The Gate House

"Just a note to say thank you for a wonderful stay at The Gate House. A beautiful cottage with everything you could need, so peaceful and cosy and a wonderful welcome pack. The honey and daffodils were so thoughtful! The dogs loved it too, with excellent walks from the door. Nice to receive a welcome text from the owner so I knew they were on hand if needed.  And thanks to Crabtree & Crabtree for making the booking process so easy, with a personal service." 

"We had a wonderful week. The cottage is delightful and very well equipped. The owners were concerned about the heat and very kindly brought us sheets for the bed instead of a duvet. We had a great walk around St Abbs Nature Reserve and found a lovely cafe in the harbour in st Abbs to eat. Just a wonderful peaceful place to stay and a nice walk to Honey farm for tea and cakes was excellent!"

"We stayed at the Gate House for one wonderful week in February. I just wanted to commend the owners for providing such a warm cosy cottage. Their Housekeeper too because it was so clean and beautifully presented. This is the best cottage ever. Everything you need is provided. There was an amazing welcome pack. The owners are lovely and really looked after us. The heating was on all day (the weather wasn’t very good) and they made sure we had sufficient logs for the fire. They even provided a second care package when they thought the electric would go off due to the storms! Thank you. We’ve stayed several times now and each time is better than the last. You know when you go back to somewhere and think it can’t possibly be as good but this is even better! The cottage undergoes regular updating and the photos on the website don’t do it justice. We will be booking this cottage again next year. Another thank you must go to yourselves. The booking was moved from last year because of covid and you did not charge us extra. I’ve heard of other cottage companies charging extra when they’ve moved bookings but not you. I wouldn’t book with any other holiday cottage company if I wanted to stay in Northumberland/Borders because I know how honest you are and that your cottages are all presented to a good standard. You are the best and should be proud of yourselves! Many thanks to you and to the owners to the Gate House."

"The cottage was outstandingly comfortable and spotlessly clean. And we really appreciated the welcome pack... especially the fizz! Very appropriate for our wedding anniversary. The location is wonderful: we had walks from the door along the Tweed and could easily get to the coast and up into the Cheviots. Fab. Thanks... it made our 30th Wedding Anniversary special and, after all the cancelled plans and uncertainty of this year, that was quite something."

"Dear Crabtree Team

We had a lovely time at the Gatehouse, thank you. The owners of the cottage were very generous with their supply of logs for the fire and fresh eggs which we very much enjoyed and appreciated.We hope to return!"

"The gatehouse is beautiful. The dogs loved it and we have stayed here 3 times before and would stay again. We will book again soon"

"Wonderful period property with everything you could want for a comfortable stay. Open log fire perfect for a cosy winter break, heating on for our arrival so lovely & cosy. Lovely comfortable beds & good kitchen & bathroom facilities with nice toiletries & welcome pack. Selection of DVDs & games nice touch. Safe enclosed garden great for the dogs. Great location with river, lovely beaches & plenty of facilities all within a few minutes drive."

"We had a lovely time at The Gate House and really enjoyed our time at the property. The garden was perfect for our 3 dogs to have a good play/run around and the local pub was very welcoming with lots of friendly locals. It is the perfect location to explore Northumberland and the Borders and all the beauty this part of the country has got to offer. We also enjoyed a couple of hours at the Honey Bee farm which was very interesting and allowed us to buy some little gifts for friends and family back home. What a wonderful location, cottage and village. Would love to return one day soon."

"The house was lovely, beds as promised comfortable and the estate was great for walking. Perfect."

"We had a lovely week at The Gate House.  My husband says that the ideal basics of a great holiday cottage are 1. a comfortable bed, 2 lots of hot water so a shower or bath is easy and 3 a real fire. The Gate House had all those - though we didn't need the real fire. The bed was one of the best we have slept in and we have stayed in many holiday cottages. We loved being able to walk from the cottage easily with our dog, and the garden being safely enclosed meant we could let her out easily. We were also charmed by the welcome pack.  We loved the area and if all your cottages are as good as this we will most certainly be booking with you again."

"It is a lovely place to stay and ideal for my dog too! I have never come across such a well equipped kitchen before which was much appreciated. There are a host of travel guides and information books on the area, together with plenty of books and games for those rainy days in! The beds and bedding were superb. Again I have not stayed anywhere where they have been so comfortable. The cottage was spotlessly clean. I appreciated the welcome pack and the flowers on the table and the information pack you provide is excellent and informative, so thank you for that. The setting of The Gate House, in terms of the large garden, the rural tranquility, the access through the grounds to the river and it’s easy access to the Northumbria and Scottish coastline and countryside makes it an ideal place in which to both reside and explore. It is a place that I would recommend  to others and would be happy to return to."

"Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at The Gate House. Everything was perfect! I have to commend the Gate House housekeeper too  - the place looked clean, fresh and lovely on arrival and the goodies were very yummy indeed.  Everything was provided. Coffee, milk, tea, logs, washing tablets etc and even down to there being a spare M&S hand wash under the sink. So much provided. The cosy quilts and towels all good quality. Honestly, it spoils us for the next cottage!  That M&S hand wash was lovely and even had a little bow on it. All just so lovely. There was an enclosed lawned garden for our dog which she enjoyed so much. Apart from the cottage, the area is so nice.  So many places to visit - so much to do! The walk from the cottage down by the Tweed is very pretty too.  This is our second time at The Gate House and it seemed even better this time than the last! A very special cottage and one we hope we will be able to return to. Please thank the owners for letting us stay and for all that they provide - it was very much appreciated. I think you're the best holiday cottage company - your standards are so reliable.  I know if I book a C&C cottage - I won't be disappointed!"

"We had a wonderful time at The Gate House...the cottage was perfect, warm & comfortable and in a great spot for exploring both the Scottish Borders & the Coast - our sixth visit to Northumberland but the first staying so far North, so lovely to visit 'new' places as well as some 'old favourites'. Also our first time with Crabtree & Crabtree but hopefully not our last - all your properties look wonderful."

"We had a lovely stay at the Gatehouse. We find the cottage very comfortable with a lovely garden with which to enjoy peace and quiet.  We particularly like walking our dog Peggy by the Tweed and on Cheswick beach which is glorious at this time of year. Berwick upon Tweed has a good Deli called ‘Deyns’. Thank you for your welcome provisions pack which we really enjoyed."

"Property was perfect for the two of us and our two dogs. The lovely welcome hamper provided was a great touch and the whole property was clean and tidy. Thank you!"

"Lovely friendly and welcoming cottage in peaceful setting, ideal for the lovely walks and exploring the beautiful countryside and the coastline with its fabulous beaches"

"Was a lovely cottage and clean.  We enjoyed our stay very much and the dogs had an absolute ball."

"Just wanted to say what a lovely time we had at the Gate House. Hope to book it again next year."

"Loved it, have now stayed more than once. Perfect if you have dogs, the garden was ideal and the welcome pack was great. Loved it will book again."

"We had an absolutely fabulous holiday at The Gate House and cannot speak more highly of it and the most helpful, lovely owners. The beds were astonishingly comfortable, the house filled with all the thoughtful things that make a stay feel like home from home and we didn't want to leave. It was so well positioned for exploring the area with tons of great walks from the door or easy drives to nearby attractions. The property suited us down to the ground with lovely rooms, open fire, and brilliant back garden, completely enclosed and secure for the dog. Perfect. We'll definitely think of booking again."

"We had a lovely holiday at The Gate House. Nice dark skies. The tawny owl was around for three nights and a woodpecker in full working mode every day. The local walks are fabulous and we saw a grey seal on the river Tweed whilst walking over the chain bridge."

"My wife and I can say that we had a wonderful time at the Gate House, Horncliffe. We knew a little of the area but perhaps more so further south towards Bamburgh and further down to Seahouses. We were not disappointed with Berwick and everything lived up to our expectations. The Gate House was warm, clean and welcoming and finished to a very high standard even down to the quality of the bedding ! It’s the little things that make for a good holiday and this property did not disappoint in any way shape or form. My wife and I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks for making our valuable time away so worthwhile. Many thanks once again and we look forward to another stay in the Gate House in the future."