1 / 22The Old Police House - Belford
Belford, Northumberland
A homely, tastefully refurbished stone house for six in Belford, with a wood burner, a boot room, a hot and cold outside tap for paws and an enclosed garden with a boules pitch, one dog welcome.
There is a full size French boules pitch in the garden at The Old Police House, and a dog friendly week here tends to end in a family tournament. This wonderfully homely stone property in Belford has been tastefully refurbished with lots of extra touches, sleeps six in three doubles, and welcomes one dog.
Walks end at the rear of the house, where a hot and cold outside tap takes care of walking boots and dogs' paws. The boot room off the utility area has plenty of coat hooks, boot racks and a ceiling clothes airer, with storage for bikes and equipment. Stone steps lead up to the generous enclosed lawned garden, with a picnic style table, sun loungers, a parasol and a fire pit.
Inside, two comfortable sofas, books and games fill the snug, and the open plan kitchen diner, with dual aspect windows, a large dining table and a cosy wood burner with logs supplied, is a lovely social space after a day out, the dog dozing by the fire. There is a ground floor shower room, and upstairs are three beautifully presented double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a newly updated family bathroom.
Belford is a historic former coaching town with shops, pubs and a cafe and delicatessen selling local treats. The beach is 4 miles away, Bamburgh and its magnificent castle are near, and Seahouses has a bustling harbour and from there a boat trip reaches the Farne Islands, home to puffins and seals. St Cuthbert's Cave, the scenic routes from Wooler and Northumberland National Park give the dog plenty of walking, and Chillingham and the Ford and Etal Estates are close by.
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from £640 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Stone steps lead up to the generous, enclosed lawned garden ideal for dark skies stargazing, with a picnic-style table for al fresco dining, sun loungers and parasol and there is a full-size French bo
- Dog Facilities
- Drying room, Outdoor tap, Stair gate
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £640 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Games, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Old Police House - Belford from £640 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Police House - Belford dog friendly?
Yes, The Old Police House welcomes one medium dog. The property has a large enclosed lawn reached via stone steps from the back patio, so your dog has plenty of space to roam safely, and a ground floor shower room is on hand for washing off muddy paws after a walk.
Are dogs allowed at The Old Police House - Belford year round?
The listing confirms that nearby Ross Back Sands can be visited with a dog in every month of the year, which makes this a solid base for a dog-friendly break whatever the season. Just bear in mind the mile-long field track walk to reach that beach, whatever the weather.
What should I know before visiting The Old Police House - Belford with my dog?
The property accommodates one medium dog, so it's worth checking your dog fits that size before booking. Practically speaking, the boot room handles bikes, kit and wet gear, and the ground floor shower room is well set up for cleaning up dog and walker alike before heading upstairs. The nearest outstanding dog walk is Ross Back Sands — a hidden 3-mile beach with Holy Island at one end and Bamburgh Castle at the other — reached via a mile of field track from the Ross car park, with dogs welcome along the full length all year.
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