1 / 8The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn
Embleton, Northumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A family run inn with 16 en-suite bedrooms in Embleton, a short stroll from Embleton Bay and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, with dog friendly rooms.
With a beach like Embleton Bay so close, The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn reckons it would be a shame not to bring your four-legged best friend along. It is a family run inn of 16 en-suite bedrooms in the heart of Embleton, a village on the Northumberland coast, and a dog friendly hotel within ten minutes' walk of the bay and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
Dog friendly rooms are available, so ask for one when you book. The rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, with en-suite bathrooms, refreshment trays and televisions, and the village view rooms along the front and side look out over Embleton or the hotel gardens. The inn does not say what number of dogs is allowed, so check that with your booking.
Breakfast rolls, homemade traybakes and Bean Genie coffee start the day, and the evening menu, which specialises in local Northumberland produce, is served all day from noon. There is a traditional bar pouring locally brewed beers, a lounge with a log burner, a classically styled restaurant and outdoor tables. The inn doesn't mention where dogs can join you among them, so ask before you settle in. Sunday brings homemade Yorkshires with the roast.
The inn sits on the Sustrans National Cycle Route, with covered bike storage and limited bike hire, and Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club is only a few hundred yards away. Embleton Bay is where Wildpack's map puts the closest beach for dogs, and Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle, one of our walks, is 2.4 miles away for a fuller outing with the dog.
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
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Embleton Bay, 1.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- All day dining
- Things to do
- Cycling and bike hire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Dunstanburgh Castle 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 Dunstanburgh Castle Inn?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Dunstanburgh Castle 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 Dunstanburgh Castle Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Embleton Bay (0.8 miles) and Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle (2.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Dunstanburgh Castle Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Embleton Bay, 1.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
Dunstanburgh Castle Inn, Front Street, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3UN
55.4970, -1.6357
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One of Northumberland's finest beaches: a sweeping arc of golden sand directly below Dunstanburgh Castle ruins, with year-round dog access, outstanding AONB scenery and very few restrictions.
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The largest castle in Northumberland, reachable only on foot, with a mile and a half of flat coast path from Craster to get there with your dog.
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A beautiful, sheltered sandy cove in a tiny National Trust fishing village on the Northumberland coast with year-round dog access, stunning views of Dunstanburgh Castle and the iconic seasonal Ship Inn.
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A small, dog friendly harbour beach in the famous kippers village of Craster, with year-round access and the starting point for the outstanding coastal walk to Dunstanburgh Castle and Embleton Bay.
Walk2.4 mi awayCraster to Dunstanburgh Castle
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One of Northumberland's most iconic coastal walks, linking the fishing village of Craster with the atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
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