Barn Owl Pastures

This charming detached single-storey lodge, sleeping four humans and one pup, is ideally situated to enjoy the stunning surrounding countryside and attractions. Spend the day exploring the nearby Northumberland National Park with your furry friend before returning to your beautiful home-from-home to enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub and toast to the view.

Recline on the comfortable leather sofas in the lounge area and enjoy a good book as you give Fido a well-deserved belly rub. Head over to the kitchen and prepare a delicious meal to be enjoyed around the dining table. Spill out onto the patio and enjoy drinks and desserts as Rover sniffs around the grass. Tired legs are beckoned by the sumptuous king-size bed at the end of the day. Relax in the calming bedroom and awake refreshed to the sound of birds, then enjoy a morning coffee overlooking the stunning pastures. Plan the day’s adventures at the bistro table after breakfast and watch Fido’s ears prick up at the mention of walkies.

Enjoy a lazy walk along the banks of the River Tweed (3 miles) or let Fido take the lead as you discover the beautiful Bowmont Forest (2 miles). Visit the magnificent, dog-friendly grounds of Floors Castle (5 miles), with its fine herbaceous borders, fruit trees and meandering paths; it houses the largest inhabited castle in all of Scotland. Travel to Lindisfarne (29 miles) for the day and time it right with the tide to explore Holy Island. Join the St Cuthbert’s Way here and travel as far as your two, or four, legs will take you along the 62-mile long distance footpath.
 

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

• 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 twin zip-and-link (that can be made into a king-size on request)
• 1 shower room
• Private hot tub
• Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment and microwave
• Utility room with electric heated clothes horse
• Electric and central heating included from October through to April heating from May to September is available at a cost of £6 per night payable to owner locally
• Bed linen and towels included - towels for the hot tub can be hired at a cost of £1 per person per night if required
• Wi-Fi included
• Ample off-road parking
• 1 medium size dog (up to Labrador size) or 2 small dogs welcome
• Pubs, restaurants and shops 2 miles
• Complex of properties
• TV/DVD

Enjoy being just 3 miles from the lively Scottish town of Kelso. Discover more about its long history as you wander its pretty streets and shop in the handsome market square. Cross the arched bridge, upon which London's Waterloo Bridge is said to be based, and stroll through the ruins of Kelso Abbey. This dates back to the 1100s and was one of Scotland's largest religious houses. Also well worth a visit is Floors Castle, just over 4.5 miles from your cottage. This embodies a wealth of history too and is set in beautiful grounds, including exquisite gardens and areas of woodland.

Keen golfers may wish to play a round or two at Kelso Golf Club, while those keen to walk during their holiday can lace up their boots and head off in almost any direction. Amble through the Cheviot Hills, with a wealth of rivers and waterfalls, as you look out for all sorts of wildlife. Embark upon a section of the 268-mile long Pennine Way, for example, which runs north and south, and crosses the border between England and Scotland. You might also wish to attempt part of St Cuthbert's Way, a shorter, 62.5-mile trail, which takes walkers through some spectacular landscapes and provides as much or little challenge as you require.