About Salty Dog

Salty Dog is a Grade II listed cottage in Bamburgh, Northumberland. This single-storey property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The sitting room features an inglenook fireplace and plenty of seating. The extensive kitchen/diner comes fully equipped with everything needed for self-catering holidays.

Bamburgh sits on Northumberland's stunning coastline. The beach is just 0.7 miles away across the dunes. The village features grey stone cottages and sits in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle. Seahouses lies 3.5 miles away and Beadnell is 5.1 miles distant.

The cottage offers three bedrooms: a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a king-size (zip/link for twin configuration) with TV and a twin room. A separate shower room serves the second and third bedrooms. The large secure garden includes lawns and patio areas with picnic benches. Off-road parking is provided.

Bamburgh Castle (0.8 miles, 3 minutes) dominates the skyline. Seahouses harbour (3.5 miles, 8 minutes) offers boat trips to the Farne Islands. Alnwick Castle (16.9 miles, 25 minutes) and Alnwick Garden provide excellent days out. Holy Island (12 miles, 20 minutes) is accessible at low tide.

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Salty Dog. Perfect for families and dog owners wanting coastal access and historical attractions nearby.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, drinks fridge
✓2 x smart tv
✓Wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available
✓Off-road parking
✓Enclosed gardens, lawns, patio area, patio furniture
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.7 miles, beach 0.7 miles, note: if you wish the king-size to be made up as a twin please let us know
✓No short breaks
✓Saturday arrival only -no other days will be accepted
✓Please note this property will accept a maximum of 6 people including infants

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Salty Dog Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Salty Dog during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE69 7DF

Farne Islands Boat Trips

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7RB

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 16.9 miles

NE66 1NQ

Bamburgh Beach

Distance: 0.7 miles

NE69 7BS

St Aidan's Dunes

Distance: 1.2 miles

NE69 7BT

Seahouses Harbour Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7RB

Bamburgh Village Stores

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE69 7BW

Seahouses Shops

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7SR

Alnwick Market

Distance: 16.9 miles

NE66 1TN

Lindisfarne Priory

Distance: 12 miles

TD15 2RX

Beadnell Bay

Distance: 5.1 miles

NE67 5BX

Craster Harbour

Distance: 11 miles

NE66 3TR

Bamburgh Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE69 7DF

Farne Islands Boat Trips

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7RB

Alnwick Castle

Distance: 16.9 miles

NE66 1NQ

Bamburgh Beach

Distance: 0.7 miles

NE69 7BS

St Aidan's Dunes

Distance: 1.2 miles

NE69 7BT

Seahouses Harbour Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7RB

Bamburgh Village Stores

Distance: 0.8 miles

NE69 7BW

Seahouses Shops

Distance: 3.5 miles

NE68 7SR

Alnwick Market

Distance: 16.9 miles

NE66 1TN

Lindisfarne Priory

Distance: 12 miles

TD15 2RX

Beadnell Bay

Distance: 5.1 miles

NE67 5BX

Craster Harbour

Distance: 11 miles

NE66 3TR

Is Salty Dog Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The large secure garden provides safe outdoor space for children to play. Bamburgh Beach is 0.7 miles away offering sandcastle building and rock pooling. Bamburgh Castle sits 0.8 miles away with fascinating history to explore. Seahouses offers boat trips to see puffins and seals on the Farne Islands. The single-storey layout means no stairs to worry about. Cot and highchair are available on request.

For Couples

Salty Dog offers peaceful coastal retreat for couples. The inglenook fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere in the sitting room. Walk to the beach in minutes for romantic sunset strolls along the sand. Bamburgh Castle provides dramatic backdrops for walks. Seahouses harbour sits 3.5 miles away with fresh seafood restaurants. The secure garden offers private outdoor space. Two Smart TVs and WiFi provide entertainment on quiet evenings in.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Salty Dog. The large enclosed garden provides secure space for dogs to play and exercise safely. Bamburgh Beach is 0.7 miles away offering excellent dog walking opportunities along the sand and dunes. The single-storey layout means easy access throughout the property. Reviews consistently mention the garden being perfect for dogs. Local coastal paths provide endless walking routes for active dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Salty Dog

The Copper Kettle Tearoom

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BP

The Lord Crewe Arms

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE69 7BL

The Potted Lobster

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NE68 7RG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Salty Dog

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Salty Dog does not have a hot tub. The property features a large secure garden with patio areas and picnic benches instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Salty Dog welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The property features a large enclosed garden perfect for pets to play safely.

How far is the beach from Salty Dog?

The beach is 0.7 miles away, literally across the road and over the dunes. It takes just a few minutes to walk there from the cottage.

What sleeping arrangements does Salty Dog offer?

The cottage has three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite, one king-size (convertible to twin) and one twin room. It sleeps six guests comfortably.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, off-road parking is provided at Salty Dog. Guests rarely need to use their car due to the walkable location.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer and drinks fridge. Everything needed for self-catering is provided.

Is Salty Dog suitable for elderly guests?

Yes, the single-storey layout with just two steps makes it ideal for guests with limited mobility. Previous guests have specifically praised its accessibility.

What is included in the rental?

Bed linen and towels are included. The property has WiFi, electric central heating and comes with cot and highchair available on request.

Salty Dog Reviews

We love the Salty Dog and have stayed here several times. It is very homely and has everything that you need and is ideal for us and our dog. It has a lovely secure garden at the back, is near the dunes and beach and its a short walk into the village where you have a choice of pubs, cafes, shops plus that amazing castle! We had a wonderful week and cant wait to return soon.

Joanne

This is our 6th time at the Salty Dog and we have booked it for Christmas this year and for June next year. It feels like our second home now. We love the cottage and its location and the price. It is always clean, comfortable and well maintained and when we stayed in it last Christmas there were Christmas decorations and lovely presents for us . The owner is always spending money on keeping it well maintained. We noticed the lovely new heaters this time. Wouldnt think about staying anywhere else in Bamburgh. Would highly recommend it.

Sallie

The accommodation was very comfortable and well equipped. However, the shower was not very powerful and made it difficult to use, particularly for washing long hair. The WiFi was very poor. The signal was patchy, making it difficult to check emails or messages, and streaming was not possible. This was not clearly highlighted in the information provided and was an important factor for our party. I would be unlikely to rebook unless the WiFi was improved.

The property was very nice and we have stayed there many times in the past. Overall very clean and tidy but an issue with a bedside lamp and socket that needs attention plus some light bulbs need changing in the kitchen.

Christine

A lovely cottage with a spacious garden for our dog to run around. Comfy beds and very clean bathrooms. Within walking distance of Bamburgh village which has 3 great pubs, a lovely cafe and a great butcher shop. Bamburgh cottages are in a great location, just across the road from the beautiful sand dunes and gorgeous beach. It's a pleasant 3 mile walk into Seahouses if you fancy fish and chips or a boat trip to the Farne islands. The only problem we had, was a power cut on our last night which lasted for 4 hours and another the following morning.

Elizabeth

Weve been here several times. Its very homely and has everything we need. Its near the dunes and beach and within easy walking distance of beautiful Bamburgh village. Thank you.

The cottage Salty dog was wonderful, it ticked all our boxes for a perfect place to stay, it was very dog friendly with a secure garden for them to play in, well equipped and comfortable and spacious . The location was perfect with plenty of amenities and walks on the door step. Thank you very much for our goodie bag that went down a treat cheers Sue and Geoff

ice Elizabeth

This was our second stay at the Salty Dog. Overall it's a very nice cottage and the beds are very comfortable. Lovely enclosed garden. Could do with a bit of updating, some of the kitchen equipment, mainly frying pans, could do with replacing, obviously some holidaymakers haven't cleaned them very well and the surface has become damaged. The twin room could do with a good clean behind the beds, full of cobwebs, which we cleaned as far as we could reach. Very well situated, lovely area, we've stayed at various Armstrong cottages over many years.

Thanks again for a fantastic week at the Salty Dog. We have stayed here several times now and always enjoy our visit. The property is ideal for me, my husband and our dog. The beach is literally across the road and over the dunes, its an easy walk into the village if we want to have a meal at one of the many pubsrestaurants or go to one of the cafes, it has an enclosed garden so our dog is secure and the property has everything you need. We hope we will be able to visit again next year!

Katrina

A lovely, exceptionally well equipped and comfortable cottage. Nice big enclosed garden at the back. The location is superb, a quick walk over the dunes to the beach. We hope to stay again.

Very comfortable and clean and well equipped cottage. Beds very comfortable Garden excellent for our 2 small dogs very secure and good size Close to beach Bamburgh and Seahouses equals ideal location We definitely hope to return next year

One of the best holiday keys we have stayed in. The cottage was cleanapart from some cobwebs on ceilings, rooms were spacious, kitchen has everything you could possibly need and the garden was terrific. Only a stones throw from the back and Bamburgh too. Fabulous for children and dogs. They are working on the houses at rear and front so was rather noisy from about 8am but cant be helped. Would be helpful to know though if this could be a problem for anyone. We will return!

Daphne

Our 2nd visit to Salty Dog,new furniture since we last went there looked lovely,everything excellent loads of pots,pans,glasses and cutlery provided,spotlessly clean,well done to cleaning ladiesgents,could not fault anything,super large gardengarden furniture,perfect in every way we will be rebooking again next year. Thank you.

Joanne

Lovely spacious, comfortable property in a great location, well equipped with everything you need. Generally it was very clean but the ensuite toilet floor could have been improved. Also needs a new kettle as the on off switch doesnt stay pressed minor things. Would stay again.

Richard

Lovely cottage, well equipped and beautiful location.

Elizabeth

A warm and comfortable house with everything you need to feel at home. Ive already booked a return visit.

Nicholas

Lovely location for beach, village and castle. Warm and cosy cottage. Big enough for our family of six plus furries. Great facilitiesequipment , everything we needed was there. Wholeheartedly recommend.

This property is well furnished. It is however probably one of the dirtiest holiday cottages we have stayed in. Baths, showers and loos had been cleaned but on closer inspection there was built up dirt, dust and cobwebs that have been allowed to accumulate throughout the cottage. You never felt clean staying in this property. Bed linen and pillows are worn the mattress protector we used was in need of a good wash. The kitchen was poorly equipped and certainly not what could be described as a selfcatering property because the cookwear was so poor it looked unhygenic to use. There were four frying pans in a drawer all of which need disposing of and replacing and likewise for the non stick pans. Roasting tins are also in an appauling state and not suitable for use. Other pans need a good clean. The oven and hob were in a reasonable and clean condition. A lot of the crockery is also well past its useful life with the glaze scratched and worn on many items. The extractor above the hob is filthy and clearly has not be cleaned for a long time. We have some photographs to evidence our thoughts on this property. In conclusion, the cleaners of this property can have no pride in their work, the owners should be embarrased about renting a property in this condition and Northumbria Cottages clearly do not carry out periodic inspections of properties that are clearly not as described. The area around the property is stunning but our holiday marred by the conditions we stayed in.

This will definitely be our last time, as our grandchildren are 18 now. Q

Joanne

This is the third year we have stayed at the Salty Dog and we have just booked for next year so you can tell that we like it. It is a lovely comfortable cottage and ideal for my disabled Mum.

We have had another great holiday staying at the Salty Dog in Bamburgh. This cottage is ideal for me and my husband and our dog as it has an enclosed garden, is situated close to the beach and is also within walking distance to Bamburgh village and castle. It is comfortable, spacious and provides everything that you need for your stay. We have already booked a return visit next year and look forward to our next holiday there!

Victoria

Salty Dog is well equipped and in such a great location. It is also a great size and is very comfortable. We had a great holiday and hope to be back.

We had a lovely stay at Salty Dog and really enjoyed being so close to the beach. We had picked a single storey due to taking our elderly parents who have limited mobility and it would have been helpful to know about the couple of steps leading into the property. Otherwise it was a great stay!

Salty Dog is a very nice cottage but the windows need replacing in the ensuite bedroom, the seals have gone and they are very misted up and dirty. The left towel radiator in the kitchen bathroom does not get hot.

Vincent

Have stopped at Salty Dog on numerous occasions for 20 years. Its always been great and a credit to the current and past owners, long may that continue.

Elizabeth

A very comfortable property with everything we needed for our stay. The location is very handy for visits to many other places. This is our second visit and we hope to return.

We loved it. So much space for just the two of us and our little dog. Really well equipped too the owners clearly love the place and know what's important to guests. We have been to Northumberland many times and would definitely choose Salty Dog again.

Elizabeth

This cottage felt like home. It has everything we needed and great care has been taken in the choice of pictures, furnishings, ornaments etc. to make it feel special. It was a privilege to stay there. Thank you.

Heather

A very warm and comfy cottage. Fully equipped with everything we needed and we liked having the operation leaflets available, especially for the induction hob. The private parking space at the rear was handy as the lay by was full most days. Garden great for dogs though we did have to clear up a few 'piles ' that weren't our dogs. Had trouble getting in doors as obviously the wet weather had swelled wood, used back door all the time but coped. Great spot and would definitely book again

A beautiful cottage in a perfect location. Clean and homely. A stones throw from a stunning coastline. Highly recommended.

Been going here for years. Next year might be our last. Grandchildren are 17 now.

We enjoyed our week in Bamburgh. This was the second time of staying in Salty Dog and we noticed a few changes had been made. The dvd player was no longer in the lounge, which made family viewing of a dvd in the evening impossible. The tumble dryer had been changed to a washer dryer, and this broke down while we were there. There is no longer a rotary airer in the garden, so the soggy washing I was left with while we were waiting for a repair had nowhere to be pegged out, other than a small flimsy clothes horse that kept blowing over in the wind, thus soiling the wet washing. It was not good. I have to praise the maintenance though, as the machine was fixed later that afternoon. The beds were relatively comfy and the kitchen well equipped. The positive things far outweigh the negatives though. It's a lovely cottage, great area with lots to do. If they toggle a few minor things about the cottage it would be absolutely perfect. We would stay again.

Alexander

Wonderful location, wonderful cottage with everything we needed, clean, comfortable and helped make a great holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Salty Dog. It is very comfortable and well equipped with everything that you could possibly need. There is an enclosed garden which is great for our dog. The location is ideal for us as the cottage is close to the beach and is an easy walk into the village of Bamburgh. We have already booked to return next year.

Fabulous cottage in a great location. We've stayed in a few Armstrong cottages and this is one of the best. We were blessed with great weather which helps. The new sofas are extremely comfortable. We'll be back.

Generally very happy with accommodation, but not having a clothes line was rather disappointing. We were told that old one rusted and wasnt replaced, so we ended up borrowing one from a neighbour.

Stuart

A well equiped and comfy property.

Salty dog is beyond what we expected, much larger with 3 full size bedrooms ,very comfortable living room and a fully equipped kitchen . The rear garden is secure with a large lawned area and patio complete with tables and chairs. It's a 10 minute stroll into bamburgh by either the roadway path or the Coastal path .

Andrew

This is our 4th stay at Salty Dog and well definitely be back. We love the location and its a well equipped, its our happy place. Several things have been upgraded since our first visit. The beds are very comfy, and the shower room off the kitchen is lovely now. I would say further improvements would be new sofas in the lounge, theyre looking tired and not overly comfortable. We had a lovely New Year at Salty Dog, a great way to start 2023. The champagne was a lovely touch, thank you. We have already recommended it to friends. Staff at Northumbria coast and country cottages are always very friendly and helpful.

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Salty Dog, Bamburgh

About Salty Dog

Need To Know

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Salty Dog Attractions & Days Out

Is Salty Dog Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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