Described as a land of big adventures, Northumberland has lots to discover. From ancient castles to rolling countryside, secluded beaches and bustling cities. This historic county is the perfect location for a holiday with friends, family, your better half or even a solo expedition. Whether you prefer the coast or country, you’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Spend a day in Bamburgh and take a walk along its dramatic coast - on clear days you can see out over to the nearby Farne Islands and Holy Island to the north. Head inland, and you’ll discover the most gorgeous woodlands in the Kielder Water & Forest Park. History buffs have plenty to enjoy too - including the iconic Alnwick Castle, Hadrian Wall and Bamburgh Castle which date back over 300 years.
Who better to explore this stunning landscape with than your four-legged friend? We’ve got a fabulous selection of dog-friendly hotels in Northumberland - from pet-friendly bed and breakfasts to classy boutique hotels worthy of five-star ratings. This includes the Inn Collection Group, the Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Hotel, the Warkworth House Hotel, Victoria Hotel Bamburgh, Beaumont Hotel, Slaley Hall Hotel, George Hotel and the Cottage Inn Hotel.
In need of some R&R? We’ve got fabulous hotels with swimming pools and spas for you to unwind in. Or perhaps, you’d like a hotel with a restaurant just a few minutes walk from a bustling market town like Morpeth town centre. From luxury suites, boutique retreats and budget-friendly Northumberland hotels, to relaxing breaks in the area’s finest country clubs and guest rooms in dog-friendly pubs like the Hog’s Head Inn, nothing is too much trouble.
Your pups will be right at home with dog beds, dog treats, food bowls and water - even in public areas. You won’t be left out either with a range of amenities such as breakfast in bed, tea and coffee making facilities, balconies and private bathrooms. Many of our city centre hotels even come with free parking and we have award-winning county hotels amidst Northumberland National Park too. So, what are you waiting for?

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Inn in Wooler · 17.11 mi from centre
9.0
174 reviews
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Located in Wooler, Black Bull Inn is a 1-minute drive from College Valley Estate and 9 minutes from Chillingham Castle. This inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Heatherslaw Light Railway and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lady Waterford Hall.

Inn in Hexham, Bellingham · 17.81 mi from centre
8.0
119 reviews
Set in Bellingham, The Cheviot Hotel has a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. All guest rooms in the inn are fitted with a TV with satellite channels. Newcastle International Airport is 52 km from the property.

Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 20.02 mi from centre
7.6
941 reviews
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When you stay at Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kingston Park Stadium.

Inn in Morpeth · 2.15 mi from centre
8.8
108 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Morpeth, The Three Wheat Heads is within a 5-minute drive of Crown Studio Gallery and Cragside Country Park. This inn is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Alnwick Castle and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Congregational.

Hotel in Hexham · 21.03 mi from centre
7.4
343 reviews
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With a stay at The George Hotel in Hexham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chesters Roman Fort and Northumberland National Park. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Brocolitia Roman Fort and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Temple of Mithras.

Guesthouse in Alnwick · 10.65 mi from centre
7.6
401 reviews
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With a stay at The Tavern - Steakhouse and Lodge in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Alnwick Castle and Bailiffgate Museum. This guest house is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alnwick Garden and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alnwick Playhouse.

Cottage in Bamburgh · 21.43 mi from centre
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With a stay at this cottage in Bamburgh, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle and RNLI Grace Darling Museum. This cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from St Aidan's Church and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Northumberland Coast.

Hotel in Beadnell, Chathill · 20.17 mi from centre
9.4
252 reviews
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Located in Chathill, Beadnell Towers Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Seahouses Golf Club and 6 minutes from Farne Islands. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Bamburgh Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Bamburgh Castle.

Holiday home in Morpeth, Newton on the Moor · 6.08 mi from centre
9.1
77 reviews
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Located in Newton on the Moor in the Northumberland region, Spencers Retreat at Percy Wood Country Park has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Alnwick Castle. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. A bar can be found on-site. For guests with children, the holiday home features a children's playground. Guests at Spencers Retreat at Percy Wood Country Park can enjoy golfing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bamburgh Castle is 40 km from the accommodation, while Northumbria University is 44 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 39 km away.

Aparthotel in Wooler · 17.15 mi from centre
8.4
433 reviews
Located in Wooler, Arlington House Hotel - Self Check-In Suites is a recently renovated accommodation, 25 km from Bamburgh Castle and 27 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The property has quiet street views and is 28 km from Alnwick Castle and 29 km from Lindisfarne Castle. The aparthotel features family rooms. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. All units include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a microwave. At the aparthotel, units include bed linen and towels. Chillingham Castle is 10 km from the aparthotel, while Etal Castle is 16 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 68 km from the property.

Bed and breakfast in Wooler · 17.10 mi from centre
7.7
493 reviews
On the edge of Northumberland National Park and dating back to 1671, No1 Hotel has a bar, a restaurant, bedrooms with roll-top baths and free Wi-Fi in public places. Free private parking is available at the rear of the hotel. The bedrooms are decorated in warm colours and each has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have an original fireplace. A full English breakfast along with a selection of cereals, yoghurts and juices is served in the restaurant between 8:30 - 10:30. River Till is 10 minutes’ walk away and it takes 5 minutes’ drive to get to Northumberland National Park. Bamburgh Beach is just over 30 minutes away by car.

Inn in Hexham · 13.84 mi from centre
8.2
132 reviews
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Located in Hexham, Bay Horse Inn - B&B is on a river – a 4-minute drive from Northumberland National Park and 12 minutes from Bellingham Golf Club. This inn is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Bellingham Heritage Centre and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Kirkharle Courtyard.

Bed & breakfast in Otterburn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 12.03 mi from centre
8.8
124 reviews
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When you stay at Le Petit Chateau & William de Percy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in a national park and within a 5-minute drive of Northumberland National Park. This bed & breakfast is 27.2 mi (43.7 km) from Alnwick Castle and 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from St. James' Park.

Hotel in Wark · 19.70 mi from centre
8.9
978 reviews
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Converted from an 18th-century farmstead, Battlesteads is a stylish country inn with en suite rooms and an 80-seat restaurant. It is set in beautiful countryside close to the Roman Wall. The traditional inn retains a Northumbrian country atmosphere with beamed ceilings and cosy wood burning stove. A light and airy conservatory opens onto a patio and walled garden. Battlesteads is proud of its 'Green' credentials and has received a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

Inn in Northumberland, Lucker · 18.74 mi from centre
9.1
1,025 reviews
The Apple Inn is an award-winning family-owned Northumbrian country pub, located in the centre of Lucker. Having gained recognition for level of service and commitment to serving fresh, locally sourced food, The Apple Inn has won numerous Gold awards. The Apple Inn’s menu serves local Northumbrian produce including fresh fish, succulent meat and tasty vegetarian dishes. And what would a pub be without real ales? The Apple Inn serves its own ‘Lucker Gold’ and ‘St Hilda’ ale from Alnwick Brewery, plus a vast selection of other beers, lagers and ciders as well as freshly brewed tea and coffee in a warm and friendly environment. The Apple Inn is also dog friendly – we aim to accommodate everyone, including your four-legged friends! We have just introduced five new Shepherd’s Huts to our accommodation offering in the pretty Northumberland village of Lucker. Located across the road from The Apple Inn, the wooden huts offer peaceful countryside accommodation with woodburning stoves, within reach of some of Northumberland’s favourite tourism spots, castles, beaches and coastal walks. Each Shepherd’s Hut is home to a warm and cosy living and dining area, with en suite shower room and king size bed, all designed to comfortably accommodate two adults—and they are dog-friendly too! In addition to the Shepherd’s Huts, we also have two cosy rooms above The Apple Inn.

Hotel in Morpeth · 6.13 mi from centre
7.6
461 reviews
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A stay at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club places you in the heart of Morpeth – a 3-minute drive from Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Course and 7 minutes from Eshott Heugh Animal Park. This golf hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Alnwick Castle and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Brinkburn Priory.

Inn in Bedlington · 17.10 mi from centre
9.4
24 reviews
Located in Bedlington, Lairds House Northumberland Ltd is within a 10-minute drive of Northumberlandia and Morpeth Bagpipe Museum. This inn is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Quayside and 13.7 mi (22 km) from St. James' Park.

Hotel in Seahouses · 21.44 mi from centre
9.2
393 reviews
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With a stay at Beach House Hotel in Seahouses, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle and Seahouses Golf Club. This beach hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Alnwick Castle and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Northumberland Coast.

Inn in Hexham, Bellingham · 17.86 mi from centre
8.2
70 reviews
Breakfast available
Set in Bellingham, Black Bull Hotel has a bar, water sports facilities and free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a business centre. At the inn you will find a restaurant serving British, Pizza and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards and darts at Black Bull Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Newcastle International Airport is 54 km from the property.

Hotel in Rothbury · 0.31 mi from centre
6.9
541 reviews
Situated 19 km from Alnwick Castle, The Queens Head Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Rothbury and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Built in 18th century, the property is within 47 km of Bamburgh Castle and 50 km of Northumbria University. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi. The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play darts and tennis at The Queens Head Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km from the property.
Can’t decide where to stay? Here are some of our most popular destinations for dog-friendly breaks in Northumberland. From Bamburgh to Beadnell, there are plenty of lovely locations in the county:
Northumberland has plenty of choice when it comes to dog-friendly hotels. Some of the most popular include Hollybush Inn, The Coach House and Black Bull Hotel.
For fantastic views and pet-friendly rooms in Northumberland, it’s got to be either Riverdale Hall Hotel or The Anglers Arms.
Unfortunately Alnwick Castle is not dog-friendly. However, there are plenty of dog-friendly activities and places in Northumberland. This includes Dunstanburgh Castle, Belsay Hall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Barters Books.
This will depend on the hotel you’re looking at, what dates you want to travel and how long you stay for. If you have a budget in mind, however, our team can recommend accommodation.
Again, this depends on the hotel you choose. Dog-friendly rooms usually come with dog beds, treats, toys and bowls. For pet parents, there’s a comfy bed, en-suite, TV, and tea and coffee making facilities to name a few.
Experience the unspoiled beauty of Alnmouth Beach, a hidden gem along the Northumberland coastline. With its pristine sandy shores, stunning dunes, and panoramic views, it's a paradise for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy leisurely walks, beachcombing, and water activities while immersing yourself in the tranquility of this coastal retreat.
Address: Alnmouth Beach, Alnmouth, Northumberland, NE66 2RA
Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure at Northumberland Zoo. Encounter a fascinating array of exotic animals up close, from majestic big cats to playful primates. With interactive experiences, educational talks, and beautiful surroundings, it's an ideal destination for families and animal enthusiasts.
Address: Northumberland Zoo, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9QH
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