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Beal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
 

East House

12
Guests
8 adults + 4 children. Refer to Property Layout below.
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
This Grade II Georgian gem with extensive grounds is the consummate country home, affording wonderful views towards the serene golden sands of Cheswick, one of the finest and quietest beaches on Northumberland’s Heritage Coast.

Ideal for celebrations, multi-generation family get-togethers and sporting parties, East House provides an idyllic base for relaxation and taking advantage of the rich unspoilt beauty of the north Northumbrian coastal landscape, where the miles of dune-backed sands are perfect for walking, sandcastles and beach cricket.

Bounded by a manicured lawn and wider parkland, it offers masses of space to make yourselves at home, whether for sophisticated soirées or precious family together time. The scene is quintessentially classic country, yet the golden stretch of Cheswick Sands offers exhilarating coastal walks all the way to Holy Island.

East House has an elegant drawing room and dining room presented in a classic style with fine period detailing and furnished with quality antiques, stylish fabrics and beautiful artworks, the original shuttered windows complemented by the timeless Farrow & Ball colour palette.

The large country-style kitchen has a Rangemaster cooker, dishwasher and coffee machine, and is furnished with a striking zinc and copper topped 10-seater refectory table by the inglenook fireplace – highly conducive to atmospheric candle-lit suppers in front of a glowing fire.

There’s an adjacent snug with Smart TV, which could be an excellent hub for youngsters wishing to chill out together. The house offers plenty of practical space too; there’s a utility room with washing machine and dryer and a boot room for storing outdoor clothing, boards, fishing rods and golf clubs or drying out dogs after a happy day gambolling on the beach.

The classical Georgian staircase leads to five bedrooms served by five bathrooms (three en suite) which all benefit from underfloor heating. There are three bedrooms on the front aspect with garden and sea views, including a generously appointed master bedroom, and two further bedrooms to the side, one of which is a bunk room sleeping four, making it ideal for children.

Outside, manicured lawns and the wider parkland beg for games of hide and seek while providing many tempting spots to linger over coffee while absorbing the captivating view.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Boot room with hanging rail, boot rack and plenty of space for fishing rods, golf clubs and outdoor wear.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Utility room with washing machine and condenser dryer.

Snug with large Smart TV and ample sofas and chairs for relaxation, DAB radio and a Bang & Olufsen music system.

Kitchen with Rangemaster cooker with ten-burner gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine (pod type), dishwasher. Rectory table with seating for ten. Large wood burning stove (initial supply of logs provided).

Drawing room with wood burner (initial supply of logs provided), two large sofas and two armchairs, views over the garden.

Dining room seating ten guests, large wood burner (initial supply of logs provided), views over the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom one which is the master bedroom with fixed super king bed, side tables, large chest of drawers, dressing table, cupboard with hanging rail.

En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over with rainforest head, heated towel rail, double vanity unit, WC, underfloor heating.

Bedroom two with king size bed, side table, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging rail.

En-suite bathroom with shower unit, heated towel rail, basin, WC, underfloor heating.

Bedroom three with zip and link bed which can be configured to king size or twin, side tables, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging space, feature fireplace.

Family bathroom with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin, WC, underfloor heating.

Bedroom four with zip and link bed which can be configured to super king size or twin, side table, chest of drawers, cupboard with hanging space, feature fireplace.

En-suite bathroom with large shower unit, heated towel rail, basin, WC, underfloor heating.

Bedroom five with two full size 3’ bunk beds sleeping 4.

Family bathroom with bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin, WC, underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE

East House sits in a large lawned private garden with access onto wider parkland. Outside seating and a gas barbecue are available.  There is a courtyard area with up-lighting and seating for 12 guests. A secure outside store is available for bicycles, golf clubs and beach kit. There are two dog kennels available in the courtyard with heat lamps. 

The walk to the beach takes approximately 10 minutes from East House. This is via a single-track road leading to a small car parking area that bounds onto the sand dunes.

There is ample private parking to the rear of the property.

Location

The house sits next to many close visitor attractions with local services nearby, including the wonderful Barn at Beal which sits 5 miles from the property for lingering lunches savouring the catch-of-the-day or informal evening dining.

More extensive amenities can be found in the Elizabethan walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (7 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, including The Maltings, a vibrant theatre and arts venue for an evening of entertainment.

Head a little further down coast to the very picturesque village of Bamburgh where you can enjoy fantastic seafood at The Potted Lobster or the Victoria Hotel if you like great pub food and a cosy chat next to the fire.

The town is also served by the main East Coast rail line with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle for a city day out.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Barbecue
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two well-behaved dogs are welcome. Guests are requested to keep their dogs to the boot room, snug and kitchen only. There is an outside tap for cleaning. There are two dog kennels available in the courtyard with heat lamps. East House benefits from an extensive garden and while the boundary of the garden is enclosed, there is approximately a twenty-metre section of post-and-rail fencing (5 rails, 3.5-4ft in height) on the orchard perimeter of the property. We cannot guarantee that this is fully secure, therefore dogs should be closely supervised at all times.
    • Hairdryer
      A hair dryer is supplied in each double bedroom.
    • Heating
      Oil fired heating throughout. Wood burning stove in the kitchen, drawing room and dining room. Underfloor heating in each of the bathrooms.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
      Initial supply of logs provided.
    • Outdoor dog kennel
    • Outside space
    • Walking distance to a beach (under 1 mile)
    • Wi-Fi
      Superfast broadband is available. There is adequate mobile coverage on most networks.

Important Information

East House is a detached house sitting just off the access road to Cheswick Sands.

A door to the right of bedroom five leads directly down to the snug on the ground floor. Please note that this stair is very steep but the door can be locked for the safety of children.

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.

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
Guests
Max Adults:
12
Max Children:
10
Max Infants:
3
(children who require a cot)
Note: 8 adults + 4 children. Refer to Property Layout below.
Maximum number of adults and children is 12
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The Little Things We Love

The extensive lawned garden with far reaching sea views to Cheswick Beach is perfect for relaxation or family time.

Don't take our word for it...

We had the most wonderful stay in East House, which is so comfortable, beautifully designed and very homely. We particularly appreciated having enough wood for the weekend. There was plenty of heating and hot water, lovely thick towels and soft linen. The small touches like hair dryers in the rooms and the welcome basket, which was so delicious, really make us want to come back to East House next year. Thank you for arranging such an enjoyable trip for us!!
Ms Fowler, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Our Christmas was spent at East House, Cheswick, where we enjoyed a truly wonderful time with our family. The spacious layout of this traditional house is perfect for a large family gathering, and the house is extremely well equipped. The location was ideal for us: 15 minutes walk to the sea and marvellous expanses of Cheswick Sands yet just 5 miles away from Berwick where all necessary supplies can be found. The interior of the house is very tastefully decorated and arranged and the Christmas decorations were special. A very well-appointed kitchen, complete with log burning stove, provided the hub for our entire family. We shall certainly consider a return visit in the future and shall recommend East House to our friends.
Mrs Horne, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

East House was absolutely wonderful - probably the best property we have rented in the UK (out of about 25). The house itself is very well appointed, and decorated with charm and taste. The grounds are outstanding - and could benefit from another small seating area to encourage families to make more use of the outside.
Rich party, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Great house for family get together. Big social kitchen with adjacent snug for “quiet time”. Lovely reception room with no television for evening games. Great formal dining room for special meal for which we had outside catering. A bathroom for everyone and enormous beautifully kept garden, a two year olds paradise! 10 mins walk to the beach we were lucky with the weather. Also had days out at Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh and the Farne Islands. 10 mins drive to supermarkets in Berwick and a fish and chip shop. Brilliant weeks holiday in a very well equipped house.
Cox family, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

I would just like to thank Crabtree & Crabtree and the owners of East House for making our stay so wonderful. East House is such a beautiful property and extremely well equipped. From the super fluffy towels to the double dishwasher. We all said there was nothing we think that could be improved or added. A lot of effort has obviously been made to make guests stay as comfortable as possible. The house’s character is simply stunning and the owners have really done it justice in the way it’s furnished/decorated. Every need was catered for and the housekeeper is a huge credit. The welcome hamper was amazing. What a lovely thoughtful touch and very much appreciated. Again, a HUGE thank you to all and we will definitely be returning soon.
Dickens party, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We’ve had a wonderful time at East House. What a lovely location and a truly beautiful house.
Mr & Mrs Petit, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have had a brilliant time - loved the house and gardens and we have been blessed with beautiful weather to see the best of Northumberland.
Blood family, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Our second fortnight stay at East House did not disappoint. The house was immaculate, the gardens looking stunning and we just adore the location. Even though our stay was in the middle of peak season, Cheswick Beach and surrounds were blissfully quiet. We enjoyed the wildlife too, on one magical early morning beach run we were treated to not just seals on the beach but a school of dolphins in the bay!
Mr Phillips, 18th March 2024
Ms Fowler
We had the most wonderful stay in East House, which is so comfortable, beautifully designed and very homely. We particularly appreciated having enough wood for the weekend. There was plenty of heating and hot water, lovely thick towels and soft linen. The small touches like hair dryers in the rooms and the welcome basket, which was so delicious, really make us want to come back to East House next year. Thank you for arranging such an enjoyable trip for us!!
Mrs Horne
Our Christmas was spent at East House, Cheswick, where we enjoyed a truly wonderful time with our family. The spacious layout of this traditional house is perfect for a large family gathering, and the house is extremely well equipped. The location was ideal for us: 15 minutes walk to the sea and marvellous expanses of Cheswick Sands yet just 5 miles away from Berwick where all necessary supplies can be found. The interior of the house is very tastefully decorated and arranged and the Christmas decorations were special. A very well-appointed kitchen, complete with log burning stove, provided the hub for our entire family. We shall certainly consider a return visit in the future and shall recommend East House to our friends.
Rich party
East House was absolutely wonderful - probably the best property we have rented in the UK (out of about 25). The house itself is very well appointed, and decorated with charm and taste. The grounds are outstanding - and could benefit from another small seating area to encourage families to make more use of the outside.
Cox family
Great house for family get together. Big social kitchen with adjacent snug for “quiet time”. Lovely reception room with no television for evening games. Great formal dining room for special meal for which we had outside catering. A bathroom for everyone and enormous beautifully kept garden, a two year olds paradise! 10 mins walk to the beach we were lucky with the weather. Also had days out at Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh and the Farne Islands. 10 mins drive to supermarkets in Berwick and a fish and chip shop. Brilliant weeks holiday in a very well equipped house.
Dickens party
I would just like to thank Crabtree & Crabtree and the owners of East House for making our stay so wonderful. East House is such a beautiful property and extremely well equipped. From the super fluffy towels to the double dishwasher. We all said there was nothing we think that could be improved or added. A lot of effort has obviously been made to make guests stay as comfortable as possible. The house’s character is simply stunning and the owners have really done it justice in the way it’s furnished/decorated. Every need was catered for and the housekeeper is a huge credit. The welcome hamper was amazing. What a lovely thoughtful touch and very much appreciated. Again, a HUGE thank you to all and we will definitely be returning soon.
Mr & Mrs Petit
We’ve had a wonderful time at East House. What a lovely location and a truly beautiful house.
Blood family
We have had a brilliant time - loved the house and gardens and we have been blessed with beautiful weather to see the best of Northumberland.
Mr Phillips
Our second fortnight stay at East House did not disappoint. The house was immaculate, the gardens looking stunning and we just adore the location. Even though our stay was in the middle of peak season, Cheswick Beach and surrounds were blissfully quiet. We enjoyed the wildlife too, on one magical early morning beach run we were treated to not just seals on the beach but a school of dolphins in the bay!
MacKay family
The directions and check-in arrangements were perfect and the Housekeeper couldn't have been any more helpful. The house was very tastefully decorated with two real large Christmas Trees, which, along with the roaring log fires, made for a fantastic festive atmosphere. The house was very warm and welcoming, and the bedding and towels were luxurious. The gardens were extensive and very well tended and the kids loved running around the lawns. The kids loved the games and jigsaws and most especially loved the sledges which they used to sledge down the dunes at the nearby dunes. The Wi-Fi was superb throughout the house. The smart TVs in the kitchen and sitting room were superb. The extensive welcome pack of goodies was very much appreciated. A first class property which I'd recommend to anyone at any time of the year.
Pritchard family
We have just had the most wonderful week at East House. A family get together to celebrate a special birthday. The oldest in our party is 64 years and the youngest is 9 weeks old, we were all so comfortable. It really feels like a home not a holiday rental. East House was perfect for us, well decorated with some beautiful features (the staircase for one) so clean and well maintained, well equipped and warm even in February and a totally stunning location. A brisk ten minute walk to the glorious beach. A very special place indeed.
Ms Simpson
We have all very much enjoyed this wonderful location and special property and gardens. East House is so well equipped and exceptionally comfortable with quality towels and bedding. Such thoughtful provision of a range of toiletries too. Just amazing for all of us, ages 3 to pensioners in our group.
Ms Zwarts
We had the most wonderful stay at East house. It could not have been better for our family reunion when we had not seen each other for such a long time. We had some wonderful walks and swims and family meals in the beautiful kitchen and dining room. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the generous welcome gifts.
Drysdale party
Thank you for arranging our recent stay at East House. We had the most wonderful stay. And it didn’t rain once! The house was beautifully appointed, with ample supplies of crockery, glasses etc and we loved relaxing in the various rooms. As the weather was so good we really didn’t spend as much time indoors as we’d hoped, so we will just have to return one day! Another highlight was our visit to the newly restored Chain Bridge. We enjoyed Robbie’s tour so much we returned later in the week to visit again, via Paxton House instead of from Horncliffe! We much appreciated the two vases of beautiful flowers, very welcoming, and also the candles in the Dining room. It all made the stay even more special. It was also very nice to chat to the groundsman who looks after the surrounds so brilliantly, some of the party took him up on his suggestion to play golf at Goswick. We ourselves didn’t meet the owner but some of the group did and said she was charming. We engaged Livvy Cawthorn from your list to do dinner for us one night which was delicious and a real treat. We also ate at the Potted Lobster at Bamburgh, again an excellent recommendation.
Mrs Horne
Our Christmas was spent at East House, Cheswick, where we enjoyed a truly wonderful time with our family. The spacious layout of this traditional house is perfect for a large family gathering, and the house is extremely well equipped. The location was ideal for us: 15 minutes walk to the sea and marvellous expanses of Cheswick Sands yet just 5 miles away from Berwick where all necessary supplies can be found. The interior of the house is very tastefully decorated and arranged and the Christmas decorations were special. A very well-appointed kitchen, complete with log burning stove, provided the hub for our entire family. We shall certainly consider a return visit in the future and shall recommend East House to our friends.
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