1 / 24The Hemmel At Watersmeet
Low Warden, Northumberland
A two bedroom cottage for four at Low Warden near Hexham, built upside down with an enclosed raised lawn, a balcony and a sun room, one small dog welcome.
Low Warden sits just above the point where the North Tyne and the South Tyne join and become one river, which is the reason for a village here at all. The Hemmel is dog friendly, two bedrooms sleeping four, one small dog, and its garden is a raised enclosed lawn with a patio below it catching the sun. The building is upside down: you live upstairs.
You come in through a porch and boot room, then a hall, then the kitchen and diner, high ceilings and French doors into the garden. The twin bedroom is on that floor too with doors of its own onto the front, and a shower room off the hall is where a small dog gets dealt with. Upstairs is the lounge, vaulted, a wood burner in it, a sun room to one side and a glazed door onto a balcony. The king and its en-suite are up there.
One small dog, and the size is stated rather than implied, so measure yours first. What it returns is a vaulted lounge upstairs with a balcony, a better arrangement than it sounds: the view earns the height and the ground floor becomes the working half. Four people, a king and a twin, a bathroom each. Logs are not included.
Watersmeet is a few hundred yards below the village, the two rivers meeting in a wide shingle bend with a path down to it. Upstream on the North Tyne, Chesters was a Roman cavalry fort on the Wall and holds the best bath house in Britain, roofless at the river's edge and worth an hour. Hexham is 3 miles the other way, the riverside paths between level and open to dogs all year.
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from £672 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with furniture | Balcony with seating | Secure bike storage | Internal clothes drying rack and outside drying line | Off-road parking for 2 cars | 1 small dog allowed; assistance anima
- Dog Facilities
- Drying room, Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £672 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Hemmel At Watersmeet from £672 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Hemmel At Watersmeet dog friendly?
Yes, The Hemmel At Watersmeet welcomes one small dog. The cottage has an enclosed raised lawn with a patio, so there's a secure outdoor space for your dog to enjoy, and there's a dedicated shower room off the hall on the ground floor for washing muddy paws after a walk.
Are dogs allowed at The Hemmel At Watersmeet year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the nearby riverside paths between Low Warden and Hexham are noted as being open to dogs all year. It's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Hemmel At Watersmeet with my dog?
The key thing to be aware of is that only one small dog is welcome, and the listing is explicit that the size restriction is meant literally — so it's worth measuring your dog before booking rather than assuming. On the plus side, the location is well set up for dog-friendly exploring: Watersmeet, where the North and South Tyne meet, is just a few hundred yards away, and the riverside paths into Hexham are level, open, and dog friendly all year.
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The Hemmel At Watersmeet from £672 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Attraction2.4 mi awayChesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
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The best preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain, on level riverside grass, and English Heritage themselves say there is plenty of time here for your dog.
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The most northerly town in the Roman Empire, on level open Tyne valley grass that is far gentler going for your dog than the crag top Wall forts.
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One of the least altered fortified manor houses in England, hidden in woodland, with a walled orchard that is one of the better picnic spots to share with your dog.
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The most complete Roman fort in Britain, with high moorland and the Hadrian's Wall path at the gate for your dog. A stiff climb from the car park.
Walk7.8 mi awayHadrian's Wall: Housesteads to Steel Rigg
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Dramatic ridge-top circular along the most photographed stretch of Hadrian's Wall, dog friendly on lead with sheep and ground-nesting birds throughout.
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