Ideal City Break for the Spring
This third floor apartment is to be found in a newly converted historic granary that overlooks the harbour and the River Tweed. You can look out at the swans and seals and watch the comings and goings of the boats. The Elizabethan walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the red pantile roofs of this historic town can be seen across the estuary. The painter, L.S. Lowry loved the area and painted many scenes of local life. You can follow the "Lowry Trail" round the town using the leaflet in the apartment.
The apartment is accessed by lift and is beautifully finished with oak floors, central heating and double glazing. The lounge area is decorated in contemporary style and has a wall mounted flat screen T.V. with freeview and Blu-ray DVD/CD player. The galley style kitchen is very fully equipped and has all that you would expect - fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, iron, and washer/dryer. A small chest freezer is also provided. The oak theme is carried through to the worktops and many items of furniture. Recharge your ipod on our new DAB radio alarm. From Spring 2012, free wi-fi will be available.
The dining area has a designer table, director chairs, china crockery and fine glassware. Throughout the flat you will notice several original pictures, antique posters and photographs by local artists. Wine (at an extra charge), wine rack and ice bucket are provided for a cosy night at
home.
The bedroom has a double bed with the option of duvet or blankets and the linen is organic, Egyptian Cotton. A flat screen TV with freeview, is wall mounted for comfortable viewing and radio listening
The shower room has a spacious walk-in shower area, with an inset radio so that you do not miss your favourite programme. Note the wooden counter top and marble basin with lever taps. Hand made soap, made for Border Holiday Homes, is provided by Purity Soaps of Berwick.
Secure parking is provided under cover inside a courtyard with access by electronic gates.
A 'Welcome Basket' is waiting for you and includes a selection of Border specialities such as local honey and handmade chocolate. Milk, tea, ground coffee, sugar and free range eggs are also provided.
What to see and do in Berwick
The medieval walls and gateways.
The Maltings Theatre and Cinema
Twice weekly open-air market (Wednesday and Saturday).
The Barracks Museum
Beaches and Cliff Walks including the Lowry Trail
Many Georgian Houses
Out and About
Lindisfarne(Holy Island)
Bamburgh Castle , Alnwick Gardens
Eyemouth and Coldingham beaches and cliff Walks
Paxton House (part of the National gallery of Scotland), Manderston (television’s “Edwardian Country House” and Balmoral in the film “Mrs. Brown”), Cragside (home of Armstrong, shipbuilder and arms manufacturer )
Jim Clark Trophy Room, Duns
Remember Edinburgh and Newcastle are only 45 minutes away by train
Guest comments
The flat was comfortable and very stylish, the Welcome Basket made a really nice touch but the highlight of the visit is the view from the window - all those swans and some seals. Mr. and Mrs Bryant, Derby Oct 2011
Wonderful spring break. It was lovely walking round the town walls and seeing the views along the Tweed, Anna and Paul. February 2011
This was our second visit and there is still much to see. Had a lovely visit to Edinburgh and took the train rather than drove. Some good pubs around. Sam and Peter Aug 2011
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