Northumbrian House is a listed Georgian house within Berwicks Elizabethan ramparts - an ideal location for exploring the rich wealth of Berwicks heritage. It runs using green principles and offers holidays which minimise environmental impact. The Rooms are inspired by their generous Georgian plan and decorated to match each room has Louis XV solid walnut beds comfortably wrapped in Egyptian cotton covered duvets. The double and twin/family rooms have en-suites with a generous walk-in shower and locally produced hand-made soap. High quality modern facilities including wireless broadband provide for comfort and entertainment in this classical setting. Breakfast is home cooked breakfast using locally produced organic ingredients are served in our beautiful Georgian dining room complemented with single estate grown coffee fair-trade tea home grown fruit home made marmalade from organic Seville oranges the doctors porridge and more. Breakfasts at Northumbrian House have been given a Gold award by the North Northumbrian Local Food scheme for the use and promotion of the superb quality locally produced food. Vegetarians are welcome and we are happy to cater for other dietary requirements. The Gardens are one of the largest in town providing herbs fruit flowers and vegetables. Play croquet or table tennis or just contemplate quietly in this historic walled paradise. Explore the geology and wildlife in the astonishing beauty of Northumberlands coastline and its wide-open landscape with Northumbrian Earth or meet local artists and craftsmen from the area and watch pot making in the garden studio with Northumbrian Fire. What our visitors say: an absolute pleasure to stay in such a fantastic place where we were comfortable and well looked after The garden was also fantastic particularly the table tennis. Ian was very friendly and helpful we leave wishing we could stay longer Northumbrian House has stolen our hearts totally enchanting"
Guests have access to the beautiful walled garden. There are wooden patio chairs and a table along with a swing seat and a BBQ. Guests can also play croquet on the main lawn as well as table tennis on the central patio.
Awards:
- eviivo Friendliest Award 2011 - Finalist
- North Northumberland Local Food Award - Gold
Style:
- Stylish
- Luxury
- Elegant
- Eco-friendly
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Wireless internet connection
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Refrigerator
- Non-smoking
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Internet access
- Hypoallergenic pillows
- Hypoallergenic bed
- High speed internet connection
- Hairdryer
- Freeview
- Fire alarm with light
- Family/oversized room
- DVD player
- Dining guide
- Desk with lamp
- Desk
- Colour television
- CD player
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Triple (3 single beds)
- Single bed
- Quad (4 single beds)
- King-size
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- Shower
- Private toilet
- Private bathroom
- En suite
- Bathtub
Eco Policy:
Northumbrian House is committed to run its business such that we will: measure and aim to improve how efficiently we use energy measure and aim to reduce the amount of waste produced and optimise re-use and recycling monitor water usage and aim to reduce unnecessary consumption and increase water harvesting use wherever possible local suppliers who are environmentally and ethically aware. run the garden organically to produce vegetables and fruit as well as for display and will develop habitats for wildlife work with local wildlife heritage and other community groups. maintain the house and gardens in a way which respects and brings alive the architecture and history of the site. offer guests environmentally friendly ways of enjoying their holidays and provide them with information about the local environment and ways they can help. Part of our commitment to the environment has been to join the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Ironing facilities
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Parking:
- Off-site parking
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 3
Number of Floors: 2
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Children Policy: Children welcome
Child Facilities:
- Games available
- Cots
Check In Time: 16:00:00
Check Out Time: 10:00:00
Reception Closing Time: 21:00:00
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Theatre
- Walking
- Tennis courts - outdoor
- Table tennis
- Shopping
- Playground
- Museums/galleries
- Golf
- Garden
- Football field
- Cycling
- Bird watching
- Beach nearby
- Animal watching
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
Directions:
From the A1 follow signs from the roundabout by Morrison's towards Berwick-upon-Tweed town centre. Keep going straight on through the arch of the town walls and down Marygate to just past the Guildhall (at the end of the main street with a spire). Immediately past the Guildhall go straight ahead (turning left off the main right of way Hyde Hill) into Woolmarket. At the end of Woolmarket (about 100m) turn right into Ravensdowne. Number 7 is about 50m on your right with a large white portico.;