The Willow
Morpeth, Northumberland
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Why we love it
With mind-blowing views, an enclosed garden for safe sniffs, and an outdoor bath for stargazing, this is the best way to see Northumberland
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Pootling about in the enclosed garden
- Sniffing out the treats left for them!
- Making puppy eyes near the BBQ
Humans will love
- Spotting constellations with the Stargazing Kit
- Taking a dip in the outdoor bath
- Waking up to rolling mountainside views
The place
Built into the rolling hillside of Northumberland National Park, The Willow overlooks breathtaking views. It’s also within England’s first International Dark Sky Park, and thanks to the ‘Stargazing Kit’, you can enjoy the night sky on your private deck with your four-legged friend at your feet. That is, of course, if you’re choosing not to enjoy it from the outdoor copper bath! The Willow is award-winning, sustainable, and perfectly placed to let your dog run free in the miles of countryside around you. But if you’re looking to switch off for a few days, let the dog zoom around the enclosed garden and enjoy breezing from the sofas indoors, to the patio outside, for al fresco lunches and dinners. Or simply leave the dog with your other half, and book into the ‘Holistic Healing Cabin’ for 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.