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Northumberland and the North East
Cottages by Embleton Bay
Embleton Bay has long stretches of sand surrounded by wildlife-rich dunes, along with good surf, rockpools and plenty of space for kite-flying. There're a bird hide at Newton Pool and a bit further inland, St Cuthbert's Cave for panoramic views of the Cheviot hills and the coast. You can walk to Dunstanburgh Castle, and drive to Seahouses for a boat to the Farne Islands. There are great places to enjoy local seafood along this stretch of coast.
Lookout Cottage
This cottage still has the quirks of its 19th-century past, with wood-panelled walls and the coastguards' original bunks. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
Rockside Cottage
This former fisherman’s cottage is next to a cosy pub in a square of whitewashed cottages. Dog friendly. Sleeps four.
Risemoor
This coastal cottage is just a minute's walk from the sand and surrounded by wildlife. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
Cottages near Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort
Hadrian's Wall, begun in AD 122, was the Roman Empire’s best-maintained outpost in northern Europe, and we care for six of its most iconic miles. There are lots of walks - guided or self-led, with fascinating history to discover.
Housesteads
This restored Victorian farmhouse is just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Fort. Sleeps five.
Peel Cottage
This cosy cottage is a great base for a holiday exploring wild Northumberland. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
Springwell Cottage
This former farmworker's cottage is a short walk from Northumberland National Park's Sill Discovery Centre, a place to learn more about Northumberland's landscape, culture and heritage. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.
Cottages on Holy Island
You'll reach this tidal island, steeped in 16th-century history, by narrow causeway. There's lots to see and do, including Lindisfarne Castle, a Getrude Jekyll garden and wildlife to spot.
Glen House
This simple, mid-terrace cottage is on the island's main street. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.
St Oswald's Cottage
This cottage was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and overlooks the harbour. Dog friendly. Sleeps five.
Cottages at National Trust places to visit
Guests have free entry to all National Trust places during opening hours, and there are all kinds of experiences to be had in this part of England - from Souter Lighthouse to Lindisfarne Castle, Crook Hall Gardens and Seaton Delaval Hall. At Cragside and Wallington, you can choose to stay in a cottage at the heart of the estate.
Cottages at Cragside
Cragside's house and estate was created by a remarkable couple, Lord William and Lady Margaret Armstrong. William was a visionary Victorian inventor while Margaret was a keen gardener. Rising from an outcrop of rocks and surrounded by towering trees, Cragside is a masterpiece of the late 19th century. There are two holiday cottages at Cragside - Cragside Park Cottage and Cragside Garden Cottage, each sleeping six.
Cottages at Wallington
At Wallington, a historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and a walled garden. There are family bike trails and four play areas. You'll find four holidays cottages at Wallington - Eskeleth and Bolt Cottage each sleep four, Laundry Cottage and neighbouring Wash House Cottage each sleep five.
More cottages
A lakefront house and annexe, sleeping 16
Rothley Lakehouse is steeped in history and surrounded by wildlife and countryside views. There's plenty of room to gather, inside and out.
A pair of lighthouse keeper's cottages, sleeping eight
Stay in one of two cliff-top cottages perching in the shadows of the red and white Souter Lighthouse on the Sunderland coast, each sleeping four guests.
Enjoy at city break in Durham
Garden Gate Apartment is just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Durham, with its cathedral and places to shop and eat. It's on the edge of Crook Hall Gardens, above the café and with a balcony view across the maze and gardens, which you can explore once other visitors have gone home for the day.
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There are plenty of dog-friendly beaches and endless walks to choose from in Northumberland and the North East. Find a cottage that's perfect for you and your dog. Image: Eskeleth on the Wallington estate, Northumberland