1 / 24Middle Barn Cottage
Christon Bank, Northumberland
A three bedroom barn conversion for six at Christon Bank with two enclosed gardens and an outside tap and dog shower at each end of the house, two dogs welcome.
Come back off Embleton Bay and two dogs arrive carrying half of it. Sand in the coat, sand in the ears, sand that will still be in the car on Thursday. Middle Barn Cottage, a dog friendly barn conversion at Christon Bank, has an outside tap and dog shower at the front of the house, and another one at the back.
Whichever end you reach first, that is thirty seconds instead of an evening. Four properties in a hundred across this collection mention a dog shower at all, and no other one has two. It is the clearest evidence we have found that somebody who actually owns dogs thought about the outside of a house before they let it.
There are two enclosed gardens to go with them. The front one has furniture on it and catches the morning. The back is a south facing courtyard with a fire pit, and after a day on the sand that is where everyone ends up: dogs rinsed and dozing, fire lit, nobody yet willing to say they are going in.
Embleton Bay itself is 1.3 miles off, a long pale curve running north to the ruined castle at Dunstanburgh, and open to dogs the whole year round. Two dogs on the booking, six sleeping across three bedrooms, and a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor for one that has stopped enjoying stairs.
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from £681 for 7 nights
Middle Barn 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
- Enclosed front garden with garden furniture and enclosed rear courtyard (south-facing) with garden furniture, fire pit and BBQ | Outside tap/ dog shower area at front and rear of the property | Off-ro
- Dog Facilities
- Dog shower, Outdoor tap
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £681 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Wifi
Middle Barn Cottage from £681 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Barn Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Middle Barn Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. It's a thoughtfully set up place for dog owners, with two enclosed gardens and — unusually — an outside tap and dog shower at both the front and back of the house, so you can rinse off whoever arrives at whichever end first.
Are dogs allowed at Middle Barn Cottage year round?
Yes, and the nearest beach, Embleton Bay, is open to dogs all year round too. It's 1.3 miles from the cottage — a long, pale sweep of sand running north to the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
What should I know before visiting Middle Barn Cottage with my dog?
The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms, with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor — handy if you have a dog that struggles with stairs. There are two enclosed gardens, and the double dog shower setup (one at each end of the house) means sandy beach days are far less of a production than they might otherwise be.
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Middle Barn Cottage from £681 for 7 nights
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Beach1.3 mi awayEmbleton Bay
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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.
Walk2 mi awayEmbleton Bay
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Wide-open, big-sky sand beneath distant views of Dunstanburgh Castle - quieter than the headliner beaches with room to breathe.
Attraction2.9 mi awayDunstanburgh Castle
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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.
Beach3 mi awayNewton-by-the-Sea
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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.
Beach3.2 mi awayCraster Beach
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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.
Walk3.2 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.