1 / 8The Crown & Crossed Swords
Shotley Bridge, County Durham
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A family-run country pub in Shotley Bridge, on the outskirts of Consett, where the bar welcomes dogs and might even have a treat waiting.
German settlers gave The Crown & Crossed Swords its name, having come to the area in the 1680s to forge blades from its rich supply of iron ore. Today it is a family-run country pub with rooms in the heart of the village, in Shotley Bridge on the outskirts of Consett, and a dog friendly inn where dogs are very welcome in the bar.
There are nine en-suite rooms with the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional country pub just downstairs, and some of them take dogs. Well trained dogs are allowed, and as a family run hotel that takes pride in looking after its rooms, it asks guests travelling with pets to do the same. The inn's pages don't state a limit on dogs or any charge for them, so settle both when you reserve. Rates come as room only or bed and breakfast, the breakfast freshly cooked.
The bar is a place for locals, visitors and four-legged friends alike, and dogs are very welcome in it; one that knows where to look may find a treat waiting. Wainwright Gold is the permanent pour, with two guest ale pumps that keep rotating, plus wines by the glass, gins and single malts. All the food is made freshly in the kitchen. Whether dogs can come through to the cosy restaurant as well is something the inn doesn't say, so raise it as you book your table.
Sky Sports plays in the main bar. The sword-makers here produced 37 kinds of blades, rapiers, scimitars and cutlasses among them. When your dog needs a longer outing, Waskerley Way and Hownsgill Viaduct is 2.3 miles away on Wildpack's map, with Chopwell Wood at 3 miles.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- King Edwards Bay, 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Crown & Crossed Swords dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Crown & Crossed Swords's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Crown & Crossed Swords?
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 Crown & Crossed Swords?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Crown & Crossed Swords?
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 Crown & Crossed Swords?
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 Crown & Crossed Swords?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Waskerley Way and Hownsgill Viaduct (2.3 miles), Chopwell Wood (3.0 miles) and Pow Hill Country Park Circular (4.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Crown & Crossed Swords?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is King Edwards Bay, 20 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Crown & Crossed Swords, Front Street, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HU
54.8697, -1.8587
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