Pet Friendly Cottages Northumberland

Set in the heart of the picture postcard harbour village pf Craster and perched on the edge of this stunning coastline with outstanding sea views, Water’s Edge offers excellent holiday accommodation for families or groups of friends. With spectacular views towards Dunstanburgh Castle to the north and the beaches as far as Amble and Coquet Island to the south and panoramic views out to the sea, this detached property offers a sunken sheltered area of garden, making a perfect area for family barbecues whilst listening to the waves crashing below. A stone wall is all that separates the lawn from the yawning and rocky beach. French doors from the two living areas lead straight out to the well maintained gardens should you wish to relax and unwind. Craster village lies halfway along the Heritage Coastal route in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is still famous today for its smoked kippers and seafood. The walk along to Dunstanburgh Castle has featured in the top ten walks in Britain and can be started from your door. Golf available nearby. A fabulous base from which to explore this magnificent county peppered with castles and friendly villages. Shop, pub and restaurant 90 yards.

This beautiful, semi-detached, single-storey holiday home rests in Longhirst near Morpeth, Northumberland. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suite. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Alnwick 18.3 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 20.9 miles.

In an enviable position on the Heritage coastline with stunning views over Budle Bay and Holy Island, this modern, well-equipped ground floor apartment within historic Waren Mill is an ideal base from which to explore the castles and beaches of the Northumberland coastline. Bamburgh (imposing castle, long sandy beach) and Seahouses (working harbour, shops, seasonal boat trips), a short drive. The Maltings has the bonus of two idyllic jetty cottages looking directly over the bay - ideal for dining, a retreat or to watch the many unusual birds that visit Budle Bay which can also be used as a secure storage for cycles/equipment. Many fabulous walks, cycle routes in the area. Alnwick Castle, gardens within 30-minute drive. Golf, riding, sea fishing, watersports nearby. Access to A1 to explore further afield - Berwick and Metro Centre an hour’s drive. Shops 1½ miles.

This pretty stone holiday cottage is set in a row of three on a quiet road overlooking open countryside on the Heritage coastal route midway between Alnwick and Seahouses, 3 miles from Embleton. The property is furnished and equipped to provide traditional, comfortable holiday accommodation. Guests are welcome to roam the owner’s farmland with its many bridle walks. Practically on the doorstep of your cottage you have the coast with its long, silver beaches complemented by striking castles. Craster is a picturesque fishing village with the most delicious kippers and the walk to Dunstanburgh Castle is a short drive away, as are Alnmouth and Alnwick, with Europe’s largest water garden and the magnificent 11th-century castle. Seahouses, a bustling harbour seaside resort, is only 10 minutes and a great place to start with fishing trips and ferries to the Farne Islands to see the bird and seal colonies, organised by a number of companies. The coastline is peppered with small fishing villages, and inland you have the hills and forests. Both sea and river fishing are in abundance in Northumerland. You can also fish at Alnmouth beach without a licence or head up along the River Aln for salmon fishing. There are numerous lake fisheries too - the primary ones being at Caiston, Fontburn and Felton Frence, all providing tuition and equipment hire. A beautiful region of unspoilt coast and rural landscapes. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Apple Tree Lodge is perfect for friends, couples or families to spend some quality time relaxing and enjoying the park and surrounding area. With the lovely enclosed hot tub area offering a high degree of privacy this is an ideal place to stay whether for a short break or your annual holiday. Sleeping up to 5 people in three bedrooms Apple Tree Lodge is bright and open plan with a raised deck for catching the sunshine. The well-equipped kitchen has all you need should you wish to dine in. On-site you will find a friendly bar/café and being so close to the A1 it’s a great spot for travelling all around this super friendly county. Northumberland is a diverse county with miles of golden beaches on the heritage coast only a few miles away, an abundance of castles and historic sites, a wonderful dark sky National Park and Hadrian’s Wall over in the west. The pretty little market town of Morpeth is only a few miles, here you will find plenty of pubs, restaurants, bespoke shops and riverside boats. Alnwick the ducal town with the popular castle is only a few miles North where some scenes for the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey Films were shot. Nearby Northumberland Zoo is a good day out for the children and Burgham Park Golf Course is nearby. Being close to a great road network you can explore easily from here even taking a day trip to Berwick on Tweed almost on the Scottish Border where you can explore the history of the borders of England and Scotland. Visitors to Apple Tree Lodge will be sure of a warm Geordie welcome in and around the park, make some new friends in the onsite bar and take home some lasting memories of your time spent at Apple Tree Lodge.

Well House is an imposing, lovingly furnished with Farrow & Ball colour schemes, Grade II listed home dating back to the early 1700s (circa 1640), which retains many of its original period features, being high ceilings and exposed beams. Formerly the Angel Inn, Well House faces the high street in the popular village of Belford. This property was believed to have been protected throughout war due to the property being the main source of water for the village, and amazingly the well still remains in the cellar of this historic property! Well House has significant historical local importance and legend. Directly next door to the property there is award-winning Well House Café which offers the most mouth-watering home cooked bakes and breakfasts, ideally located.
Sleeping 8 guests over 2 floors with three bedrooms plus a master suite boasting outstanding features throughout, this property is ideal for a large gathering of family or friends to celebrate a special occasion. The ground floor and lower ground floor is home to two sitting areas, and a snug/games room providing you and your family ample socialising spots; both of the sitting areas have toasty wood burning fires and cosy seating. The second sitting area, named The Stable, is a stunning open room with views over the garden with full exposed stone walls, with a fascinating medieval feeling. Head into the well-equipped country kitchen/diner and you will find a fantastic gas range oven and a large dining table, ideal for good social gatherings. A welcome pack with some goodies and a helpful guest information book will also be waiting for you upon arrival. Additionally, on this floor you will find a gorgeous kingsize bedroom boasting a lovely en-suite with a double shower and basin (no toilet). When evening draws in, head off to sleep in one of the further three bedrooms on offer.
Occupying the first floor are two bedrooms, the first is the master suite, a luxurious kingsize room with a grand bathroom offering a large roll top bath and a double shower. The second bedroom is another spacious kingsize with its own en-suite. To the rear wing of the property there is a further room with two single beds. The garden is a particularly beautiful and restful feature of Well House, so take the time to enjoy with a good book or some alfresco dining under the summer sun.
Belford, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a quaint village retreat in an excellent location for cyclists, walkers, historians, and families to explore Bamburgh, Seahouses, Berwick, Alnwick, Holy Islands and Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park. It also has pubs serving food, fish & chips, restaurants, newsagents, farm shop, museum, church, and supermarket, along with some great local walks. The picture-postcard, coastal village of Bamburgh, dominated by its majestic fortress and wide expanse of golden, sandy beach is only 5 miles away.

Once part of the grain stores at Spindlestone Mill and now transformed to provide exquisite contemporary self-catering holiday accommodation, Millkeepers Lodge simply oozes style! Nestled in a tranquil spot, only a mile from the sea and less than 3 miles from the picture perfect coastal village of Bamburgh, this location is idyllic too!
Millkeepers Lodge has been sympathetically converted to create the quintessential holiday retreat. With five double bedrooms which can offer flexible sleeping arrangements and three bath/shower facilities, Millkeepers Lodge makes an excellent choice for the gathering of friends or extended families seeking to create a magical and memorable seaside holiday. A fully enclosed area at the rear is ideal for children and dogs at play and leads to a raised decked terrace; the perfect spot to dine alfresco and listen to the crashing waters of the mill race. 

Ad Gefrin is set in the pretty and peaceful small village of Acklington, very close to Amble and Warkworth. A village pub is only a few minutes’ walk from your cottage and there is an award-winning ice cream dairy only a mile away along a winding country lane.
Your stone-built, semi-detached holiday home is set on a small development overlooking fields to the rear with fabulous attention to details throughout. The large open-plan living space has been carefully designed to offer comfort, whilst offering that feeling of being somewhere special, being bright and airy with comfortable seating and stylish furnishings. The modern kitchen is furnished with a small breakfast table, and all the facilities to cook and enjoy some special evenings in. With four bedrooms, two with Hypnos mattresses and one en-suite, and a large modern family bathroom with an anti-scald bath tap, this modern holiday home is perfect for couples and families, and welcomes one pet. The garden has a patio area which is south facing, catching the sun and overlooking the fields and countryside to the rear.
Nearby Warkworth is home to a castle that sits at the top of the hill, dominating the village with a lovely riverside walk and quaint bespoke shops and cafés. Amble is a popular small seaside town with a working harbour, harbour pod shopping area and plenty of cafés and restaurants.
Acklington village is an ideal location to explore all the surrounding areas. Northumberland is such a diverse county with miles of golden sandy beaches nearby and the most stunning National Park, famed for its dark skies. Head up further north and discover Holy Island, where the Lindisfarne Gospels were kept, and Bamburgh with the cliff top castle. Wherever you go from Ad Gefrin, you will be sure of a warm and genuine welcome from the local Northumbrian people.

Set in a prime position close to all shops, pubs cafes and the harbour in this small friendly seaside town, you’ll find Castle View House. A super house to spend time relaxing with family or friends, the separate kitchen and diner are ideal for preparing meals and socialising. With three bedrooms there is ample space for a group of family or friends for that well-deserved break away. To the rear is a pleasant enclosed garden with seating, a wonderful area for relaxing at the end of the day.
The harbour area has a popular Sunday morning market with a great mixture of stalls, and the little harbour village has a selection of shopping pods selling local crafts, food and drinks. Little Shore Beach has pretty beach huts for hire, a treat whilst on your holiday. A walk along the pier is pleasant with some gorgeous sunsets to finish off your day.
Amble has bespoke shops, plenty of cafes, fish and chip shops and a highly acclaimed Italian Style Ice Cream Parlour all within easy walking distance. A stroll along the estuary brings you to Warkworth about 2 miles, a picture postcard village with the castle sitting at the top of the hill. Here you can stop off in one of the friendly pubs or cafes. Further along the coast, you come to Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, all steeped in history and lovely for a few hours exploring.
A little further north you can cross the causeway and visit Holy Island (check the crossing time) for a truly step back in time experience. The railway station at Alnmouth is only a few minutes drive where you can board a train to Edinburgh or Newcastle and spend a great day exploring these historic cities steeped in history. Alnwick is only 15 minutes away with its majestic castle used in some Harry Potter and Downton Abbey scenes, a great experience for both adults and children where you can look around the small town exploring the cobbled streets and shops.
The beaches up the Northumberland Coast Area Of National Beauty remain unspoilt and underpopulated, so there is always a place to find some seclusion should you wish. Cresswell and Druridge Bay beaches remain isolated most of the time and are only a short drive away. Whilst in Northumberland why not take a trip over to Hadrian’s Wall for a completely different day trip away from the coast and discover more about the Romans and the famous Roman Wall? Wherever you go in this super friendly county you will be sure of a real warm “Geordie” welcome from the locals.