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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed with kitchen

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TV, books
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
The Lodge, a charming former gatehouse to Spital House estate, offers a serene retreat with an abundance of wildlife and scenic views. Explore the fully enclosed garden or watch sheep and lambs graze in the fields nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge is the former gatehouse to Spital House estate. It is all on one level and is bordered by woods on two sides and a large fully enclosed garden to the rear. There is an abundance of wildlife to see from the cottage and the fields to the rear have sheep, lambs and cows throughout the rear.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Paxton House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lindisfarne Castle - 31 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Bamburgh Castle - 36 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Alnwick Castle - 50 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Berwick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coulls - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Chop Suey House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Paxton House and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chain Bridge Honey Farm and Horncliffe Square. Horncliffe Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Beautiful surroundings, top class furnishings, very peaceful environment. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was absolutely brilliant for us French as it corresponded to what we wanted to see of the UK: colour, décor, fabric, green surroundings, sheep, peace and quiet, close to the sea .... Highly recommended for those looking for a complete change of scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place to stay

Fantastic accommodation in a lovely area. Great place to explore the borders/ Northumberland coast line
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time meeting up with Thomas’s 2 sisters who live in Scotland. The Lodge was perfect we all loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

Great location and perfect for our needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip to the area

Property had all you needed. Good location for fishing, golfing, cycling, walks etc. Beautiful countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spital Lodge

Easy to find good location for exploring the Boarders nice and quiet we thought it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful and comfortable cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Everthing was fine. A lovely little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakirullah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ver nice place for a stay

It was a very nice place for stay nice and clean very quit as well it’s was 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely historical cottage very clean and fully equipped with everything you need - would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice cottage

We were there for a week and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful relaxing stay at The Lodge.

Loved our stay, everyone very friendly, had a problem with the Loo which was sorted out straight away, lovely welcome pack on arrival.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Cleary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Thank you for another lovely visit. Everything was perfect as before.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy stay

Very comfortable and clean cottage. It had everything we needed and in a lovely, quiet location. The welcome basket of honey and cake was a lovely touch and milk in the fridge. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Cleary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Perfect place to relax, thank you again for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Third time this year we love it and will be back. It is so relaxing and the gardens are fabulous and not to far to travel to things to do
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paxton Break

A great stay, lovely accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Borders holiday

Excellent location and delightful accommodation. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We loved the cottage, the whole place was beautiful and the gardens are fabulous and private, we would love to go again xx
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodge at Spittal House

We had a lovely stay at this Lodge very picturesque surroundings. The Lodge is very spacious. Very clean and is well equipped in the kitchen. Great base for exploring the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peacefully

Lodge was very well equipped everyone was very friendly . The weather was beautiful decided to stay in the area for a few days more .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful

everything you need for a chilled stay.host good.good for sightseeing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Lovely property clean had everything you needed really well equiped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boy's weekend

The lodge was excellent, it is situated in a beautiful area. We had a most enjoyable weekend. Although no luck catching fish. We hope to come back, we will be recommending the lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024