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.
Seahouses, England
4.00Captain’s Rest is an exceptional property located a stones throw from the beach and harbour at Seahouses. This delightful holiday home has been finished to a high standard, offering a sense of luxury to a group getaway; Captain’s Rest is ideal for a family gathering to enjoy Northumberland’s coastlines. The accommodation is spacious yet comfortable for all to enjoy with the master suite located in the separate annex across the garden. Externally there is parking for two cars and to the rear of the property there’s a large enclosed garden both lawned and paved making this a very enjoyable space. When you are ready to start your Northumberland adventure, you will not be disappointed with Seahouses, it is home to an array of amenities including some fantastic restaurants, cafés, and shops. There are also a range of exciting activities such as horse riding at the nearby stables, a round of golf at the towns 18-hole course or hit the waves and take part in some adrenaline pumping water sports.
Take a boat trip to the nearby Farne Islands, home to an abundance of quirky wildlife, including puffins and seals, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch sight of the dolphins as they play in the water. Lace up your walking boots and follow the Northumberland Coast Path to explore the hidden gems of the fabulous coastline, recognized as an area of outstanding natural beauty, boasting panoramic views across the water as you pass sweeping beaches, rocky headland, quaint seaside towns and dramatic ruined castles. Further inland is the delightful market town of Alnwick, home to Alnwick Castle, famously known as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from Harry Potter; take a scenic stroll through the towns beautifully maintained formal gardens or explore the fascinating history on display at Bailiffgate Museum. Wherever your adventure takes you, be sure to start it from the luxury comforts of Captain’s Rest. Beach 1 mile.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Morpeth, England 5.00A substantial property nestled in the village of Cresswell, on the North Sea coast. Enclosed courtyard. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 5.4 miles; Ashington 6.1 miles.£162From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Craster, EnglandA stylish reverse-level cottage nestled in the village of Craster, Northumberland. Off-road parking. Close to the coast. Pet-friendly. Alnwick 7.3 miles; Bamburgh 12 miles; Amble 12.6 miles.£181From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Alnwick, EnglandGrosvenor House is a Grade II listed house in the historic market town of Alnwick in Northumberland. An excellent choice for those seeking beautifully presented accommodation within the popular town of Alnwick giving easy access to explore the beautiful Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east, and the wild and lonely expanses of the heather-capped Cheviot Hills to the west. Enjoying an open aspect with tree lined verge, the property has been fully renovated throughout in 2022, with high quality fixtures, fittings, and stylish furnishings this Alnwick property is just the thing for a memorable get together with family and friends.
With contemporary style, the ground floor is open plan which is a perfect social space for your group. The living area has a 75" Smart TV for you to enjoy your favourite movie or box set, leading off to a stylish shaker kitchen and dining area, with a handy utility, boot room and toilet just off. Upstairs, luxurious beds, sumptuous mattresses and crisp bedding make for a good night’s sleep. With two kingsize bedrooms (one en-suite) both with 65" smart TVs. There is a further double bedroom and twin, and a separate family bathroom with bath and shower over.
Out and about, Alnwick is a highly sought-after holiday destination with a host of facilities including a cinema/playhouse, excellent restaurants, independent shops and variety of pubs, which are ideally reached within a short stroll of Grosvenor House. Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland (and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts) is a popular visitor attraction, or visit Alnwick Gardens, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden, including a grand cascade waterfall and poison garden. Dine among the treetops in the Treehouse Restaurant – a fairy tale setting, in one of the world’s largest tree houses.
Even though Alnwick is a town, there are a number of lovely country walks from your doorstep and within a short drive you can reach the dramatically beautiful coast where you can walk for miles admiring Castle and seascapes, and inland to the Cheviot Hills – fantastic walking country!
There’s always something to do in Alnwick, one thing is for sure; a magical time awaits with fabulous memories to be made. Beach 5 miles.£147From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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).£169From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandAd Gefrin is set in the pretty and peaceful small village of Acklington, very close to Amble and Warkworth. A village pub is only a few minutes’ walk from your cottage and there is an award-winning ice cream dairy only a mile away along a winding country lane.
Your stone-built, semi-detached holiday home is set on a small development overlooking fields to the rear with fabulous attention to details throughout. The large open-plan living space has been carefully designed to offer comfort, whilst offering that feeling of being somewhere special, being bright and airy with comfortable seating and stylish furnishings. The modern kitchen is furnished with a small breakfast table, and all the facilities to cook and enjoy some special evenings in. With four bedrooms, two with Hypnos mattresses and one en-suite, and a large modern family bathroom with an anti-scald bath tap, this modern holiday home is perfect for couples and families, and welcomes one pet. The garden has a patio area which is south facing, catching the sun and overlooking the fields and countryside to the rear.
Nearby Warkworth is home to a castle that sits at the top of the hill, dominating the village with a lovely riverside walk and quaint bespoke shops and cafés. Amble is a popular small seaside town with a working harbour, harbour pod shopping area and plenty of cafés and restaurants.
Acklington village is an ideal location to explore all the surrounding areas. Northumberland is such a diverse county with miles of golden sandy beaches nearby and the most stunning National Park, famed for its dark skies. Head up further north and discover Holy Island, where the Lindisfarne Gospels were kept, and Bamburgh with the cliff top castle. Wherever you go from Ad Gefrin, you will be sure of a warm and genuine welcome from the local Northumbrian people.£113From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bamburgh, EnglandFormerly the lovely old vicarage situated within the prestigious coastal village of Bamburgh, Glebe House represents the north wing of The Glebe and provides exclusive holiday accommodation. With independent access to this self-contained and substantial portion of this impressive 18th century property the accommodation is well appointed with many of the rooms offering superb views of Bamburgh castle, St Aidan’s church and towards the sea.£244From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandHarbour Lodge is idyllically situated only 100 yards from the harbour of Amble,’known locally as ’the friendliest port’. Nestled at the end of a stone built terrace, Harbour Lodge and its neighbouring property were added in recent years. Harbour Lodge provides contemporary and stylishly furnished holiday accommodation spread over three floors.
The spacious entrance hall leads to a very well equipped kitchen/dining room on the ground floor boasting quality wood units with many integral appliances. A separate utility area with washer/dryer also offers useful space for coats and outdoor equipment. On the first floor there is a bright and spacious living room with sumptuous seating to snuggle in front of the large TV and where doors lead onto an enclosed balcony area to take in the sea air and enjoy the views. A twin bedroom and luxurious spa bathroom are also positioned on this level. Two further bedrooms; one a spacious family room with views towards the sea and harbour and the other, another immaculately presented twin bedroom adjacent to a fresh shower room are on the top floor.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThe Willows is an attached single-storey cottage situated in a small village around 3 miles south of Amble. The accommodation is well presented throughout. The living room is spacious and leads to a bright and airy conservatory which overlooks the large fully enclosed garden at the rear. The dining kitchen is well equipped. There are two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms along with a contemporary bathroom and additional shower room making this pet friendly property a suitable choice for the gathering of families and friends. The Willows can be booked together with Little Willows (CC317042) for larger groups. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandThis extraordinary three-storey cottage rests on the coast of Amble in Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Sea views. Contemporary interior. Alnmouth 6.6 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 28.3 miles.£172From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
