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.
Morpeth, EnglandWillow Cottage is a perfect retreat for couples with views from the rear over open countryside. Set in the picturesque landscape of Northumberland in the small village of Stannington close to the historic town of Morpeth. This modern detached holiday home is perfect for couples and designed all on the ground floor. The large open plan living area is bright and airy and a delightful place to sit. The modern kitchen area is perfect for cooking up breakfasts and cosy meals in. Situated to the rear of the owner’s grounds, Willow Cottage offers a private seating area that overlooks the fields to the rear, an ideal setting for relaxation.
Only 100 yards away, guests can explore the local farm shop, featuring a delightful café and offering a variety of locally sourced produce, including award-winning sausages. Visitors can enjoy interacting with the on-site animals and picking up fresh eggs for breakfast—a delightful experience for all ages. The historic town of Morpeth, just 4½ miles, offers a charming mix of shops, cafés, and pubs, along with a pretty Edwardian shopping centre and leisure centre. A short drive of 24 miles leads to Alnwick Castle, where guests can explore Harry Potter tributes and the Duke of Northumberland’s home. Further up the coast, you will discover picturesque fishing villages, golden beaches, and medieval castles await.
Newcastle Airport is conveniently close, situated only 9½ miles away, and with easy access to the A1 and the pretty town of Morpeth, makes it the ideal base for exploring the diverse and award-winning county of Northumberland, which boasts a captivating landscape of moors, hills, and valleys, catering to a wide range of interests and age groups. The local shop is just 100 yards away, with a pub 1¾ miles away and a restaurant a quarter of a mile from the cottage£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Morpeth, EnglandThe Withies is in the popular seaside resort of Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, offering spacious, well equipped accommodation for a small family or group of friends. Here you will find plenty of interest for a family holiday at the seaside. With a glorious sandy beach and sweeping bay which is ideal for picnics or exploring the rock pools. Also a cliff-top golf course, sailing club, lifeboat station and the Newbiggin Maritime Centre. There is a small high street in Newbiggin with an assortment of shops, cafés, pubs and takeaways. Café Bertorelli, a family-run Italian ice cream parlour, dating back to the 1950s, is in the centre of the promenade next to the bandstand. Nearby Woodhorn Museum has regular events and holds genealogy records, and is situated next to the QE2 Park, which has a large lake with swans. Cresswell and Druridge Bay are close by and are the start of the stunning Northumberland Heritage Coast, where you can follow the trail all the way up past Bamburgh to Holy Island. The pretty, historic town of Morpeth is only 7½ miles away, with a fine selection of shops and pubs. The town of Amble, with its great Sunday market, is only 13 miles and has a working harbour, whilst Newcastle is 18 miles. Kielder Water, situated in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, is 53 miles away. Other places of interest to visit include Alnwick Castle and its gardens, 25 miles, Hadrian’s Wall, 45 miles, the Farne Islands and Holy Island. The Withies is a homely base that is perfect for exploring the many visitor attractions in what is reputedly the friendliest county in England. Beach 500 yards. Shop 300 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandThis wonderfully spacious cottage is an ideal retreat for those wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily living. Decorated throughout to a high standard, the living room with large comfy sofas set around the cosy wood burner has a perfect reading area to read that novel you just never got the time to read until now. The large farmhouse kitchen is well-equipped with Denby crockery and the central table is perfect for sitting together over breakfast or a lovely evening meal. The large American style fridge/freezer is ideal for your provisions. There is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. Additionally, there is a family bathroom. On the first floor there is a twin room with en-suite complete with freestanding bath. The third bedroom has a kingsize bed a great night’s sleep is guaranteed, just what you need to recharge your batteries. The large outdoor area is wonderful for children and the bespoke seating area is ideal for al fresco dining.
Shepherd’s Cottage epitomises a country break with stunning walks right from the door overlooking the woods at Cragside National Trust and the Simonside Hills in the distance. Surrounded by sheep and wildlife set on the edge of this large working farm, the cottage is right at the end of farmland away from the farm buildings in its own peaceful spot half a mile further down the road. A wonderful walk only 15 minutes takes you to the private waterfall which shares a boundary with Cragside, and Cragside House is only a few minutes’ drive, a glorious National Trust house, the first in the world to be powered by hydroelectricity.
Rothbury is a pretty, small market town with plenty of good places to eat and pubs to visit, as well as a riverside park and bespoke shops. Nearby Longframlington has an award-winning café and two friendly village pubs.
Venture further afield in all directions, perhaps spend a day on the heritage coast peppered with castles and friendly villages, explore the miles of sandy beaches. Or travel over to Hadrian’s Wall and explore a Roman fort or even walk some of the historic wall. Alnwick castle and gardens is only 14 miles where a day spent exploring the home of the Duke of Northumberland shouldn’t be missed, home to some Harry Potter and Downton Abbey scenes, the castle is in the town where you can explore the cobbled streets, inns and cafés whilst there. Shepherd’s Cottage offers a great holiday home base with easy access to all the top attractions in Northumberland, a diverse county steeped in history and voted the friendliest county to visit.£132From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandOozing character and charm with a cosy wood burner set in the inglenook fireplace, ideal for cosying up in front of on those cooler evenings, The Secret Cottage is the perfect romantic retreat for couples or friends.
The attention to detail throughout this renovated cottage is evident, the owners have thought of everything to make this a beautiful place to relax and spend some time in this popular little market town. With lots of exposed brickwork, wood panelling and the master bedroom even has its own free-standing bath in the room, with a separate toilet and basin in the en-suite.
The Secret Cottage is set in the old part of the town set just off Oldgate, which dates back to the 12th century. Reached via a small side gate the cottage is hidden from the street and no road runs past it. Set in the heart of Morpeth there is an abundance of cafes, high quality bars, restaurants and bistros and some wonderful bespoke shops. Meander through the Edwardian Sanderson Arcade, restored to it’s full glory with shops to delight all age groups. The streets and parks in Morpeth always have flowers and the small town is popular with local folks particularly the arts and crafts gallery set in the 13th century Chantry at the bottom end of the town. For those that like some history then the county of Northumberland which is reputedly the friendliest county in England is steeped in history.
The heritage coastline with miles of golden beaches is peppered with castles, travel north to the enchanting tiny island of Lindisfarne, known as Holy Island or take a day in Alnwick there the Duke still resides in the 700-year-old castle, favoured for the movie scenes featured in Harry Potter, Braveheart and Downton Abbey, visitors love to visit here and then go onto the Duchess famous water gardens. If hiking is your thing the nearby Cheviots are perfect but if not, then perhaps take a day over to Cragside House in Rothbury only a half hour away the first house to be powered by hydroelectricity.
A golf course is nearby in Morpeth as is the train station where you can leave your car and hop on a train to Newcastle, Edinburgh or York to experience a lovely day trip. Nearby Newcastle is steeped in history, here you can admire the beautiful buildings on Grey Street and experience some wonderful food and drinks, then meander down to the Quayside and take a look at the Tyne Bridge, wherever you go in and around he Secret Cottage you will be sure to receive a real warm “Geordie” welcome.£184From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, England‘Beside the Sea’ is a stylish, light and airy holiday home with fabulous views of the sea from the front windows in the living room and dual aspect sea views from the first floor bedroom. Perfectly located to remind you every time you look out of your windows that you are really on a seaside break. ‘Beside the Sea’ is close to all amenities but a quiet and peaceful retreat where you can sit and watch the world go by. Sleeping up to four people in two bright bedrooms with a modern bathroom. Refurbished throughout in 2022 this comfy house is ideal for couples or a small family as a perfect base from which to explore the many attractions in Northumberland. There is an enclosed back yard, and a bench at the front of the property looking out to sea; there is no garden.
Walk from the door and discover the rock pools, sandy beach and sea. It is ideal for all age ranges. The beach is accessible to dogs all year, although from April to the end of September part of the beach is closed to dogs. There is a map in the property’s welcome book that indicates dog-friendly areas of the beach, and the beach just beyond the golf club that is open to dogs all year. The long flat promenade reaches all the way from one end of the bay to the Church Point where a gentle stroll will enable you to chat to some of the friendly locals. You can stop off at the Italian ice cream parlour near the bandstand or have a coffee in the Maritime Centre which is located by the church. New for April 2024 Caffe Needles Eye is opening at the south end of the promenade. For wildlife lovers, Church Point is considered to be one of the best sites in the county to view seabirds, and from where seals, dolphins and porpoises can also be spotted. Walk 4 miles up the coastal path passing Lynemouth and you will find Druridge Bay where you can take in the 7-mile beach and have lunch or coffee at the café. Several country parks are within easy reach of Newbiggin and offer fabulous walking and bird watching opportunities. Newbiggin has a clifftop golf course and one of the oldest working lifeboat stations in England; visit the RNLI shop on a Sunday morning which is housed inside the lifeboat station just a few yards from your front door. A couple of restaurants and pubs are in this friendly village as well as cafés, bakery, butcher, takeaways, craft shops and a supermarket. A new paddle board rental Newbiggin surf opened in 2023 and the sheltered bay is ideal for the more energetic. For those who enjoy the ‘Park Run’, it starts 110 yards up the promenade.
With easy road access all over the county it is simple to plan days away. The historic town of Morpeth is only 9 miles with river boats and abundance of pubs, restaurants and cafés as well as a charming Edwardian shopping arcade. Main supermarkets are only 3 miles inland. Travel around 13 miles north to Amble with a popular Sunday market or Warkworth with a hillside castle. Follow the coastal route all the way north and perhaps stop off in Seahouses or Bamburgh and back to Alnwick to maybe look around the majestic castle used in some scenes of Harry Potter. Whitley Bay is only 13 miles south with a fabulous promenade and walk along to Tynemouth for a lovely day out. Visitors to Newbiggin will appreciate the community spirit in this small fishing village, only a few fishing cobles remain and can be seen early morning out at sea. Beach 30 yards. Shops, pub and restaurant 110 yards.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandWith plenty of space for six people and suitable for all age groups, this charming detached house with a sun room and rear enclosed garden for sitting out, is perfect for spending time together on a much deserved short break or annual holiday.
Dunpullin has plenty of space for your bikes, surfboards or kayaks with private parking to the front. The enclosed garden to the rear is a lovely place to let the children play whilst you sit in the sunroom with a morning cup of tea or an evening glass of wine. The ramp access and ground floor wet shower room and bedroom are ideal for those who don’t like to climb stairs, making this charming holiday home ideal for all the family.
Located only a few minutes from the coast with a popular ice cream and fish & chip parlour at Blyth beach which popular with locals and visitors. With easy access to the unspoilt beaches of Northumberland, nearby Cambois beach is usually very quiet, and Newbiggin by the sea only a short drive away has a sweeping bay with a long promenade and the only east coast offshore statues. Nearby Bedlington has plenty of friendly pubs, cafés, restaurants and shops and a lovely pub is nearby.
Close to a great road network for exploring all this fabulous unspoilt county, from Hadrian’s Wall in the west with Roman Forts and Museums to explore, to the Dark Sky National Park of Kielder, the golden beaches and historic castles up and down the coast. A perfect base from which to explore the many visitor attractions up and down the county.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandCrescent by the Sea is within easy walking distance of the beach and long promenade which stretches along the seafront in this friendly seaside village. With four bedrooms and a lovely heated conservatory overlooking the enclosed lawned garden, this is a wonderful holiday home to spend time in with your family, friends or for couples to relax and unwind in.
Visitors to this comfortable holiday home will have a private parking space where you can leave the car and hop on a bus at the nearby bus stop to reach some lovely towns and villages. Newbiggin still has a few fishing boats and the lifeboat station is one of the oldest in England. The beach sweeps around the bay with the Church Point at one end with a lovely cliff top walk looking over the sea. The promenade is almost a mile long, a nice flat stroll in the evening, or in the mornings to blow away the cobwebs. Set in the centre of the promenade is a wonderful Italian ice cream parlour popular with locals and visitors, set on the piazza where you may be lucky to see live music on the bandstand in the summer. The village has all you need with an excellent bakery, takeaways, pubs, fruit shop, fish and chips and a good size supermarket.
Nearby Cresswell and Drurudge Bay has miles of unspoilt coast, then head north onto the Heritage Coast and discover the castles and villages that make Northumberland special. Day trips can be taken in all directions; a popular attraction is Hadrian’s Wall over to the west, stop off at a Roman fort en route. Holy Island is north and home to the Lindisfarne Gospels, reached by a causeway (check the tides). Steeped in history, it shouldn’t be missed whilst in the area. The pretty market town of Morpeth is only 8 miles with lots of excellent restaurants, bars and shops with an Edwardian shopping arcade. Head south to Tynemouth and Whitley Bay and walk along the vast promenade with plenty to see and do. Children may enjoy the Sea Life Centre. Newbiggin-by-the-Ssea is popular with surfers and paddle boarders and there is great sea fishing and rock pooling whilst admiring the only east coast offshore sculpture, ‘The Couple’, designed by Sean Henry.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandBea’s Cottage is in the heart of Cresswell village located in a prime position a stone’s throw from the sea! Originally a fisherman’s cottage the owners have restored the cottage which oozes character and charm and reflects some of the original features which have been brought back to life. With original beams and a wonderful inglenook fireplace housing the cosy large wood burner on the ground floor provides a warm, relaxing, and homely place to relax and unwind. The living room is large and spacious with beautiful views from the front window out across the field to Pele tower, an old medieval tower, recently decorated with beautiful views from the top! The living room opens directly into the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen has a large old table to sit around and enjoy some home cooked breakfasts or lunches. Upstairs is three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a freestanding deep bath. French doors at the back of the kitchen take you out into a small patio area.
From here is a beautiful walk to the nature reserve at Druridge Bay a stunning unspoilt part of the Northumbrian coast. Cresswell has a beautiful beach and ice cream shop with views up the coast to Coquet Island. Bea’s Cottage is located within reach reach of all the top tourist attractions throughout this friendly diverse county. Just over a mile you have a good pub serving food and some local amenities in Ellington. Only 8 miles away is Morpeth, a pretty market town with some excellent shops and restaurants, popular on a weekend with locals.
It is easy to explore from this ideal holiday base with Amble only 9 miles with a busy Sunday market and nice places to eat, and Alnwick only a half hour’s drive with the majestic castle featured in some Harry Potter and Downton Abbey scenes. Over to the west, discover Hadrian’s Wall. Or maybe have a day trip into the Northumberland National Park with miles of forest around the huge reservoir. There is so many places to visit for all age groups whilst staying at Highthel you really will be spoilt for choice and will be sure of a friendly Geordie welcome wherever you visit.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandThese two are the cutest pair of glamping pods, perfectly located on this quiet residential country park set between the woodland of Wansbeck Riverside Park Nature Reserve and the banks of the River Wansbeck. The Burrow (UK34921) is ideal for couples and allows two dogs, whilst Hedgehog Hideaway (UK3492) has an additional sofa bed so sleeps up to three. Both have modern bathrooms, a small kitchen, cosy double bed and free Wi-Fi. The bi-fold front doors can be opened out to enjoy nature at its best. The raised gated decking is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy your morning coffee while enjoying the lovely calming and relaxing scenery.
The park gained local Nature Reserve status in 2007 and visitors have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife such as birds, rabbits, roe deer and red squirrels. The location is ideal set on the banks of the river, perfect for paddle boards and kayaks which can be launched from the nearby slipway (no motors). Cyclists will enjoy being close to cycle routes, whilst walkers can enjoy following the river to the east. The on-site café is popular with locals and is open daily with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wansbeck Riverside Caravan Park has easy access to local shops, bars and the stunning beaches of the Northumberland Coast.
Inland you can visit the fabulous National Park or Hadrian’s Wall. Only 4 miles to the wonderful sandy beach in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a popular little seaside village with the plenty of amenities for all age groups. The popular small market town of Morpeth is only 10 minutes with a smart Edwardian indoor shopping arcade and plenty of places to explore. Visitors to The Burrow and Hedgehog Hideaway will enjoy the opportunity to relax and unwind. This special little park strives to offer visitors the best experience whether a short break or a longer stay, you are warmly welcomed. Beach 4 miles.
This property can be booked together with Hedgehog Hideaway (UK3492) to accommodate up to 5 guests.£80From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandWestfield sits in a quiet residential area only a short stroll from the wonderful beach and a selection of speciality shops, cafés and bars. This lovely property is perfect for a small family or couples to enjoy a fun filled and action packed holiday in the lovely seaside town of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in beautiful Northumberland. It is a real home from home with a comfortable living/dining room, a well-equipped kitchen and a separate toilet on the ground floor and a spacious utility area perfect for storing bikes. Upstairs there are three bedrooms with super comfy beds and quality bedding, and the family bathroom. To the rear of Westfield is an enclosed garden perfect for your four legged friends or for just sitting and relaxing over a glass of wine planning your next day’s adventures.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has a lovely sweeping bay with an un-crowded beach even in the height of summer. Set in the bay is ‘The Couple’ a sculpture designed by Sean Henry. At the end of the bay is the Maritime Centre housing the old lifeboat and a small gift shop and café, and often has art exhibitions. The fabulous 18-hole cliff top golf course has lovely sea views and a bar with a pretty area for snacks. The promenade stretches a mile and midway is a popular ice cream parlour.
Only a few miles away is Druridge Bay and Cresswell with miles of empty beaches and the start of the Heritage Coastline. A little further takes you all the way up to Bamburgh and its iconic castle, and Holy Island which is steeped in history. Northumberland is not only famous for its coastline it also has a highly acclaimed international Dark Sky Park and a trip over to Keilder Water is certainly worth a visit taking in the rugged landscape as you travel. With something to entertain all ages be it beach days, golfing or even some retail therapy after a day exploring and enjoy the comforts at Westfield. Beach ¾ mile.£69From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
