The Loovre

Berwick-upon-Tweed

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 guests

Description

This one-of-a-kind studio space, used more recently as an ice cream parlour, has been meticulously renovated by the owner with fully handcrafted and bespoke finishes.

The light-filled living space boasts the original glazed bricks and timber match boarding. The kitchenette, which includes a small fridge, hob, microwave and fold-down dining table, was hand-built by the owner from scratch, whilst the kitchen worktop is reclaimed from an art college, its fabulous patina a nod to its former life. The owner commissioned the Shaker peg rail to allow for storage of the dining chairs when not in use and hand-built the bed (a fixed double so no messing about folding beds) and the open storage beneath which pays homage to vintage luggage racks. A small Everhot electric stove allows for the heating of food and provides ambient warmth. Additional heating provided by an electric ribbon radiator ensures the space is toasty. Leading from the living space is a small wet room with a shower, basin and WC.

Outside, a small courtyard to the rear provides a private spot for a morning coffee or sundowner, the raised seating area offering fabulous views of the town’s historic Walls. The courtyard is secure and ideal for the storage of outdoor kit.

Located in a quiet corner of Berwick-upon-Tweed within the Elizabethan Town Walls, The Loovre provides easy access to the town and its cafes, restaurants, shops and train station (direct trains from London Kings Cross to Berwick-Upon-Tweed). The town has a thriving arts scene with galleries, The Maltings Theatre, independent bookshops and live music events. There are festivals throughout the year including the Berwick Film and Media Festival and the Food Festival. There are excellent independent shops and suppliers on the doorstep including The Green Shop for supplies, Mule on Rouge for coffee, microbrewery The Curfew and coffee roasters, Northern Edge. There are superb walks around the historic Town Walls, along the River Tweed estuary or along the many beaches which make up Northumberland’s spectacular Heritage Coast.

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At the most northerly tip of Northumberland lies Berwick-upon-Tweed. A walled town on the England-Scotland border with a turbulent past, it has been captured or sacked over a dozen times throughout history. Built to keep invading Scots from entering the town, a walk along these Elizabethan walls offers spectacular views across the River Tweed estuary and Berwick’s most famous landmark, The Royal Border Bridge. Fast trains between Edinburgh and London stop at Berwick-upon-Tweed, making it an ideal place for a coastal getaway without a car.

Artist L.S. Lowry was a huge fan of Berwick and there is a specially-curated Lowry Trail to explore, the town being home to a thriving arts and cultural scene. The area also has a rich food heritage and there is something to cater for all tastes and budgets, from fish and chips – best enjoyed on the promenade – to cosy pubs and cafés.

In addition to its fascinating history and Georgian architecture, the wider area boasts mile upon mile of fantastic beaches just made for lazy picnics and outdoor adventures. Spittal beach is popular with families, while the beautiful Cocklawburn, Goswick and Cheswick beaches all sit close by. The stunning sights at Bamburgh and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne are also both less than half an hour’s drive away.

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