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Bridge End Cottage

Alwinton, Northumberland

A three bedroom single storey cottage for five at Alwinton in upper Coquetdale, with a large enclosed garden, a play house and a window wall onto the hills, two dogs welcome.

Five people, two dogs, and one bathroom for the lot of them. Bridge End Cottage is single storey and dog friendly, in the hamlet of Alwinton at the head of Coquetdale, with a large enclosed garden and a wooden play house in it up a short ladder. The new wing carries a window wall, so the lounge faces nothing but hills.

Everything is on one floor, which after a long day out means no negotiation with the dogs about stairs. The wood burner and the glass are both in the lounge, the dining end seats four, and the kitchen runs off that. The bathroom opens straight off the lounge, which is unusual and turns out to be practical. There is a tap outside the door for the state the dogs come home in.

It takes a family of five, the third bedroom holding the odd one, or four adults with a room to spare and two dogs either way. One bathroom is the limit, and worth knowing. The shed has boules and a croquet set in it and takes the bikes. Phone signal is thin up here, which for some people is the entire point, and there is a house phone for everybody else.

The road out of Alwinton runs upstream beside the Coquet into the emptiest country in England, past Barrowburn where the valley narrows to sheep pasture and the tarmac gives up. Above that the border ridge carries Windy Gyle and the Cheviot watershed, the frontier line along the top and Scotland the other side. It is open access ground nearly the whole way, and a dog can be let go the moment the car stops.

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from £541 for 7 nights

Bridge End Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome
2 dogs
Enclosed Garden
Yes
Head outside into the large enclosed garden, where kids will be delighted to find a low level wooden tree/play house, accessed by a short wooden ladder
Dog Facilities
Drying room, Outdoor tap
Sleeps
5 guests
Rooms
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price
from £541 / 7 nights
Grading
4 star
Arrival
in from 17:00, out by 10:00
Facilities
Open fire, Parking, Wifi

Bridge End Cottage from £541 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Bridge End Cottage dog friendly?

    Yes, Bridge End Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The single-storey layout means no stairs to negotiate at the end of a long day, there's a large enclosed garden for them to roam freely, and an outdoor tap by the door for washing muddy paws before anyone comes inside.

  • Are dogs allowed at Bridge End Cottage year round?

    The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the property details suggests otherwise. That said, it's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book, particularly if you're visiting in peak season.

  • What should I know before visiting Bridge End Cottage with my dog?

    Up to two dogs are welcome, and the enclosed garden gives them a safe space to stretch out without needing to be on a lead the whole time. The surrounding area is open access ground almost in its entirety, so dogs can be let off the moment you step out of the car — the road from Alwinton follows the River Coquet into some of the emptiest countryside in England. One thing to bear in mind is that phone signal is thin up here, so if you need to stay reachable there is a house phone available.

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