Name: Cowrie Guest House
Address: 46 Castlegate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1JT, United Kingdom, 46 Castlegate, Northumberland, TD15 1JT, UK
Rating: 9.4

Cowrie Guest House

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Historic Setting: Cowrie Guest House in Berwick-Upon-Tweed offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include a seating area, TV, electric kettle, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a spa bath, walk-in shower, and work desk. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, highly praised for its quality and variety. Local Attractions: The Maltings Theater & Cinema is a 6-minute walk away, while Spittal Beach lies 1.2 mi from the property. Other nearby attractions include Lindisfarne Castle (14 mi) and Bamburgh Castle (20 mi). Newcastle International Airport is 59 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 full bed
Deluxe King Room 1 queen bed
Superior King Room 1 twin bed and 1 king bed
King Room 1 queen bed
King Room with Spa Bath 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Sarah

United States

“Ian was a wonderful host, and we enjoyed the time we spent at Cowrie Guest House.”

John

United Kingdom

“The location was great and the owner very friendly and organised.”

Mary

United States

“The breakfasts were yummy and Ian and Ruth were very nice.”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

“The hosts were both very friendly, and the breakfasts were delicious and varied. Our room was really well thought-out and had everything we might need in it. And the Cowrie Guest House is perfectly located to explore Berwick!”

Kevin

Ireland

“Everything went very well, breakfast each day was excellent, they have a special every day which is quite unique. Our hosts were extremely friendly and catered to everything requested.”

Evan

United States

“This was, so far, the best sleep we’ve had in three weeks of traveling. The mattress was extremely comfortable and the linens were high quality and very smooth. The room was bright and nicely furnished, and the shower was good. There was a small...”

Lynne

United States

“Everything about this little bed and breakfast is just perfect, including the town that it is in. Berwick upon Tweed should be a destination for anyone wanting to experience the Holy Island with a car. It has its own history and beauty and...”

Charles

Canada

“Hosts were wonderful - even offering to go out and pick up dinner for us when they learned we were arriving late due to train delays. Many choices available for breakfast with optional times to partake. Great location for access to all parts of...”

Claire

United Kingdom

“Extremely comfortable and spacious rooms. The breakfasts were outstanding and the whole family made us feel very welcome. Loved the home crafted,personal touches throughout including homemade room spray and easy access to fresh milk.”

Mike

United Kingdom

“Accessibility to Town and rail and bus stations. Attentive and welcoming owners.”

Managed by Ian and Ruth

Company review score: 9.9Based on 229 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

We are Ian and Ruth and we have two children Brodie and Jasmine. We moved to Berwick-Upon-Tweed during Christmas of 2018 to take over Whyteside House Bed and Breakfast. Previously we were another couple in the busy South of England, doing well in our respective jobs but often feeling that we were missing out on a lot of our other interests. After a little debate we decided to open a bed and breakfast. We looked at a few in Scotland, Ruth grew up in Edinburgh, but during a day trip to Berwick-Upon-Tweed were totally charmed with the town and what it had to offer. It is a fantastic location, suitable for our various watersports, outdoor adventure and running interests. Now we would like to welcome others into a piece of our world and to share the fantastic area that we now live in.

Property info

The Cowrie Guest House (formally Whyteside House Bed and Breakfast) offers a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation with fantastic access to the heart of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Each of our four rooms is en-suite with freeview tv, wi-fi, hospitality tray, white fluffy towels and quality toiletries from The Scottish Fine Soap Company. We also have a tasty breakfast menu and buffet selection for you to choose from. Situated on the main road into Berwick, The Cowrie has free parking outside for those arriving by car and the train station is less than five minutes walk away. It offers good access for those walking or cycling the Northumberland coastal path and has several great surfing spots.

Neighborhood info

Berwick town has a host of interesting independent shops, cafes and restaurants including The Maltings Theatre, that can be integrated into a walk around the historic fortified town walls. Other fabulous short walks include following the Lowry trail around the town, wandering to our local sandy beaches or along the river, the historical dividing line between England and Scotland. The Cowrie also has fantastic access to landmarks further a field including Paxton House, The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Chain Bridge Honey Farm as well as at least six spectacular castles including Alnwick and Bamburgh.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Cowrie Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)

Extra bed upon request

£20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Whyteside House know your expected time of arrival. This can be done using the Special Requests box when booking.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.