Pet Friendly Holidays Northumberland

Set 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.

Well House is an imposing, lovingly furnished with Farrow & Ball colour schemes, Grade II listed home dating back to the early 1700s (circa 1640), which retains many of its original period features, being high ceilings and exposed beams. Formerly the Angel Inn, Well House faces the high street in the popular village of Belford. This property was believed to have been protected throughout war due to the property being the main source of water for the village, and amazingly the well still remains in the cellar of this historic property! Well House has significant historical local importance and legend. Directly next door to the property there is award-winning Well House Café which offers the most mouth-watering home cooked bakes and breakfasts, ideally located.
Sleeping 8 guests over 2 floors with three bedrooms plus a master suite boasting outstanding features throughout, this property is ideal for a large gathering of family or friends to celebrate a special occasion. The ground floor and lower ground floor is home to two sitting areas, and a snug/games room providing you and your family ample socialising spots; both of the sitting areas have toasty wood burning fires and cosy seating. The second sitting area, named The Stable, is a stunning open room with views over the garden with full exposed stone walls, with a fascinating medieval feeling. Head into the well-equipped country kitchen/diner and you will find a fantastic gas range oven and a large dining table, ideal for good social gatherings. A welcome pack with some goodies and a helpful guest information book will also be waiting for you upon arrival. Additionally, on this floor you will find a gorgeous kingsize bedroom boasting a lovely en-suite with a double shower and basin (no toilet). When evening draws in, head off to sleep in one of the further three bedrooms on offer.
Occupying the first floor are two bedrooms, the first is the master suite, a luxurious kingsize room with a grand bathroom offering a large roll top bath and a double shower. The second bedroom is another spacious kingsize with its own en-suite. To the rear wing of the property there is a further room with two single beds. The garden is a particularly beautiful and restful feature of Well House, so take the time to enjoy with a good book or some alfresco dining under the summer sun. When it’s time to unwind after a memorable day, take yourself to the hot tub with a nice glass of wine.
Belford, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a quaint village retreat in an excellent location for cyclists, walkers, historians, and families to explore Bamburgh, Seahouses, Berwick, Alnwick, Holy Islands and Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park. It also has pubs serving food, fish & chips, restaurants, newsagents, farm shop, museum, church, and supermarket, along with some great local walks. The picture-postcard, coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic fortress and wide expanse of golden, sandy beach is only 5 miles away.

Nestled within 90 acres of a beautiful part of the South Tyne valley, Kingfisher Cottage offers superior self-catering holiday accommodation for 8 guests, making it the perfect choice for an extended family or a small group.  With a wheelchair friendly ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite wet room facilities, Kingfisher Cottage is an ideal choice giving accessibility to all.
Kingfisher Cottage has recently benefitted from a full refurbishment and sits within a small cluster of barn conversions, which have been recently developed to create a small group of holiday cottages completed to an excellent standard.  Each property has oak flooring; is well-equipped with many modern appliances suitable for contemporary living and all are tastefully furnished throughout.  This complex sits in a very private setting and offers the additional bonus of being only 50 yards from the trout and salmon rich South Tyne River, where fishing is available on a pre booked basis for a fee dependent on month of the salmon season.
Kingfisher Cottage can be booked together with Orchard House (CC333017) nearby to accommodate up to 20 guests.