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.
England
5.00A perfect retreat for couples or those seeking night skies to stargaze. Newonstead Bothy is the ideal relaxing hideaway for a well-deserved holiday or short break, where you can completely switch off and unwind. With lovely light and airy rooms and far-reaching country views, this semi-detached barn conversion is a wonderful place to stay in. On cool evenings you have the marvellous wood burner to curl up in front of.
Set on the owner’s upland hill farm, and slightly off the beaten track, it’s idyllic for couples wishing to cycle and walk, with or without a dog. Whilst the location is set in the countryside, you really only are a couple of miles from the main road network so exploring this beautiful county is easy from Newonstead Bothy. The well-equipped kitchen has seating for four, just in case you want to invite friends over, and there is a fabulous large wall map of the county so you can plan all your day trips. On entering to the property, there is a large porch for storing all your outdoor equipment and outside is a storage area for bicycles. The owners provide a welcome tea tray and have added maps which shows which fields and walks you can have access too. In spring the owners are happy to show you the lambs and answer any of your questions.
The wonderful National Trust Property of Wallington Hall and Gardens is only 5 miles away. Matfen Hall, Spa and Golf Centre is only 10 miles, and you can drive down to Corbridge in 20 minutes. This is a lovely old Roman town with plenty of lovely pubs and cafés. The pick-your-own fruit farm and café is only half an hour for you to enjoy in summer. You really can travel all over the county from Newonstead Bothy, then come home and relax in this lovely location.£62From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Beadnell, England 5.00Boasting an enviable position along the magnificent Northumberland Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is this charming bungalow tucked away in the beautiful coastal village of Beadnell.
Situated only a short stroll to the sea, it is an ideal base for exploring many visitor attractions. It has easy access to coastal walks and a wide range of water sports located at the stunning Beadnell Bay. There is a pub/restaurant and hotel in the old part of the village, two licensed cafes and a village shop nearby.
Sleeping two guests, this refurbished property is ideal for a couples getaway. Sit out and enjoy breakfast in the private garden or take a leisurely stroll to the beach. After a busy day exploring, retreat back to this cosy cottage which offers many comforts including two Freeview TVs, one of which is in the bedroom, and a welcome pack, ensuring guests feel right at home. Beadnell is one of the county’s hidden treasures, with beaches and traditional amenities.
Seahouses, 2 miles, has a working harbour where boat trips maybe taken to see the seals and puffins on the Farne Islands. Visit Bamburgh Castle, with its much photographed romantic beach or Alnwick, 12 miles, with its famous castle used in the Harry Potter films and enchanting water gardens. Take a trip across the causeway (at low tide) to Holy Island, a few miles further up the rugged and unspoilt coastline.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Haltwhistle, EnglandDelightful townhouse in the heart of the pretty market town of Haltwhistle. Comfortable accommodation, open fire, enclosed courtyard, pet-friendly. Superb for exploring Northumberland. Hadrian's Wall 5 miles.£177From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bamburgh, EnglandOnce 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.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Warkworth, EnglandThis charming detached lodge style cottage built in 2013 is set behind The Willows (CC317031), offering its own privacy with views over the fields behind. Spacious for two people, Little Willows is ideally located to explore the Heritage coast, peppered with castles and friendly villages. Only a short drive from Amble, reputedly the friendliest port with a working harbour, good Sunday market and a good selection of pubs, restaurants and shops, with an award-winning ice cream shop on the harbour. Amble is the start of the Heritage coastal route so head north for glorious beaches or head west towards the National Park and Cheviots all within easy driving distance making fabulous days out. Little Willows and The Willows are both dog friendly properties and can be booked together for larger groups whilst maintaining privacy in both properties.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kielder, EnglandThe Left Luggage Office is a stargazer’s paradise. This elegantly appointed apartment is situated on what was once Falstone Station, on the line that linked England to Scotland. It is situated in the pretty village of Falstone, inside the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.
Most Britains live within densely populated areas where light pollution allows only a handful of stars to be seen through an orange glow. Here at The Left Luggage Office you can feast your eyes up to thousands of stars. Among the highlights is the Milky Way. It’s something that the vast majority of us will never see, but within the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park you can view it in all its glory. Use binoculars and you can marvel at its arms stretching out on both sides of its bright central core. This wonder of the universe is 2.5 million light years away! Other astronomical phenomena you can look out for during your stay include the Aurora Borealis (more commonly known as the Northern Lights), and the occasional spectacular meteor shower. These shooting stars are grains of dust from the tails of comets burning up when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. To continue your stargazing odyssey there is the Kielder Observatory. This hugely popular attraction is located on the top of Black Fell, just up the road near Kielder Village, and is run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. The observatory is a must visit for those wanting to make the most of their Dark Sky stay.
The Left Luggage Office is the perfect location to enjoy all the Northumberland countryside has to offer. This bijou property is tastefully furnished offering stylish holiday accommodation for couples. Built on one level, there is an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with underfloor heating throughout. It has a separate double bedroom and a contemporary shower room. The property is decorated with a Christmas theme during the festive season. As well as stargazing, The Left Luggage Office is the perfect base to enjoy the many outdoor activities at Kielder Water and Kielder Forest, northern Europe’s largest man-made lake and forest. Whether it’s long or short walks, off-road mountain biking, taking a ferry trip or just relaxing in this beautiful corner of Northumberland, there is something at The Left Luggage Office for everyone. Shop, pub and restaurant 520 yards.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Morpeth, EnglandA delightful, stone-built, single-storey cottage sitting in the Northumberland scattered hamlet of Guyzance near Warkworth. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Pet friendly. Amble 5.8 miles; Alnmouth 6.6 miles; Alnwick 7.3 miles.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hexham, EnglandThis beautifully restored Bothy is set on a working farm in rural Northumberland. With pristine ancient woodland views and rolling landscape as far as the eye can see, leave the hustle and bustle and escape into nature. With quirky interiors combining traditional features like the oak beams, flagged floors, range fireplace and wood burner with modern facilities, rustic touches and stylish furnishings. The quirky mezzanine has a king size bed, and glass balustrade overlooking the living area below, be prepared for the low beams, although restricting height make this a romantic little haven of its own. With exposed stone, high ceilings and eclectic lighting the living space is open plan and quirky. In the winter months you will love to get cosy and enjoy your favourite movie in front of the wood burner, no need to go far with a cosy dining area for your romantic supper and a shaker style kitchen well equipped to cater for your needs. A sliding barn style door rolls back to reveal a smart bathroom with walk-in double rainfall style shower. The location is breath-taking, imagine waking up to the peace and quiet of the countryside and taking your morning coffee outside and being at one with nature. With table and chairs, the terrace is a lovely place to sit and unwind.
Just under 3 miles from Langley Castle and within a 20 min walk of the local village Inn, The Cart Bog. There are plenty of opportunities for walkers and cyclists. The John Martin Heritage Trail passes right by the door or visit the national Trust site of Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, a Victorian garden in a gorge of the River Allen cutting through beautiful woodland. For those seeking adventure, try wild water swimming on the River Allen, a 20-minute walk. The Northumberland National Park is a 20 minute drive, here you can walk Hadrian’s Wall and visit the Roman settlements, House steads Roman Fort, Vindolanda and the Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre.
The historic town of Hexham is under 10 miles with an array of shops, cafés, restaurants and attractions including Hexham Old Gaol and Hexham Abbey. Other popular Northumbrian villages include Corbridge, Bardon Mill, Haydon Bridge and Haltwhistle, all within an easy 30 minutes. A little further afield visit Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead for the Metrocentre, Beamish Living Museum, the cathedral city of Durham and the award-winning beaches of the North East coast including Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hexham, EnglandFront Row Cottage, River View sits on the edge of the pretty village green in the quiet village of Ovingham on the banks of the picturesque River Tyne in Northumberland. With its comfortable living room with beams and inglenook fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen and upstairs bedroom with kingsize bed and Z-bed suitable for a child. The cottage is ideal for a couple or small family. The front garden has a paved patio area with seating and looks towards the river.
The village of Ovingham has an 18th-century packhorse bridge spanning the Whittle Burn and the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin is where the famous illustrator and engraver Thomas Bewick is buried. The village is well placed to access a wide variety of rural landscapes from the unspoilt beaches of the north east coast to the Cheviot Hills, Kielder Forest and reservoir to the west. There are good local amenities, with a well stocked shop and a village pub within a short stroll, serving food and ales. A 20-minute drive takes you to the world famous Hadrian’s Wall, the county’s greatest Roman monument and World Heritage Site, which stretches 73 miles across the backbone of Northumberland. Crossing through stunning countryside, natural woodland and meadows, there are plenty of established public footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways and popular walks and cycle routes, as well as Roman forts and settlements that include Vindolanda, Chesters and Housesteads.
There is an hourly bus service running into Hexham and Newcastle. With an abundance of history literally on the doorstep, Hexham is filled with interesting places to visit, explore and enjoy. Hexham Abbey sits proudly to the rear of Hexham House and dominates the market place of the town. Dating back to AD674, this old priory boasts an interactive exhibition and a visitor centre, as well as fabulous grounds and public spaces. The cultural city of Newcastle has many places of interest to visit, whether it be art and music at the Sage and Baltic on the shores of the Tyne or the Laing Gallery and Discovery Museum catering for all ages and interests. Explore the vibrant city centre and enjoy retail therapy with its fabulous shops and vast array of restaurants and coffee shops. The beautiful Northumberland coast at Bamburgh is around an hour’s drive and Tynemouth around 30 minutes. There is something here for all ages, it is perfectly placed to enjoy everything the North of England has to offer. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.£51From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Alnwick, EnglandThis detached, single-storey coach house built in 1833 is ideal for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The open plan living space is well planned, with a well-equipped kitchen with electrical appliances and underfloor heating. The beamed living area boasts a cosy wood burner and comfy sofa to curl up on and relax, alongside a dining area to sit and enjoy your morning brunch or evening supper. The spacious bedroom with arched window and shutter looks out onto the garden, with a kingsize bed set with quality bed linen. Outside is a large, enclosed lawned garden and wooded area with gravelled terrace, set within shrubbery and looking out to open countryside where you can see an array of wildlife.
Conveniently close to the A697, Shawdon Hill Coach House affords easy access to explore this beautiful and historic part of North Northumberland. The market town of Alnwick with its castle, the stunning Alnwick Gardens and a wide array of independent shops, galleries and eateries is just 8 miles away. The picture-postcard town of Rothbury sitting at the foot of the Simonside and Lordenshaw Hills, with Cragside Hall on its outskirts, is 9 miles away. Wooler is a welcoming market town 11 miles from the property, nestled at the foot of the Cheviot Hills and offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside, its many challenging or less strenuous walks or trails close by and any stargazers will delight in the dark sky offerings on the doorstep. The Northumberland Heritage Coast is less than 15 miles east and there are no less than 10 castles to explore within 25 miles, with many Iron Age discoveries to be had very close to the property. Shawdon Hill Coach House is an excellent base to uncover the beauty of North Northumberland and has easy access to the Scottish Borders or even Edinburgh which is only 74 miles away. Beach 14 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 8 miles. This property can be booked with Shawdon Hill Cottage (UK40187) to accomodate parties of 8.£50From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
