Why we love it
Stargaze in this Dark Sky Park, watch your dog sniff around the enclosed garden from the outdoor copper bath, and explore the miles of walks together!
"The most incredible weekend"
Breakfast with an amazing view, sunshine walks in the forests surrounding The Elm, afternoons relaxing in the outdoor Ashanti bath, evenings cosied up reading my book by the log burner and nights spent stargazing. Thank you for the most incredible weekend Paws & Stay!
Hollie, Hugo & Spencer, Paws & Stay guests
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Running circles around you in the enclosed garden!
- Finding new smells in Northumberland's National Park on the doorstep
- Pretending to be underfed on trips to the local dog-friendly pubs
Humans will love
- Being awestruck by the starry skies in this Dark Sky Park
- Taking in the rolling mountainside views from the outdoor bath
- Toasting their toes by the wood burner
The place
It’ll be all too hard to escape the magnetic pull of The Elm once you arrive. Despite the many walks you could undertake from the front door, like the miles and miles of Northumberland's National Park, there’s almost too much back at your place ever to venture too far. From the patio or the comfy sofas inside, you'll enjoy watching your dog completing a careful inspection of the enclosed garden and the deck, including the outdoor copper bath and sun loungers. Beyond that, you've got spectacular views of the rolling hillside disappearing into the horizon. Time at The Elm is a luxurious experience. You'll find yourself cooking up a storm in the spacious kitchen, sliding into a four-poster king-size treat or booking in for an on-site massage. When the sun goes down, it’ll be a toss-up between relaxing in front of the wood burner with the hound at your feet or hiring a stargazing kit to sip hot chocolate and marvel at the stars in this Dark Sky Park.
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.