1 / 8The Tempus
Alnwick, Northumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A boutique hotel on a country estate in Northumberland, where dogs may dine with you in the restaurant and bar until 7pm and stay in the lake cabins.
Rather than one building, The Tempus spreads 48 rooms and suites across a privately owned estate in Northumberland, from bedrooms in the main house to secluded lakeside cabins and glamping yurts. It is a luxury boutique hotel made with stone, slate and timber reclaimed from the estate's former farm buildings, and a dog friendly hotel that believes your dog deserves the same comfort and luxury you do.
Dog friendly rooms are a dedicated selection, so contact reception directly to book one. In the main hotel some of the superior king rooms are dog friendly with direct terrace access, and the lake cabins and yurts offer dog friendly stays with outdoor spa baths, the cabins with lakeside views. Reception is also the place to ask about dog numbers and leaving a dog alone in your room, since the hotel's pages don't say.
Dinner with the dog is an early one: dogs are welcome with you in the restaurant until 7pm daily, and in the bar and orangery area until 7pm too, while the outdoor terrace offers a dog friendly setting. The restaurant sits just beyond the sparkle of the signature disco-ball bar, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, lunch and à la carte menus built on regional flavours, Sunday roasts and an afternoon tea of sweet and savoury treats.
Beyond the rooms lie hundreds of acres of private land, with scenic walks on the estate and maps to them at reception, plus bike hire and a children's play park. When the dog wants sand, Embleton Bay is the dog friendly beach Wildpack lists closest to the hotel, 4.3 miles away.
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
- £30 per stay
- 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
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Embleton Bay, 4.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites, ground floor rooms, roll top baths and private terraces
- Views
- Lake views
- Things to do
- Walking routes, cycling, bike hire and fishing
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Visit England Small Hotel of the Year 2026, Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023, 2024 & 2025, The Times Top 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tempus dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Tempus's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Tempus?
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 Tempus?
£30 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Tempus?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Tempus?
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 Tempus?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Embleton Bay (4.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Tempus?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Embleton Bay, 4.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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