Mains Cottages

07/09/2026

🌊🔥 A little seaside escape at Shepherds Lodge 🔥🌊

Imagine spending your autumn days exploring the beautiful Northumberland coast, coming back to a cosy lodge, then sinking into your very own wood-fired hot tub as the evening draws in… 🍂🛁

Shepherds Lodge is the perfect place to slow down, switch off and enjoy some time by the sea.

🌊 Just a short stroll from the beach
🔥 Wood-fired hot tub
🏡 Cosy, peaceful lodge
🐾 Dog friendly
🌅 Beautiful coastal sunsets

✨ Perfect for an autumn or winter getaway

https://www.mainscottages.co.uk/shepherds-lodge-hot-tub/

There’s nothing quite like sitting in a hot tub under the stars, listening to the sea and forgetting about everything else for a while. ❤️
If you’re dreaming of a cosy coastal break, Shepherds Lodge is waiting.
📍 Beadnell, Northumberland

05/09/2026

🌳Alnwick Gardens is 25 years Old!🌳

✨ Fancy an autumn break with a spectacular night out? 🍂✨
From 1st–4th October, Alnwick Gardens will be celebrating 25 years and is hosting a fantastic weekend of entertainment, with something for everyone!
During the day, discover the fascinating story behind The Garden, enjoy live performances, bubbleologists, music and games 🌿🎶
Then, as night falls, The Garden comes alive with lights, lasers, fire jugglers and L.E.D. performers, before finishing with a spectacular Grand Cascade water display featuring screens, lights, lasers and fireworks! 🎆
And there’ll be plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy along the way. 🍕🧇🍹

🍂 And the best bit?
We still have availability at The Bothy from 1st–4th October!

A cosy cottage, close to the beach, beautiful autumn sunsets and the perfect base for exploring Northumberland. 🌊🌅

Why not make a little autumn getaway of it? ❤️
📅 1st–4th October
🏡 The Bothy – https://www.mainscottages.co.uk/the-bothy/
🐾 Dog friendly
🌊 Close to the beach
🌅 Amazing sunsets

04/09/2026

🍂 The perfect Autumn escape 🍂

The schools have returned and there’s something rather special about autumn on the Northumberland coast - crisp sea air, beautiful golden sunsets and cosy evenings tucked away in The Bothy. ❤️

Our lovely little cottage is the perfect place to slow down, unwind and enjoy a few days by the sea. Just a short stroll from the beach, you can spend your days exploring the coast and your evenings watching the sun disappear over the horizon. 🌅

🐾 Dog friendly
🌊 Close to the beach
🔥 Cosy & peaceful
🌅 Amazing sunsets
🍁 Perfect for an autumn getaway

If you fancy escaping for a few days this autumn, The Bothy could be just what you’re looking for.

✨ Come for the coast, stay for the sunsets and cosy evenings.

https://www.mainscottages.co.uk/the-bothy/

02/09/2026

🍂Autumn has arrived🍂

Crisp coastal walks, beautiful beaches, cosy evenings and plenty of places to explore in Northumberland

If you are thinking about getting away this autumn, we still have some October dates available across our cottages

🐾Dogs Welcome
🌅Beautiful coastline and sunrises
❤️Perfect for couples, families and friends
🔥Cosy places to come back to after a day exploring

Our October availability includes:

The Bothy - 30th September- 9th October & 17th - 18th October
Shepherds Lodge - 5th - 8th October & 20th to 24th October
Shepherds Cottage - from 31st October
Benthall House - 5th - 9th October, 19th - 23rd October & from 31st October

Fancy a Northumberland Autumn escape?

https://www.mainscottages.co.uk

25/08/2026

After a fun weekend The North East Dog Festival, this weekend focuses on family fun - check out The Alnwick Garden for their family fun weekend with outdoor games, Inflatables and rides

29/08/2026 - 31/08/2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Bank Holiday Family Fun at The Alnwick Garden Make the most of the bank holiday weekend with summer fun for the whole family at The Alnwick Garden.   Activities Enjoy a full weekend of action with rides, inflatables, outdoor games and water‑pistol bat...

23/08/2026

Thank you for an amazing weekend We have met so many lovely people and dogs over the last 2 days. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and visit us at our stand 😍

Thank you for team The North East Dog Festival for making such a fabulous show to help celebrate our wonderful pooches 🐾

22/08/2026

We're off to the show !! 2 fun packed days The North East Dog Festival We would love to see you there.

21/08/2026

Top Tips for a great day out!

You've less than 24 hours left to get your early bird tickets! Don’t forget weekend tickets are not available on the gate - only on our website.

> Bought tickets? Make sure you have them printed or accessible on your phone for scanning. Plan ahead, our handy show guide has timetables and maps to help you work out where you want to be and what you want to see and do. Visit https://www.northeastdogfestival.com/

> Tickets can be bought on the gate with cash or card.

> Parking gates open at 8.30am and main show gates open at 9.00am. Please ensure you take care on the country roads; this is a popular route for cyclists. Drive slowly once on site. Parking staff will direct you. No dogs to be left in cars in the general parking. Checks will be made.

> Some traders may not have card facilities so cash is recommended.

> Ensure you have suitable and comfy footwear as this is entirely field based.

> Please take a moment to think whether your dog will enjoy the festival; some dogs find crowds and noise stressful. There is still plenty to see and do without a dog.

> Dogs must be on a lead during the whole festival (unless under instruction in an activity). Please DO NOT use an extendable lead when visiting, we don’t want any doggy maypoles. Prong, shock/e-collars re not permitted. Don’t forget the welfare of your dog is your responsibility throughout the duration of the festival and they must not be left unattended at any time.

> When entering your dog(s) in any of the shows, have-a-go rings or activities you do so at your own risk. You must follow the instructions given by the staff/trainers. Keep in mind that some activities may not be suitable for all dogs, e.g activities that have a minimum age or fitness level requirement. We also ask that you consider your dog's temperament before undertaking any activities - if your dog has no recall and not normally off the lead; we wouldn’t recommend their first time being at the festival.

> Please take note of all signage on the day. The site is very large and as parts are a working farm all rules must be adhered to.

> Make sure you bring a dish and water for your dog, whilst there are dishes dotted around, as their human guardian you are responsible for your dog.

> If you are bringing children ensure you collect a blank wristband and write a contact number. Wristbands will be available on the main gate. Ensure your children are aware of the steward tent as a contact point. Please make sure your children are supervised at all times and are aware about dog safety.

and lastly....

Please be kind to our staff and we wish you a simply fantastic weekend!

21/08/2026

The North East Dog Festival 1 day to go 🐾. Hope to see you there

19/08/2026

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The Bothy

The Bothy was an extremely comfortable little house, ideal for 3 or 4 people. Set back from the road so very quiet and with views over the fields. A short 10/15 minute walk into Beadnell so no need to take the car. Sam was an excellent host, very welcoming and extremely quick to respond when we had a query whilst there.