Dog-friendly Craster and around

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The Jolly Fisherman

NE66 3TR

Above Craster harbour since 1847, and still the place for crab sandwiches and kipper pate after the Dunstanburgh walk. Dogs are welcome in the bar only: not in the restaurant seating, and not in the beer garden either, which is the opposite of what most people assume. Get there early on a summer Sunday or you will not get a bar table at all.

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Newton Halt North North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £403

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Hideaway Cottage No North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £618

Lodge Cottage Alnmouth North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £667

Harbour View Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £676

Fairview North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £743

Christon House North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £1,166

Toms Hideout North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £1,431

Maggies Den North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £1,439

Bridge View Retreat North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £346

Roxys Cottage North of England · dogs welcome 7 nights from £408

Restaurants & cafés · 2 All restaurants & cafés in Craster →

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Craster Seafood Restaurant

Craster Seafood Restaurant is a place to eat in Craster. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.

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Piper's Pitch

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Walks · 3 All walks in Craster →

6.5 MI · LINEAR — PLAN THE RETURN

Craster to Boulmer coast path

Craster · NE66 3TW

6.5MILES

3:10TIME

110mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

A six and a half mile linear half-day of about three hours along the least-walked stretch of the Northumberland Coast Path, past Cullernose Point, Howdiemont Sands and Sugar Sands to the fishermen’s village of Boulmer. Start at the Craster quarry car park; there is no bus back on Sundays, so either arrange a lift from Boulmer or accept a thirteen-mile day. Long empty beaches with no seasonal dog restriction and burns to drink from, but the cliff path is unfenced above Cullernose, several fields hold cattle, and the last mile into Boulmer crosses grazing where the fixed penalty for a dog off lead near stock is the farmer’s to report.

4.6 MI · LOOP

Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay

Craster · NE66 3TW

4.6MILES

2:20TIME

95mCLIMB

92%OFF-ROAD

The best-known walk on this coast: four and a half miles and a little over two hours, level turf out to the castle, then sand round Embleton Bay and farm tracks back over Dunstan Square. Start from the Northumberland Coast car park in the old quarry at Craster, pay-and-display and the only real parking in the village, which is full by ten on any decent summer day. The clifftop grazing means leads on for the cattle between Craster and the castle, but Embleton Bay is dogs-all-year sand with no council restriction, and there are two gates rather than stiles on the inland return.

4.4 MI · LOOP

Cullernose Point and Howick from Craster

Craster · NE66 3TW

4.4MILES

2:15TIME

105mCLIMB

82%OFF-ROAD

Four and a half miles in two hours, south from the harbour along low cliffs to the basalt columns of Cullernose Point, then inland by Howick Hall and field paths back to the village. The start is the quarry car park at Craster; it is pay-and-display and the busiest on the coast, so an early arrival or a weekday is worth planning for. Fulmars nest on the Cullernose cliffs and the path runs unfenced along the top, so leads on for that half-mile, then cattle and sheep on the fields inland; the Howick Burn gives a drink and the whinstone shore below has no seasonal dog ban.

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Stays · 4 All stays in Craster →

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The Cottage Inn

NE66 3SZ

Set back at Dunstan, half a mile inland from Craster harbour, with a garden, a car park you can actually use and a family-and-dog welcome stated on the door. A useful base if the harbour village itself is full. The inn describes dog-friendly policies for all guests but its rooms pages do not spell out the bedroom rules.

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Harbour View Cottage

This wonderful stone-built harbour-front cottage is located in one of the UK s most picturesque villages with great sea views. It is a perfect spot for family and friends looking to enjoy wonderful scenery and a peaceful break. The cottage is within walking distance of Dunstanburgh Castle and close to the famous Craster Kipper producer in the village. The village of Craster has a couple of great restaurants a renowned pub and a coffee shop some of which are dog-friendly. With Alnwick Castle The Alnwick Garden Bamburgh Castle and Warkworth Castle all within easy reach you ll have no trouble finding plenty of things to keep you busy during your stay. The cottage is an excellent base for a family of four friends or a couple looking to explore this magnificent coastline. The ground floor includes a brand new fully equipped kitchen/diner with a foldaway dining table seating for four an oven and hob dishwasher fridge/freezer and microwave all the fittings needed for a perfect self-catered break. The lounge offers ample comfortable seating and smart TV the window in the lounge overlooks the harbour where you can enjoy the beautiful sea views. A ground floor utility room includes a washing machine while there s also a WC. Beautiful open tread wooden stairs lead to the upper floor where there are two wonderful bedrooms: a master super king bedroom with views overlooking the harbour and a twin as well as a convenient bathroom with shower and WC. To the rear of the property there is a rear garden with seating area for al fresco dining. There is also an allocated off-road parking space for one car. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 super king, 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 with walk in shower, 1 WC. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine. Woodburner. Rear garden. Restaurants, pub and coffee shop within walking distance. Washing machine and Tumble drier. Off road parking for 1 car. Smart TV and internet radios. Due to location, phone signal in village may be limited.

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Maggies Den

This fantastic property is located in the heart of the picture-postcard coastal village of Craster and enjoys magnificent sea views directly over the pretty harbour. Craster is world famous for its smoked kippers with the village smokehouse still using the traditional method of smoking over oak fires. It also boasts friendly inns a shoreline café a shop and art gallery. Explore a range of fantastic coastal walking routes directly from the property visit Dunstanburgh Castle and the beautiful Howick Hall and Gardens or enjoy fishing opportunities with sea fishing boat trips available from the harbour. There is also an array of local golf courses within easy reach including the 18-hole course at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club. Enter this wonderful stylish and spacious stone-built property through the vestibule the perfect place to store all your outdoor clothing which leads through to the amazing open-plan spacious lounge/kitchen/diner. The luxurious and comfortable lounge area with its wonderful picture window is the perfect place to relax and admire the beautiful harbour and sea views. Enjoy cosy nights in front of the free-standing wood burner watch a great movie on the smart TV or listen to your music on the Bluetooth speaker. Next is the beautiful dining area where you can enjoy family or romantic meals together in front of the lovely wood burner. The well-equipped bespoke kitchen is the perfect place to cook up a storm with an electric oven and hob microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and coffee machine. There are also French doors with lovely harbour and sea views leading directly outside to the patio with seating area. Next is the utility room with washer/dryer followed directly by the handy WC. Heading up the stairs you will find three stylish and individually decorated bedrooms all with wonderful sea and harbour views. There is a spacious master king-size bedroom with ample storage space and en-suite bathroom which includes an amazing deep copper bath and WC. A pretty single bedroom also has an additional handy trundle bed. A stylish shower room is located adjacent to the twin bedroom with shower and WC. Finally completing the accommodation is the light and bright king-size bedroom with ample storage space and stylish en-suite shower and WC. Venturing outside to the patio there is a seating area which is the perfect place to enjoy the wonderful views both day and night perhaps with a nice glass of wine or good local ale. There is also off-road parking available for three cars directly in front of the property. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 single with additional trundle bed. Sleeps 5, plus 1 on request. 1 shower room, 1 en suite bathroom, 1 en suite shower room and 1 additional downstairs WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee machine. Utility room with washer/dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in lounge. Off road parking available for 3 cars. Village car park also available for extra cars. 1 dog welcome, 2 dogs considered please enquire prior to booking. Shops, pubs, restaurants and beach within walking distance.

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Toms Hideout

Nestled in a peaceful location in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Craster this property is perfectly positioned on the splendid Northumberland Heritage Coastline in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Craster is world-famous for its smoked kippers with the village smokehouse still using the traditional method of smoking over oak fires. It also boasts friendly inns a shoreline café shop and art gallery. Fishermen will be delighted with sea fishing boat trips available that run directly from the harbour. Golfers can enjoy an array of local golf courses including the nearby 18-hole course at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club. Explore amazing coastal walking routes directly from the property and visit Dunstanburgh Castle and the beautiful Howick Hall and Gardens. Step inside this beautiful stylish and spacious stone-built property into the amazing open-plan spacious living area. The comfortable lounge area with its wonderful picture window is the perfect place to relax and admire the wonderful harbour and sea views. Watch a great movie on the Smart TV listen to your music on the Bluetooth speaker or enjoy cosy nights in front of the free-standing wood burner. Next is the beautiful dining area where you can enjoy family or romantic meals together in front of the lovely wood burner. The bespoke well-equipped kitchen is the ideal place to cook up a storm with an electric oven and hob microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher and coffee machine. Next is the utility room with washer/dryer followed directly by the handy WC. Heading up the stairs you will find the three bedrooms all with wonderful harbour and sea views. There is a spacious king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a wonderful deep copper bath and WC. The single bedroom offers ample storage space and also has an additional trundle bed. A stylish shower room is located adjacent to the twin bedroom with shower and WC. Finally completing the accommodation is the light and bright king-size bedroom with a stylish en-suite shower and WC. Stepping outside to the patio there is a seating area an ideal place to admire the splendid sea and harbour views and for lazy evenings star gazing perhaps with a nice glass of wine or good local ale. There is off-road parking available for two cars directly in front of the property. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 single with additional trundle bed. 1 shower room, 1 en suite bathroom, 1 en suite shower room and 1 additional WC. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee machine. Utility room with washer/dryer. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Off road parking available for 2 cars. Village car park also available for extra cars. 1 dog welcome, more considered by prior arrangement. Shops, pubs, restaurants and beach within walking distance. Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in lounge. Sleeps 5, plus 1 on request.

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Attraction DOGS WELCOME

Dunstanburgh Castle

NE66 3TT

A gaunt fourteenth-century curtain wall on a headland, reached only on foot: 1.3 miles from Craster across working farmland with no road anywhere near it. English Heritage lists it among its dog-friendly properties, with dogs on leads throughout. The fields hold cattle and sheep in most seasons, so the lead is not a formality here.

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Beach 1.9 mi DOGS WELCOME Dogs all year

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Embleton Bay

Embleton

The bay most photographers pick for Dunstanburgh: a clean sweep of sand from the castle headland north to Newton Point, backed by links and dunes. Dogs are welcome every month of the year, with no seasonal ban on any part of it. Access is on foot from Embleton village or the golf club road at Dunstan Steads, and there is no promenade, no kiosk and no crowd.

Pub 2.1 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Greys Inn

Embleton · NE66 3UZ

An unreconstructed village inn on Embleton's Front Street, with table games, a fire and no interest in being a gastropub. The inn states plainly that it is family and dog friendly. Ten minutes' walk down the lane puts you on Embleton Bay.

3.2 MI · LOOP

Newton by the Sea · NE66 3EL

Football Hole and Newton Pool

3.2MILES

1:30TIME

40mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

A three-mile ninety-minute circuit from the square at Low Newton over the links to the sheltered cove called Football Hole and back past the bird hides at Newton Pool. Park in the National Trust car park at the top of the hill above Low Newton, since the square itself is closed to cars; it is charged for non-members and holds around a hundred. The beaches carry no seasonal dog ban and are off-lead, but the freshwater pool behind the dunes is a reserve where leads are asked for, and the tern colony fencing at the Long Nanny begins a mile north.

Newton by the Sea · NE66 3EL

Pub 2.9 mi SOME LIMITS

The Ship Inn

A one-room pub in a square of white cottages facing the sea at Low Newton, brewing its own beer on site. Dogs are allowed in, but the house rules are unusually specific: short lead, tucked under a table, off the furniture and no water bowls carried in from outside. The green in front is the sensible option with a wet dog after the beach.

Beach 3.6 mi DOGS WELCOME Dogs all year

Football Hole and Newton Haven

Newton by the Sea

Two small bays north of Low Newton, reached only by the coast path, which keeps them empty when Bamburgh is filling up. Sand, rock pools and low whinstone reefs, and no seasonal dog restriction at any point in the year. Park at Low Newton's top car park and walk in; there is no vehicle access to the sand.

Restaurant 5.6 mi SOME LIMITS

The Landing

Beadnell · NE67 5FD

Glass-fronted restaurant above Beadnell Bay, built for the view and busy with it. Dogs are welcome in the restaurant only between half past eight in the morning and five in the afternoon, and on the decking and in the orangery at any hour. After five the indoor rooms are dog-free, which catches people out at dinner.

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2 MI · LOOP

Alnwick Waterside Trail and the Pastures

2MILES

1:05TIME

55mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW WALK ›

Two miles from The Alnwick Garden car park down through the Pastures to the River Aln, west along the bank to the four-arch Lion Bridge with the Percy lion on its parapet, and back up under the castle walls. This is the Waterside Trail published by Northumberland Estates, who own the ground, and it is the walk to do in Alnwick with a dog, because the estate's other big option, Hulne Park, bans dogs outright. Grass and gravel path, gently rolling, one gate. The estate's own instruction is that much of this land is a conservation area, so dogs are to be kept under strict control, and the trail is currently diverted around the Riverbrook Gardens housing works.

3.6 MI · LOOP

Alnwick Waterside Trail, the long loop to Denwick

3.6MILES

1:55TIME

95mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW WALK ›

The longer of the two Waterside Trail variants that Northumberland Estates publishes from The Alnwick Garden car park, about three and a half miles taking in the Lion Bridge, the north bank of the Aln past the castle's Capability Brown parkland, and a swing east through farmland towards Denwick Bridge before turning back. Field-edge and riverside path with two gates and a short stretch of estate track. The estate's stated rule is that dogs must be kept under strict control here because the land is a conservation area, and the field sections are stock-grazed. Do not attempt to link it into Hulne Park: the estate does not permit dogs there.

Restaurant 5.7 mi SOME LIMITS

The Bakery at The Alnwick Garden

The bakery and coffee stop at the entrance plaza of The Alnwick Garden, on the free side of the ticket barrier off Denwick Lane, so you can use it without paying to go into the garden. The garden's own FAQ says The Bakery welcomes dogs on leads every day, which makes it the reliable Alnwick coffee stop when it is not a Thursday or a Sunday and the garden itself is closed to dogs. It sits directly on the walkway between the Alnwick Town and Denwick Lane entrances, which is also open to dogs at any time, and the Waterside Trail starts from the same car park.

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

Attraction 5.7 mi SOME LIMITS

The Alnwick Garden

VERIFIED 30 JUL 2026 VIEW ›

The Duchess of Northumberland's twelve-acre walled garden below the castle, with the Grand Cascade, the Poison Garden and the treehouse. Do not assume this one either way: the garden is open to dogs on two days a week only. Its own visitor FAQ states "The Alnwick Garden is dog friendly on Thursdays and Sundays, when well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome", with a maximum of two dogs per person. Outside those Dog Days, dogs can still use the walkway between the Alnwick Town and Denwick Lane entrances at any time, and The Bakery takes dogs on leads every day. Lilidorei, the play village on the same site, admits registered guide and assistance dogs only, and they must be recognisable as working dogs by harness or lead.

2.4 MI · LOOP

Beadnell harbour and Ebb’s Nook

Beadnell

2.4MILES

1:10TIME

25mCLIMB

80%OFF-ROAD

A short two and a half mile hour on the flat, out along the whinstone spur of Ebb’s Nook past the ruined chapel and back through the village and dunes. Park at the harbour car park by the eighteenth-century limekilns, which is pay-and-display and small; the walk can also be started from the roadside at the south end of the village. Sand and rock with no seasonal dog restriction anywhere on this beach, so leads can come off, but the Nook is a narrow grassy promontory with abrupt low cliffs on both sides and the tide covers the causeway of rock at its base.

5 MI · OUT & BACK

Beadnell Bay to the Long Nanny

Beadnell

5MILES

2:15TIME

30mCLIMB

92%OFF-ROAD

Five miles there and back along the great arc of Beadnell Bay to the footbridge over the Long Nanny burn, two hours on level sand and dune path. Start from the harbour car park at the north end of Beadnell, a small pay-and-display that fills by mid-morning; the National Trust car park at Low Newton makes a better base if you would rather walk it from the south. The beach itself has no seasonal dog ban, but the National Trust ropes off the Arctic and little tern colony at the Long Nanny and wardens it round the clock from May to August, and dogs must be on a short lead through that stretch.

6.3 MI · LINEAR — PLAN THE RETURN

Alnmouth to Warkworth coast path

Alnmouth

6.3MILES

3:00TIME

70mCLIMB

88%OFF-ROAD

Six miles of nearly unbroken sand and dune in three hours, south past Buston and Birling Links to Warkworth beach and inland to the castle. Begin at the Alnmouth dune car park and come back on the X18 bus, which runs hourly between the two villages most of the day. This is the emptiest big beach on the county’s southern coast, unrestricted all year and off-lead the whole way, with burns crossing the sand for a drink; the dune slacks are grazed in places and the last half-mile follows the Coquet through Warkworth on lanes.

4 MI · LOOP

Alnmouth village and the Aln estuary

Alnmouth

4MILES

1:45TIME

45mCLIMB

82%OFF-ROAD

Four easy miles in about an hour and three quarters, along the beach below the coloured houses, round the mouth of the Aln and back beside the estuary to the village. Start from the beach car park on the dunes at the north end of Alnmouth, which is pay-and-display and modest in size; the streets themselves are largely residents-only. Alnmouth beach has no seasonal dog restriction and is off-lead sand, but the estuary mudflats are a roost for waders and the sheep-grazed dune bank between beach and river needs a lead.