This sweet cottage for six in the Northumberland countryside is a wonderfully tranquil retreat, set in a quiet village and surrounded by rural landscape. Lovely scenic walks are all around, with stick-fetching adventures for the pooches, before returning to an enclosed garden and soft interiors for all to enjoy.
Make yourself at home amongst organic tones and tasteful decor as soon as you walk in. Scrub down your mucky pups in the utility room before settling down in front of the lounge wood burner to warm up chilly paws. The kitchen is stylish and boasts all the equipment needed to rustle up dogs’ dinners throughout your stay, while the country-cottage table offers a place to sprawl out maps and enjoy your morning coffee. Round off a day of tail-wagging adventures in the charming, gravelled garden, where you can fire up the BBQ, dine under the stars, and relax with a well-earned glass of wine while your pup settles in nearby. Freshen up with a bubbly bath in the chic bathroom before slipping into a slumber in one of the king-size bedrooms or the double bedroom.
Clip on the lead and enjoy the immediate village surroundings, where you’ll discover lovely walking routes all around. Alternatively, drive 5 miles to the Northumberland Coast National Landscape to the impressive sandy beach at Low Newton, which handily allows dogs all year round. Round off a good run with a pint at the beachside pub. Beadnell Bay and Longhoughton Beach are also pooch-friendly and within 8 miles. Explore Harry Potter and Downton Abbey’s filming locations at Alnwick (6 miles).