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.
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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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Old Bewick, EnglandThis holiday cottage with countryside views is in a small row of three and located between the Cheviot Hills and the Northumbrian coastline, offering an ideal retreat for couples or friends. It is just 4 miles from Eglingham, which was named as one of the top 50 best places to live in the countryside by the Sunday Times. It is midway between Alnwick, 11 miles, with its famous castle, and Wooler, known as the Gateway to the Cheviots. An ideal base to visit the Cheviots, the Borders or a short drive to the Northumbrian Heritage Coast - an AONB with castles, fortresses and unspoilt beaches and just 3 miles from the famous Chillingham Wild Cattle and castle. Fishing is available locally. Shop 6 miles, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Haltwhistle, EnglandGlendale Cottage (ref W43490) and Glendale Mews (ref W43489) are the ideal spot for a relaxing and peaceful holiday in beautiful natural surroundings. There is an indoor, heated swimming pool which guests can hire for private use (at cost), and also the use of over 11 acres of natural woodland and grounds that form part of this beautiful location. The owners live on-site in the original period farmhouse, accessed via a driveway lined with rhododendrons through a small dense wood. There is a small wooded picnic and play area with a log cabin function room and a large charcoal BBQ, as well as another wooded area accommodating hens and a natural pond. There is access to a public footpath from the properties.
Located on the southern edge of the Northumberland National Park and inside the International Dark Skies Park, Glendale is easily found on the B6318 just north of Haltwhistle.
Perfect for guests who enjoy walking, rambling or cycling, these properties are within walking distance of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, and are situated centrally between Walltown Craggs and Cawfield’s picnic area, two of the most picturesque views along the wall. Just a little further along are the Roman remains and museums of Vindolanda and Housesteads as well as Steel Rigg, Sycamore Gap and the Visitor Centre at Once Brewed (The Sill), which offers charging, points for electric vehicles.
Many other activities are available locally, including birdwatching, horse riding, tennis, golf, fishing and open air swimming. Glendale is perfectly placed for easy access to many other historical Roman sites, forts and temples, the National Nature Reserves of Muckle Moss and Greenlee Lough, and the spectacular Kielder Forest and Reservoir offering a variety of sailing and water sports. Northumberland is a county of wild open spaces, unspoilt and breathtaking.
For those guests wishing to explore further afield, within an hour’s drive there is Carlisle, Gateway to Scotland and the Lake District, the historic town of Hexham, and fabulous shopping at the Metrocentre, Gateshead, as well as Newcastle city with its regenerated riverside, shopping, theatres and nightlife.
A pick up and drop off service is available from the rail station, and to or from Cawfields or the Roman Army Museum. Local shops, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hexham, EnglandNestled in a courtyard at the rear of the impressive Wood House sits The Old Stables, which offers deceptively spacious self catering accommodation for up to six guests. Conveniently all on one level, there is a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area which leads to a bright sun room, a peaceful spot to relax and overlook the rear patio garden.There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms making this attractive property a suitable choice for the gathering of families and friends.Surrounded by acres of grounds and fields there is also a full size tennis court directly behind The Old Stables, which visitors are very welcome to enjoy.
This property at Wood House can be booked together with Fox Lodge at Wood House (UK32473), The Cottage at Wood House (UK30258) and Pheasant Lodge at Wood House (UK32624) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Seahouses, EnglandA well-designed annex, superbly located, far enough from the centre to be peaceful, yet just a short walk away from the harbour and shops. Providing cosy, comfortable accommodation, this home from home is great for couples and their furry friend wishing to visit this popular destination.
Entering the property into a beautiful light, bright, and welcoming open plan living/ kitchen dining area, finished in a gorgeous seaside design, offers everything you need for the perfect coastal break. The fully fitted kitchen has all you need to whip up some great meals, to enjoy with a glass of wine in the small enclosed garden - a lovely tranquil spot ideal for some alfresco dining and some evening sun.
Retire to the bedroom occupying a kingsize bed with all comforts on offer to make sure you have a restful sleep and awake refreshed ready for the next day. The bathroom is good size with a double shower. Once you’re ready to begin your day, the nearby village of Seahouses is a beautiful spot to base a holiday, offering an attractive harbour to explore, alongside a good selection of shops, inns, pubs and eateries, plenty here to keep you entertained.
Embark on a waterfront adventure and take a boat trip out to the Farne Islands where you can visit a bird sanctuary and spot seals for a truly memorable experience, or walk down the promenade to nearby Bamburgh with its imposing castle, RNLI Grace Darling museum and golf club.
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Then look no further than Alnwick with its famous castle and gardens to explore, making it an extremely scenic day trip, or simply stroll along the coast and spend time relaxing on one of the area’s many beaches with your loved ones amidst. Ideally positioned for exploring both the coast and countryside of Northumberland, The Nook is a marvellous holiday home for your next Northern escape.£52From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandKennel Cottage is a relaxing, tranquil retreat perfect for recharging your batteries for a special holiday or a much-deserved short break. With a small stream running through the garden the wildlife is abundant, Roe deer graze in the fields nearby, badgers and foxes are often spotted, and a small population of otters now reside in the area. The endangered red squirrel is seen here, often in the garden. Many rare bird species are regularly seen with the surrounding countryside home to ravens, peregrine falcons, buzzards and other birds of prey.
There is also a combination of cycle and dog routes directly from the property for those with bikes and furry friends.
Life at Kennel Cottage is relaxed, with sheep grazing in the surrounding fields yet the cottage is only 2 miles from Harbottle with a popular, dog friendly village pub selling great food with a small shop on site. The sunroom is ideal to sit and watch the wildlife in the garden. With comfy sofas in the living room and plenty of space inside the cottage, it is a perfect place to stay.
Set on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, famous for the Dark Sky’s, the largest dark sky park in Europe it is also a great place for star gazing and photography. Just over half an hour from Rothbury with some nice shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants, with Cragside House a popular tourist attraction situated in Rothbury. The Scottish Border can be reached in 30 miles where you can tour and discover some of the historic sites. Alnwick is around 20 miles with its majestic castle, cobbled streets, and the exquisite Duchess enchanting water gardens. Kennel Cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the whole of this fabulous, friendly county where you are sure of a warm welcome from the locals. Pub and restaurant 2¼ miles.£70From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
EnglandUniquely positioned to offer private access to the River Coquet where salmon and trout fishing can be available to guests, this cosy stone cottage has been sympathetically restored from an original farm building. The accommodation is immaculately presented and has the convenience of being all at ground floor level. The living room and kitchen/dining room both have lovely arched windows where the extensive landscaped grounds can be admired, or take a gentle stroll to the riverbank and watch the Coquet ebb and flow. Refurbished in 2021, every room has been newly decorated, the bathroom has been totally re-tiled, there is new artwork and all soft furnishings have been replaced. Guests are treated to a welcome pack which contains free range eggs, scones and jam from the local bakery, fresh milk, treats for dogs and a picnic set for day trips. Wren Cottage sits in a tiny cluster at High Weldon, only 9 miles north of Morpeth where there is an abundance of good restaurants, shops and inns. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Wren Cottage can be booked together with Robin Cottage (CC324018), Owl Cottage (CC324025) and Lapwing Cottage (UK3267) to accommodate up to 14 guests.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Wooler, EnglandThe Granary is a one bedroom, ‘upside-down house’ located at West Moneylaws just outside Cornhill-on-Tweed on the English side of Border Country. With quiet countryside surrounding you, yet just minutes from Berwick, this is the ideal place to go to get away from it all, or use as a base to explore the attractions and sites of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
The front door is right the front of the property, given this is an ‘upside down house’ this door makes the loading and unloading of luggage straight into the bedroom as easy as possible. The double bedroom enjoys a kingsize bed and the bathroom with a luxury style suite and larger shower is located off the bedroom. In addition to the bedroom entrance there is a more formal entry to the side. The main living space can also be accessed from the side of the building by stairs. The open plan space has a wood burner and yet has a real contemporary feel about it. The kitchen has everything you’ll need to prepare and enjoy meals before or after your Northumberland adventures. There is a private patio which is perfect for summer nights and the surrounding area is ideal for walks. Why not arrange to take the owners alpacas for a trek round the grounds? Don’t forget the selfie!
One of the real bonus features of this property is the location. With Berwick nearby you may be surprised that you can be in either Edinburgh or Newcastle for a day in the city in just over an hour by car. The beaches in Berwick and the gorgeous long stretch of blonde sand at Goswick are recommended for walks as is Holy Island and nearby Bamburgh, just remember to check the tide times and don’t get caught out at the causeway on Holy Island!
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
