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, EnglandFarne Cottage is a restored, single storey cottage situated less than 100 yards from the harbour of the popular fishing village of Seahouses. This quintessential seaside property provides superb self-catering holiday accommodation for families and couples alike. The accommodation is extremely well presented throughout with much thought, care and attention to the finer details, and is in a convenient location. With solid oak wood flooring throughout, the living area focuses on a charming wood burning stove, idyllic to gaze and watch the flames dance after a day exploring the wonderful seashore close by. The stylish dining kitchen is contemporary and well-equipped. Both double bedrooms have wall-mounted TVs and are immaculately presented.
Seahouses is a traditional seaside village with a wide array of facilities a mere gentle stroll from Farne Cottage. Enjoy wandering around the harbour and watch the trawlers return with their daily catch. Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuaries and seal colony, and try your luck at fishing. Or enjoy a round of golf on the links golf course and admire the spectacular views across the sweeping coastline, north to Bamburgh, south to Beadnell and out to sea towards the Farne Islands on the horizon. There are several shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants within this friendly village, and horse riding can be arranged on its outskirts. Only a couple of miles north of Farne Cottage is the picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, which commands the power and presence of the seasoned film set it regularly becomes, and where the Grace Darling Museum is worth a visit.
The wide expanse of golden and often empty sandy beaches this region is renowned for, is perfect for a romantic stroll to feel the sand between your toes and watch the waves lap against the shoreline. The tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island and the birthplace of Christianity, can be viewed from here too. A little further north is the bird sanctuary at Budle Bay, and at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this location a haven for bird watchers. The sweep of golden sands at Beadnell Bay is popular with water sport enthusiasts, only two miles to the south. The elegant Georgian town of Berwick, which straddles the salmon-rich river Tweed, is 17 miles north and the historic market town of Alnwick, 12 miles inland, with its own magnificent castle, offers many facilities. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascading waterfall, and restaurant set within the largest tree house in Europe. Farne Cottage is an excellent choice for those seeking a stylish coastal retreat within the popular holiday destination of Seahouses and makes an excellent base to explore the twenty miles of Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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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
Chathill, EnglandA very pleasant first floor apartment a 5-minute walk from the popular golden sands of Beadnell Bay. Delightful distant sea views from Castle view and good views towards Dunstanburgh Castle.
The property offers two spacious bedrooms, master a double with an additional single. The second bedroom perfect for the kids with a bunk bed (standard 3ft). The lounge is open plan with the kitchen which makes a great social room for the family to get together and play some good old board games whilst dinner is cooking! There’s a good size family bathroom with a bath and shower over. Externally the property does have fifteen steps that lead you to the front door and there is a pretty enclosed gravelled garden to the rear through a shared access, perfect to take advantage of on them hot summer evenings.
A gentle stroll from Castle View brings you to the golden sands of Beadnell Bay. This is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, including sailing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and scuba diving. Beadnell is renowned as a holiday destination and offers local facilities including a village shop and pub serving good food. Just 1 mile up the coastline is the traditional fishing port of Seahouses, where boat trips, depart regularly from its harbour to the nearby Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuaries and seal colony. Here there are also several charming tea rooms, quaint pubs, and shops. Horse riding, fishing, and golf on the links close, by being only a sample of the many amenities available in this popular location.
A further 2 miles up the coastline is the picture-perfect village of Bamburgh, famous for its majestic fortress and Grace Darling Museum. The market town of Alnwick, with its own dramatic castle, is only a short drive inland. Visitors will enjoy a trip to Alnwick Garden, a spectacular interpretation of a formal garden including the Grand Cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe. Wherever your Northern adventure takes you, be sure to start it from the homely comforts of Castle View!£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
West View, EnglandWestvew Cottage is a traditional stone built, end terraced cottage in a quiet lane in North Sunderland, located on the fringe of the popular fishing village of Seahouses. The open plan living space boasts the friendly comfort of a wood burner, making this charming cottage a suitable choice regardless of the season. The bright and airy conservatory at the rear of the property overlooks the pretty patio garden. There is also a double bedroom on the ground floor with a bathroom, newly fitted in November 2020, adjacent. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor; one twin and one single, along with the added convenience of a separate toilet. Westview Cottage offers an excellent base from which to explore the Northumberland Heritage Coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Seahouses offers a wide variety of facilities including tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops around a mile from the cottage. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour - the islands are famous for their nesting sea birds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding is available on the cusp of the village and there is an impressive golf course on the links close by. 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, locally known as Holy Island and the birth place of Christianity, can be viewed. A further 2 miles up the coastline brings you to Warren 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 the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this location a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick, with its own castle offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 700 yards.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandA quaint, couple’s retreat resting in the coastal village of Hadston, near Amble, Northumberland. Enclosed garden. Close to a beach. Off-road parking. Amble 3.6 miles; Warkworth 4.8 miles; Alnwick 13.2 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Beadnell, EnglandWithin 330 yards of the beach, The Haven is a spacious, light and airy, attractively furnished first floor apartment with pleasant views over the sand dunes. Set within a short stroll of beautiful sandy beaches and Beadnell Harbour, a peaceful location for a relaxing holiday and an ideal base to discover the wonders of the Northumberland castles, Holy Island, Farne Islands, and wonderful market towns of Alnwick and Berwick. Water sports, golf and horse riding nearby. Easy driving distance to visit the Borders or even Scotland, Beadnell is a quiet coastal village with secluded beaches and traditional local amenities. Shop, pub and restaurant 800 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandThis stone built, semi-detached holiday bungalow sits within a cul-de-sac, only a few minutes walk from the centre of this seaside village. Seahouses has wide appeal for all age groups with its golden beach, fish and chip shops, cafes, gift shops and a working harbour where trips to the Farne Islands are a must. Holy Island, further up the coast, can be reached via the causeway and makes a great day out. Visit the historic town of Alnwick, 12 miles, and visit the castle as seen in the Harry Potter films. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandWith coastal walks from the door, Naters Apartment is located on the boundary of Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. This ground floor apartment is ideally located close to the sea and only a few hundred yards from shops, cafés and pubs. Guests will be spoilt for choice with walks along the promenade or beach to Tynemouth or Whitley Bay in either direction. Naters Apartment is perfectly located for exploring the whole of Northumberland, Tyneside and Durham. Cullercoats, with its pretty little cafés and bistros, Whitley Bay, and Tynemouth, with its award winning beach, famous for surfers and holidaymakers, and its great Sunday indoor market are all nearby. The Blue Reef Aquarium is less than a mile away and further north there is the beautiful heritage coast where a visit to Alnwick, with its famous castle and cobbled streets should not be missed. Hadrian’s wall is a spectacular World Heritage Site where you will find dramatic countryside and Roman Forts along the way, and where you can also visit the famous tree in ’Sycamore Gap’, featured in ’Robin Hood’. Newcastle is a vibrant city where you can admire the grand historic architecture or wander along the rejuvenated quayside, or perhaps visit the museums and galleries, including the Baltic for the wonderful views. If you wish to enjoy one of the restaurants or bars you can take one of the metro trains and enjoy the city without having the hassle of driving. After a day exploring this fantastic friendly county you will be pleased to return and relax in this welcoming apartment, with sea views from the large bay window in the master bedroom. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandSeaholme is a substantial semi-detached house situated in the heart of the traditional fishing port of Seahouses. The property is immaculately presented throughout. The homely lounge leads through to an open plan dining area, which overlooks the spacious rear garden and where patio doors enhance its light and airy ambience. The separate kitchen area is also on the ground floor. All three bedrooms and family bathroom are located on the first floor. The master bedroom has a bay window, a delightful spot to sit and admire the view towards the sea in the distance.
There is a wide array of facilities available within Seahouses including tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops, all within a gentle stroll from Seaholme. Boat trips to the Farne Islands, famous for their puffins and grey seal colonies, depart regularly from the harbour. Horse riding is available on the cusp of the village and there’s an impressive golf course on the links very close by. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is only 3 miles north with its wide expanse of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches and where the tidal island of Lindisfarne, locally known as Holy Island and the birth place of Christianity, can be viewed. Just a couple of miles down the coastline is Beadnell Bay, its glorious sandy beach is popular with water-sports enthusiasts.
The market town of Alnwick, with its own castle offers many facilities a few miles inland. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! Seaholme makes an excellent base for discovering the very best of Northumberland. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£59From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
