A Dog-Friendly Escape
What makes Briar Cottage dog-friendly?
As dog owners ourselves we had four-legged guests in mind from the renovation stage, with hard-flooring throughout the ground floor, a large shower just off the entrance, and a fully-enclosed terrace. We will soon be able to offer underfloor heating to some of the dog-accessible rooms too!
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We welcome two well-behaved dogs at no extra cost (sorry - no puppies) and ask that you follow a few house rules to ensure that the cottage stays in great condition for subsequent guests.
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We kindly ask that you:
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keep dogs downstairs using the stairgate provided
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protect sofas with throws provided or your own
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clean up thoroughly after any accidents
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pick up and dispose of all dog mess
What is provided for dog guests?
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Welcome treat.
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Roll of poop bags.
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2 Dog bowls (dishwasher safe).
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Dark coloured dog towels to dry them off (without staining the fluffy, white human guest towels!)
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Built-in stairgate provided for your convenience - no grappling with baby gates!​
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Throws for each sofa (we chose leather sofas as a dog-friendly option but please still protect them).
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Dog Guest section in our guest information folder with tips on walks, dog-friendly establishments and emergency information.
Is the local area dog-friendly?
​​Absolutely! Not only are there dog-friendly walks right from the door step, but the Northumberland coast is blessed with many dog-friendly beaches as near as a 10 minute drive away, and the River Tweed is a short walk from the cottage.
The Cross Inn pub and restaurant in Paxton welcomes dogs but for those who prefer not to take furry family inside, there is a lovely decked area outside with a water bowl at the ready.
A few minutes' walk from the cottage you'll find the beautiful Paxton House with 20 acres of land for on-leash walks (or off-leash frolicking in the River Tweed!). The courtyard café offers a specific dog menu too!
Many of Berwick Upon Tweed's shops and eating establishments also allow dogs.
