Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage's cleanliness, charming village location, and the proximity to river walks and local amenities. The welcoming touches and well-appointed interiors are appreciated, though some guests note the steep stairs and low furniture may not suit those with mobility issues. The village's friendliness and the property's suitability for dogs are frequently mentioned positives.
Reviews frequently highlight the property's cleanliness, with many guests describing it as spotless and well-maintained, suggesting a high standard of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The location is highly praised for its picturesque village setting and proximity to river walks, local shops, and attractions. The ease of exploring Northumberland and the Scottish Borders from this base is a recurring positive point, although one review mentioned misinformation about the distance to the beach.
Many guests find the cottage comfortable, noting the quality of the beds and the cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mention the low sofa and steep stairs as drawbacks, particularly for those with mobility issues, which affects the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the property being well-equipped for guests' needs. Criticisms include a lack of storage for food, uncomfortable sofa, and the need for additional items like a shower mat and a broom, indicating room for improvement in maintenance and facilities.
Guests often express gratitude for the thoughtful welcome gifts, such as prosecco and shortbread, which add to the overall experience. It should be noted that while these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Tucked away in the historic village of Norham, in Northumberland, is this delightful, Grade II listed Georgian one-bedroom home, 8 Pedwell Way. Just paces away from the River Tweed, village green, shops, and pubs, 8 Pedwell Way is a cosy property, in the heart of the village, offering a small woodburning stove, and is ideal for a romantic break for two. There is roadside parking in this quiet lane and the house has a bench outside for enjoying the evening sun. Inside there is a small hall with space to hang coats and store your footwear. The open-plan living space with wooden flooring, is bright and airy with high ceilings and a large window overlooking the village, whilst enjoying a 43” Smart TV, superfast fibre WiFi, and a selection of books and magazines; the wooden floor and cosy rug complement the comfy leather chesterfield sofa and large velvet chair, while the woodburning stove is ready for you to use, with a starter pack of kindling and logs. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped with a small fridge freezer, oven, grill, electric hob, microwave, Krupp’s coffee machine, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, and washer/dryer for convenience; a small supply of coffee pods, teabags, dishwasher tablets and washing machine pods are supplied to get you started. There is a table for two, allowing you to enjoy a meal with music supplied by the portable speaker, which has a Bluetooth facility enabling you to play music of your choice. Upstairs is the bedroom, a king-size bed with velvet headboard and crisp white bed linen, adding some luxury to your stay; the room is partially panelled and there is a rocking chair for you to relax in and read your book, along with hanging space and storage for your personal belongings, a hairdryer, lighting, and sockets to charge your devices. The spacious en-suite has a walk in Mira ‘Airboost’ electric shower, large sink, shelving for storing your personal belongings and WC, whilst soap, shampoo, and body wash, by the Scottish Soap Company, and fluffy white towels are supplied. Norham has a wealth of walks, along the majestic River Tweed to the bridge and into Scotland, or up to the historic Norham Castle, once put under siege by the famous Mons Meg Cannon, now found in Edinburgh Castle. The castle has a rich history of battles between the English and Scots. Opposite the house is St Cuthbert’s Church, which has 1000 years of history and is set near the beautiful river Tweed, dating back to 840 AD the church has housed St Cuthbert, now in Durham cathedral and has been sanctuary for Robert the Bruce. The village has an award-winning butchers and delicatessen ‘RG Foreman and sons’ which also supplies hearty sandwiches and pies alongside fine wines and local chutneys. They also have a fishing department selling equipment and the permits required to fish the Tweed. The traditional bakers ‘Fords’ offers freshly baked bread, rolls and pastries and the little Mace convenience store has all the essentials. The ‘Masons Arms’ public house offers the opportunity to sample some local beers and serves lunches and dinner. If your interest runs to field sports and country pursuits the ‘Castle Gunmakers shop’ can assist you with local knowledge of the area. The village hall on the other side of the green to 8 Pedwell hosts a variety of welcoming events, the outreach post office van pulls up outside for a couple of hours on weekdays and a there is a weekly visit from the ‘Fish and Chip Van’ on a Thursday 6.30 to 8.30pm. A daily bus service could take you in to Berwick upon Tweed, here visitors can unwind on boat trips into the harbour or along the River Tweed, explore the medieval castle and ramparts, or browse the museum and art gallery. Films are shown regularly at ‘The Maltings’ as well as hosting exhibitions. The focal point of the town is Bridge Street, the oldest part of the town which houses many independent shops and galleries, offering access to the quayside walks with views of the famous three bridges of Berwick. There is also plenty of opportunity for shopping, dining, and relaxing in this picturesque town. Berwick upon Tweed hosts a selection of restaurants ‘Audela’ serving contemporary British Cuisine, ‘Gasparro’s’ offers casual Italian dishes, ‘Atelier’ offers tapas and a wide range of beverages, and ‘Foxtons Wine Bar’ is a modern stylish wine bar with a lively atmosphere and delicious locally supplied food. There are also a variety of other restaurants along the historic Bridge Street including the fine ‘Magna Tandoori’ offering South Asian Cuisine in their restaurant or as a take-away. Venture outside of Berwick upon Tweed and find out about the rich history of the Georgian Mansion of Paxton House with adventure play park, 80 acres of grounds to walk or float down the Tweed on one of their scenic boat trips. The Union Chain Bridge is nearby at Horncliffe, the oldest suspension bridge in the world still taking vehicular traffic is close by ‘Robson’s bee farm and café’ with fascinating visitors centre and unique gift shop. South of Berwick is historic Holy Island, reached by a causeway exposed at low tide, explore the beaches, historic Castle, Priory and Lindisfarne Meade to taste. The Scottish Borders have so many hidden gems to discover, along the coast from Berwick upon Tweed to Bamburgh with its incredible white sandy beaches and islands to visit. Or head inland to the traditional borders market town of Kelso and close by, Floors Castle where the deep waters of the River Tweed meet the Teviot, famous for its salmon fishing. Nearby, ‘Roxburghe Clay Pigeon Shooting’ based at Roxburghe Hotel offers an exciting distraction or you may prefer to try a slightly more relaxing trip to the ‘Heatherslaw Light Railway’ near the beautiful village of Etal. For a romantic getaway, steeped in history, choose 8 Pedwell Way.
The beautiful Norman Castle remains above the River Tweed, painted by Turner in 1845, are the most recognised feature of the mediaeval village of Norham. The village boasts a good butcher and bakery, as well as a Post Office, grocer, newsagent, and two pubs, including the Wheatsheaf pub in neighbouring Swinton, which has an award-winning restaurant. The Cross Inn in Paxton, as well as two fine restaurants in the town of Allanton that are great for fishing and shooting parties, are also close. Berwick-upon-Tweed, on Northumberland's picturesque Heritage Coast, is just 7 miles away, with many restaurants, cafes, bars, and a local links golf course. Berwick is only 40 minutes by train from the Scottish city of Edinburgh or the town of Newcastle. A fantastic base for seeing everything North Northumberland has to offer.
Accommodation
One king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV, Portable Bluetooth speaker, Superfast WiFi, selection of books and magazines.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on first-come, first-served basis.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The owner has asked that dogs stay downstairs and off the furniture Note: The owner has kindly asked that you do not take the soap containers home with you as the owners reuse them for future bookings
Reviews (26)
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Peter
No pantry/food cupboard.
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Helen
The house was lovely and warm and quite well equipped. The wine and shortbread were very welcome. We could have just done with a sweeping brush to get all the bits up without bringing the vacuum downstairs all the time and a grab rail for the shower would make it feel safer. I can't understand why we have not been to Norham before after going up 3 or 4 times a year. Fascinating castle and it's history. The river Tweed down the lane was lovely, and the river bankwalk was tranquil. We visited the church and chatted to the warden we could even take our dog inside. Brilliant Sunday roast at the Masons arms and another meal there later in the week. Everyone was so friendly.
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Kirsty
A nice touch to have prosecco and shortbread laid out - thank you :) A good living area space with great sofa and the kitchen was well equipped. Some firelighters would have been nice however, as it was a bit chilly in the evening. Parking directly outside the cottage. Norham is a great location for exploring the wider area (Berwick/Bamburgh/Holy Island) and only a couple of minutes on foot to a beautiful river walk.