Pet Friendly Holidays Northumberland

The village of Longhoughton is a pretty, coastal village, just over a mile from the hidden bay at Sugar Sands – an idyllic beach with views across to Dunstanburgh Castle, sited mid-way on the beautiful 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Within the village there is a Co-op store for your provisions. You are well catered for with a popular coffee shop Company B, which is just opposite; amble across for a tasty breakfast, lunch, wonderful home-made cakes or Sunday lunch. In the opposite direction the Running Fox café is dog friendly and has a lovely space both inside and out, serving a wonderful selection of food.
Longhoughton is just 4 miles east of the historic market town of Alnwick with a wide array of amenities including a cinema/playhouse, restaurants, independent shops, a variety of pubs and eateries. Famous for its part in Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, Alnwick Castle is a popular visitor attraction and a short stroll from the town centre. A visit to Alnwick Gardens is a must with its formal garden, including a grand cascade waterfall and ’poison’ garden. A great day out for all the family and you can dine in the largest tree house restaurant in Europe. Readily accessible by public transport, this characterful cottage is only 4 miles from Alnmouth and the popular village of Warkworth with its castle, shops and restaurants, or head north and sample the world-famous kippers of Craster with the nearby walk to the iconic Dunstanburgh Castle or visit Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. Beach 1 mile.
Breezes Cottage (UK39496) can be booked together with The Den (UK39558) to accommodate up to 6 guests.

A detached cottage situated in Glororum, Bamburgh, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Rural views. Beach nearby. Seahouses 3.9 miles; Alnwick 15.9 miles.

The Stables and Horseshoe Cottage are set only ½ a mile from the upmarket village of East Boldon and makes a perfect, semi-detached single-storey holiday homes for couples and families. This community spirited village has an award winning butcher and post office and plenty of good wine bars and restaurants to satisfy everyone.

The local metro is within easy walking distance so you can explore an abundance of places including South Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and Newcastle to discover the delights of this historic and beautiful city. Nearby the award winning beaches at Seaburn and Roker are ideal for unwinding and relaxing and have been favourite family spots for many years. The lovely wide promenade and seafront are perfect for an evening stroll and are dotted with places to stop off for a snack or drink. A traditional park in Roker has play areas, lake and miniature railway set in the floral displays. Every year Sunderland illuminations brighten the seafront from September to November so staying at The Stables is an ideal base to see this fantastic show.

Tynemouth is only 10 miles away with more golden beaches and an abundance of bars and eating places. The Northumberland Heritage Coastline Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is easily reached from here via an easy road network. Visit Alnwick with its famous castle and water gardens, or travel inland and explore the National Park or Hadrian’s Wall.

The owners have an indoor and outdoor equestrian centre, so hacking out over the fields is a joy and can be done directly from the cottage. The owners welcome up to three pets to The Stables, and horses are welcomed by arrangement directly with the owner. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Sea View at Lamberton has 180 degree panoramic views of the sea with views towards Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands. The good size garden and elevated timber decking viewing platform will be a great place to enjoy the outside. This farming two storey property sleeps six comfortably in three bedrooms. One of the double rooms is on the ground floor with the remaining twin and double bedrooms upstairs. The bathroom with shower over L-Shaped bath are on the ground floor. A fairly well-equipped kitchen has a little utility area off to the side to allow for that extra little bit of practical space you always need. Of course we always hope for great weather when we are away from home but if the weather isn’t great there is an open fire for those cold and grim days. This really is a fabulous property to spend your break. So easy to get to, so easy to access places of interest and activities either by road or by rail from Berwick and so fantastic to be able to enjoy those views of the sea at the front and side and then open country and hillsides from the other side of the house.

Seascape 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.

The 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).

A 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.

The Workshop oozes character and charm, with beamed ceilings, a stone flagged floor and a wonderful traditional cosy feel throughout. Set on the owner’s smallholding on 22 acres where you are free to walk, this is an idyllic retreat for couples or two friends. The cosy ambience in the open aspect living area with exposed features is reflected right through the cottage from the moment you open the front door. Set all on one level, the cottage has a lovely bedroom with a super kingsize zip and link bed with comfy mattresses and bedding just right for a perfect night’s sleep. From the living area, you will find a fully enclosed south-facing lawned garden with seating, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring around Northumberland or for enjoying your morning cup of tea. The traditional-style, well-equipped kitchen is a lovely space should you wish to cook whilst staying here in The Workshop. Whilst staying here you can visit the owner’s donkey and mules, and sheep, or you can meander across the field to explore the ponds, streams and wildlife, all on-site.
Situated just off the A1, close to Newton-on-the-Moor and nearby Felton, The Workshop is set in an ideal location ensuring travelling around is very easy in all directions. Only a mile from a highly acclaimed pub/restaurant in Newton-on-the-Moor if you want to treat yourselves to a lovely meal. Head over to the stunning Northumberland Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with miles of golden beaches, peppered with historic castles or head west over to Hadrian’s Wall area where you can spend some time walking some of the ancient wall, perhaps stop off at one of the Roman forts.
The Workshop is only a few minutes from Alnwick, home to the Duke of Northumberland who resides in a part of the majestic castle, where some scenes in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey were filmed. Discover the cobbled streets with a great choice of pubs, cafes and shops. Northumberland is reputedly the friendliest county in England and all over this super friendly county you can be assured of a real warm ‘Geordie’ welcome when you venture out of The Workshop.

Oswald’s Rest is a charming retreat for couples, this bright, airy cottage is all on the ground floor and offers open plan living with French doors opening out onto a wonderful enclosed private sitting-out area perfect for your morning cup of tea or evening glass of wine. The unique setting of Oswald’s Rest is enticing, with a footpath from the farm location to the coast which you can walk in only 15 minutes. Set midway between Bamburgh and Seahouses and set in wonderful countryside, yet on the cusp of the golden beaches and coastline. Offering comfort and attention to detail throughout the owners have provided a well equipped kitchen should you choose to dine. A large Smart TV is perfect for those evenings in then retire to the kingsize bed with high quality bedding to snuggle up in.
Unusually set on the owners farm, where there are eight private camping pitches, Oswald’s Rest is set to the side in its own setting with a secluded private garden. The owners have pedigree poll Dorset sheep which they show as well as a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Set on St Oswald’s Way you can do some of the walk which stretches 97 miles from Hadrian’s Wall across rolling hills and coastline taking in castles and stunning scenery and ending up at Holy Island a little further up the coast. Only a mile from the sweeping beach and cliffside castle in Bamburgh, this popular and much photographed village in North Northumberland has a 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, dominated by the 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 museum dedicated to Grace Darling. Why not hit the waves yourself with a trip to the Farne Islands? Take a boat trip from Seahouses only a mile away 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. Seahouses is a traditional seaside village retaining some of the ’olde worlde’ charm with gift shops, fish and chips and a working harbour. 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 Oswald’s Rest. Beach 1 mile.

Number 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.