Enjoy a stylish coastal escape with your loved ones and man’s best friend in this beautifully renovated Armstrong Cottage. Set around a mile from Bamburgh Castle opposite a magnificent stretch of dog-friendly, golden sands, this delightful property is sure to set tails wagging. After days scampering on the sands and sniffing out adventure amid the region’s fascinating history, return for cosy evenings in front of the wood burner and summer nights beneath the stars in the enclosed garden.
Originally built by Lord Armstrong for workers renovating the castle, this beachside bolthole sits within a cluster of similar buildings. Featuring a tasteful colour scheme blended with quality fixtures and fittings in copper and marble, and designer furnishings, it offers a luxurious coastal getaway. The hub of this stylish abode is the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Rustle up delicious home-cooked meals in the kitchen, while your pup snoozes in front of the wood burner. Dine inside at the corner table or outside on the patio depending on the weather, then get cosy on the plush sofas to watch TV or chat about your travel plans. Two elegant bedrooms offer a blissful night’s sleep, while flexible sleeping arrangements mean they can be set up to accommodate your pack. With an en-suite shower room each, privacy is assured.
History-loving hounds and their owners are spoilt for choice for activities to set tails wagging. Nearby Bamburgh Castle welcomes curious canines throughout the extensive grounds (though not the castle interiors). While dogs aren’t allowed in the 16th-century castle on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, they are welcome in the priory (on a lead). Get the zoomies amongst the sand dunes and sweeping beach at Bamburgh or admire dramatic coastal views from the coast path. The captivating village of Seahouses (3 miles) offers more dog-friendly beaches or hop on a boat for a wildlife-watching excursion to the Farne Islands (note that dogs must stay on board when their humans visit the islands).