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 each morning. The breakfast is highly praised by visitors for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 95 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is a short walk from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. Nearby attractions include Spittal Beach (2 km) and Lindisfarne Castle (23 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maddy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large comfy bed. 2 seater sofa in bedroom. Bathroom had both a bath and overbath shower . Good choice at breakfast, food well cooked and tasty. Friendly informative hosts.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfortable an d well furnished, the bed was comfortable, it was well decorated and the host was extremely pleasant. Breakfast was brilliant.
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    We loved our quiet, comfortable and spacious room at the top of the house. Breakfast was delicious and substantial and hosts welcoming. Convenient for the station.
  • Doris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely, lots a space, great bathroom and shower.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast great. Parking a little difficult as in centre of town
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location near the railway station but easily accessible from the town centre.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely warm and generous spirited host. Thank you, Ian!
  • Kathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Cowrie is situated just a few minutes away from the railway station and also nearby to many shops, pubs and restaurants. On arrival we were greeted by Ian and shown to our rooms which were very clean and comfortable. The fresh milk in the...
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room 5 was a large room decorated to a very good standard. The bathroom with a spa bath and walk in shower was lovely. I particularly like the different special breakfasts that were on offer each morning.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful if small rooms with everything you would expect. Beautifully presented breakfast with superb choice

Managed by Ian and Ruth

Company review score: 9.9Based on 267 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Cowrie Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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