Berwick upon Tweed
The visitor guide to Berwick Upon Tweed in the Borders of Scotland gives you useful information required for a visit. The guide offer you information on sleeping, self catering cottages in Berwick Upon Tweed and transport, Also included is info on hotels and accommodation in the Borders and Berwick.
The last town in England before you arrive in Scotland if you travel up on the East Coast train line. An english town with a Scottish soccer team and a grand place to start or finish a tour of the Scottish Borders. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a delightful town, which over looks the North Sea. A thriving trading post and a wealthy city, Berwick has historically been a mixed blessing.
Yes, we know, Berwick-upon-Tweed is in England, but the town has strong historical ties with Scotland, and its football team plays in the Scottish league. It also makes a convenient stopping point if you've had a long journey north. The town, which takes its name from a river which has its source in Scotland, wasn't always in England. It changed hands more than a dozen times between 1147 and 1482, when it was finally taken for England by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III. Berwick was a strategic base for English attacks on the Borders and large sections of the town wall, built by Edward I to repel the Scots, still survive. It has also retained its medieval street plan, and many of its steep, cobbled streets are worth exploring.
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Scottish BordersTravel Directions to Berwick upon Tweed
There are regular buses to and from Edinburgh (2 hrs). Buses also run to Kelso, Duns, Galashiels and Eyemouth with First Edinburgh, Tel 01896-752237, and Swan's Coaches, Tel 01289-306436.
Berwick is on the main London-Aberdeen rail line and there are fast and frequent trains to and from Edinburgh. For rail information, Tel 08457-484950.
The Tourist Information Centre is at 106 Marygate, Tel 330733. Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 1000-1200 and 1300-1600; open longer hours from Easter to Oct.
Castles Nearby
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Manderston House
Manderston is the supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland; the swan-song of its era.
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Ayton Castle
Privately owned Victorian Gothic castle near Eyemouth in the Scottish borders with "scandalous" recent history
Berwick upon Tweed Hotels & Accommodation
There is plentiful accommodation. The highly recommended Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel, Tel 331133, is a Georgian mansion set in 15 acres of grounds only a few hundred yards from the border. Rather more central is the Dervaig Guest House, 1 North Rd, Tel 307378, only a few mins from the train station. Also close to the station is Whyteside House, 46 Castlegate, Tel/Fax 331019.
Berwick upon Tweed Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Bank View Self Catering Property Cheviot Hills Sleeps 7
This pretty 3 bedroom holiday property on the Scottish borders is able to sleep up to seven people in spacious comfort. Located in the Tweed Valley with views of Cheviot Hills.
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Gerrick Cottage Swinton, Scottish Borders, Sleep 8
This large property is located on a hillside, one mile above the village of Swinton in the Scottish Borders, sleeping 8 people in 4 bedrooms. All on one level, good for people with limited mobility.
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The Coach House, Chirnside Scottish Borders Sleeps 2
This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard location in the hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders and can sleep two people in one bedroom.
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Groom's Cottage Chirnside Scottish Borders Sleeps 4
This semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard location in the hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders and can sleep four people in two bedrooms. -
Fisherman's View, nr Berwick-on-Tweed - Sleeps 4
Set in the tiny string of houses which is Burnmouth, just 7 miles north of historic Berwick-on-Tweed, there are ever changing sea views from the cosy living room of this very comfortable terraced holiday cottage. -
Green Door Cottage, nr Berwick on Tweed - Sleeps 4
Situated in the heart of the pretty conservation village of Norham, on the border between Scotland and England, and just 8 miles west of Berwick-on-Tweed, this deceptively spacious, terraced, holiday cotta... -
Rose Cottage, nr Berwick-upon-Tweed - Sleeps 5
Broadmeadows House provide the peaceful setting for these four delightful cottages – each offers an idyllic retreat either for a romantic break or a family holiday whilst being well placed for many .... -
Berryhill Cottage, nr Berwick-on-Tweed - Sleeps 2
This detached stone holiday cottage lies in peaceful woodland, just 45 minutes south of Edinburgh and is a perfect romantic retreat for two with a light living room looking out to the garden and woods wher... -
Holly Tree Cottage,Berwick upon Tweed, sleeps 4
Holly Tree Cottage is a delightful, traditional Scottish cottage(refurbished in 2004) providing 4 star self-catering holiday accommodation. The cottage is by the village green in the quiet village of Upper Largo. A comfortable 4 star cottage for a relaxed holiday. There is a private and well cared for garden with patio and garden furniture. Ideal for touring, walking,golfing or just relaxing. -
Lakeview Cottage, Hirsel Estate, Scottish Borders - Sleeps 4
Set in the heart of the historic Hirsel Estate just 18 miles from the coast at Berwick-upon-Tweed and adjacent to 18-hole golf courese, these two charming holiday cottages (Lakeview, ref SQQH and Ray Bells...