Dog-friendly Seahouses and around

Beach DOGS WELCOME Dogs all year

St Aidan's Dunes and Seahouses North Beach

The long sand and marram run north out of Seahouses towards Bamburgh, backed by dunes and with the Farne Islands sitting offshore all the way. No seasonal dog ban applies: Northumberland's dog control order restricts only two marked stretches, both of them thirty miles south at Newbiggin and Blyth. Ground-nesting birds use the dunes, so the sand is the safer place to let a dog run.

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Pubs · 3 All pubs in Seahouses →

Pub DOGS WELCOME

The Bamburgh Castle Inn

NE68 7SQ

In the bar In the dining room Water bowls Treats

A big, busy inn built onto the harbour wall, with windows over the boats to the Farne Islands. Dogs are welcome in the designated bar and dining areas, where water bowls and treats are kept as standard, and there is a dog menu if you want to go that far. Dog-friendly bedrooms are spread through the building, some on the ground floor with their own patch of garden.

Pub SOME LIMITS

The Black Swan Inn

NE68 7RT

Village pub a street back from the harbour, run by the same group as the Craster Arms and with a written dog policy rather than a shrug. Dogs are welcome in the bar through all service hours and on the courtyard and terrace, but the orangery is dog-friendly only between noon and 3pm and the restaurant not at all. Leads on throughout.

In the bar

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The Old Ship Inn

NE68 7RD

The Old Ship Inn is a pub on Main Street, Seahouses. 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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Restaurants & cafés · 10 All restaurants & cafés in Seahouses →

Coxons Ice Cream and Cafe

NE68 7SJ

Coxons Ice Cream and Cafe is a place to eat on Seafield Road, Seahouses. 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.

Elan Pizzeria

NE68 7TP

Elan Pizzeria is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Hook

NE68 7RE

Hook is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Indian Brasserie

NE68 7RQ

Indian Brasserie is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Insieme

NE68 7TP

Insieme is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Lewis's Fish Restaurant

NE68 7RQ

Lewis's Fish Restaurant is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Neptune Fish Restaurant

NE68 7SJ

Neptune Fish Restaurant is a place to eat on Seafield Road, Seahouses. 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.

Rosemary's Tea & Coffee House

NE68 7RE

Rosemary's Tea & Coffee House is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Seahorses Cafe

NE68 7XP

Seahorses Cafe is a place to eat on King Street, Seahouses. 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.

The Spice House

NE68 7TP

The Spice House is a place to eat on Main Street, Seahouses. 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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Walks · 2 All walks in Seahouses →

3.4 MI · LOOP

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

Seahouses harbour and Monks House dunes

Seahouses

3.4MILES

1:35TIME

40mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

A three and a half mile easy circuit of about ninety minutes, north from the harbour along the sand to the old Monks House and back on the dune track behind North Sunderland. It begins at the harbour car park in Seahouses; parking is pay-and-display and the harbour end goes first, so the seafront car park is the reliable fallback. The sand is open to dogs all year with no council restriction, so this is an off-lead run out and back, though the return skirts fenced grazing and the harbour itself is busy with fish crates and vehicles.

5.2 MI · OUT & BACK

Seahouses to Beadnell Bay coast path

Seahouses

5.2MILES

2:20TIME

40mCLIMB

90%OFF-ROAD

Five miles there and back in a little over two hours, almost flat, on dune path and firm sand past Annstead to the limekilns at Beadnell harbour. Start at the main pay-and-display car park behind Seahouses seafront, which is large but charges all year and fills on Farne Islands boat days. No part of this beach carries a seasonal dog ban, so it is off-lead sand the whole way; the dunes are fenced in places for nesting birds and the Annstead Burn gives a drink halfway.

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Stays · 10 All stays in Seahouses →

Stay DOGS WELCOME

Beach House Hotel

NE68 7SR

A seafront hotel at St Aidan's, looking straight out at the Farnes, and one of the few places on this coast to say plainly how many dog rooms it holds. Twenty of the bedrooms are designated dog-friendly, some with private garden space, so check availability rather than assuming. Dogs are asked to stay off the beds and furniture.

Stay DOGS WELCOME

Springhill Farm

NE68 7UR

A working farm on the ridge between Seahouses and Bamburgh with self-catering cottages, lodges, wigwams and a touring caravan field, all of it set up for dogs rather than tolerating them. The farm tracks give you a walk before breakfast without touching a road. The beach at Seahouses is a mile and a half down the lane.

Stay SOME LIMITS

The Olde Ship Inn

NE68 7RD

A properly old harbour inn above Seahouses, the bars stuffed with lifeboat brass and ships' relics since 1812. Dogs are not part of the inn's bedrooms: only the one- and two-bed bungalows and Chapel Row Cottage take them, and the outdoor picnic area is the dog-friendly space. Worth knowing before you book a double on the strength of the pub's reputation.

Bradacar Cottage

This attractive three-bedroom holiday home is found at the edge of Seahouses village within easy walking distance of the harbour shops restaurants and bars. Be sure to pay a visit to Bamburgh Castle and its beautiful traditional village is a lovely walk from Seahouses. If you like boat trips a day trip across the water to the Farne Islands is a must so you can see seals puffins and other migratory and sedentary bird life. Venture along the coast to the idyllic neighbouring village of Beadnell where you can watch people play on the water or enjoy a great picnic in the dunes system. The dog-friendly pubs are worth a look if you fancy trying some locally sourced food and ales. Visit Holy Island with its historic Priory and fabulous views of the mainland too an unmissable day out for all tourers. On arrival you will encounter a homely open plan lounge / diner decorated in a contemporary style in fitting with the exterior design. Ample comfortable seating centres around a log effect electric fire and Smart TV and DVD for restful evenings that follow a day of exploration. Close by is a dining area with seating for six guests for enjoying mealtimes. The kitchen comes complete with an electric oven and hob fridge/freezer microwave and all the smaller appliances you would expect to find for a successful self-catering break. There is a washing machine/tumble dryer located in the adjoined garage with a utility room housing a dishwasher accessed from the kitchen. The dining area connects to a sunny conservatory which provides a great space to read or play games in comfort. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and WC. Upstairs you will find the three bedrooms: two king-sized rooms (one with an en-suite shower room and WC) and a single. All the bedrooms have ample storage space. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and WC. Stepping outside the front garden has a small lawn and off-road parking for two cars. The rear garden offers an enclosed lawn with a patio area with outdoor furniture to unwind and enjoy warm summer evenings. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 king size, 1 single. 2 bathrooms 1 with bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room with WC, plus downstairs WC. Fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher. Log effect electric fire. Smart TV and DVD in the lounge. Conservatory. Enclosed garden with patio dining area. Off road parking for 2 cars. Central heating and electric included. Within walking distance of shops, beach, restaurants and pubs.

Chandlers BnB

NE68 7RD

Chandlers BnB is a place to stay on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

Hideaway Cottage No

The cottage is nestled in a small courtyard just 50 metres from the bustling harbour in Seahouses where you can enjoy fabulous views towards the Farne Islands Bamburgh Castle and beyond. Wander into the village for a great range of shops friendly pubs and restaurants. Stroll along the pier and choose a boat trip to take you across to the Farne Islands for wonderful wildlife. Walk the coastal path north to Bamburgh s expansive sandy beach and visit the magnificent castle and village attractions or south to Beadnell Bay for exciting water sports picnics in the sand dunes and rock pooling. The seaside villages of Embleton Low Newton and Craster are all within easy reach as are Alnwick Castle and Gardens and Holy Island. Ramp access takes you to the front door of this welcoming cottage and into the light and spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area with a vaulted ceiling and wooden flooring. Unwind on the comfortable sofas in the lounge for a leisurely evening and watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV/DVD. For meals in together the well-equipped kitchen has everything you will need including an electric oven induction hob a fridge with ice compartment microwave and dishwasher and you can enjoy sociable mealtimes sitting at the dining table. The utility room is just off the kitchen and houses a useful additional fridge and a washer/dryer. Two glazed doors lead into the hallway for both bedrooms. The lovely master bedroom has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room and WC. The inviting second bedroom has twin beds and the bathroom next to this room has a shower over the bath and WC. Both bedrooms benefit from a hairdryer and plenty of storage for your belongings. Outside there is off-road parking for up to two cars in the shared courtyard. Also on the opposite side of the road there is a dog friendly pub which welcomes holiday makers and locals alike and sometimes plays live music at weekends and bank holidays Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 shower room with shower and WC. Electric oven, induction hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room with washer/dryer and additional fridge. Smart TV/DVD in the lounge. Toys and games available. Highchair available on request. Shared courtyard with 1 other property. Off road parking for 2 cars. Beach, shops, pubs, and restaurants within walking distance. Once outside of the courtyard on the opposite side of the street there is a dog friendly pub which welcomes holidaymakers and locals alike and sometimes plays live music at weekends and bank holidays.

Links Lets

NE68 7XP

Links Lets is a place to stay on King Street, Seahouses. 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.

Longstone House Hotel

NE68 7UA

Longstone House Hotel is a place to stay on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

St Cuthbert's House B&B

NE68 7UB

St Cuthbert's House B&B is a place to stay on Main Street, Seahouses. 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.

The Old Buoy Inn

NE68 7SR

The Old Buoy Inn is a place to stay on Seafield Road, Seahouses. 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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Beach 1.6 mi DOGS WELCOME Dogs all year

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Beadnell Bay

Beadnell · NE67 5BZ

A mile and a half of firm sand curving south from Beadnell harbour to the Long Nanny burn, with dunes behind and the Cheviots on the skyline inland. Dogs are welcome all year: no seasonal ban applies anywhere on this stretch. The tern colony at the Long Nanny end is fenced and wardened in summer, so keep to the water's edge as you get near it.

Pub 1.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Craster Arms

Beadnell · NE67 5AX

In the bar In the dining room Water bowls

The pub at the top of Beadnell, five minutes from the bay, and unusually clear about dogs: they are welcome in the bar, in the restaurant and outside through every service hour. Water is put down inside and out, with a tap in the garden for rinsing sandy legs. Dogs may also stay overnight in the rooms.

Stay 1.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

Beadnell Towers

Beadnell · NE67 5AY

A revived village hotel with a decent kitchen and a set of pet-friendly bedrooms, the ground-floor ones opening straight outside so the six o'clock walk does not involve a corridor. Ten minutes on foot to the bay. The hotel confirms pet-friendly accommodation but does not publish a dog charge, so agree it at booking.

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

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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.

Beach 2.2 mi DOGS WELCOME Dogs all year

Bamburgh Beach

Bamburgh · NE69 7AU

Three miles of pale sand under the castle, wide enough at low water to lose a dog in the distance, and rarely crowded even in August. There is no seasonal dog ban here at any time of year, which is the reason people bring dogs to this coast rather than to Yorkshire or Northumberland's own southern resorts. Park on Links Road or at the castle and walk in over the dunes.

Restaurant 2.3 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.

In the dining room

5.6 MI · LOOP

Bamburgh Castle and Budle Bay circular

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

5.6MILES

2:55TIME

95mCLIMB

82%OFF-ROAD

Five and a half miles in about three hours, out along the sand and rock under the castle to the lighthouse at Blackrocks Point, round Budle Point to the mudflats at Waren Mill and back inland over the golf links. Start from the pay-and-display car park on Links Road in the village, which is the largest in Bamburgh and still full by mid-morning in August. Northumberland has no seasonal dog ban on this beach, so the sand is off-lead all year; the return crosses grazed fields and a working golf course, and the Budle Bay flats hold roosting wildfowl that a loose dog will scatter.

7.5 MI · LOOP

Bamburgh to Seahouses along the beach

Off-lead allowed Livestock — leads on

7.5MILES

3:06TIME

70mCLIMB

84%OFF-ROAD

Seven and a half miles with barely 70 metres of climbing, three hours of it, south down four miles of open sand to Seahouses harbour and back on the dune path and field edges behind. It starts at the Links Road car park in Bamburgh, and if that is full the alternative is to run the walk in reverse from the big pay-and-display behind Seahouses seafront. The whole beach is free of any seasonal dog restriction, so it is off-lead sand nearly the entire way out, with fresh water where the Hoppen Burn crosses the beach; the inland return passes through sheep fields and along a short stretch of the B1340.

2.6 MI · LOOP

Harkess Rocks and the Bamburgh lighthouse

2.6MILES

1:15TIME

35mCLIMB

86%OFF-ROAD

A two and a half mile hour-and-a-quarter stroll from the village green round the seaward side of the castle to the whinstone slabs of Harkess Rocks and the squat white lighthouse at Blackrocks Point. Park on Links Road in the village and walk out past the cricket field; The Wynding has a small free strip of roadside parking nearer the start but only a dozen spaces. Off-lead throughout on sand and rock with no seasonal ban to worry about, rock pools to drink from at low tide, and the only caution is the slippery kelp on the black slabs and the tide cutting the corner below the castle at high water.

Pub 2.9 mi SOME LIMITS

The Lord Crewe

Bamburgh · NE69 7BL

The smart end of Bamburgh eating, with Lindisfarne oysters and lobster on the menu and the castle wall filling the window. Dogs sit at designated dog-friendly tables inside the restaurant or out in the beer garden, so it pays to say you have one when you book. Only two of the seven bedrooms take dogs.

In the dining room

Attraction 2.9 mi SOME LIMITS

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh · NE69 7DF

The great red-sandstone block on its whinstone crag, still lived in by the Armstrong family and open to visitors most of the year. Dogs on short leads are welcome across the grounds and in the Victorian Stables and Tack Room Takeaway, with water bowls dotted about the site. The State Rooms, Clock Tower Cafe and the aviation museum are for assistance dogs only.

Water bowls

Restaurant 2.9 mi DOGS WELCOME

The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms

Home-baked scones and pots of tea in an old stone house a hundred yards from the castle gate. Dogs are always welcome, and in decent weather the courtyard patio garden at the back is the spot to aim for. Expect a queue at half past three in August.

Pub 2.9 mi SOME LIMITS

The Middle Inn

The village local, known for its beer garden and for being the least starchy door in Bamburgh. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in every part of the bar area and in the garden, which is where most people end up on a warm evening. The inn has rooms but publishes no dog policy for them.

In the bar