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10% discount on remaining stays between now and the end of May 2024 (3 night stay minimum).
Overview
With two reception rooms, a real fire and a delightful fully enclosed lawned garden, Belvedere offers gentle country comfort with all the charm of village life.
A perfect spot for relaxation with a village pub and scenic riverside walks
With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this generously proportioned period property has plenty of space to relax and enjoy good company with family or friends, while its location just a stone’s throw from the River Tweed is sure to appeal to the fishing members of your party or those seeking miles of scenic walking trails.
A drawing room to the front of the property benefits from lovely period detailing, an open fire and quality furnishings presented in a traditional style, offering a grown-up space for some after-dinner chat with a cheeky wee dram or a crisp G&T perhaps!
The property benefits from a separate sitting room to the rear of the property leading into a spacious new kitchen with superb roof lantern which floods the overall space with warmth and light. There's a dining space with seating for six leading out to a private patio and large lawned garden where you can bring the outside in, or make the most of lazy afternoons soaking up those heavenly sunshine moments.
On the first floor are two well-presented bedrooms - one with a double bed, and one a super king with a large contemporary en-suite bathroom. A further family bathroom offers good flexibility for families or couples‘ sharing on this floor. On the second floor, a third bedroom with twin beds, en-suite shower room and a huge beanbag provides a great space for the younger members of the party to hide out.
Property details
Ground Floor
Entrance hallway leading to;
Drawing room with two double sofas, large armchair, and an open fire. Smart TV along with a selection of books and games.
Sitting room with double sofa, armchairs, electric stove, Smart TV.
Kitchen with dishwasher, electric double oven with grill, ceramic hob, integrated microwave, fridge/freezer, four-slice toaster and blender. Small rear porch with washing machine, dryer and hanging space.
Dining area with table and seating for 8 guests. French doors lead out to the patio and a large lawned garden.
Guest cloakroom with hanging space and WC.
First Floor
Bedroom one is rear facing with fixed 6' super king bed, side tables, dressing table, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging space.
En-suite bathroom with large shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, large basin and WC.
Bedroom two is front facing with 4’6 double bed, side tables, dressing table and extensive wardrobe space.
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Second Floor
Bedroom three is rear facing with 3’ twin beds, chest of drawers, large beanbag.
En-suite bathroom with corner shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Outside
There is an attractive lawned garden to the rear of the house which is fully enclosed for the safety of children and dogs. This can be accessed from the kitchen and dining area. There is a small patio area with garden furniture.
Parking
There is on-street parking to the front of the property, or private parking which can be accessed via a side lane and a gated courtyard to the rear.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Children & Babies
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Dogs
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome with a charge of £25 per dog, but they must be clean and dry before access into the property and must then be kept to the kitchen and adjoining sitting room only.
Guest amenities
The beds are made up with high quality bed linen, and a hairdryer is supplied in each bedroom. Bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests along with hand soaps and toiletries.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
Wi-Fi is available. There is no mobile reception in the property but this improves outdoors. A landline is provided for emergency calls and incoming calls only.
Heating
There is heating throughout the property, with an electric stove in the sitting room and an open fire in the drawing room. A generous supply of logs is provided.
Guest Privacy
Belvedere sits in a row of period properties which sits beyond the main village green. The garden to the rear offers good levels of privacy with limited overlooking from the properties which sit on either side.
Location
The property sits in the pretty village of Norham just a stone’s throw from the River Tweed and the border with Scotland. It has good local amenities including a village store which is particularly good for fruit, vegetables and general provisions. There is also a bakery and gunsmith as well as the celebrated Foreman’s Butchers where you will find a fantastic selection of quality produce including locally-sourced meats, pies, cheeses, fine wines and even fishing tackle! The Mason’s Arms is dog friendly and serves real ales and pub grub, and for those who love the traditional British take-away, the fish and chip van on a Thursday night is not to be missed.
A short drive (6 miles) will take you to two of the best restaurants in the area - The Collingwood Arms at Cornhill-on-Tweed or The Allanton Inn serving some of the finest local produce amidst relaxed, convivial surroundings.
More extensive amenities can be found in the Elizabethan walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (6.5 miles) which has a mix of high street and independent shopping, as well as two large supermarkets, a Marks & Spencers food outlet and a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants, includingThe Maltings, a vibrant theatre and arts venue for an evening of entertainment. The town is also served by the main East Coast rail line with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle, with regular buses running through the village connecting to Berwick upon Tweed or Galashiels to make train connections.
Activities
Guests can enjoy some wonderful walks directly from the house on peaceful riverside trails along the Anglo-Scottish border, taking in the ruins of Norham Castle famously depicted in the iconic paintings of J M W Turner as early as 1797. Upstream the Norham Bridge and Milne Graden Walk is a scenic loop of 6.5 miles, or a leisurely walk downstream will take you to the superb Union Chain Bridge which spans the Tweed, once the longest wrought-iron suspension bridge in the world and now the oldest of its type still in use today.
From here you can explore the beautiful house and gardens of Paxton House with its child-friendly activity programme, or visit the attractions of the nearby Chain Bridge Honey Farm. You can take a fun boat trip from the jetty at Paxton House to Berwick with stunning views across the estuary, or walk and wander the perfectly preserved fortifications of the historic old town before exploring the rich architecture and seascapes which inspired the paintings of the great artist L S Lowry on his many visits to the area.
For sightseeing, the property is an ideal base for exploring the wider area with its magnificent countryside steeped in a turbulent and romantic history, punctuated by imposing castles, including Floors, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, and Thirlestane; the evocative ruins of abbeys at Kelso, Melrose and Dryburgh; and the grand stately homes and gardens of nearby Paxton, Manderston and Mellerstain.
The stunning heritage coastline is just a short fifteen minute drive with miles of pristine sandy beaches, jolly pubs serving the freshest fish and chips, and picture postcard coastal villages with charming galleries and gift shops. Birdwatchers, walkers and photographers will delight in the stunning cliffs and coves of the Berwickshire coastline where you will spot thousands of seabirds and seals around the St. Abbs Nature Reserve or cross the causeway at low tide to the very beautiful Holy Island of Lindisfarne where you will experience nature at its very best. Further down the coast, the stunning beach at Bamburgh is a perfect place to take a picnic where you can walk for mile upon mile on white sandy beaches or watch soaring wind surfers and kite surfers across the bay.
The property is an ideal base for exploring with an abundance of family-friendly activities to keep all ages entertained. Pack a picnic and head to the outstanding heritage coastline which offers mile upon mile of golden sands where you can relax and dabble in the rock pools or try your hand at surfing, bodyboarding, kitesurfing, coasteering or kayaking on the many gentle bays and coves with qualified accredited instructors.
Bike or hike on the coastal paths or through the pretty fishing villages, watch soaring windsurfers on the stunning beach at Bamburgh, voted Britain’s top picnic spot in 2013, before heading further down the coast for a little broomstick training at Alnwick Castle! Further inland, Ford & Etal Estates offers a great day out with over 20 family attractions including riding, canoeing, cycling, climbing, and a charming 15” gauge steam railway.
Serious walkers and cyclists can link into a number of long distance routes including St. Cuthbert’s Way, the Berwickshire Coastal Path or the Sandstone Way where you will experience breathtaking scenery, exceptional nature reserves, spectacular castles and grand stately homes as you pass on through. Alternatively the vast open spaces and heather-clad hillsides of the Northumberland National Park provides endless trails, iconic landmarks and big sky views, giving way to forests and rolling Parklands with plenty of cosy pubs and picturesque villages for a much deserved rest stop at the end of a busy day.
The proximity of the property to the River Tweed means that some of the finest salmon fishing can be found right on the doorstep. The Pedwell Beat lies immediately above and below Norham Bridge with the outstanding ruins of Norham Castle forming the historic backdrop of the lower pools on this productive 1.5 mile stretch. The Ladykirk, Canny and Gliddeyhaugh beats all sit nearby with other prime bottom and lower Tweed beats within easy driving distance. The lower Tweed also has good stocks of wild brown trout and grayling with fly fishing on approximately 2 miles of both banks at Ladykirk and Norham from £10 per day.
Finally, for music lovers, visit during July and enjoy ten days of classical music in the stunning setting of Paxton House or alternatively the Northumberland Music Festival on Tour offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some concert favourites during weekends which span October through to March.
C&C experiences
We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Additional housekeeping
Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.
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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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Holiday photography
Family holidays, reunions and honeymoons kindle priceless moments that deserve preserving.
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Wine delivery
Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.
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"We have had a wonderful stay at Belvedere. It is such a warm and comfortable home, and the garden is absolutely stunning. Norham is one of the best locations we have stayed in; there are so many beautiful walks straight out of the door, and the village butcher, baker and local shop are well stocked. The butcher is so well stocked for meats, cheeses, preserves and wine, and their pies are not to be missed, delicious!"
Hayes Party"We had a wonderful time at Belvedere, the house was perfect, warm and cosy and extremely well equipped. As before the booking service was simple and efficient."
Mickel family"We had a lovely time and the accommodation was great."
Mrs Lyall"Just a brief email to confirm that we had a wonderful stay at Belvedere and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Northumberland. The property was a brilliant size for our family (and perfect for a game of hide and seek on a rainy afternoon!) as well as being lovely and clean and tidy, with a very well-stocked kitchen for self-catering, which we ended up doing far more than we had anticipated due to it being such a relaxing space to stay in. It was a treat to be able to have a real log fire every evening too, and such spacious bedrooms and numerous bathrooms - just brilliant!"
Mrs Steele"Really enjoyed our stay. It all worked really well for us dog-wise and the layout of the house worked perfectly."
Jackson family"The house had been well prepared and was beautifully clean. It was one of the best equipped places that we have stayed in. We had a lovely family weekend and everyone commented on how lovely the house was. Norham is a great location for visiting the area and we found plenty to do. We would recommend Belvedere to anyone."
Grecian family"We stayed in Belvedere for our honeymoon, the property is amazing, such a home from home beautifully decorated and furnished house. The garden is a real gardeners paradise with every named plant you could wish to find. We were thoroughly spoilt on arrival as the owners had very kindly left us with champagne and chocolates along with a lovely card to welcome us. Thank you for a wonderful stay."
Brown family"We have had a wonderful time staying here in this beautiful house. We look forward to coming back again. The property is very well equipped, making our stay stress free!"
Harvey family"We had a wonderful holiday at Belvedere and I found the process of booking through Crabtree & Crabtree very easy and efficient. Our thanks goes to the owners and housekeeper for a very enjoyable break."
Dawson family"My family and I had a lovely stay at Belvedere at the weekend. The cottages that we have stayed in with Crabtree & Crabtree have been to a very high standard and we will definitely be booking with you again."
Bennett family"We've had a superb time. A beautiful house, really well furnished and equipped. Garden superb. Welcome pack great too, as were the toiletries."
Macphail family"We would like to thank you very much! The perfect house for a family reunion! Lovely area with some fantastic river walks!"
Jones Family"Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house was so easy to relax in. This has been on the best Chirstmas "cottages" we have stayed in."
Mrs Lovering"We’ve had a magnificent week in Belvedere. The house is stunning and we had everything we needed (and more!). Shame about the weather- however, this is the UK! There’s nothing to improve- one can’t better perfection."
Mr & Mrs Picking
"We had a lovely stay at Belvedere last week. The house was comfortable and the sitting room off the dining kitchen was very light. We spent most of our time in that room."
Dickie family"What a wonderful home! Thank you. We have had a fantastic week exploring beaches and castles as a family of 5. Your house is beautiful and has been absolutely perfect for our family. The weather has just been the best we could have expected. We definitely hope to return!"
Tuckett family"Thank you for letting us share your lovely home, we have really enjoyed ourselves."
Fox family"Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home. We had a wonderful time in the Borders. The house was definitely a highlight for us and we were all excited with our rooms. Until next time..."
Martinez familyAvailability
- Two dogs are welcome with a charge of £25 per dog.
- Typical arrival day: Typical arrival day: Friday during high season with the additional option of Monday out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"The pretty village of Norham has good amenities on the doorstep and lovely riverside walks nearby."Peter and Jane, owners of Belvedere
