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The Dairy

Ancroft near Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland (Ref. 1099169)

5.0

UK Lodge Breaks rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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26 Customer Review(s)

  • Norma

    “House was very clean.”

    It was furnished to a high standard. Very quiet location but only 6 miles away from Berwick. All the appliances were up to date and well maintained. The house was spacious which isn’t always the case with properties for two. Great place to unwind. Owners were lovely and helpful. Especially when I forget to make ice for my G & T. Well done Lesley and Lawson. We hope to return.

    It was furnished to a high standard. Very quiet location but only 6 miles away from Berwick. All the appliances were up to date and well maintained. The house was spacious which isn’t always the case with properties for two. Great place to unwind. Owners were lovely and helpful. Especially when I forget to make ice for my G & T. Well done Lesley and Lawson. We hope to return.

    - Norma, October 2024

Summary

  • Single storey
  • One king-sized bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, bidet and WC
  • Open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area, sitting area and wood-burner stove
  • LPG Combi-boiler central heating and wood-burner stove
  • Fuel, power and starter pack of wood-burner inc. in your stay
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller and Tassimo ‘pod’ coffee maker
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in your stay
  • Off-road parking, lock-box available if required
  • Enclosed rear courtyard with patio, furniture and LPG BBQ
  • Sorry, no pets, no smoking and no children under 16
  • Note: the owners live on site
  • Note: No charging Electric Vehicles from extension cable from property, insurance company does not allow this as fire risk is high

The property

Situated just 4.5 miles from the historic town Berwick upon Tweed.

This lovingly restored former dairy is a perfect rural getaway for a discerning couple, featuring original beams throughout and a contemporary open plan living space.

Ample off-road parking is available in front of this cottage and should the owners not be available, there is a lock-box for keys.

Entering into the Dairy, the modern kitchen is to your right with the latest appliances including a wine chiller and Tassimo ‘pod’ coffee machine, the centre island has the sink, dishwasher and breakfast bar.

Ahead and to your left the main living area is accessed and has a granite-topped dining table and two chairs, the living space has two-seater and three-seater sofas opposite the log-burning stove and television, side tables and antique quirky coffee table are perfect for your evening drink after a great day exploring the natural wonders nearby, [Logs are stored in an old ballot box beside the fire], the outlook from this room is to the private rear courtyard.

Through to the left you will find the well-appointed shower room and opposite is a cupboard for the vacuum cleaner, brushes and ironing board, the access to the rear courtyard is also here.

Continuing left you will enter the stylish king-size bedroom with small vanity area, large wardrobe and ample storage, the ceiling windows have electronic black-out blinds.

Berwick upon Tweed is only four miles away and has a varied selection of eateries and when not exploring the amazing Elizabethan protective walls follow the LS Lowry Trail around old Berwick and the pier.

The other main attractions nearby are Eyemouth to the north with its famous Smuggler’s House and a fast boat trip around the St.Abbs Head National Nature Reserve, home to the oldest Marine Reserve in the British Isles and co-founded by your host Lawson Wood, the marine life found here is spectacular, the links clifftop golf course is one of the most challenging in the area.

Travelling to the south of Berwick on the A1 there is Cheswick Sands and Goswick Golf Club, another esteemed golf course.

Just 25 minutes away from the Dairy is the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, with its iconic castle and famous causeway, cut off at high tide: make sure that you get the tide times correct before venturing there, Bamburgh Castle is next on your coastal trail and like nearby Alnwick Castle has been featured in many high-profile films, Seahouses harbour is your gateway to the Farne Islands with its tens of thousands of sea birds and seals.

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About the location

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

Alnwick 35 miles; Holy Island 10 miles; Edinburgh 56 miles.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a coastal town positioned at the most northerly tip of Northumberland, offering four sandy beaches, riverside walks and abundant cycling trails for visitors to enjoy. Stroll the circular walk atop the town's Elizabethan walls, and capture the spectacular views across the River Tweed estuary and Berwick's three bridges, including the famous Royal Border Bridge. Brush up on your history by visiting the local museums, enjoy sun-filled days at the beach and be inspired by the exhibitions in the town's superb galleries. The nearby town of Duns offers an award-winning butchers and a quality delicatessen, as well as pubs and restaurants, whilst the Jim Clark Museum and the Jim Clark Rally draw racing enthusiasts from all over the world. Duns Castle is well worth a visit, a romantic castle in a beautiful, natural setting, with well-marked woodland and lakeside walks through the estate.
Venture on a short trip up to Eyemouth to feed the resident harbour seals and enjoy the award-winning fish and chips, or take a boat trip for some coastal exploration. This is a great base for exploring the beautiful Scottish Border region together with the picturesque coast and countryside of Northumberland.