“Overlooking the sea, close to the English-Scottish border, this gem of a Georgian manor house has been carefully modernised without losing its charm and elegance. Bold seaside colours, a handful of hot tubs, smart dining and an airy conservatory make for a relaxing stay.”
“Overlooking the sea, close to the English-Scottish border, this gem of a Georgian manor house has been carefully modernised without losing its charm and elegance. Bold seaside colours, a handful of hot tubs, smart dining and an airy conservatory make for a relaxing stay.”
Hotel Review
Less than a mile from the Scottish border, England’s most northerly hotel is well-hidden though only a minute from the A1 north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. A charming, rosy-pink Georgian manor house, it looks out to the North Sea, albeit a railway line and caravan park lie in-between (though at a lower level). But there’s direct access to the coast path. Interiors have been given a bold makeover – deep-blue walls, white-shuttered windows, sea-green and plum velvet chairs and sofas – yet still retain their Georgian elegance. Bedrooms, too, have a modern freshness that still nods to the manor’s heritage and coastal location: panelling and plasterwork mix with soft colours and striking feature walls. All have large, boldly tiled bathrooms. A few have hot tubs: some are in private gardens; others are a feature of the wood-clad ‘garden pods’ tucked amongst trees in the large lawned gardens. With a cleverly designed central bar, that serves both the cocktail bar and the lounge, plus aconservatory and long sheltered terrace, there’s plenty of space for guests to relax. Food served in the smart though unstuffy restaurant is Modern British; occasionally over-ambitious but nicely presented and served. Location aside – sunrise over the sea, summer swifts swooping over the gardens – staff are the hotel’s biggest asset: cheery, friendly and with a genuinely warm welcome.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- Pick the Master Suite for its grand four-poster and free-standing bath or a suite with a private hot tub for a romantic stay
- Country Escape
- With spacious grounds, fine dining, and beautiful countryside to explore - this is a spoiling rural getaway
- Short break
- Edinburgh and Newcastle are only 40 minutes by train, making this ideal for a quick rural weekend getaway
- Great walks
- Cocklawburn, Cheswick and Goswick, south of Berwick, offer long sandy stretches for walks and fossil-hunting
- Birdwatching
- Bird-watch at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve where you can spot kittiwakes, razorbills, and fulmars
- Golf
- There are around five courses within 15 miles including James Braid-designed links course at Goswick
- Sights nearby
- Take a tour of local stately homes including Paxton House and Manderston House
- Sailing
- Take a boat trip from Berwick to spot dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds
- Private Hot Tub
- The Stable Suites and Meadow Suites come with private hot tubs
- Restaurant
- Restaurant 1782
- Traditional
- Sit-out Terrace
- Family Suites
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Beach nearby
- Child friendly
- Historic
Facilities
- Private Hot Tub
- The Stable Suites and Meadow Suites come with private hot tubs
- Air conditioning
- In the Meadow Suites
- Restaurant
- Restaurant 1782
- Family Suites
- Sit-out Terrace
- Meeting Room
- Garden
- Bar
- Child friendly
- Parking
- Wifi
- Suites
- Room service
Activities
- Great walks
- Cocklawburn, Cheswick and Goswick, south of Berwick, offer long sandy stretches for walks and fossil-hunting
- Birdwatching
- Bird-watch at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve where you can spot kittiwakes, razorbills, and fulmars
- Golf
- There are around five courses within 15 miles including James Braid-designed links course at Goswick
- Sights nearby
- Take a tour of local stately homes including Paxton House and Manderston House
- Sailing
- Take a boat trip from Berwick to spot dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds
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