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East Lilburn, Northumberland
A two bedroom barn conversion for four at East Lilburn under the Cheviots, on a working horse farm with an enclosed garden and a fire pit, three dogs welcome.
Three dogs, on a farm that already has its own. The Toddles is a dog friendly barn conversion for four at East Lilburn under the Cheviots, its garden gated at both ends with a stone wall between it and the horse arena. Sheep, horses and working dogs are the traffic here.
Inside, one room does all the living: a floor to ceiling fireplace divides the kitchen and dining end from the lounge, the wood burner set into it, skylights and old beams overhead. The kitchen has windows on two sides, one onto the side lawn and one onto the riding arena, so a lesson can be watched from the sink, and the dogs watch it from the grass. Both bedrooms are down the hall, the king with a window to the floor and the twin facing the arena.
The farm runs livery and training, so there are animals about all week. That suits a household whose dogs are steady around stock, and does not suit one whose dogs are not. Three allowed in a cottage for four is generous, and the other reason to look. Grey Mare Cottage stands alongside and sleeps two more, so six can book the pair and keep separate front doors.
West of here the Cheviot foothills begin in earnest. The Breamish valley runs up from Ingram between round green hills covered in Iron Age earthworks, and at its head Linhope Spout drops 60 feet into a plunge pool people swim in and then regret. It is open hill nearly the whole way with sheep on it, so dogs go on leads up top and loose on the valley floor. Wooler is 4 miles north for anything else.
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from £501 for 7 nights
The Toddles takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with furniture and fire pit | Stabling and grazing for 4 horses (additional charge and arranged directly with owner) | The Toddles (sleeps 4) and Grey Mare Cottage (sleeps 2) are locat
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £501 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Toddles from £501 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Toddles dog friendly?
Yes — The Toddles welcomes up to three dogs, which is unusually generous for a cottage that sleeps four. It's a barn conversion on a working horse farm, with a fully enclosed garden gated at both ends and a stone wall separating it from the horse arena, so your dogs have a safe outdoor space to relax in.
Are dogs allowed at The Toddles year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, and as a working farm with animals present all week throughout the year, it's set up for dogs as a matter of course. It's always worth confirming directly with the owner when you book, but nothing here suggests dogs are limited to certain times of year.
What should I know before visiting The Toddles with my dog?
The most important thing: this is a working farm with horses, sheep and working dogs on site all week, so it's only a good fit if your dogs are reliably steady around livestock. The same applies to the surrounding countryside — the Cheviot hills nearby are open farmland with sheep, meaning dogs will need to go on leads on the higher ground, though the valley floor along the Breamish offers more freedom.
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The Toddles from £501 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk4.2 mi awayHumbleton Hill
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A short but rewarding hill walk with panoramic Cheviot views and high off-lead potential on the open ground; excellent dog-friendly facilities in Wooler.
Walk4.8 mi awayBreamish Valley and Ingram Hill Walk
Northumberland
Dog friendly Cheviot foothills circular from Ingram up Brough Law Iron Age hillfort and back along the River Breamish, leads-only sheep country with huge views.
Walk4.9 mi awayLinhope Spout
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A rewarding walk to Northumberland's tallest waterfall with good water access; sheep in adjacent fields require leads on the approach.
Walk7.1 mi awayCollege Valley and Hethpool Linn
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A quiet valley walk in a pristine Cheviot setting with no on-route facilities; sheep and deer present so reliable recall is essential.
Walk7.3 mi awayThe Cheviot via Harthope Valley
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A long and demanding climb to the highest Cheviot peak with excellent off-lead potential on the open moorland; the boggy summit plateau requires fitness and resilience.
Walk10.7 mi awayAlnwick Pastures and River Aln Walk
Northumberland
Dog friendly easy circuit of the Pastures alongside the River Aln beneath Alnwick Castle, fantastic open grass with castle views and great off-lead potential.