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
5.00Claremont is a deceptively spacious cottage bursting with character and period features. Fully renovated in 2020 to a high standard, natural traditional materials have been used whilst updating the cottage for comfortable modern living. Situated opposite St Paul’s Church in the old village centre of North Sunderland, now part of Seahouses, a mile from Seahouses North Beach. The cottage is set back from the road and enjoys a very quiet and secluded location, yet the bustling harbour and seafront are just ten minute’s walk away. This cottage features exposed stone walls and beams in most rooms and is packed with original features. The exposed wooden lintels are derived from ship’s timbers and the original 200-year-old wood floors upstairs have been restored and sanded. The lighting is mounted in exposed steel conduit with Edison-style bulbs. Downstairs the floors are limestone flags throughout. The kitchen has a wide range of newly installed high gloss kitchen units, granite worktops and a vaulted ceiling. The living room has an exposed stone fireplace with a wood burner (all logs for the week included) and an open feature staircase. Upstairs there are two generously sized bedrooms both with kingsize beds. Unusually, the first bedroom is part of an impressive suite of three rooms comprising a bedroom, shower room and a spacious vaulted sitting room, only accessible to the occupants of bedroom 1. Both shower rooms are newly fitted with a walk-in shower. The sitting room over the archway has an electric log-effect stove. The bedding is crisp Egyptian cotton from The White Company with new Sleepeze pocket-sprung mattresses. The accommodation is immaculately presented with an eclectic mix of both old and new furniture selected to suit the character of the property.
This luxury property is ideal for couples seeking superior accommodation. The amenities within Seahouses include tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the harbour, the islands are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding, a links golf course, kayak and surfboard hire, windsurfing, mountain and road cycling are all available nearby as well as coast and country walks in this outdoor playground.
Claremont is perfectly located to explore the Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its fortress, is a lovely walk from Seahouses along the top of St Aidan’s dunes and onto golden sandy beaches. Just beyond Bamburgh is Budle Bay, where at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this bird sanctuary a haven for bird watchers. The market town of Alnwick with its castle offers many facilities. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction with its grand cascade waterfall and restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! If Claremont is not available, try the owner’s adjacent property Rodney (UK32280), comparable in size, style and quality. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.£122From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Seahouses, EnglandSituated on a quiet residential area, and only a short walk from the village amenities, The Spinney is an ideal holiday base for exploring the glorious Northumberland coastline, stunning beaches, castles and National Trust properties. Seahouses golf course is only 600 yards from the property and horse riding is available nearby. Presented to a very good standard, it provides comfortable, cosy, well furnished and equipped accommodation boasting magnificent sea views from the master bedroom. To make your stay at The Spinney even more enjoyable and a lovely home from home experience, the property also benefits from unlimited super fast fibre optic Wi-Fi, BT sports package, Sky sports package and Freeview TV channels. Shops, restaurants and harbour are only a short walk away.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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.£65From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandWaggy Tails is a welcoming, pet-friendly property located in the heart of the traditional fishing village of Seahouses. With two separate living rooms, both situated on the ground floor, this semi-detached property is deceptively spacious. The cosy sitting room leads to the kitchen, where on arrival, guests will find complementary teas and coffee, and also giving direct access to a fully enclosed garden. The living room leads to the main dining area where sliding patio doors enhances its bright and airy ambience. Both bedrooms are on the first floor along with the bathroom and convenient separate toilet.
The main street of Seahouses is within easy walking distance where there is a small supermarket and a range of other local shops along with several places to eat. The golf course is on the links close by and horse riding can be arranged less than a mile inland. A gentle stroll brings you to the harbour where boat trips to the Farne Islands, famous for its puffins and seal colony, are a popular visitor attraction.
Two miles south is the beautiful golden sands of Beadnell Bay, very popular with water sports enthusiasts, whilst 3 miles up the coastline is the picture perfect village of Bamburgh, and the dramatic castle is well worth a visit. A few miles inland is the historic market town of Alnwick where there are a wide array of amenities available.
Waggy Tails is a perfect base from which to explore this beautiful 20-mile stretch of Heritage coastline recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£78From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandA beautifully modern semi-detached cottage with an excellent position for the centre of the coastal village of Seahouses. Open-plan living. Large, private enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Wifi. Shop and pub 10 mins walk.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandThe main attraction of this exceptional stone build property is its location. Northern Hideaways is located in the coastal town of Seahouses just a 2-minute walk from the stunning fishing village itself with many shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. In addition, this property benefits from some of the most famous beaches in the world including the endless pristine shores of Bamburgh Castle within an easy walk.
Inside, this delightful stone cottage has been brought back to life with beautiful, stylish finishes whilst maintaining its original character and charm. The living room is a real treat, it’s striking beamed ceilings and wood burner provide you with an instant warm feeling whilst enjoying the 42" Smart TV. What better place to be after a day’s exploring? The standard of furnishings and finishes will give you that never wanting to leave holiday feeling. The two kingsize bedrooms exude class with a hint of seaside for good measure. The master room features a wall panelled backdrop with large built-in wardrobes. The kingsize guest room offers plenty of space and endless comfort. Head outside and take advantage of, not one but, two patio areas where you can sit and relax; maybe even dine in the glorious coastal sunshine.
Seahouses village has many amenities you can take advantage of. A local supermarket is just a minutes walk away with many other local food stores and pubs in easy reach. Walk to the historic Bamburgh Castle from your front door, taking in the endless coastline views Seahouses has to offer. Local boat trips host unforgettable family days out to idyllic places like the Farne islands, a real treat to see the nature of the North East at its best.
Northumberland landmarks are within easy reach such as Alnwick Castle which was used in some scenes of the ’Harry Potter’ films. Northumberland is one of the friendliest counties in England and truly deserved the award in 2018 for the ’Best County to Visit’ in the British Tourism Awards. Take a trip into Newcastle Upon Tyne and see the iconic Tyne Bridge or drive over to Hadrian’s Wall and visit some of the Roman museums. Beach 800 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub 0.3 miles, restaurant 70 yards.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandSpindrift is a lovely ground floor apartment facing directly out to the sea and the Farne Islands. The property is on the seafront of the traditional fishing village of Seahouses and is ideal for one or two couples. The accommodation is immaculately presented and furnished to a very high standard with solid oak flooring throughout. The lounge enjoys a bright and airy ambience enhanced by two full height windows from which to admire the seascape directly opposite, with a door to the patio and seating outside. The kitchen diner is deceptively spacious and extremely well equipped with integrated appliances and a granite worktop. There is another window seat in the dining area to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. The seascape includes not only the Farne Islands but also Seahouses north beach with Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne (Holy Island) beyond. The two en-suite bedrooms both have king size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding from the White Company, making this prestigious property ideal for couples seeking superior accommodation.
Spindrift has uninterrupted views directly out to sea yet the amenities available within Seahouses are only a couple of hundred yards walk away and include tearooms, restaurants, pubs and shops. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour, the islands are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding, a links golf course, kayak and surfboard hire, windsurfing, mountain and road cycling are all available nearby as well as coast and country walks in this outdoor playground.
The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is a lovely two mile walk from the property door along the top of St Aidan’s dunes and onto wide expanses of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches. Just beyond Bamburgh is Budle Bay, where at low tide a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to countless thousands of sea and land birds making this bird sanctuary 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!
Spindrift, aptly named from watching the spray blown off the crest of the waves in an offshore wind directly opposite this beautiful apartment, is a perfect coastal retreat for those seeking quality accommodation. The property boasts dramatic sea views whilst being only a stone’s throw from the harbour and amenities of Seahouses village and is perfectly located to explore the Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The owners have provided all guests with corporate membership (at a nominal fee of £7 per adult, £4 per child) of The Ocean Club in Seahouses. Guests can enjoy the following facilities: Indoor swimming pool with separate children’s pool and Spa area, fitness and health and beauty suites, along with free Wi-Fi.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandRodney is a deceptively spacious cottage absolutely bursting with character and period features. Fully renovated in 2020 to a very high standard, natural traditional materials have been used throughout whilst updating the cottage for comfortable modern living. The property is situated opposite St Paul’s Church in the old village centre of North Sunderland, part of Seahouses, and only a mile from Seahouses North Beach.
The cottage is set back from the road behind what was originally the village Post office and enjoys a very quiet and secluded location, yet the bustling harbour, shops and seafront are just 10 minutes’ walk away through the village. This unique cottage features exposed stone walls and exposed beams in every room, even in the bathroom and en-suite. The exposed wooden lintels are derived from ship’s timbers and the original 200 year old wooden floors upstairs have been restored and sanded. Downstairs the floors are impressive limestone flags throughout with underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump. The industrial style lighting is mounted in exposed steel conduit with Edison style light bulbs. The well-equipped kitchen and dining area were originally a granary so is particularly spacious with high beamed ceilings, a wide range of high gloss kitchen units and granite worktops. There is an electric log-effect stove in the living area. The sitting room has an exposed stone fireplace with a wood burner (all logs included), and an open feature staircase.
Upstairs is a cosy seating/desk/reading area on the galleried landing and two generously sized bedrooms, both with kingsize beds. One bedroom has an en-suite with walk-in shower whilst the second bedroom has a large separate bathroom, accessed by 5 steps, with a pentagon shower and an original cast iron bath with claw feet. All upstairs rooms have exposed stone walls and original beams. The bedding is crisp white Egyptian cotton from The White Company with new Sleepeezee pocket sprung mattresses. The accommodation is immaculately presented with an eclectic mix of both old and new furniture selected to suit the character of the property.
This luxury property accepts adults only and is ideal for one or two couples seeking superior accommodation. The amenities available within Seahouses include tea rooms, restaurants, pubs and shops. Boat trips to the Farne Islands run from the nearby harbour, the islands are famous for their nesting seabirds and grey seal colonies. Horse riding, a links golf course, kayak and surfboard hire, windsurfing, mountain and road cycling are all available nearby, as well as coast and country walks in this outdoor playground.
Rodney is perfectly located to explore the Heritage coastline designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picture postcard village of Bamburgh, protected by its dramatic fortress, is a lovely walk from Seahouses along the top of St Aidan’s dunes and onto wide expanses of golden, and often empty, sandy beaches. Just beyond Bamburgh is Budle Bay, where at low tide, a vast expanse of mud flats is the home to thousands of sea and land birds making this bird sanctuary a haven for bird watchers.
The market town of Alnwick, with its famous 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, pub and restaurant ½ mile. If Rodney is not available for your chosen dates, try the owner’s adjacent property Claremont (UK 32281) which is comparable in size, style and quality of accommodation.
Rodney can be booked together with Claremont (UK32281) to accommodate up to 8 guests.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandLocated a stone’s throw from the golden expanse of sandy beach at the north-end of Seahouses, this delightful detached bungalow has lovely open views with Bamburgh Castle as the backdrop. Newly refurbished, the accommodation is tastefully furnished and cosy. The lounge and master bedroom are at the front of the property allowing uninterrupted views across the sand dunes at St. Aidan’s. There’s a twin bedroom at the rear, modern bathroom and separate toilet. The central dining room has an open fire and leads to a well-appointed kitchen. The bungalow sits within a large enclosed garden with patio area to the rear; a great space to dine alfresco and a haven for children and dogs at play. There’s also off-road parking for two cars.
This is an ideal spot for family beach holidays or sightseeing and (dog) walking holidays. On the outskirts of the seaside village of Seahouses you have everything to hand that you could need – the beach, great views, Seahouses and the Farne Islands, and cosy accommodation.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandOnly a half a mile from the harbour of the popular fishing village of Seahouses, this delightful cottage offers contemporary holiday accommodation to an excellent standard. Puffins can be found nestled within a modern development of similar properties adjacent to an impressive 18 hole golf course on the links close by. Tastefully furnished and immaculately presented throughout this cottage offers fresh facilities with the master bedroom boasting the convenience of an en suite shower room and enjoying views towards the sea. Patio doors in the lounge ensure a bright and airy ambience and lead to a private enclosed patio garden - the perfect spot for dining al fresco. Seahouses offers many facilities including pubs, tea rooms, shops and amusements all within a gentle stroll of Puffins and visitors will enjoy watching the trawlers return with their daily catch in the harbour close by. Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuaries, and watch the puffins and seals at play. Horse riding is available only a mile inland.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
