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.
Warkworth, EnglandSuncroft is a perfect holiday home for families or friends, only 600 yards from the picture postcard village of Warkworth. In a slightly elevated position, Suncroft is a detached property set on the perimeter of the village and has large lawned gardens to four sides with a choice of two sitting areas to maximise the sun. It is an easy stroll to the large sandy beach, quaint bespoke shops, friendly pubs and tearooms and a pretty riverside. You can leave the car behind and enjoy a lovely meal and drink in one of the local pubs. Warkworth Castle sits at the top of the village and the old 13th-century church make fine backdrops in this popular village. Suncroft is ideal for all ages, furnished with care and attention with a Visit England Gold Award, the owner really goes the extra mile to provide a relaxing and tasteful property for visitors of all generations to enjoy. The large well cared for garden is ideal for those sunny days or evenings where you can relax. Providing two living rooms, each with a 50” TV with DVD player, wii and Xbox, there really is something to keep all the family happy. This charming holiday home has appeal for both families and groups of friends and has been catered for accordingly.
The small town of Amble is only 2 miles, with a hugely popular Sunday morning market, harbour, pod style shops, fish restaurants and marina. Nearby the ducal town of Alnwick with the grand castle used in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, make a lovely day out. From Warkworth it is easy to explore the whole of the Heritage Coastline taking in the many friendly unspoilt villages along the way. Stop at one of the glorious sandy beaches or drop into Craster for some famous Craster kippers. Don’t miss a trip over to Holy Island, checking the tide for the causeway times. Suncroft really is a fabulous property in an ideal location offering visitors a relaxing, peaceful and memorable stay. Beach ¾ mile. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£103From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Warkworth, EnglandRed Hen Cottage is just perfect for families, friends or couples, offering a country style retreat with a private hot tub and cosy wood burner - not to mention the spa bath in the bathroom. This stone-built cottage is all on one level and has great attention to detail throughout the generous-sized rooms, with top quality hotel style beds and bedding ensuring a comfy stay. All the rooms have TVs with the living room and kitchen/dining room having 50” Smart TVs, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of your favourite TV shows. South facing, you may be lucky enough to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset and the cottage is just lovely in all seasons. Away from the crowds the location offers a real country experience, yet you are so close to all the amenities a few minutes’ drive away.
The location is close to Warkworth and Amble, two of the top tourist destinations in Northumberland. Warkworth is a picture-postcard village with the castle sat at the top, great cafés and a few friendly pubs. Amble is larger with a working harbour and bustling little harbour front with a great Sunday market, shopping pods and more restaurants and pubs. Alnwick Castle and Gardens is only 11 miles away and really worth a visit during your stay. A little further you will find Craster, a pretty little village with an array of amenities. Travel a further to Seahouses, 25 miles, for a real seaside experience with fish and chips and boat rides to the Farne Islands to see the seals or puffins. The border town of Berwick is only 40 miles away, steeped in history, and once belonging to Scotland. A walk through the surrounding farmland and countryside will take you to an award winning ice cream parlour. Don’t forget you can easily travel inland too, over towards the stunning National Park where you can witness the true diversity that Northumberland has to offer. Voted the best county to holiday in the 2018 British Tourism Awards, the county is reputedly the friendliest in England and you are sure to find true ‘Geordie hospitality’. Beach 4 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles.£155From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandA contemporary and stylish three bedroomed property, Bede’s Rest lies in the heart of the small vibrant town of Amble in Northumberland. Bede’s Rest is within walking distance to the beach, and yards from all of Amble’s popular attractions and amenities.
Park up in your designated gated car park before heading inside this beautiful dwelling and being welcomed into the light and airy hallway. You will find a sleek fitted kitchen to the back of the property where delicious meals can be whipped up using the excellent appliances. Dine in the pretty dining room, whether a romantic meal for two or a gathering with friends, and afterwards on a summer evening, take some drinks out into your enclosed courtyard where outdoor seating and a fire pit awaits; perfect for al fresco dining. Gather in the lounge after a fun filled day and enjoy the relaxed ambience with stylish décor and comfortable seating, perfect for watching a film or playing games with the family. Retire to one of the three lovely bedrooms to prepare for another action-packed day. Freshen up in one of the two excellent bathrooms where you can enjoy a soak in the tub or a refreshing shower, whatever you prefer.
Amble is known as ‘the friendliest port’ and the locals embrace this. The harbour is home to a busy Sunday market popular with locals and visitors, and here you can also peruse the cute pod-style shopping outlets. The harbour area has two great fish and chip shops, and a couple of more upmarket restaurants specialising in fresh fish. Boat trips to Coquet Island can also be taken here. From the harbour, the views towards Warkworth Castle are lovely on a clear day and you can walk to Warkworth from Amble along past the marina and river. Nearby Warkworth is a pretty, picture postcard village dominated by its castle which sits at the top of the village. The local pubs and cafés are all well worth a visit too.
Amble is close to the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretching along the beautiful coastline to Berwick-upon-Tweed, with miles of golden beaches and castles. Be sure to visit Holy Island during your stay. The historic town of Alnwick is only 10 miles away, where you can visit the Duke of Northumberland’s home at Alnwick Castle, more famed for featuring in the Harry Potter films as well as a Downton Abbey Christmas edition.
Northumberland is also home to a magnificent Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park. Travel west to Hadrian’s Wall towards Corbridge, easily reachable from Amble. Golf can also be found nearby. Beach 250 yards. Shop 700 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandOverlooking the sand dunes and sea, Coastal Retreat is a luxury family home from home in a perfect location to walk to the sea, harbour and little town centre. A perfect place for that coastal break to rewind and relax.
Located in Amble, known as the friendliest port, Coastal Retreat sleeps eight people over three levels. The house has a contemporary feel with splashes of colour reflected in the soft furnishings and wall art. The living room is perfectly located on the first floor with doors opening onto a small balcony, bringing the outside in, with beautiful views to the sea. The property is elegant yet retains family charm so all the family will feel at home. With a handy snug off the kitchen/diner this is a great extra space to use if the grown ups want some peace up on the first floor watching out over the lovely scenery.
This modern town house built in 2020 is built in a seaside design, set on three floors with an enclosed rear garden where there is plenty of space to spread out and relax.
Amble town and harbour is only a few minutes’ walk with some lovely little cafés, seafood restaurants and pubs and an exquisite award winning ice cream parlour. Fish and chips are a must whilst staying in Amble with some situated on the harbour. The town has a thriving Sunday morning market and a selection of little shopping pods ideal for browsing. The beach huts are set on the shore and a walk along the pier is a delight for all ages. Take a boat ride over to Coquet Island or enjoy a leisurely walk along to Warkworth Castle, only a couple of miles away, a picture postcard village steeped in history. Nearby Alnwick, famed for the castle and gardens, is a short drive as is the start of the Heritage Coast stretching all the way up to Berwick on Tweed AONB.
Northumberland has something to offer everyone whether you stay at the coast or travel to visit Hadrian’s Wall and the Dark Sky National Park, you will never run out of places to visit and things to see. Beach 200 yards. Shop 650 yards, pub 300 yards and restaurant 300 yards.£192From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThe outstanding views towards Amble Marina and beyond to Warkworth will have you enthralled from the moment you arrive. This luxury townhouse with splashes of colour is perfect for couples, families and friends alike to share some time together, relaxing and unwinding. Enjoy that perfect family holidays or an impromptu short break with friends to enjoy everything Marina View has to offer. Walking from the front door into the town centre is just a 2-minute stroll, with plenty of shops, bakeries and abundance of cafes and pubs to enjoy. The properties rear decked area can be enjoyed to sit out and watch the boats over on the Marina whilst the first floor living room is a joy to unwind in. The ground floor bedroom and bathroom is ideal for those who may find stairs more challenging.
Amble is widely known as ‘the friendliest port’ and a warm welcome awaits from the locals. Plenty of little cafes and pubs are around of all varieties, including super seafood eateries and an award winning ice cream parlour. Hire a little beach hut for a nominal charge available from the Harbour Master, located at the Little Shore by the Pier, they are truly a lovely little treat for a day. The local Sunday market is bustling with visitors and locals, why not pop by into the little shopping pods and the Lobster Fishery to see how lobsters are grown, or perhaps pick up some fresh seafood.
Trips to Coquet Island are a wonderful treat in the summer, or alternatively take a walk along the coastal path to Warkworth to see the castle and riverside, a lovely morning out. Nearby Alnwick is home to the famous castle used in the Harry Potter films, whilst the heritage coast line Area of Natural Beauty stretches from here up to Berwick-on-Tweed. Days out can be as diverse as you wish, head over to Hadrian’s Wall or onto the National Park, or perhaps during a rainy day, take a trip to the Metro Centre for some retail therapy, one of the largest in the UK. No matter your age there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful area, the county of Northumberland is truly an unspoilt county which you will be sure to want to return another time. Beach 200 yards. Shop 110 yards, pub and restaurant 520 yards.£147From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThe outstanding views towards Amble Marina and beyond to Warkworth will have you enthralled from the moment you arrive. This luxury townhouse with splashes of colour is perfect for couples, families and friends to share some time together, relaxing and unwinding. Perfect for family holidays or for that impromptu short break with friends to enjoy everything Kittiwake has to offer. Walking from the front door into the town centre is literally 2 minutes with plenty of shops, bakeries and abundance of cafés and pubs to keep all ages happy. The rear area can be enjoyed to sit out and watch the boats over on the marina whilst the first floor living room is a joy to unwind in.
Amble is known as the friendliest port and a warm welcome awaits from the locals. Plenty of little cafés and pubs are around of all types including super seafood eateries and an award winning ice cream parlour. The kiddies may like to hire a little beach hut for a nominal charge available from the harbour master, located on the Little Shore by the Pier, they are a lovely little treat for a day. The market is busy on Sundays with visitors and locals and pop by into the little shopping pods and the Lobster Fishery to see how lobsters are reared and perhaps pick up some fresh seafood.
Trips to Coquet Island are a nice treat in the summer or a walk along the coastal path to Warkworth to see the castle and riverside is a nice morning out. Nearby Alnwick is the home to the famous castle used in Harry Potter, whilst the heritage coast line, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretches from here up to Berwick-on-Tweed. Days out can be as diverse as you wish, head over to Hadrian’s Wall or onto the National Park, or perhaps a rainy day trip to the Metro Centre one of the largest in the UK. No matter your age there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful area, the county of Northumberland is truly an unspoilt county which you will be sure to want to return.£147From 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.£92From 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
Wooler, EnglandWith breath-taking views from the arch windows and fabulous attention to detail throughout, this truly is a wonderful countryside retreat for families, friends, or couples to enjoy some relaxation together, spending time within an area of tranquillity but close enough to all amenities. Haybale Barn is set on a small new development of converted farm buildings and has plenty of cosy seating, high open beamed ceilings, and a large dining table to gather after cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. Downstairs you will find two double bedrooms with outstanding views, one of which has an en-suite walk-in shower room. Head upstairs where there are a further two well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a king size bedroom with another en-suite walk-in shower room, and a triple bedroom, each promising a delightful space to wake up to each morning. Upstairs is the main family bathroom with a modern bath and overhead rain shower. Head outside to the garden with outstanding uninterrupted views over the Cheviot Hills, a truly idyllic sun trap. Enjoy some al-fresco dining whilst watching the sunset – a view you will never forget!
Head into Chatton: a gorgeous country village nestled in the pretty Northumbrian Valley, bordered by the Cheviots. The local hotel and restaurant serving excellent food, a well-stocked village store and Chatton art gallery compliment the quaint village atmosphere. Keen walkers are sure to be impressed by St Cuthberts Way, a 100-kilometre long-distance trail between the Scottish Borders town of Melrose and Lindisfarne off the coast of Northumberland, named after a 7th-century saint. The nearby town of Wooler is set along the last leg of the journey, so you needn’t traverse the full length. Wooler itself is just under 4 miles away and features a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, and facilities. If you fancy something exciting, why not visit Chillingham Castle, only a short drive away, and book onto one of their ghost tours! Why not try something a little different? Discover your inner country-self and try clay pigeon shooting at Fowberry Moor Farm in Wooler, where they also offer wine tasting!
A 20-minute drive brings you to the popular village of Bamburgh a stunningly attractive small village set on the northern stretch of the Northumberland Coast. It is without doubt dominated by its magnificently striking castle that can be seen for miles around. 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 seabird 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. It’s short but tough and boasts some of the best views in the country! Haybale Barn is an ideal base for exploring the moors and coastline in this diverse friendly county where you will be sure of a really warm Northumbrian welcome. Beach 9¾ miles.£145From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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.£95From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
