Chatton, Northumberland

Dog-Friendly Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland
- Near Bamburgh: Coast, Castles and Cheviot Hills

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4. Ideal for couples or small families. Explore the coast, castles and hills then stroll to the great local pub, The Percy Arms, for dinner.

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★ 4.95 · Reviews
Guest Favourite, top 5%
Superhost, 2 years
Dogs welcome
Welcome

Built around 1800, full of character, ready for modern life

The Old Post Office is a two-bedroom cottage in the quiet Northumbrian village of Chatton, perfectly placed for exploring Bamburgh, Alnwick, Holy Island and the Cheviot Hills. It’s warm, well-equipped, and genuinely dog friendly, with a secure deck, dog bowls and treats ready for your pup on arrival.

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Our Cottage

The Old Post Office, Chatton

The Old Post Office is a two bedroom cottage in the heart of Chatton, a pretty stone village in north Northumberland nestled between the coast and the Cheviot Hills. Chatton is the perfect base for exploring everything Northumberland has to offer.

Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms with one bathroom, it is set up for proper slow stays as well as short breaks.

Inside you will find a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. The main living room has a log burner for the colder months, a Smart TV, and a dining area. A second reception room provides a quiet place to read and relax and a work space if you need to stay connected. There is a kingsize bed in the master bedroom and a second bedroom with twin beds. Towels and bed linen are provided, there is a washing machine and iron for longer stays, and heating and Free Wi-Fi throughout.

Outside there is a terrace for morning coffee and free parking on site, so you can leave the car and walk to the excellent, dog-friendly village pub and the local shop.

Chatton is an excellent base for Bamburgh, Seahouses, with its Farne Island Boat Trips and the rest of the stunning Northumberland coast which are only a short drive away, as well as Alnwick, Chillingham Castle, Wooler and the Cheviot Hills.

Check in by key safe, so you can arrive on your own schedule.

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Why guests choose us?

Everything you need for an easy, relaxed stay

Dog Friendly

Well behaved dogs are very welcome, with bowls, towels and treats provided.

Log Burner

A basket of logs, kindling and firelighters are provided ready for cosy evenings.

2 minutes to the Pub

The Percy Arms and Chatton Village Shop are two minute stroll away.

Sleeps Four

You will find a  kingsize bedroom room and a twin bedroom room, with cot and high chair on request.

Free Parking & Wi-Fi

Ample parking front and rear, plus fast, free Wi-Fi throughout.

Easy Self Check-in

Self check in with key safes on both front and back doors. Check-in from 3pm. Check-out by 11am. If an earlier check-in is required we will do our very best to accommodate you if at all possible.

A closer look

Inside The Old Post Office

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Meet your host

Emma Wells

Emma is a Superhost with two years of hosting and a 100% response rate, usually replying within the hour. She’s a children’s author and illustrator who loves the outdoors in all weathers, and it shows in the warmth and care put into every detail of The Old Post Office. She wants every guest, and every dog, to love Northumberland, Chatton and The Old Post Office as much as she does.

Reviews

Loved by Guests, Year after Year

4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy
5.0
Check-in
5.0
Communication
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please check the exact cancellation terms shown at checkout when you book, as these apply to your specific dates. If you need to change or cancel your stay, get in touch with Emma directly and she’ll do her best to help.

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. The cottage has self check-in with key safes at both the front and rear doors, so there’s no need to arrange a meeting time. If you need an earlier check-in or later check-out, just ask Emma and she’ll help if she can.

Yes. There’s ample free parking at both the front and rear of the cottage. An EV charging point (Tesla) is also nearby.

Yes, The Old Post Office is well suited to small families. It sleeps four across a kingsize room and a twin room, and a cot and high chair are available on request, just let Emma know ahead of your stay.

Absolutely, well behaved dogs are very welcome. Emma provides bowls, towels, poo bags and treats, and the secure deck is a great spot for them to relax. Emma just asks that dogs are never left unattended at the cottage.

Yes, all of the above are provided for your stay.

Yes, there is a Cafetière provided.

There is one small step between the living room and the kitchen and bathroom areas.

Ready to book your stay in Chatton?

Check dates, message Emma directly, or give her a call. No cleaning fee, no hassle, just a warm welcome waiting.

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