Dogs Welcome

Dogs are very welcome at the cottages, at a charge of £10 per dog per night.

Out & About

Miles of open sandy beaches with few restrictions on access for dogs, make Dunstanburgh Castle Cottages the perfect location for a break away with your four legged friends.

Great beach walks (with a pub stop for the humans) include a stretch North along the beach to the Ship Inn at Newton-by-the-Sea or South to the Jolly Fisherman at Craster, via Embleton Bay & the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle – all accessed on foot directly from Embleton.

Most pubs in Northumberland welcome dogs to their bar areas and many have water bowls outside, so they can feel refreshed too.

A voluntary website Doggiepubs.org.uk lists many dog friendly pubs in the local area with a brief review.

On their Best Behaviour

Pets are very welcome and safe in our two large enclosed gardens adjacent to the cottages.

To maintain our high standards, we ask that owners adhere to our Pets Welcome guidelines and show respect for other cottage residents.

Bio-degradable disposal bags are provided as part of your welcome pack of supplies.

Pets Welcome Guidelines

Day Boarding & Grooming

Excellent quality dog grooming & day boarding (great for trips to the Farne Islands) are available at Coastal Canines in Seahouses.

Call Donna-Marie on 07934084027 or visit her Facebook page Coastal Canines Dog Grooming

Thank you for taking the time to read this and we sincerely hope that you and your pet have a wonderful stay.

Victoria, Michael & Family (not forgetting Ruby, the resident hound!)

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Superb accommodation, perfect location

This is the second time we’ve stayed at Dunstanburgh Castle cottages – we have stayed at the Rose cottages and this time we stayed at the Police cottages with friends. It was absolutely immaculate, really quiet and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Short walk to the beach across the golf course and within 20 minutes of loads to do – Bamburgh Castle, Warkworth Castle, Alnwick and an amazing walk along the coast to Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle. Gorgeous quiet beach very nearby. We will definitely be back again and I would highly recommend these holiday cottages to anyone!

, Date of stay: Aug 2020
Second time this year – still as good

Yet again we stayed in one of the Police Houses cottages. Good space and well equipped. Very comfortable and super sized beds. We love Northumberland and its amazing beaches. Down to the beach in 5 minutes and you can walk to Low Newton and The Ship Inn or go the other way to Craster and the Jolly Fisherman. Can’t decide who has the best crab sandwiches! We will return.

Susan H, Ripon, United Kingdom, Date of stay: Sep 2020
Everything I could have hoped for

Fabulous location for walks on the beach and easy access for nearby towns. The old Police House was perfect for our weekend away. It had everything we could possibly have needed, the layout of the downstairs was ideal for socialising whilst preparing meals and the upstairs bedrooms were all lovely. Had a lovely meal in the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel one evening which was exceptional value. Would definitely return.

Patricia R, Date of stay: Feb 2020
Fabulous staycation

Beautiful accomodation extremely well equipped could not fault anything stayed in the three bed cottage with children and grand children and cottage suited all our needs. Local beach and convenient for many local attractions. We would love to stay again and would recommend.

mikehM2663DJ, Date of stay: May 2021
Another great visit

We have stayed many times in the Rose Cottages where we have always experienced welcoming service. The cottages are lovely – well equipped, convenient for the splendid coastline and suitable for a visit at any time of the year. Will be visiting again soon!

Joyce S, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Date of stay: Apr 2021
Great Place

The Hayloft gave us the flexibility we needed with a dog – a simple, but well equipped studio barn conversion that worked really well for us – good standard, nice layout, ample space for dog cage. A good base for our first stay in Northumberland.

highlander1960, Rossendale, United Kingdom, Date of stay: Feb 2020