1 / 204 Dukes Cottage
Backworth, Tyne and Wear
A Grade II listed cottage for six at Backworth near Newcastle, with a log burning stove and a large stone fireplace and an enclosed rear garden, two dogs welcome.
Two dogs go out into the garden and start a circuit of ground they have never seen before, which takes a few minutes and gets repeated at intervals for the rest of the week. That circuit is what an enclosed garden is for. The cottage behind them is Grade II listed, homely and tastefully decorated, a dog friendly stay for six in the village of Backworth near Newcastle.
Inside, the cosy living room has a log burning stove and a large stone fireplace, and by the second evening a dog will have claimed the spot in front of it. There is a TV and DVD player in the lounge, and a fully fitted kitchen with an electric range cooker. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, a king and two rooms with twin and midi beds for children or extra guests, along with a bathroom where the shower is over the bath and a separate shower room.
The garden is reached from the rear of the house and has a barbecue, a table and generous seating for whiling away a few hours before bed. It is enclosed, an ideal and safe play space for children and dogs alike, so the whole party can be out there at once.
Backworth has a convenience store, a pub and a golf club, and the beaches of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth are 4.5 miles away by car for days out with the dogs. Newcastle city centre is easy to reach by car or park and ride for a shopping trip, and the natural beauty of Northumberland, popular with walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, is close at hand.
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from £519 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- The garden is also enclosed making it an ideal and safe play space for children and dogs
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £519 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
4 Dukes Cottage from £519 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is 4 Dukes Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, 4 Dukes Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage has an enclosed, level rear garden that's ideal for dogs to explore safely, and the Tyneside coast is just 4 miles away, with plenty of dog-friendly beach to enjoy along the stretch from Whitley Bay down to Tynemouth Longsands.
Are dogs allowed at 4 Dukes Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs staying at the cottage itself. Do check directly with the property for any specific terms, but the nearby beaches do have some restrictions on central stretches during high summer — outside of those areas and that time of year, dogs have the greater part of the sand to themselves.
What should I know before visiting 4 Dukes Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of two dogs, so it's worth confirming that before you book if you're bringing a full pack. On the plus side, the enclosed rear garden is level and secure — great for letting dogs roam freely — and there's a log burner in a stone fireplace inside, which tends to become a favourite spot by the second evening.
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4 Dukes Cottage from £519 for 7 nights
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