Relax in comfort with your favourite four-legged friend when you stay at this delightful hideaway in Alnwick. Sleeping just two guests, the one-bedroom, pup-friendly bolthole makes a perfect base for couples eager to explore Northumberland with a canine companion by their side. Take your pal for riverside and coastal walks and while away hours at a time on beaches where dogs can run free.
Wander through the leafy grounds in which this cottage is set then head inside. Dry damp paws, hang dog leads and leave your walking gear in the cloakroom before heading into the lounge, which is one step down. Let your weary waggy-tailed friend stretch out on the rug while you switch the TV on. Rustle up tasty dishes for both humans and hounds in the kitchen/diner, with a table where you and your partner can sit down to a romantic meal for two. Bed your cheerful chum down for the night in here too then take a step up and make your way through to the double bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room. Take your furry friend off for a walk on his lead through the attractive, shared grounds before breakfast. Sit out at the table in the sunshine to enjoy morning coffee while he waits patiently for the day’s adventures to begin.
Pack a picnic and a few dog treats and venture 5.5 miles to the picturesque beach at Longhoughton. This is wide and open at low tide and has plenty of space for your cheerful chum to run about and play games in the waves. Pick up the coast path here too and stride out in either direction to stretch furry legs. Visit the National Trust’s Dunstanburgh Castle, 7.5 miles away, where four-pawed companions are welcome to explore the grounds with you.