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Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
 

The Gate House

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
Dog Friendly

A charming, Grade II listed period cottage with a pretty, fully enclosed garden with the River Tweed and the stunning beaches of the Northumberland coast on the doorstep and distant views of the Cheviot Hills.

Inside, the pretty interior is presented in contemporary cottage style with interesting antique items and original artworks alongside Farrow and Ball paint colours, designer linen fabrics and a contemporary kitchen and bathroom. There’s a log fire (logs are provided), Wi-Fi, TV with Freeview, DVD player and selection of DVDs, games and books. The kitchen is compact but well equipped and includes ample cookware and cookery books for keen cooks!

Guests have use of the superb original wood-panelled billiard room in the owner’s house complete with a full size billiard table along with air hockey. This is shared with another holiday cottage in the grounds on a first come, first served basis.

The two individually-styled bedrooms are beautifully presented with muted paint colours, superb bespoke linen curtains and fabulous cashmere and wool throws. To ensure a restful night’s sleep, good quality beds with pocket sprung memory foam mattresses are made up with high quality Egyptian cotton bed linen, feather and duck down duvets and pillows and toiletries are provided.

The Gate House sits in a pretty, fully-enclosed garden overlooking paddocks. Guests are welcome to explore the wider grounds which run down to the river and a network of excellent walks. A particular highlight is the short walk to Scotland over the superb Union Bridge, the first of its type in the UK and the oldest of its type still in use, which links England and Scotland. From here one can explore the grounds of Paxton House or walk downstream all the way to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Upstream there’s a fabulous walk to the pretty village of Norham with some superb views along the way.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For guests looking to holiday together this cottage can be booked alongside Steward's House, sleeping 8. The properties are a short distance from each other.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting room and dining area with open fire with logs provided, TV with Freeview, DVD player and a selection of DVD's, local area books and board games. Dining table seats 4.

Compact but well-equipped kitchen with electric oven, 4 ring electric hob, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. The kitchen is fully equipped with good quality china and glasses, cookware and cookery books. Door to garden.

Bedroom one with 5’ king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bedroom two with zip and link beds which can be set up as a super king double or twin as required, wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table.

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

OUTSIDE

The Gate House has a pretty, fully enclosed garden to the rear with outside seating area. Guests are welcome to explore the wider grounds which run down to the river and a network of excellent walks.

A large secure shed adjacent to the cottage is ideal for the storage of outdoor kit.

The original wood-panelled billiard room complete with a full size billiard table along with air hockey in the main house is available for guest’s use. Please note this wing of the house is undergoing renovation and the room is not presented to the same standard as the rest of the accommodation. The billiard room is shared with the guests at The Steward's House on a first come, first served basis. 

There is private parking for two to three cars adjacent to the cottage.

Location

The pretty village of Norham, a finalist for England's Favourite Village Award and famous for its imposing Norman castle ruins depicted in Turner’s iconic paintings, has a local shop, bakery, two pubs, a gunsmith and the celebrated Foreman's Butcher selling a fantastic selection of meats, pies, local cheeses, wines and even fishing flies. The fish and chip van on a Thursday night is also not to be missed!

More extensive shopping is available in Berwick-upon-Tweed (4 miles) or just over the border in Coldstream (8 miles). The Steward’s House is also close to two of the area’s best eateries; The Collingwood Arms at Cornhill-on-Tweed and the Allanton Inn which specialise in dishes prepared using the wealth of local produce on offer.

The Chainbridge Honey Farm is a few minutes’ walk down the road for a wander around the vintage museum and sample some fabulous honey. Paxton House is also just down the road and offers a lively events programme as well as housing an important collection of late 18th and early 19th century paintings loaned by the National Galleries of Scotland. Also nearby is the Ford and Etal estate where attractions include Northumberland’s only thatched pub, and the delightful Heatherslaw miniature steam railway.

FISHING ON SITE

Trout fishing is included at no extra cost on a small stretch of the Tweed. Please note that it is about a ten minute walk to the river. Norham Angling Association permits can be purchased for more extensive trout fishing. For those looking to book salmon fishing, the house sits above the Horncliffe beat on the English side and Tweedhill on the Scottish side but is within easy driving distance of a number of prime bottom and lower Tweed beats.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babes in arms (up to 12 months)
    • Allows children (1 - 16 years)
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at the The Gate House. Owners are requested to dry their dogs before allowing them into the sitting room. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms.
    • Enclosed garden
    • Fishing on site
      Refer to Location tab for further information.
    • Games room
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      The property has oil central heating in addition to the open fire in the lounge.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
      Feather and duck down duvets and pillows are provided.
    • Outside space
    • Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available. There is adequate mobile coverage on most networks.

Important Information

The Gate House is a stand-alone property which sits at the end of the drive to the main house.

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: 3pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
4
Max Infants:
2
(Children who require a cot.)
Maximum number of adults and children is 4
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The Little Things We Love

The contemporary cottage style with interesting antique items and original artworks.

Don't take our word for it...

Just to say that we very much enjoyed our week at The Gate House. Although the weather was very cold, the log fire really helped to boost the heating system. The ' welcome basket' was simply bursting with goodies and MOST generous and thoughtful. In all, a delightful, traditional cottage in a charming setting.
Burn family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

On behalf of both my husband and I, I would like to say how much we enjoyed staying at The Gate House at Horncliffe. The lodge was extremely comfortable, well equipped and a charming place to come back to. We will certainly use Crabtree & Crabtree again and thank you for your all assistance and efficient working methods.
Mr & Mrs Lynch, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We very much enjoyed our week at The Gate House. The cottage was lovely and beautifully presented. The welcome box of goodies was a real treat. With 2 dogs we particularly enjoyed the freedom to walk through the grounds of the main house and down to the river. Walks long the river banks were lovely. All in all, and excellent holiday, made even better by the excellent documentation and help from Crabtree & Crabtree."
Firth family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a very enjoyable stay at The Gate House and can understand why there were so many good reviews. It provided very comfortable accommodation for the week and we would certainly recommend it to our friends.
Kelly family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have enjoyed enormously our week in the Gate House. It is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Although the weather has been quite cold for mid-March, the open wood fire, with an endless supply of logs, offered just the cheery comfort needed after our days out. The position of the Gate House is ideal for exploring the Border Country, and we regularly switched between Berwickshire and Northumberland to find the best weather for our cycling days out. We hope to be back soon, and a huge thank you to all at Crabtree & Crabtree.
Clarke family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a lovely holiday at The Gate House. The holiday was very relaxed, the cottage was in a wonderful rural setting and was very comfortable and quiet and the walks around the vicinity were stunning. The owner, who we met on one of our walks, was really helpful in terms of places to visit and the fact we could walk anywhere around the grounds. We feel very refreshed and ready to face the world again.
Catterill family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

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!
Mrs Stephenson, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

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.
Ms Howard, 2nd April 2024
Burn family
Just to say that we very much enjoyed our week at The Gate House. Although the weather was very cold, the log fire really helped to boost the heating system. The ' welcome basket' was simply bursting with goodies and MOST generous and thoughtful. In all, a delightful, traditional cottage in a charming setting.
Mr & Mrs Lynch
On behalf of both my husband and I, I would like to say how much we enjoyed staying at The Gate House at Horncliffe. The lodge was extremely comfortable, well equipped and a charming place to come back to. We will certainly use Crabtree & Crabtree again and thank you for your all assistance and efficient working methods.
Firth family
We very much enjoyed our week at The Gate House. The cottage was lovely and beautifully presented. The welcome box of goodies was a real treat. With 2 dogs we particularly enjoyed the freedom to walk through the grounds of the main house and down to the river. Walks long the river banks were lovely. All in all, and excellent holiday, made even better by the excellent documentation and help from Crabtree & Crabtree."
Kelly family
We had a very enjoyable stay at The Gate House and can understand why there were so many good reviews. It provided very comfortable accommodation for the week and we would certainly recommend it to our friends.
Clarke family
We have enjoyed enormously our week in the Gate House. It is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Although the weather has been quite cold for mid-March, the open wood fire, with an endless supply of logs, offered just the cheery comfort needed after our days out. The position of the Gate House is ideal for exploring the Border Country, and we regularly switched between Berwickshire and Northumberland to find the best weather for our cycling days out. We hope to be back soon, and a huge thank you to all at Crabtree & Crabtree.
Catterill family
We had a lovely holiday at The Gate House. The holiday was very relaxed, the cottage was in a wonderful rural setting and was very comfortable and quiet and the walks around the vicinity were stunning. The owner, who we met on one of our walks, was really helpful in terms of places to visit and the fact we could walk anywhere around the grounds. We feel very refreshed and ready to face the world again.
Mrs Stephenson
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!
Ms Howard
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.
Mr & Mrs Nixon
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.
Ms Raven
The house was lovely, beds as promised comfortable and the estate was great for walking. Perfect.
Mr & Mrs Curson
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.
Ms Kirkwood
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.
Dagley family
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.
Mr & Mrs Bell
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.
Ms Latham
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.
Ms Yorkston
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.
Ms Barlow
Just wanted to say what a lovely time we had at the Gate House. Hope to book it again next year.
Mrs Lemon
Was a lovely cottage and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much and the dogs had an absolute ball.
Mr Muirhead
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.
Yorkston family
The Gate House is beautiful. The dogs loved it and we have stayed here 3 times before and would stay again. We will book again soon.
Mrs Flint
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!
Mr & Mrs Horner
We had a lovely stay at The Gate House. 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.
Mr & Mrs Williams
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.
Mrs Watson
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.
Ms Stephenson
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. 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.
Mr & Mrs Young
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!
Ms Brooke
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.
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