Bee Cottage

Berwick-upon-Tweed

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

4 guests

Description

Charmingly named Bee Cottage, the setting here at Beal was reputed to be the site where honey was harvested by the monks of Lindisfarne to make fortified wine - better known today as Lindisfarne Mead. To enjoy a drop of this amber nectar, the road from the cottage rolls down one mile to the causeway which leads onto this captivating island, when daily tide times allow.

With its composition of characterful Northumbrian stone and red pantile roof, this ground floor property is a very lovely blend of coastal cottage detailing and comfort, a particular feature being the fantastic coastal views from the dual aspect windows of the sitting room and the second bedroom. The sitting room benefits from a wood burner when the temperature starts to drop, and a single door leads directly onto the enclosed rear garden and patio.

The kitchen is well equipped for holiday living, while the two bedrooms are comfortably appointed with crisp linen, including a spacious master bedroom and a double room with twin beds. A large shower room completes the picture. Step outdoors, and an enclosed lawned garden wraps around the cottage and is a perfect spot for drinking in those coastal views while searing some freshly caught seafood on the barbecue.

When cooking seems like too much of an effort, you can drift across the road to The Barn at Beal which benefits from an excellent restaurant and bothy bar serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner, during seasonal opening, while walking and cycling trails are right on the doorstep - think picturesque scenery and pretty coastal villages.

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Location

The cottage sits one mile from Holy Island Causeway, with exceptional views towards Lindisfarne Castle, and Bamburgh further down the coast. Bee Cottage benefits from its rural setting, but with many close visitor attractions and local services nearby, including The Barn at Beal for lingering lunches savouring the catch-of-the-day or informal dining and a craft beer at The Bothy bar (please check seasonal opening times).

You can get ‘corner shop’ provisions from the Londis Lindisfarne Service Station on the A1 (1 mile), or 7 miles will take you to the village of Belford which offers a range of local amenities including the Sunnyhills Farm Shop which sells fabulous local produce as well as serving excellent coffee and tasty food. Food fans will be delighted by the wealth of local goodies on offer here including Doddington Dairy ice cream, Northumberland cheeses, Lindisfarne Oysters, Chainbridge Honey, and Craster Kippers to name but a few.

A 11 minute drive will take you to The Black Bull Inn at Lowick, a warm and welcoming pub with restaurant, which offers scrumptious evening dining and Sunday lunch.

The charming Ford & Etal Estate is 11 miles away and has a range of delightful tearooms and small independent shops, as well as The Black Bull pub where you can enjoy a filling pub lunch with a refreshing ale, brewed just 2 minutes up the road on the estate.

More extensive amenities can be found in the Elizabethan walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed (6 miles). Head to Bridge Street in the town, where a thriving street full of small independent names and quirky shops can be found. From an eco-friendly retail shop and wool studio to a music shop and gallery, there is something for everyone on this community lead street. Popular deli The Mule on Rouge will delight the foodie amongst you, along with Atelier and Mavi Turskish Restaurant, which offer scrumptious evening dining. Enjoy craft beers and fine wines at The Curfew Micropub, a popular spot for the locals, but the small doorway on Bridge Street is easily missed by newcomers.

For further food delights, you will not be short for options. The area has a rich food heritage and there is something to cater for all tastes and budgets here. Enjoy tasty fish and chips on the promenade, cosy pubs, characterful cafes including Northern Edge Coffee and The Corner House, or bistro restaurants such as The Maltings Kitchen and The Queen's Head serving tempting light-bites or a pre-theatre dinner.

Three large supermarkets including a Marks & Spencers food outlet sit on the edge of town. Alternatively, why not pop the wine in the fridge and arrange for a platter of seafood to be delivered straight to your door by the Berwick Shellfish Company - oysters reared in the clear North Sea beds of Lindisfarne, lightly smoked kippers from traditional local smokehouses, or perhaps some freshly dressed lobster or langoustines - perfect for a romantic evening in!

The town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is also served by the main East Coast rail line with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle for a city day out.