Pet Friendly Holidays Northumberland

The Old Forge is a perfect base for exploring this exceptionally pretty area of Northumberland. Sleeping up to eight guests, the property is ideal for groups or families, walkers are particularly attracted to this area with walks from the door into the gorgeous countryside. A relaxing balcony offers countryside views and a space for al-fresco dining.
It is said that Postman Pat’s ’Greendale’ is based on Wooler, being the gateway to the Cheviots. Nearby there is the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery, here you can do a tour of the distillery and have a tasting session to try their selection of whiskeys. Wooler is on the edge of the National Park and is only 15 miles to Berwick on Tweed, with a beautiful beach and plenty of shops and history. All of the Scottish Borders are easily explored from here, with Coldstream only 14 miles and Kelso a little further. Edinburgh is only 90 minutes away.
The Old Forge can be booked with Graces’ Dairy (28853) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

Lovingly furnished, The Byre is set over three levels. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom. A further double bedroom and a twin room are located downstairs as well as a family bathroom, well-equipped kitchen/dining room and spacious living area. To the back of the property is an enclosed garden with decking that houses a fantastic hot tub, the ideal place to sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday! The Byre is close to Chatton Trout Fishery, a well-stocked 14-acre lake trout fishery which provides an excellent day out for any keen participants!

Chatton is a picturesque village that has a shop and a pub which serves food. Slightly further afield is the friendly small town of Wooler (known locally as Glendale; the inspiration for ‘Postman Pat’s, Greendale’) only 5 miles inland. This is a popular destination for those who enjoy cycling, golf, horse riding and walking with the challenging St Cuthbert’s Way close by.

Bamburgh is renowned for its majestic fortress and beautiful expanse of golden, sandy beach and is only 11 miles east. The elegant Georgian town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which straddles the salmon rich River Tweed, and the cobbled, market town of Alnwick, protected by its dramatic castle, both offer a wide array of amenities around half an hour’s drive away. Alnwick Garden is a popular visitor attraction to see the Grand Cascade Waterfall and dine in the restaurant within the largest tree house in Europe! This is England’s Borderland and is often referred to as ’the secret kingdom’. Beach 13 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

This charming property offers a comfortable stay for the whole family to enjoy. Set over two floors, you enter the property into a spacious hallway with the living room to your left and the dining room straight ahead. The living room is a cheerful cosy space perfect for relaxing in front of the Smart TV after a long day of adventures. The dining room is well equipped for entertaining and with the kitchen set to the left it makes a perfect place to relax whilst a hearty meal is being prepared. The kitchen has fully integrated appliances and offers everything needed to cook up a storm for the whole family. The kitchen leads you straight out into the idyllic gardens, a truly tranquil and relaxing environment to enjoy the sun or al fresco dining. The garden is beautifully presented and offers a luxury outdoor haven which can be enjoyed by all the family. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, all with wardrobes and dressing tables and each being individually designed with the main bathroom situated to the right of the third bedroom.
The town of Wooler is a great base for keen walkers who are looking to make the most of the Northumberland countryside, and wanting to visit the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland National Park for some fantastic walking and stunning scenery. Tarn House is only a minutes’ walk from Wooler High Street, with a variety of independent shops, cafés and pubs, and 5 minutes walk from the River Till and Doddington Milk Bar. To the east is the magnificent coastline of Northumberland, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with great trips to be had to Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Seahouses harbour, or the birdwatcher’s paradise of The Farne Islands. For those who want day trips further afield there are regular trains from Berwick-Upon-Tweed that will take you to Edinburgh or Newcastle in an hour. Whatever your reason for visiting this northern part of England, you will love coming home to Tarn House every evening.

Number 29 is a perfect base for exploring this exceptionally pretty area of Northumberland. Sleeping up to four people on one level, this comfortable ground floor apartment is ideal for a couple or a small family, walkers are particularly attracted to this area with walks from the door into the gorgeous countryside. The owners have added nice little touches, such as Out of Eden toiletries in the bathroom, and cleaning products in the kitchen. The dining area has a table with four chairs, whilst the bedroom area has plenty of storage with two double wardrobes.
It is said that "Postman Pats’s Greendale" is based on Wooler, being the gateway to the Cheviots. With a lovely sitting area to admire the view, the garden is an ideal place to relax and enjoy some down time. Wooler is on the edge of the National Park and is only 15 miles to Berwick on Tweed, with a beautiful beach and plenty of shops and history. All of the Scottish Borders are easily explored from here, with Coldstream only 14 miles and Kelso a little further. Edinburgh is only 90 minutes away.

Northumberland is such a diverse and friendly county with the beautiful Heritage Coast only 15 miles away to Bamburgh where you can follow the trail and take in the history making a lovely day trip. Holy Island Causeway is only 14 miles where the Lindisfarne Gospels were kept (check the tides). The location really is ideal for exploring in all directions of Northumberland and Scotland’s Border counties. Wooler itself has that country feeling while still having a market town buzz, combining home comforts with countryside. You can be hiking the Cheviot Hills in the morning and having a local beer on an evening. St Cuthbert’s Way walk passes via Wooler, a 62-mile route follows the ancient pilgrimage route, followed by St Cuthbert and many other monks between Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in north Northumberland. Beach 15 miles. Pub, shop and restaurant 176 yards.

This attractive, sandstone holiday home rests in Crookham near Etal, Northumberland. Games room. Open fire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Countryside. Ford 2.2 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 13.2 miles; Bamburgh 19.7 miles.

A detached, stone cottage in the centre of Wooler in Northumberland. En-suites. Roof terrace with views. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Berwick-upon-Tweed 16.9 miles; Coldstream 14.5 miles; Kelso 20.9 miles.

Surrounded by the wild and secluded beauty of the Northumbrian countryside, this beautifully presented, semi-detached cottage is perfect for couples. The owners, who live next door, have put a lot of care and attention to detail into furnishing the property. The interior is sublime, and the finer details ensure a relaxing retreat awaits guests to Hetton Byre. The open plan living space boasts a wood burner, ensuring that a cosy welcome greets guests whatever the season. The bedroom is immaculately presented and leads to a fresh en-suite shower room. There is a useful, spacious hallway for storage that leads to a utility area and cloakroom. With ample private parking and a fully enclosed garden, this is an idyllic spot to admire the breathtaking views that surround Hetton Byre.
The friendly small town of Belford is less than 5 miles away, where there are local facilities available including a Co-op. The pretty village of Chatton is only 4 miles away, with a pub and village shop. A short drive east brings you to Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic castle with spectacular views from the coastline across to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Heading west brings you to Wooler, which sits at the foot of the Cheviot Hills and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Heading 20 miles south is the market town of Alnwick, with its own castle and Alnwick Gardens, which are a popular visitor attraction. Hetton Byre is a quintessential, romantic rural retreat, yet lies in the heart of England’s borderland, often referred to as ‘the secret kingdom’. Beach 9 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

This semi-detached cottage is under half an hour from the glorious Northumbrian coast and Holy Island, and a mile from the tiny village of Milfield in the heart of rural Northumberland. Sandyhouse Cottage is very comfortable and well-furnished, has generous surrounding gardens and looks onto the Cheviot Hills, within the Northumberland National Park. The living room is cosy and inviting, and the kitchen is particularly well finished. Upstairs, the attractive bedrooms have a great view of Yeavering Bell, where there are the remains of the largest Iron Age hill fort in the area, which had more than 100 round houses.

Milfield, 1 mile, has a good pub, a café and local shop, while Wooler, 7 miles away, has good local shops and services. The gliding club in Milfield offers a chance to experience gliding with a qualified instructor. St Cuthbert’s way walking route and the Pennine Way National Cycle Route 68 are both close by. There are sea and river trips from Berwick harbour, and to the Farne Islands from Seahouses. Don’t miss the castles of Alnwick, Bamburgh and the dramatic, ruined Dunstanburgh, or wonderful sandy beaches, the closest being Goswick where there is also a fine links golf course. Take the train to Edinburgh or Newcastle, under an hour either way, from the walled border town of Berwick-on-Tweed, 15 miles, for a fun day in the city. Beach 18½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

Grace’s Dairy is a perfect base for exploring this exceptionally pretty area of Northumberland. Sleeping up to 8 guests, the property is ideal for families or groups, walkers are particularly attracted to this area with walks from the door into the gorgeous countryside. Grace’s Dairy offers fantastic accommodation and landscape views from its decked balcony.
It is said that Postman Pat’s ’Greendale’ is based on Wooler being the gateway to the Cheviots. Nearby there is the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery, here you can do a tour of the distillery and have a tasting session to try their selection of whiskeys. Wooler is on the edge of the National Park and is only 15 miles to Berwick on Tweed, with a beautiful beach and plenty of shops and history. All of the Scottish Borders are easily explored from here with Coldstream only 14 miles and Kelso a little further. Edinburgh is only 90 minutes away.
Grace’s Dairy can be booked with The Old Forge (MUZ) to accommodate up to 16 guests.