My wife and I stayed at the Beach House for two nights in September 2024. We both really enjoyed…read moreour stay here. The location is faultless, right on the beach road with stunning views of the sea and the Farne Islands. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome here. The onsite bar and restaurant were excellent and we were so grateful to have these options available. The room was quite small but well equipped and very comfortable. French doors opened to a small shared garden that were able to let some lovely fresh air into the room. Curtains were drawn for privacy when we needed it. Breakfast each day was wonderful. Full English cooked to order, with pastries, juice, tea, coffee all available. The dining room was clean and not too cramped, and had the most incredible view of the ocean. Starting the day with that never got old. The bar was excellent, with the barman able to rustle up a long list of cocktails. He was a really friendly guy and we chatted quite a bit both nights. A real boon to a small hotel off the beaten tracks a bit. We walked up to town one evening, a really pleasant stroll along the path, with view of Bamburgh Castle in the distance. The small town has a few interesting little places to look at. Parking is a little tight, but manageable. At least it is on-site and off the street. All in all a really enjoyable stay and wouldn't have changed anything. Its a short drive to Bamburgh, conveniently remote and peaceful, with tranquil relaxation.

This hotel/Inn has a wonderful location overlooking Seahouses harbour. I reviewed it a few months…read moreago and gave it a poor review as the staff on that occasion were pretty unwelcoming and I found the place very soulless. However, we were back in the area and decided to give it another chance (it does have great views!) and we had a completely different experience. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming and the place had a buzzing vibrant atmosphere. We subsequently visited it several times during our weeks holiday and had the same service on each visit. I'd now happily recommend it to anyone and we'll certainly return when we are next in the area.

We sat outside because we had two dogs. The staff where lovely and very pro dog. Views where…read morefantastic and the food was served quickly and to a very high standard. There is a good selection of beers and wines. I would definitely recommend it, I know I plan to come back.

I spent most of my final year of undergrad writing a massive thesis on the Lindisfarne Gospels and…read morethe people who love it (more or less). My awesome parents decided that the best graduation gift would be to send me (and my mom) on a whirlwind trip of the places I'd studied. A highlight of our week, certainly, was the two nights we spent on Holy Island at the Manor House. I think most people rent a car (or drive their own) to cross the causeway to the island. We had no car--took a trian from London to Berwick-Upon-Tweed--but were able to get a taxi to take us over as soon as the tide went out for the evening. If you want to spend a couple of days breathing monastic air and soaking up palpable history, stay at the Manor House. It's smack in the middle of the island, which was one of the coolest places I've ever been (OK, so my crush on St. Cuthbert makes me a little biased...) The place is basically on top of the priory ruins, and if your room is on the right side, you have a great view of gardens, boats, ruins, sea, and the castle. We were on the backside and a view of the un-charming roof of a house, but it was all fine. Breakfast and dinner are included in the cost of the stay and are really lovely. A menu with a variety of choices--my mom had a seafood pie...I had something vaguely Indian one night and something beefy and pastry-y another. Cozy breakfast with eggs, toast, and tea. Staffed mostly by teens from other European countries who seemed to be working/traveling for the summer. We were there in August; at Christmas they sent us a card with a lovely picture of the island (there's a whole series of artwork done by one local artist all over the hotel). It brought back all kinds of lovely memories. Can't wait to go back someday and spend another peaceful weekend on Holy Island! If you're going to stay right on the island, this seems to be the place to do it.

Open and modern comfort The Manor House has a more modern…read moreand open feel than other establishments we visited on Lindisfarne. I was there for drinks in the bar with friends who stayed there and who were very comfortable. Service was pleasant. They have some of the best views on the Island, directly to the Castle. So if you spend much time in your room, consider this aspect. The gardens are directly beside the Priory and more open and pleasant than others we say which tended to be walled higher obscuring the views.

Fabulous rooms in a fabulous location served by fabulous hosts. Please forgive the repetition but…read morethe Beach Court is simply not to be missed. The B&B is situated at the end of the road directly next to Beadnell harbor and offers amazing views and easy access to the docks and beaches. The Cheviot is the larger room and the Lindisfarne the smaller but both rooms are beautiful with windows that overlook the harbor. If you can I would suggest doing as we did and reserving both for family or friends - which gives you exclusive use of the downstairs lounge and makes breakfast a private affair. The owners Russell and Carole were the perfect hosts - offering useful advice and helping us make the most of our stay in Northumberland. Carole also prepared our delicious cold and hot breakfasts. Make sure to give her a days notice and ask for the locally sourced kippers and/or bangers. The Beach Court does have animals about - cats and dogs and birds are part of the experience so if you are pet phobic this may not be the B&B for you. On the other hand, both we and our children loved petting their cat when she deigned to make her appearances. In short, the Beach Court and Beadnell are simply delightful - we wish we could have stayed longer.

This modest hotel is something between a large guest house and a hotel, and offers dinner as well…read moreas accommodation and breakfast. The bedroom was a touch old - fashioned in style but I liked it, it was not large but I was very comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good with a good choice. Above all this place is excellent value for money. The free Wifi is weak, it worked but often timed out - possibly because in this rural area fast Internet is unavailable. I would certainly stay again.

Haggerston Castle is a really well laid out site with loads to do within the park and in the…read moresurrounding areas. I'll start with location. The site is only 10 minute drive from Berwick town center where you can find loads of shops. If you go and you like pies or haggis, you must got to J T Fairbairn & Son butchers (see seperate review) The address is 1 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD151AT. There is also an oldy worldy chippy down one of the side streets. (again, see seperate review). Also before you get into Berwick, there is an Asda supermarket for all your groceries. Cheaper to go there than buy at the on site Spar. Also, local to the site are some beautiful beaches within a short driving distance. In the main reception there are loads of brochure etc of stuff thats around the area. You should never run short of things to do. Now onto the camp site itself. The site as a whole is really well maintained with nice grassy areas and some beautiful lakes with all sorts of wildlife on them. The kids will love feeding the ducks and swans, but beware, the swans can be a bit defensive especially if the have their young with them. If they don't feel threatened you should be ok. but dont let your child get to close though unattended. Common sense really. For the kids there is the Funworks area of the main building which is conveniently situated as you walk in. This is like walking into a large amusement arcade and will drain you of all your money if not careful. A lot of the machines give vouchers which the kids collect to swap for prizes. The prizes themselves are worth very little and would be cheaper to buy them than what it cost to win the vouchers. Obviously the kids don't see that they just love winning the vouchers and going to the shop to get a toy. At the side of the arcade area is the chip shop, KFC and Papa Johns Pizza. At first I thought the chip shop was expensive, but its not actually too bad. Bit more than a normal chip shop but could be worse. 2.00 pound gets you a box of chips. The chips themselves are nicely cooked and tasty. They also sell Pukka Pies which are yummy. Papa Johns Pizza. Where do I start. Ok basically, unless you win a 10.00 pound voucher like we did in the evening show, I wouldnt go there. They are very very expensive and the pizza are not the best. Lots of people dont like them apparently. I enjoyed mine but it was a bit sloppy. The garlic bread is tiny. The only good thing about this place is that the deliver to you caravan door. Free delivery if the order is over 10.00 pound I think. Round the corner thought Carnabys show room is the Aqua Bar. Ive heard good and bad reports about the food here but have never tried it myself. One thing I will say is that I really enjoyed the filter coffee here and to sit outside on the huge decking overlooking the main lake. In the hot weather, if your child has a slush drink, it tends to attract a few wasps. Its funny seeing parents waving their arms around like some deranged mental patient that's escaped from somewhere. The swimming pool is nice. You have to take your shoes and socks off at reception to stop transferring outside dirt into the changing area. There are 2 pools next to each other but they only open both at the weekend. The water can sometimes feel a bit brisk when you first get in. When I was there a child slid down the slide and had to be helped by the lifeguard as she came off the slide in basically a standing position when she went in the water and hurt her legs. Make your kids aware to go it bum fist as the water there is not very deep. The changing room are a good size but a lot don't have locks on. When I was in, a child pushed the door open when they were walking past with their mum, and there was me standing there getting dried with everything on show. So be warned. Mind you, the woman didn't complain, she just looked a bit shocked lol. Now for the show bars. Carnabys is the showroom for the little kids where they have shows and competitions and activities on. Show Bar is the main showroom for the adults and older kids. Now in here, there are some really good live bands during the week as well as shows performed by the reps. During the night, every night, they sell raffle tickets for prizes and the money goes to charity. Ok at first but by the end of the week it can leave you wondering how much money you have given away. The bar sells a nice pint of Guinness, if that's your tipple. and also a wide variety of real ales and spirits. They also do the kids equivalent of a yard of ale. This is a big plastic container which holds a pint of juice or coke. They cost 3.99 with the refill at 2.99 (I think it is) but it keeps the kids going all night I find, You will see kids walking around everywhere with these containers. Be prepared to pay for virtually everything on site, including the bikes and boats so budget each day and stick to it.. I will go back as I enjoyed it dispite the forking out loads of money

Not a bad holiday park for touring caravans just off the a1 between Alnwick and berwick. Good…read morefacilities and clean, definitively a flagship site for haven!

Probably more like 3.5 stars but here we go…read more.. We stayed for 2 nights while visiting the castle and exploring the area. The hotel is perfectly acceptable. Not updated, but well maintained and great views and location. Staff was relatively helpful. We had breakfast one morning (included with the room) and it was not good. We ate at a different hotel the next day and enjoyed it more. This is where I disclaim that Im American, so maybe my food preferences were just different. Theres nothing overtly wrong with it. We just didn't like it. We had made dinner reservations but ended up canceling them and exploring nearby towns and islands. All in all, it was fine. Id probably try a different hotel next time, but i dont have any complaints.

We stayed in Bamburgh for one night's R&R at the Victoria. Really friendly atmosphere and helpful…read morestaff, and they were well-versed about the current COVID restrictions. The room was clean and comfortable; obviously it's not the most modern place, but the bed was comfy and it had a good shower. No lift, sadly. The real star of the show was the food - we'd booked in the restaurant for the evening meal, which was just as well as it was pretty full, given the reduced seating available due do COVID. The menu has a great selection of seafood, and I have to recommend the seafood sharing platter, which was the perfect size for two as a main course. For starters, I had the beetroot cured salmon, and Herself had fishcakes; we were both too full to manage a dessert after that! We also splashed out and had an extremely nice bottle of wine from Marlborough, NZ to remind us of our trip there last year (we've become huge fans of NZ wines now). For breakfast the next morning, I resorted to form and had the full veggie option, while Herself chose the Craster kipper, which I am assured was probably the best kipper she's ever had. I'm not a huge fan of kippers, so will take her word on that. All in all, it was a lovely break and we really liked this hotel. It was only slightly marred by discovering on leaving that the car next to us in the car park (which is about 100m away round the corner) had dinged our wing slightly with their door and left without a note. But that's not the hotel's fault.

Tapestry Cottage is a fantastic place to stay, extremely clean and welcoming, I have no hesitation…read morerecommending this place