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, EnglandSet all on the first floor, this good-sized apartment is ideal for couples looking for a relaxing break, and you can even bring your four-legged friends along. Within easy walking distance of the harbour, marina, shops and pubs in this friendly seaside town known as ‘The friendliest port’.
Located on the High Street with private parking to the rear, Hallbank Apartment is ideal for couples looking for a base to tour the county and the beautiful Heritage Coast. The harbour at Amble is home to a busy Sunday market, popular with locals and visitors. Here you can also see the little harbour village with its pod style shopping outlets. Along the harbour are two very good fish and chip shops as well as a fish restaurant and a fabulous ice cream parlour. Boat trips to Coquet Island can be taken from here. Views towards Warkworth Castle are lovely on a clear day and you can walk to Warkworth from Amble along the 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 start 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. Alnwick Castle is just a few minutes’ drive away where you can explore this historical building, famed for its use in some ‘Harry Potter’ scenes.
Travelling inland is straightforward from Amble and you can have a great day out in the Northumberland National Park, visiting Kielder Forest Park with its huge forest and reservoir. Trips to Hadrian’s Wall can be enjoyed too. Northumberland is such a diverse county there is always something to do here. Beach 800 yards. Shop and pub 100 yards, restaurant 300 yards.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Warkworth, EnglandMarine Cottage is a stone built mid terraced property very close to the green that leads to the sea in the welcoming fishing port of Amble. This cosy property is well presented and convenient to the many facilities on offer in this friendly town. It’s also only a few footsteps from a shop, a very good fish and chip shop and an ice cream parlour. The small beach with rocky outcrops with views towards the RSPB reserve Coquet Island, where puffins and grey seals are regularly seen is only a gentle stroll from the Marine Cottage. Enjoy a wander around the harbour; less than 200 yards from Marine Cottage. Amble is known locally as ’the friendliest port’ and is where fishing and boat trips to Coquet Island and the Farne Islands, famous for its bird sanctuary and seal colony, can be arranged
Marine Cottage, as featured on the TV programme ’homes under the hammer’, provides an excellent base to explore the 20 miles of this magnificent stretch of Heritage coastline, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandSet in Amble’s town centre, ROK House is set back off the road only a few hundred yards from the local amenities and only a short walk to the harbour in this small friendly fishing town. Built in 1935, refurbished in 2018, this terraced home offers the perfect base for families looking to explore Northumberland. The living room has a 49" Smart TV with Freeview and is a great area to relax in. ROK House also has a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area to enjoy those family meals or lazy mornings at the large breakfast bar. The open plan living space even has large bi-fold doors opening onto the rear sitting-out area bringing the outside in. ROK House is a super base to relax in after a day exploring the surrounding area.
Amble has a friendly port with a working harbour, marina and small beach, and you can also find some small pod style shops, popular on a Sunday when the busy market takes place. Around the harbour are some small fish restaurants as well as two fish and chip shops and an Italian style ice cream shop with a fantastic range of ice cream. Boat trips are available here to Coquet Island to see the RSPB bird sanctuary. The historic village of Warkworth is only 2 miles away and makes a lovely walk along the river admiring the view of Warkworth Castle which often holds events through the year. There are pubs, bespoke shops and further opportunities to explore all with free parking, it is a popular place to visit. A few minutes drive from here is the town of Alnwick with its cobbled streets and famous castle which has featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Alnwick Gardens, with its spectacular grand cascade waterfall and the worlds largest treehouse restaurant should not be missed. Amble is on the edge an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, along the Heritage Coast with some of the most unspoilt beaches and picturesque villages in England, with plenty of walking and cycle paths, and fishing can also be found nearby. Amble is a great location for exploring the whole of this unspoilt county with all the amenities you need on your doorstep. The train station in Alnmouth is only 5 miles away, where you can hop on a train to Newcastle, Edinburgh, Durham or York should you wish to make the most of the area and see some of the lovely architecture and shops in these vibrant cities Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£131From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
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.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandKittiwakes is on a quiet street, within a gentle stroll from the high street and harbour in this small, friendly, fishing town. With spacious living accommodation, this lovely terraced house is perfect for relaxing in after a day out exploring the area. Amble is reputedly the friendliest port, with a working harbour, marina and a small beach. Down on the harbour there are some small fish restaurants, as well as two fish and chip shops and an Italian-style, ice cream shop. Boat trips are available from here to Coquet Island to see the RSPB bird sanctuary. The historic village of Warkworth is only 2 miles away. The pubs, bespoke shops and pretty riverside make this a popular little place to visit. The town of Alnwick, with its cobbled streets and famous castle, which featured in ’Harry Potter’ and ’Downton Abbey’, is 15 minutes’ drive away. The Alnwick Garden, with its spectacular Grand Cascade Waterfall and the worlds largest treehouse restaurant, is well worth a visit. Amble is on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which includes the Heritage coastline and some of the most unspoilt beaches in England, and many footpaths and cycle paths. Beach ½ mile. Shop 400 yards, pub and restaurant 600 yards.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandSet at the end of a row of houses with open aspects over The Links towards Coquet Island is this deceptively spacious holiday home. Only a hop, skip and a jump to the centre of Amble, the popular town has a great community spirit, and has been dubbed the ‘friendliest port’. There’s a working harbour, a pretty marina and a sandy beach to enjoy, just a short walk from this end terraced property.
A popular Sunday market on the harbour provides a great morning out. You’ll find a super little fish restaurant hidden behind the lifeboat house, and an award-winning ice cream parlour. Coquet Island is a designated RSPB protected bird sanctuary home to some 30,000 puffins, which can be seen on the puffin cruises that depart from Amble. Just two miles away is the picture-perfect village of Warkworth with its hillside castle, pubs, shops and scenic walks along the banks of the river. Young witches and wizards are drawn to Alnwick Castle, which featured in the Harry Potter films. You can also visit the impressive water gardens and the world’s largest treehouse-turned restaurant whilst you’re there.
Characterised by vast golden stretches, pristine bays and rolling sand dunes, it’s little wonder why the coastline north of Amble was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Heritage Coastline offers plenty of cycle and footpaths for outdoorsy types of holidaymakers. Truly, Island View is a great location for exploring the whole of this unspoilt county with all necessary amenities right on your doorstep.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandA spacious cottage of contemporary and traditional design, Bertram Cottage has been refurbished throughout in 2019, with great attention to detail. This terraced cottage displays some exposed stone work, and is only a couple of minutes’ walk from a café and a very friendly village pub. The property is perfect for couples or a small family, and has a charming enclosed rear seating area. Dogs are welcome here, and there are plenty of walking paths nearby.
The pretty little village of Felton is only a few miles from Alnwick Castle and Gardens, where you can explore some history. Fans of Harry Potter will also discover interesting facts there, since the castle was used in some film scenes. Located midway between Alnwick and Morpeth, Bertram Cottage makes a great base from which to explore this county, which was voted the best county to holiday in at the 2018 British Tourism Awards.
Felton is very easily accessed from the A1 making touring around easy. A great golf course at Burgham Park is only 3 miles away, and the Heritage coast is nearby with miles of golden sandy beaches to explore. Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England, and all are easily reached from the cottage. The historic Roman town of Corbridge is only 40 miles away, where you can discover Hadrian’s Wall and see where the Romans lived. Morpeth is only a few miles distant and has a great collection of cafés, pubs and some lovely shops, as well as a riverside with rowing boats. The fishing harbour of Craster is only 15 miles, where you can treat yourself to famous Craster smoked kippers. A little further and you will come to Bamburgh and Holy Island (check tides). Amble is close by and has a fabulous Sunday market where you can find friendly locals and stock up on your fish or meat. After the market, you may like to stop at one of the lovely fish and chip shops or local restaurants, or even treat yourself to an ice cream at the shop along the way.
There is so much to see and do in Northumberland, but Bertram Cottage is ideal for a getaway short break or a longer holiday to soak up the many delights that Northumberland has to offer. Beach 9 miles. Shop 175 yards, pub and restaurant 600 yards.£56From 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, EnglandKingfisher Cottage is a spacious holiday bungalow just a short walk from the amenities offered by this friendly little town with a working harbour, pier and small beach. Boasting a large rear garden and raised patio area, Kingfisher Cottage is a perfect base to tour the county, ideal for cyclists and walkers.
Amble is called ’the friendliest port’ and the locals embrace this. The harbour at is home to a busy popular Sunday market. You can also see the little harbour village with pod style shopping outlets. The harbour has two great chippy’s and a few restaurants specialising in fish. Boat trips to Coquet are popular to see the RSPB sanctuary home to puffins and seabirds. From the harbour, enjoy the views towards Warkworth Castle you can walk to Warkworth from Amble, past the marina and river. Nearby Warkworth is a pretty picture postcard village dominated by the castle which sits at the top of the village.
Amble is the start of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty stretching along the beautiful coastline to Berwick-upon-Tweed with miles of golden beaches and castles. Make sure you visit Holy Island featured in local author L J Ross novel but ensure you check the tide tables to access the causeway. No trip to Amble is complete without a visit to Alnwick 10 miles away, where you can visit the Duke’s home of Alnwick Castle, more famed for some Harry Potter Hogwarts Scenes as well as a Downton Abbey Christmas edition. Of course Northumberland doesn’t just have a coast line, it also has a magnificent Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park and is home Kielder Water, the largest made reservoir in England surrounded by glorious forests and spectacular scenery. Travel west to Hadrian’s Wall towards Corbridge, easily reachable from Amble. The location is ideal for leaving your car behind on a warm evening and strolling down to one of the little places to eat or taking a stroll along the fishing pier. Beach ¾ mile. The main Street provides an eclectic mix of local and coffee shops, pubs and restaurants only 800 yards.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandSet in the town known as ’the friendliest port’, Kiwi Corner has been refurbished in 2020 and offers good size family accommodation. Amble has a strong community spirit and visitors are welcomed. The Sunday morning market on the harbour is popular with locals and visitors, next to the little shopping pods and award-winning ice cream parlour, it makes a lovely morning out. The little beach in Amble is near the pier where there are a few beach huts available to hire from the harbour master. Amble has a nice selection of restaurants for all tastes, cafés and a few shops and is at the start of the Heritage Coastal Route where you can travel up via Alnmouth, Craster, Beadnell and Bamburgh onto Holy Island, with each stop off offering something different.
Northumberland is a very diverse county having the largest dark sky National Park in Europe so a visit over there should be taken to experience the beautiful forests and rugged terrain, making a lovely change to the coast. No trip to Northumberland is complete without a visit to Hadrian’s Wall, steeped in history, museums showing Roman artefacts and lovely walks. Only a few miles south you have beautiful beaches at Tynemouth and the lovely Spanish city in Whitley Bay. There are so many places to visit whilst staying at Kiwi Corner that visitors may just have to re-book to see more of this friendly county. Beach 800 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub 50 yards, restaurant 200 yards.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
