1 / 8The Boatside Inn
Hexham, Northumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A traditional country pub with rooms in the hamlet of Warden, west of Hexham, where the bar and snug welcome dogs, with bowls and treats on offer.
Warden is a hamlet a few miles west of Hexham, and The Boatside Inn sits there in a peaceful riverside setting: a traditional country pub with rooms, placed for exploring Hadrian's Wall, the Tyne Valley and the Northumberland countryside. Hiking and cycling start from the doorstep, so this dog friendly inn suits anyone who likes to get out on foot.
The rooms are in a self-contained stone building a few steps from the pub, and they have their own front doors and a patio seating area outside. Quilters has a Super King bed, Hadrian is a twin with a shower, and the suite spreads over two floors with an open-plan kitchen and living area, with a fridge in the bedrooms. Well behaved dogs are welcome to stay, though the inn doesn't say which rooms take them or how many can come, so ask when you book. A continental breakfast can be delivered to the room as an extra, so you and the dog can start the day at your own pace.
Your four-legged friend is welcome in the bar and snug, and the inn has dog bowls and treats to keep tails wagging. The inn doesn't mention whether dogs are allowed at restaurant tables, so check before you reserve one. Everything is cooked from scratch, with locally sourced and foraged ingredients wherever possible and specials that change regularly, and the kitchen holds an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence.
Salmon and Trout fishing draws anglers to the river, and the bar keeps a wide choice of beers, wines and spirits. Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Romans, is nearby, and with hiking straight from the doorstep the dog will have plenty to explore.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- 1 AA Rosette
- Rooms
- Suites and private terraces
- Things to do
- Fishing, cycling and walking routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Boatside Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Boatside Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Boatside Inn?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Boatside Inn?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Boatside Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Boatside Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Boatside Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
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