For solo travellers or couples and their four-legged friends, this luxurious riverside cottage is a tail-wagging treat. After days running on beaches and sniffing along coastal paths, head home with your canine companions and enjoy relaxing by the wood burner surrounded by character and home comforts.
Dating back to the 19th century, the ivy-covered cottage is full of books and artworks, and a wood burner in an inglenook provides a focal point in the comfortable lounge/diner – perfect for a cosy evening after a day in the fresh air. There’s soft seating, a Smart TV and an oak dining table, plus plenty of room on the wooden floor to set down dog beds. The kitchen is fitted with quality appliances, including a microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. At nighttime, leave your hounds to their dreams and head up to the first floor, where you’ll find a super-king-size bedroom in which soft tones create a tranquil ambience. You’ll love the river views from this room. There’s also a wood-burner-effect electric fire for glowing warmth, and a TV for bedtime films. The spacious bathroom is just next door, with a shower over the bath and more views of the river. For fresh air and an al fresco drink, wander to the public bench on the nearby riverbank, keeping an eye out for wild birds or even seals. Roadside parking is readily available nearby.
Take your furry pals for riverside walks, on a tour of Warkworth’s medieval castle or to the huge stretch of sandy beach 1 mile away, which welcomes canines all year. Afterwards, relax in one of the village’s dog-friendly pubs, within strolling distance of the cottage. Head to Druridge Bay, 4.5 miles, for exhilarating runs round the lake, in the woods or through the sand dunes.