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Brown Bear House

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Inviting family home located close to the centre of popular Berwick and the stunning sandy beaches of the Northumberland coast
  • Visit Holy Island, Bamburgh and its iconic Castle, the Farne Islands, Alnwick, the Scottish Borders and explore the Cheviot Hills
  • Walk and cycle to explore history, shops, restaurants and beaches
Property code: 81538

Offering light, fresh and peaceful accommodation for eight guests, this fantastic holiday property is ideally situated in Tweedmouth, just half a mile from the heart of the lively coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Perfect for families and friends exploring this stunning part of Northumberland, this colourful and refreshing three-storey property is a mile from Spittal Beach. A little to the north of both the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Northumberland National Park, this fantastic retreat is also within easy reach of the Scottish Borders.

Entering this welcoming property, the wide hallway leads through to the light-filled lounge which features a Smart TV, cheerful wood burner and plenty of seating. The breezy kitchen/diner has a useful range of equipment including a Smart TV and a central island, making this a fantastic sociable space for sharing all your favourite meals. The ground floor also provides a snug chill-out room with a Smart TV, books and games, plus a handy spot for your canine companion to snuggle up. On the first floor the bright twin bedroom and super-king-size room each have a TV and share a stylish family bathroom. There are two second-floor bedrooms: a super-king-size room with a Smart TV and far-reaching views, plus a charming twin room with a view towards the River Tweed. These rooms share a Jack and Jill shower room. Stepping outside, a small patio courtyard features garden furniture and a BBQ, providing a delightful space for dining on a lazy afternoon.

Set in Tweedmouth on the southern bank of the River Tweed, this fantastic property is perfect for discovering Berwick’s friendly pubs, restaurants, galleries, museums and craft shops, and for following the Lowry Trail. Other local attractions include Norham Castle (7 miles), Etal Castle (10 miles) and the island of Lindisfarne (12.5 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size and 2 twins
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with separate shower and WC, 1 Jack and Jill shower room with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge, kitchen, playroom and super-king-size bedroom, TV in the super-king-size bedroom and twin bedroom
  • Wood burner (logs are not provided) 
  • Courtyard with seating and BBQ
  • Secure bike storage
  • Dogs are not allowed upstairs
  • Parking for 1 car on-street in front of the house (please note access is narrow). Additional parking is available off-road on the wide 'path' at the bottom of the stairs
  • Beach 1.5 miles; shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Hopkinson

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jon 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Henry 3rd August 2024

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Great place!

Reviewed by Alyson 13th July 2024

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Really lovely house. Nicely decorated and lots of space. Good location for walking into Berwick or for driving to other towns. Close to Tesco and Asda. Also close to the beach! Could not get parked right outside property but on path off main road! It is a busy road but was not a problem for us.

Reviewed by Felicity 10th May 2024

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Wonderful accommodation in a very convenient location. Well-equipped. Top class. There was even a dog bed, blanket and bowls!

Reviewed by Michael 7th May 2024

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Absolutely brilliant!!!

Reviewed by Zoe 3rd May 2024

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Excellent location and base to explore what the area has to offer. Berwick Upon Tweed and amazing coastline. House clean, modern, loads of space for large families. Everything you expect and more for holiday accommodation. Large Kitchen which is the hub of this house with outside space.

Reviewed by Angela 12th April 2024

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The sofa and double bed are not practical to low.The cleaning needs attention, dirty windows inside and out dirty courtyard.There is no pizza oven as advertised. For what we got over priced .

Reviewed by David 5th April 2024

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Clean and spacious. Handy location. Parking on wide pavement was not a problem. Shops within easy walking distance. Excellent new leisure centre with pool and soft play about 12 minutes walk. Good for trains to Edinburgh and Newcastle. Good size fridge and freezer.

Reviewed by Alison 29th March 2024

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Fabulous!

Reviewed by Michael 25th March 2024

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We had a really good time staying at this place, probably the best place to stay when visiting Berwick upon Tweed.

Reviewed by George 28th September 2023

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Lovely, well kept, clean and well placed house really enjoyed the stay would definitely recommend for large parties.

Reviewed by Christine 9th September 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Brown Bear Cottage. Great location! Suited our party of six very well, thanks again for the hospitality, would definitely use again if in Berwick Upon Tweed.

Reviewed by Susan 2nd September 2023

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Great house and great location. Do not bother trying to park at the property, just park on the path near the road. As other reviews say it is very narrow access and the neighbour thinks the whole area is his. Location is great for walking into town and doing the local walks and for exploring Northumberland. House is well equipped and clean. The picRead mores do not do it justice. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 29th July 2023

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Lovely house, well decorated, homely and the king bed on the top floor was like sleeping on a cloud. I do feel there is room for improvement though. The kitchen lacked the basics such as a frying pan (we ended up buying our own) Patio needs TLC, BBQ/ Pizza Oven were dirty and even if we had the weather we would not have used them. Weeds on the wholRead moree patio. No pets allowed upstairs but no gate on the stairs to help with this. There was a gate in the storage area which we could make use of. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 3rd June 2023

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We liked the spaciousness and decor of this house, the views from top floor and its location was good for us and a short walk into the town. However, the range of kitchen cooking/serving equipment was poor and we had to buy various items. We had to park on pavement down belo house as neighbours kept using our space. Not a deal breaker but inconveniRead moreent at times. The outside BBQ area was a lovely idea but it was not clean or ready for use. Hide

Reviewed by Georgiana 27th May 2023

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Beautiful comfortable and peaceful house with plenty of space for 8 people. An issue with the upstairs shower slightly spoiled our stay and parking was not!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED!the easiest, but Berwick is a fabulous place to stay with plenty to do.

Reviewed by Lee 28th April 2023

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Beautiful, clean property with everything we needed and more. Thankyou for a wonderful stay! Would definitely recommend to others.

Reviewed by Rebecca 10th April 2023

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Fantastic place to stay, close to the bridges to get into Berwick. House is lovely and was perfect for our extended family. Good costcutter nearby and lots of shops and restaurants in Berwick. Enjoyed lots of walking, going on the Berwick Boat Trip, visiting Coldstream and walking to the lighthouse (on a very windy day!). Even saw a seal in the rivRead moreer by the bridge. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 2nd February 2023

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Reviewed by Sara 26th January 2023

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Spacious, warm, well equipped and immaculately clean. Well located for exploring Northumberland and the borders with all the amenities you need within a short walk. An added bonus that 3 dogs are allowed.

Reviewed by Amy 22nd December 2022

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We stayed here over the Christmas week and had the best time! There is lots of space in every room in the house, and the homely touches (and the Christmas tree and fairy lights!) were very welcoming. Everything was very clean and the kitchen had all the things you would ever need, including plastic plates/bowls/cutlery for the kids. Lovely and warmRead more in every room-and an easy 15min walk into Berwick town centre and to the beautiful Sandy beach to take the dogs for a run. Will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 9th December 2022

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Very spacious comfy house with everything you need and spotlessly clean. Great location, perfect place to stay.

Reviewed by Lynne 15th October 2022

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