Our local highlights & guidebook
Food scene
Wine bar/ deli in Berwick, with great friendly atmosphere. #1 go-to spot for locals. Recommend the charcuterie boards. Make sure to book in advance for evenings, especially Fridays & Saturdays. 01289 298180
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Atelier
41-43 Bridge StWine bar/ deli in Berwick, with great friendly atmosphere. #1 go-to spot for locals. Recommend the charcuterie boards. Make sure to book in advance for evenings, especially Fridays & Saturdays. 01289 298180
Our number 1 recommendation for a great meal nearby! Fresh local seafood well-made and welcoming atmosphere. Located in the stunning historic village of Bamburgh, with nice beach and castle to explore (but can get busy with tourists in summer). Much loved & popular so recommend booking in advance on www.thepottedlobster.co.uk/bamburgh
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The Potted Lobster
3 Lucker RdOur number 1 recommendation for a great meal nearby! Fresh local seafood well-made and welcoming atmosphere. Located in the stunning historic village of Bamburgh, with nice beach and castle to explore (but can get busy with tourists in summer). Much loved & popular so recommend booking in advance on www.thepottedlobster.co.uk/bamburgh
Good food with beautiful views across the causeway to Lindisfarne. Cafe/ restaurant - nice brunch menu until 11.30am.
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Fjós á Beal
Good food with beautiful views across the causeway to Lindisfarne. Cafe/ restaurant - nice brunch menu until 11.30am.
Best coffee spot in the area, roasted on site. Specialty coffees plus baked goodies and soup/ paninis for lunch. Located on Silver Street in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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Northern Edge Coffee
7 Silver StBest coffee spot in the area, roasted on site. Specialty coffees plus baked goodies and soup/ paninis for lunch. Located on Silver Street in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Local microbrewery with own brewed ales on tap, as well as other drinks & stone-baked pizzas. Great for a summer evening relaxing outside, or settled down by the firepit. Opening hours vary with the seasons (Fridays only in winter), so check at www.cheviotbrewery.co.uk/cheviot-tap or by calling 0191 389 7102. Located at Slainsfield, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4TP.
Cheviot Brewery, Cheviot Tap and Cheviot Glamping
Local microbrewery with own brewed ales on tap, as well as other drinks & stone-baked pizzas. Great for a summer evening relaxing outside, or settled down by the firepit. Opening hours vary with the seasons (Fridays only in winter), so check at www.cheviotbrewery.co.uk/cheviot-tap or by calling 0191 389 7102. Located at Slainsfield, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4TP.
Fantastic local fishmongers. Great range of fresh fish & seafood, many locally caught. Bonus is good views across the Tweed river into Berwick from the shop. Just 10 mins drive from the cottage (located in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed).
Berwick Shellfish Company
Dock RoadFantastic local fishmongers. Great range of fresh fish & seafood, many locally caught. Bonus is good views across the Tweed river into Berwick from the shop. Just 10 mins drive from the cottage (located in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed).
City/town information
Special historic village, with a gorgeous beach and castle. Lots to do in this ancient royal capital of the kingdom of Northumberland: Take a walk around the idyllic village, explore the stunning beach & dunes, discover the huge castle, uncover local stories & heroism at the Grace Darling Museum, or just enjoy some delicious seafood at The Potted Lobster.
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Bamburgh
Special historic village, with a gorgeous beach and castle. Lots to do in this ancient royal capital of the kingdom of Northumberland: Take a walk around the idyllic village, explore the stunning beach & dunes, discover the huge castle, uncover local stories & heroism at the Grace Darling Museum, or just enjoy some delicious seafood at The Potted Lobster.
Right on our doorstep is the unique border town Berwick-upon-Tweed. Plenty to explore - our highlights are to walk around the Elizabethan walls with great views, stroll down to the lighthouse, and enjoy the independent shops & food/ drink scene on Bridge Street. Would skip the High Street/ Marygate, best parking is on Bridge Street.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Right on our doorstep is the unique border town Berwick-upon-Tweed. Plenty to explore - our highlights are to walk around the Elizabethan walls with great views, stroll down to the lighthouse, and enjoy the independent shops & food/ drink scene on Bridge Street. Would skip the High Street/ Marygate, best parking is on Bridge Street.
Mysterious, beautiful tidal island a short drive from the cottage (also known as Lindisfarne). Historic priory and castle, as well as sweet village with cafes/ pub. Beautiful views and good walks if you're willing to explore (check out Walk 3: North Beaches here https://holy-island.uk/walking-routes-around-holy-island-lindisfarne-our-favourite-walks/).
Most importantly, remember to check the tides for the causeway crossing here: www.holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk
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Holy Island
Mysterious, beautiful tidal island a short drive from the cottage (also known as Lindisfarne). Historic priory and castle, as well as sweet village with cafes/ pub. Beautiful views and good walks if you're willing to explore (check out Walk 3: North Beaches here https://holy-island.uk/walking-routes-around-holy-island-lindisfarne-our-favourite-walks/).
Most importantly, remember to check the tides for the causeway crossing here: www.holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk
Outdoors & beaches
Great family day. Epic woodland playground with flying-fox zip wire and super long slide. Also woodland trails for kids to explore, easy walks down to idyllic River Tweed views, and open parkland/ gardens - as well as the historic house. Coffee shop on site. *Some areas closed in Feb/ March 2022 due to storms, check website www.paxtonhouse.co.uk*
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Paxton House
Great family day. Epic woodland playground with flying-fox zip wire and super long slide. Also woodland trails for kids to explore, easy walks down to idyllic River Tweed views, and open parkland/ gardens - as well as the historic house. Coffee shop on site. *Some areas closed in Feb/ March 2022 due to storms, check website www.paxtonhouse.co.uk*
The most stunning beach! Hidden gem. Miles & miles of sand, sea and sky make this the perfect quiet spot to escape, walk or play (for kids, racing down the dunes is a must!). 5 mins drive or an easy ~45 mins walk from the cottage.
Directions to drive: Head to 'Cheswick Sands Car Park' on GoogleMaps. Essentially, head south on the A1 and take the second left (opposite Island View Inn). Then turn left twice, drive through Cheswick farm buildings until the road ends at a small parking area.
Directions to walk: Walk up through the farm from the cottage, go right when you hit the road, take the first right & follow down to Cocklawburn beach. Then continue following the road/ track all the way until it forks, take the right fork and follow the cycle path until you reach Cheswick Beach (when the cycle path ends; take the path on the left to cross the dunes to the beach).
Cheswick
The most stunning beach! Hidden gem. Miles & miles of sand, sea and sky make this the perfect quiet spot to escape, walk or play (for kids, racing down the dunes is a must!). 5 mins drive or an easy ~45 mins walk from the cottage.
Directions to drive: Head to 'Cheswick Sands Car Park' on GoogleMaps. Essentially, head south on the A1 and take the second left (opposite Island View Inn). Then turn left twice, drive through Cheswick farm buildings until the road ends at a small parking area.
Directions to walk: Walk up through the farm from the cottage, go right when you hit the road, take the first right & follow down to Cocklawburn beach. Then continue following the road/ track all the way until it forks, take the right fork and follow the cycle path until you reach Cheswick Beach (when the cycle path ends; take the path on the left to cross the dunes to the beach).
Beach on your doorstep! Sweet beach with plenty of sand, sea for a quick dip, and rockpools. Often an ice cream van in summer (disclaimer: not always, but he usually turns up!). Directions from the cottage: Head back through the farm. When you meet the road, turn right. Take the first right, in the dip. Follow the road for a few moments and you'll arrive at Coclawburn beach.
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Cocklawburn Beach
Beach on your doorstep! Sweet beach with plenty of sand, sea for a quick dip, and rockpools. Often an ice cream van in summer (disclaimer: not always, but he usually turns up!). Directions from the cottage: Head back through the farm. When you meet the road, turn right. Take the first right, in the dip. Follow the road for a few moments and you'll arrive at Coclawburn beach.
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Samgöngur
Causeway to Holy Island/ Lindisfarne
Holy Island is a wonderful day out & highly recommend a visit. But, it is essential to plan around when the causeway is open (the road is not passable during high tide)! Crossing times can be found here: www.holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk
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Coastal walk/ cycle to Berwick
Easy coastal route from the cottage to Berwick. Stunning sea views. Walk or cycle, but can get muddy in winter (need wellies/ boots).
Directions from the cottage: Go through farm. When you hit the road, turn right. Take the first right towards Cocklawburn Beach. After the rail crossing, take the path that is the first left (when the road bends sharply right). Follow this path all the way until you enter Spittal. Continue to follow the road through Spittal village, along the harbour/ river-side, until you can cross on the Old Bridge. You will now be on Bridge Street, the heart of Berwick.