The border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is known for its colourful history and plentiful tourist attractions; but it also offers many excellent holiday cottages. Snaffle Cottage is one such place.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the north east of England, located just three miles from the Scottish border. As part of Northumberland, the town has been fiercely contested by the English and the Scottish over the centuries.
Nowadays, Berwick is a thriving town with excellent amenities; its shops, restaurants, cafes and bars are all well worth visiting. Berwick also has a burgeoning arts community, in addition to many exhibitions telling the town’s unique story.
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This delightful cottage is tucked away in a quiet street just off Castlegate. It is handy for the station and a few minutes walk from shops and eating places. The town centre is five minutes walk away. It has its own garage for secure parking or for the safe storage of bicycles. It makes an ideal centre for those wishing to explore the area on foot or by bicycle and for those who prefer to use public transport. The golf course, Elizabethan walls, and the cliffs, with an active coast watch station, are a short walk away. Across the road from the house is a pretty walk down to the river where you can gain access to the remains of the castle one way and the river bank and town walls the other.
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Castlegate contains a number of individual shops including a holistic beauty parlour, a bookshop, baby shop, interior design shop, two butchers, and lots more. There is also a supermarket, several pubs and two chip shops.
The cottage was originally the stable block to the Lord Francis Burdett Inn and was converted to residential use in the 1970’s. It has recently been updated and refurbished to provide comfortable and stylish accommodation for four people. Because of its layout the cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users or those unable to climb stairs.
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The ground floor is open plan with a large lounge area (with flat screen television, DVD player, and music centre), dining space, kitchen and shower room with toilet. Downstairs the cottage has been given a bright, light feel with modern furnishings but we have included one or two retro touches such as cocktail shakers, and a cabinet with all the vintage glassware any aspiring cocktail party host could aspire to.
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Upstairs in the double bedded room we have combined embroidered bed linen with polished walnut furniture and some very pretty gilded mirrors to create a restful and elegant room. The twin bedded room has full-sized divan beds and a fresh green, white and gold colour scheme. All beds have duvets and extra covers are provided in winter. There is also a single Z-bed for occasional use. Please let me know when booking if you will need this. There is a spacious bathroom with corner bath, wash basin and toilet. A hairdryer is provided.
The property has gas central heating and an unusual feature electric fire in the lounge and it is double-glazed. Outside is a courtyard garden with table and chairs, and a barbecue. There is space to dry washing. The garden is a sun trap in summer. Please note that NO SMOKING is allowed in any part of the house and we regret that we cannot accept pets.
Weeks beginning in:
May, June, September £395 per week
July, August £495 per week
October, November, December, January, February, March, April £295 per week
Easter Week £395, Christmas and New Year £395.00 per week, October half-term £395.00
A telephone booking will be held for seven days, pending receipt of a 10% non-returnable booking fee, the balance to be paid no later than 30 days before the proposed occupation date. You will be notified of access arrangements upon receipt of full payment. The property is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and you are asked to vacate on the day of departure by 10am.
To book, or for further information, please contact:
Snaffle Cottage
B Crowcroft
Snaffle Cottage
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 2QS
Tel: 01289 304175
Please mention berwickholidaycottages.co.uk when booking.
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