Chaffinch Cottage
Morpeth, Northumberland
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Why we love it
This cosy cottage sits in Northumberland National Park, with stunning views and all you need to enjoy a few days away with the dog
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Strutting around the enclosed garden like they own it
- Getting all of the attention at the local dog-friendly pubs
- Discovering the welcome treats left for them
Humans will love
- Unwinding with a good book in front of the wood burner
- Making the dog jealous with an afternoon BBQ session
- Spotting constellations with the Stargazing Kit
The place
Chaffinch Cottage sits in the Northumberland National Park, overlooking miles of hillside and patches of pine woodland. This part of the world is incredibly scenic and there are miles and miles of walks for sniff-searching, stick-chasing days out. The cottage's rustic appearance on the outside is deceiving -- the interior is wonderfully modern, with a spacious kitchen, a living room centred around a cosy wood burner, and a private enclosed rear garden to the rear, for endless zoomies and a morning cuppa. When night falls, make the most of this Dark Sky Area with one of the stargazing kits and test your constellation-spotting skills, with your four-legged friend at your feet. If your shoulders need some loosening, treat yourself to time at the ‘Holistic Healing Cabin’, receiving treatments like aromatherapy massages, facials or reflexology!
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the door: There are many beautiful walks from the door whether you are looking for a day of hiking in the hills or a short after-supper amble around the grounds. You'll be provided with OS maps to help plan longer routes and a detailed trail of walks around the estate.
- The Star Inn, 14-minute drive. A warm and welcoming pub to bring your dog. The Italian chef has created a wonderful seasonal menu including wood-fired pizzas. It’s five miles away, so you can walk the 1hr 30 min there if you need to work up an appetite.
- The Rose & Thistle, 12-minute drive. Pub owners, Mary and Neil, have a superb menu and a warm welcome that is much loved by locals. This dog-friendly pub is in Harbottle, a lovely valley to explore for the day.
- Alnmouth Beach, 50-minute drive. The start of amazing castle walks, the beach itself is stunning and the local’s favourite. The village has amazing coffee shops and dog-friendly pubs. Visit the School House Gallery for famous local artwork and cultural events.