A delightful 18th-century cottage surrounded by lush countryside in the peaceful hamlet of Redesmouth, this rural hideaway is perfect for families and groups of friends with their best four-legged pals in tow. Get tails wagging with a serene woodland hike through the Hareshaw Linn Valley, then grab some post-adventure treats and unwind on your private wooden pergola beneath twinkling fairy lights.
This inviting property boasts a country home interior with warm wood and leather textures, richly coloured soft furnishings, and exposed stonework details. Store muddy boots and soggy leads at the door, then enter the farmhouse-style kitchen/diner with a bold feature stove. Fill the empty bellies of your hungry pups then enjoy a well-earned glass of wine as you cook up a storm for the rest of the pack. Gather around the wooden dining table or throw open the patio door and indulge in an al fresco feast. Retreat to the cosy lounge, curl on a chair with a blanket, and bask in the glow of the crackling wood burner while Fido and friends doze at your feet. Rest up in the bedrooms consisting of a grand four-poster double and a second double, both with tranquil views. Perch at the picnic table in the sun after morning walkies, let Fido roam free as you embrace a dip in the wood-fired hot tub and while away the evenings on the fabulous wooden deck with seating for all.
Bound along the circular forest route in Bellingham then sniff out the best pet-friendly pub where well-behaved pups will be welcomed by the locals, 2 miles. Gear up for a scenic bike along Kielder Water and Forest Park where parched hounds will enjoy splashing in the reservoir, or swing past the Dark Sky Observatory, 10 miles.