Family pets are welcome in our cottages too
We believe the family pet is just that, a member of the family and deserves a holiday too! We have a Great Dane and wherever we go in the UK we try to take her with us. We believe that if you have a well-trained, clean and well-behaved dog and want them to join in the family holiday, you shouldn't compromise on quality when it comes to your accommodation. The vast majority of luxury self catering properties in the UK don't accept pets - but we do!
We also accept some other domestic pets, including extremely well-behaved cats. We've even had a guinea pig stay! Please call to discuss before booking. We have strict conditions relating to pets however, including them not being allowed on the furniture under any circumstances, but in our experience, the majority of pet owners are very respectful and conscientious people. They care about their pets and wouldn't let them come on holiday unless they were well-behaved, so they are therefore very welcome in our luxury holiday homes.
- Buckets and dog towels for wiping them down before entry to the cottage available upon request
- Hosepipes and outside taps available at some cottages, please enquire
- Dog treats
- Water and food bowls upon request
- Dog bedding upon request
- Dog leads upon request
- Cats - litter tray, litter, scoop and disposal bags upon request
- Doggy disposal bags upon request
- Supply of pet food for the duration of the holiday upon request
- Storage space for pet crates
- Stairgates to restrict access within the cottage
- Enclosed outdoor space available at all cottages except Lane End (shared at some cottages)
On their best behaviour
We are very happy for you to have your pet accompany you on holiday, but it is under the strict understanding that you adhere to our booking conditions relating to the acceptance of pets to our properties. Our properties are beautifully furnished at great expense and are presented in an immaculately clean condition for you, so it is important that you ensure that your pet is not allowed on any furniture, never allowed in any bedrooms, is never left in the property on its own, does not create any kind of nuisance to your neighbours and the gardens are kept clean and undamaged. We recommend that you bring plenty of your pet's bedding and towels with you, feeding and water bowls and poop bags. Please read our booking conditions before making a booking with your pet.
We charge a nominal £20 for each dog with a maximum of 1 or 2 per property (see individual cottage pages) unless by arrangement. We can provide bedding, bowls, towels, spare leads and even their food if required - just ask. Please note: we are unfortunately unable to accept pets at 'Waterside'.
If you're not confident in your pet's manners, we can provide details of a local kennel or cattery which may be a better arrangement. This way, you can board your pet away from the property whilst still being able to take them out with you during the day. We also have access to 'Doggie Day-care' and offer a personal dog-sitting service, so you can have your dog looked after for the day while you visit those places where they aren't permitted or perhaps take a train trip to Edinburgh or Newcastle. Ask for details.
It's a Dog's Day Out at the Beach
Northumberland is one of the few counties in the UK to have little or no restrictions on dogs accessing the beaches. The belief is that our beaches are so vast that there is room for everyone.
Dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages love nothing better than a romp on a wide sandy beach, clambering up the dunes and leaping into the waves while hanging on to a piece of driftwood! Take a look at our page detailing just a few of the great beaches in the area. Warkworth is perfect for both beach and countryside walks and all of our cottages have fires (some wood-burners) for them to stretch out and snooze in front of after all that exertion! We provide dog towels and even dog beds upon request to ensure their comfort.
Take them for a pint in our Dog Friendly Pubs
All of the pubs in Warkworth, except The Sun Hotel, welcome dogs to their bar areas and most have water bowls outside so they can have a 'pint' too! Further afield you'll find a similar level of welcome across Northumberland.
Although not particularly comprehensive, the following websites give you a rough guide to dog friendly pubs in Northumberland. I know they're not very comprehensive because most of the pubs in Warkworth aren't listed and they're most definitely dog-friendly!
It's often down to the establishment to list themselves and many aren't even aware of these sites, but this might act as a guide:
The Winalot Website | Dog Friendly Britain | Doggie Pubs Dogpeople.co.uk | Dog Friendly Pubs
Historic Properties and Parks
Dogs on leads are allowed into the grounds at many English Heritage properties. They are also permitted to visit the grounds (except the Formal Garden) at Cragside and the grounds and Walled Garden at Wallington Hall (both National Trust) but only on leads. There is a 1.5 mile walk along the coast from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle, where dogs are allowed on leads. Please note that livestock is often present along the route so dogs should not be allowed to roam off the leash here.
Health and Safety with your Dog
When holidaying with your dog in Northumberland please remember to observe the country code and keep your dog on a lead when near livestock. This is particularly important during the lambing season. Care should be taken near estuaries as there are strong currents and some rivers have hidden, steeply shelving banks which can make it impossible for a dog to get back out of the water. Please be aware that adders can be found in the national park. They may be seen on warm days, particularly during the spring, when they are coming out of hibernation. If your dog is bitten by an adder contact one of the vets' surgeries listed here.
When you come toNorthumberland on holiday, we recommend you print out our list of vets' surgeries to keep in your car, so you have the contact details of the nearest vet if you need it when you are out and about.
Need Dog-Sitting?
We also provide a dog-sitting service, so you can visit those places where dogs aren't permitted, such as country homes, castles and for shopping trips. Anything from 1 hour to all day. Dog-sitting takes place in the cottage, but we can also highly recommend a local Doggie Day-Care Centre, which is a great alternative.
Don't Like Dogs or Have an Allergy? Don't Despair
Not all of our cottages allow dogs. Although our hygeine standards are impeccable and we're very confident you'll find no trace of any previous dog-guest in any of our cottages, we recognise that for some that is simply not enough - either due to personal taste or because of an allergy. Therefore, we have kept Waterside exclusively 'Dog-Free' so you can book in confidence if this is important to you. Waterside has never accepted pets.
