eateries and fish and chip shops. A short drive takes you to the popular Druridge Bay Nature Resort. This ideally located holiday home offers a superb base from which to explore the magnificent Heritage Coast, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit Craster, famous for its smoked kippers and glorious walk along the cliff-top to Dunstanburgh Castle. It is only a few miles from Alnwick, with its famous castle used in Harry Potter and in Downton Abbey. A great central base from which to explore the whole of this unspoilt county from Hadrian’s Wall to the National Park and back to the coast again. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chatton, EnglandThe Gable is one of two restored cottages, sitting in a small terrace in the picturesque hamlet of West Lyham. Surrounded by stunning rural views, The Gable is perched at the entrance and is a charming two bedroom cottage. The contemporary dining kitchen is well equipped and leads to a cosy lounge with feature range. Both bedrooms are on the first floor along with a fresh bathroom. West Lyham is located equidistant between Belford and Wooler, both being only four miles away.
Belford, often described as ‘The Gateway to the Secret Kingdom’ offers many facilities including a pub renowned for its delicious food, along with an impressive golf driving range. A further five miles east brings you to the prestigious coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic fortress edged by a wide expanse of golden, sandy sweeping beach where Holy Island can be viewed. A short drive west of The Gable is the friendly market town of Wooler, nestled at the foot of the Cheviot Hills. This is a popular destination for those who enjoy cycling and walking, as the challenging route of St Cuthbert’s Way runs close by. Chatton Trout Fishery invites amateur anglers to fish without a rod licence in its picturesque four-acre lake.
The Gable offers idyllic accommodation in a picturesque rural setting and makes an excellent base to explore the Northumbrian countryside and giving easy access to the Heritage seashore, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Gable can be booked with The Shillings (CC323030) to accommodate up to 7 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Chatton, EnglandThe Shillings is one of two restored cottages sitting in a small terrace in the picturesque hamlet of West Lyham. Surrounded by stunning rural views, The Shillings is a charming two bedroom cottage perched at the end of this small terrace. The contemporary kitchen is stylishly furnished with good quality appliances and Belfast sink. There is the added convenience of a separate dining room and the cosy lounge has a superb feature fireplace. Both bedrooms are on the first floor along with a fresh bathroom. West Lyham is located equidistant between Belford and Wooler, both being only four miles away.
Belford, often described as ‘The Gateway to the Secret Kingdom’ offers many facilities including a pub renowned for its delicious food, along with an impressive golf driving range. A further five miles east brings you to the prestigious coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic fortress edged by a wide expanse of golden, sandy sweeping beach where Holy Island can be viewed. A short drive west of The Shillings is the friendly market town of Wooler, nestled at the foot of the Cheviot Hills. This is a popular destination for those who enjoy cycling and walking, as the challenging route of St Cuthbert’s Way runs close by. Chatton Trout Fishery invites amateur anglers to fish without a rod licence in its picturesque four-acre lake.
The Shillings offers idyllic accommodation in a picturesque rural setting and makes an excellent base to explore the Northumbrian countryside and giving easy access to the Heritage seashore, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Shillings can be booked with The Gable (CC323029) to accommodate up to 7 guests.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hexham, EnglandSituated next to the owner’s home and surrounded by grounds that border Hexham Racecourse, Snooty Fox Cottage is the perfect location for guests wishing to really explore the area. Snooty Fox Cottage offers top quality accommodation with fabulous views across a stunning location. Great for couples wanting to treat themselves to a luxurious, romantic break, the property is quiet and private yet still lies only one and a half miles away from the popular market town of Hexham.
All on one level, Snooty Fox Cottage is perfect for guests of all ages and offers excellent fixtures and fittings throughout. Once two converted stables, Snooty Fox Cottage is spacious, light and airy and offers great views across the surrounding countryside. The living room is spacious and comfortable with top quality Karndean flooring and excellent quality sofas as well as French doors that open out onto the private garden area with outdoor seating and BBQ. The kitchen is open plan to the lounge, modern and well equipped with granite breakfast bar and worktops. The bedroom offers guests a zip and link bed that can be separated into two full twin beds or combined to make one super king size bed, and the en-suite bathroom offers a bath, separate shower cubicle and heated towel rail. There is ample parking for two cars and also plenty of outdoor furniture to use and enjoy.
Hexham is a popular tourist location and offers plenty of restaurants, bistros and cafes, as well as specialist boutiques, art galleries and gift shops. There is also a leisure centre with swimming pool, golf course, tennis courts and plenty of walks along the river for those guests who enjoy a more active holiday. For guests wanting to enjoy a theatre break, Hexham has its own theatre that is open all year round as well as many popular historic attractions including Hexham Old Gaol. Also perfect for guests wanting to enjoy a walking or cycling holiday, there are many established footpaths and cycle paths that lead directly through the owner’s grounds and out towards the towns and villages in the surrounding areas.
This is Hadrian’s Wall country and guests will be able to explore many of the historic Roman forts and settlements along the wall itself. A day trip to Vindolanda, Aydon Castle and Dilston Castle are a must as well as a trip to nearby Newcastle upon Tyne which is only a 20 minute drive away, and offers cultural centres including The Sage and the Centre for Life as well as an extensive range of shops and boutiques. The popular Metrocentre is based in Gateshead and can be reached within a 25 minute drive and offers guests the chance to browse through the largest shopping centre in Europe, as well as enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants or a film in the multi-screen cinema.
Snooty Fox Cottage really is the perfect spot for a long weekend or mid week walking break, in a real gem of a location.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Watershaugh Rd, EnglandOnly a few minutes walk from Warkworth Castle and the pretty village centre, this small, comfortable, detached holiday studio is an ideal base for exploring this friendly county. It is set within the friendly owners’ grounds yet offers privacy. With a ground floor kitchen and first floor lounge and bedroom area, this quirky studio is a super base for couples or two friends.
Warkworth has some charming little pubs and tea rooms with walks along the river where it is not unusual to see some rare birds. Nearby, the town of Amble which is reputedly ’the friendliest port’ has a working harbour, marina, Sunday market, fish and chip shops and plenty of varied amenities. Alnwick, with its famous castle featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, is only a few miles with cobbled streets and famous water gardens with a spectacular grand cascade, and the worlds largest tree house restaurant should not be missed. Warkworth is on the main Heritage coastal route which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and from here you can enjoy some glorious unspoilt beaches and rugged coastline.
The Studio is a handy base for your holiday and is ideal for reaching inland to the National Park, west to visit Hadrian’s Wall or north towards the borders.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Alnwick, EnglandSet in the small, picturesque village of Rock, The Old Workshop has been fully converted to create a single-storey holiday cottage. Built in 1856, this property comprises a spacious open-plan living area with large French windows leading onto the patio, linked to the stylish dining kitchen area. Guests are welcome to use the culinary herbs at the front of the cottage for cooking during their stay. There is solid oak flooring throughout the property. The small entrance hall links to the spacious bedroom which has large built-in wardrobes, and there is an outside boot and wellie rack.
The Old Workshop forms part of the Rock village estate and is well placed for easy visits to the stunning Northumbrian coastline and fabulous local countryside walks. The village has a well-marked trail past the ancient church. The golden beaches of Newton-by-the-Sea and Embleton are less than 5 miles away. Combine a fabulous coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle and back with lunch overlooking the sea in the quaint fishing village of Craster, world famous for its smoked kippers and salmon. Golfers are spoilt for choice being within easy reach of many first-class coastal courses. Inland, the Northumberland National Park is a stunning area of natural beauty, a magnet for cyclists, bird watchers and anglers. The market town of Alnwick, five miles away, is famous for its castle, featured in Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, and the splendid gardens with the famous treehouse restaurant. To the north lies the busy town of Seahouses and the Farne Islands.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Melkridge, EnglandThe Old Brewery Coach House is a detached Grade II listed stone built coach house set in a secluded location adjacent to the owner’s home just a mile from Hadrian’s Wall. It enjoys spectacular uninterrupted open views across the wild and wonderful Northumbrian countryside.
With a picturesque Tyne Valley view, this welcoming holiday cottage is situated only a few miles from Hexham, and is ideal for exploring the Northumberland coast and the National Park. The historic market town of Hexham, dominated by its majestic abbey, offers an abundance of amenities only 12 miles east or travel an extra 20 minutes to sample the vibrant city of Newcastle or try a little retail therapy at the world renowned Metro Centre. The Cumbrian border is close by; Carlisle is only 25 miles west, therefore making it a superb base for those seeking to explore the historic charms of Northumberland coupled with the magnificent Lakeland Fells.
Old Brewery Coach House can be booked together with Old Brewery Cottage (UK3002) to accommodate up to eight guests.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Main St, EnglandThis semi-detached, dormer style bungalow occupies a pleasant position on the cusp of the traditional seaside village of Seahouses, which offers a wide array of tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops. 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, 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 can be viewed, locally known as Holy Island. 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 countless thousands of sea and land birds, making this location a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick, with its castle, offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and a restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe. Lottie’s Place offers an excellent base from which to explore the Heritage coastline, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Horse riding is available only 200 yards away, and there’s an impressive golf course on the links close by.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Marine Rd, EnglandSituated close to the harbour and the town centre of the popular seaside town of Amble is this spacious, semi-detached bungalow with its own heated outside shed for storage. The town boasts a number of fish and chip shops, an award-winning ice cream shop, a Sunday market and a fine seafood restaurant next to the lifeboat house. From the harbour, you can take a Puffin boat trip to Coquet Island and see the RSPB bird sanctuary. The pretty village of Warkworth features a hillside castle along with a selection of cafes, pubs and bespoke independent shops that are not to be missed. Amble is set on the edge of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty-the Northumberland Coast, which comprises empty golden beaches, rolling sand dunes, rocky outcrops, unbroken sea views and a network of tracks and paths. The region is simply a paradise for walkers and cyclists, and as the protected site stretches over 100 miles, you certainly won’t be short on places to explore.
Real Downtonians are advised to visit Alnwick Castle, which featured in the popular BBC production of Downton Abbey. They might be a little outnumbered however, as young witches and wizards also flock to the site which was used as part of the Hogwarts set in the Harry Potter movies. Adjacent to the castle is The Alnwick Garden, a fantastic complex of water gardens with grand cascades and the world’s largest treehouse.
If you’re willing to go further afield, why not amble along a section of Hadrian’s Wall, or explore the Northumberland National Park?£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
