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.
Alnwick, EnglandA perfect base for couples or small families wishing to explore coast and country. This spacious single storey cottage is furnished and equipped to provide comfortable accommodation. Giving a warm welcome with its cosy open fire in the living room, the kitchen is bright and airy and well-equipped. A large farmhouse table makes the perfect place to gather for breakfast or supper. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath with overhead shower. Outside is a pretty cottage garden with patio and table and chairs to sit and enjoy this peaceful and tranquil setting.
Snowshill is located about 2 miles north of the historic market town of Alnwick.This is a superb area in which to base your holiday as the surrounding countryside is wonderful. With the wild and lonely expanses of the heather-capped Cheviot Hills to the west or to the east, the beautiful 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just two miles away is the historic market town of Alnwick with its castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland (and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts), and is a popular visitor attraction. Take time to visit Alnwick Gardens, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden, which includes a grand cascade waterfall and poison garden, as well as a restaurant set in the largest tree house in Europe! Don’t forget to visit Barter Books, and experience the second hand bookshop, set in the former railway station building which has open fires, interactive mural, model railway and café.
On the coast, just over 6 miles away is the picturesque coastal village of Alnmouth, where there is a beautiful stretch of beach, variety of good restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and gift shops, a great place to head with the family. Within a short drive are Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Newton by the Sea, where you can watch harbour life, shop for kippers, visit the historic castle ruins or take long walks along stunning coastline. At the end of the day return to your rural retreat for perfect relaxation. Beach 6¼ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Snowshill, Paddock Cottage (ref 15201) and Cheviot View (ref 13062) can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lowick, EnglandThe Burrow has been beautifully restored to a good standard making your stay comfortable. It was once a thriving gunpowder works dating back to 1798 and part of Low Wood Mill gunpowder works. With the multi-fuel burner in the living area and the underfloor heating, you can be toasty warm on those cold winter evenings and in the summer you can sit out on the patio and enjoy views and access to the paddock. Beach 5 miles. Shop 6¾ miles, pub and restaurant 600 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Berwick-upon-Tweed, EnglandMurton Whitehouse Steading is a U-shaped steading, sympathetically converted into six cottages, all with private gardens and grouped around a central courtyard. An ideal getaway for a family or a small group, this cottage at Murton Whitehouse Steading will comfortably sleep up to six people. On the ground floor of this charming house, you’ll enjoy preparing meals and snacks in the kitchen/dining room, utilising the door out to the garden while the kids play, and whoever isn’t cooking can enjoy a glass of wine in the sunshine. If it’s not as sunny and warm; the view is equally as nice. Two of the bedrooms are downstairs, including the largest of the three, which has an en-suite shower room. Also on the ground floor is a very useful shower room, accessed from the spacious hallway. The remaining bedroom on the grounds floor is a twin room. Upstairs, the main living room shared the floor with the third bedroom. The main bathroom completes this floor.
Within 100 yards of the property is a riding school and there are various walks available through the beautify countryside from the steading. The historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is approximately 3 miles away, with the Elizabethan town walls, well worth strolling arounds. Berwick has a thriving compliment of restaurant and pubs – you may be surprised to learn that ‘Lowry’ painted many pictures of the area. This park of Northumberland is famed for the spectacular coastline beached with views of the turbulent past within close proximity. Unmissable places to visit include Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh Castle and Chillingham Castle. Edinburgh is 60 miles away, as is Newcastle. The Cheviot Hills are close by with numerous walking routes, whilst the Scottish Border is within 5 miles and the pretty coastal village of Eyemouth is less than a 20-minute drive. If you are lucky, you might be able to see the dolphins in the harbour.
Beach 3 miles. Pub 2 miles.£105From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Berwick-upon-Tweed, EnglandSet well back from a country lane, The Old Farmhouse is a very pretty cottage set within its own idyllic farm steading, ideal for a family or small group of friends wanting to enjoy a relaxing rural retreat. The cottage features two spacious sitting room’s; both rooms bright and airy with lovely countryside views, with the first sitting room offers an open fire. The farm style kitchen is a fabulous space and is well-equipped to support you with your every culinary requirement. Within the kitchen there is a large central dining table which makes the kitchen the perfect spot for them more social evenings with friends and family. French doors lead you out into the beautifully landscaped back garden. To the back of the property, you will find a large conservatory boasting spectacular views! There is also a handy downstairs shower room occupying the ground floor.
Head up to the first floor and find four large bedrooms: a super king with en-suite, a double with en-suite, a family room with one double and two singles and a single room. The stylish family bathroom completes the upstairs layout with a jacuzzi bath or shower. The lawn is ideal for adult relaxation or play time with your furry friends and is enclosed by a stone wall, beyond which lies miles of beautiful countryside with cattle and sheep grazing happily. There are also plenty of seating areas externally which can be enjoyed around the water feature. Watch the sun set from the warmth of the hot tub, the perfect way to unwind after a memorable day.
Ancroft is a very small rural village, it sits just 5 miles from the popular Berwick Upon Tweed, take a stroll to one of four beautiful beaches, offering water sporting opportunities, breath-taking scenery, and plenty of family excitement, you’ll truly be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a relaxing game of golf, or enrich yourself with the history of Berwick Castle, involved in many Anglo-Saxon wars, there’s plenty to uncover. Take a scenic stroll along the River Tweed before enjoying a spot of lunch in one of the many eateries on offer or take a trip to nearby Duns to discover its award-winning butcher and delicatessen, alongside being an exciting hub for racing enthusiasts with its Jim Clark Museum and the Jim Clark Rally. Also, in easy reach of Bamburgh, a stunningly attractive small village set on the Northern stretch of the Northumberland Coast. It 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, and a newly renovated museum dedicated to Grace Darling.£126From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandA contemporary single-storey wooden lodge nestled on Percy Wood Golf & Country Park in Swarland near Felton, Northumberland. Open-plan. Hot tub. Veranda. Off-road parking. Felton 3.2 miles; Alnwick 8.2 miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Craster, EnglandA contemporary coastal cottage lying in the village of Craster, Northumberland. Pet-free. Private garden. Alnwick 6.9 miles; Bamburgh 12 miles; Amble 12.8 miles.£265From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandA stone-built, detached cottage in the hamlet of High Hauxley near Amble. Countryside and sea views. Pet-friendly. Electric fire. Enclosed garden. Amble 1.5 miles; Alnmouth 7.2 miles; Alnwick 10.4 miles.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThis superb Scandinavian style lodge is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life and just relax. There are beautiful walks in tranquil countryside from the door and it is just a short drive to the village of Warkworth with its magnificent castle.
Nestling within the grounds of Eastfield Hall, the lodge is spacious and inviting, providing unique accommodation and perfect for that relaxing break away. Sleeping up to six people in comfort having a master double bedroom with en-suite shower and toilet, a family room with kingsize bed and a single day bed and a single bedroom. The living and dining area are bright and airy with a double height ceiling, and furnished to a high standard with two comfortable sofas and armchair, a 42” TV and DVD player and a welcoming log-effect fire for colder winter evenings. There are books, DVD’s and games available. The spacious kitchen is fully fitted and contains all appliances needed for a successful self catering break or longer holiday. There are lovely views to open countryside from the kitchen window. A pleasant conservatory is the ideal place to sit with a drink and admire the views. Outside is a large fully enclosed, lawned garden complete with rattan table and chairs and reclining loungers, a wonderful spot to enjoy an al fresco meal. There is Wi-Fi internet access available for guests to use.
The nearby village of Warkworth, whose skyline is dominated by it’s ancient castle, is a short drive away and has an interesting variety of galleries, shops, authentic pubs, restaurants and cafés, including a French patisserie, and is centrally placed for discovering all of the beaches, islands, castles, historic houses, towns and villages in historic Northumbria. There is a defibrillator located in the Eastfield Hall grounds. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandA lovely single-storey lodge in Felton, Northumberland. Hot tub. Beautiful views. On-site facilities. Alnwick 10.8 miles; Newcastle 23.6 miles; Whitley Bay 24.5 miles.£100From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandNestled in the tranquil grounds of Eastfield Hall on the fringe of the coastal village of Warkworth and commanding uninterrupted rural views across open countryside with the sea and Warkworth Castle as a backdrop, Mahonia Lodge is a spacious detached holiday property in a superb setting.
The open plan, double-height living area is spacious and enjoys a bright and airy ambience. The comfortable seating in the sun room affords fabulous open vistas across fields towards the sea; a relaxing spot to read, relax and watch the ever-changing skyscape. With three bedrooms (en-suite shower room to master) and a family bathroom too, Mahonia Lodge is an excellent choice for families, friends or those couples seeking something rather special. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
