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Nestled in an idyllic position at the end of a no-through lane on the banks of the River Tweed, The Boathouse boasts magnificent views over the river to the hills beyond with not a road in sight. With private fishing on the doorstep, fabulously cosy accommodation, huge open fires and constant entertainment from the every-changing vista of the river and its inhabitants - ducks, geese, moorhens, herons and a family of otters to name but a few - this is the perfect rural retreat.
The house has been completely renovated and refurbished to a very high standard using earthy Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth paint colours, traditional stone fireplaces, slate floors, pure wool carpets, luxurious fabrics from Mulberry and Anta and an interesting mixture of contemporary furnishings from the likes of Andrew Martin alongside some classic antique items. Each bedroom has its own bathroom (four en-suite bedrooms and one bedroom with bathroom opposite). One of the highlights of the renovations is the 26' dining room with a fabulous open fire at one end and stunning views over the river - perfect for atmospheric dinner parties. The new stone-built annexe adjacent to the house provides a garage, boot and rod room below and accommodation overhead for a cook, nanny or additional guests.
View of house from opposite bank
View of river from garden
Dining room
Bedroom two
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The Northern England / Yorkshire / Northumberland region
The Border Country, comprising North Northumberland and the Southern Scottish Borders, is a place of magnificent wide sky scenery, with vast expanses of untouched countryside ranging from rolling hills and rugged, windswept moorland, to gentle valleys and the 25 miles of protected golden sands and secluded rocky coves that make up the Heritage coastline. Even in the summer months, the sparkling clean beaches remain almost deserted.
The Border Country is internationally renowned for its fishing and field sports, offering first class shooting and stalking and some of the finest fishing in the world on The River Tweed, the most prolific salmon river in the European Union. The area is also a golfer’s paradise boasting over 100 courses from challenging PGA Championship courses, to picturesque links and parkland courses to suit all standards.
Offshore, there is a thriving water sports scene, with excellent sailing and some of the UK’s best windsurfing and surfing at stunning spots such as Coldingham and Beadnell Bay. Dotted along the coast are picturesque fishing villages such as St Abbs, Alnmouth, Beadnell, and Craster offering wonderful seafood including smoked kippers, crab sandwiches and supremely fresh fish and chips. From the pretty village of Seahouses take a boat to the Farne Islands, home to a large colony of grey seals and 21 species of birds, including puffins.
For outdoor sports enthusiasts the region offers an unrivalled diversity of thousands of miles of dedicated footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways. The routes, anything from one hour to several days, take in some of the area’s most magnificent countryside including the heritage coast, Cheviot, Lammermuir and Eildon Hills and Kielder Forest. Famous routes include the fabulous 63 mile long St Cutherbert’s Way following the trail of early Christianity from Melrose to Holy Island, The Pennine Way, The Southern Upland Way and Border Abbey Way.
In addition to the spectacular scenery is the rich, often bloody, history of the region. The Romans and early Christians, the later border wars between the English and the Scots and the two World Wars have all left their imprints on the region, giving rise to a plethora of fascinating ancient and historical sites and buildings. Some of the most spectacular are the magnificent chain of castles, including dramatic Bamburgh, perched high on its rocky outcrop, the vast, romantic ruins of Dunstanburgh, the palatial splendour of Floors, impressive Thirlestane "one of the seven great houses of Scotland" and foreboding Alnwick, made famous as the location for Hogwart’s School in the Harry Potter films.
The region also boasts a number of important houses including Traquair, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, Manderston, the location for Channel 4’s ‘The Edwardian Country House’ and award-winning Paxton, reputed to be the finest example of an eighteenth-century Palladian country house in Scotland.
At low tide, drive across the causeway to the famous religious retreat of Holy Island, or Lindisfarne. This tiny, picturesque island is home to the evocative remains of a ruined eleventh-century priory, a beautifully restored castle and the infamous Lindisfarne Mead. Similarly impressive ecclesiastical splendours are the majestic abbey ruins at Jedburgh and at Dryborough, which is the burial place of Sir Walter Scott.
Berwick-Upon-Tweed / Norham area
Northumberland is England's quietist county and with very little traffic, noise or light pollution is the prefect place to unwind, relax, enjoy the countryside (be it on two legs, four legs or two wheels) and even indulge in some star gazing. The house is situated half a mile from the pretty village of Norham, a finalist for England's Favourite Village Award, and famous for its imposing Norman castle ruins. The village has two small shops, a post office, bakery, two pubs and the celebrated Foreman's Butcher, selling a fantastic selection of meats, pies, local cheeses, wines and even fishing flies.
The elegant Georgian town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is eight miles away. The magnificent Elizabethan fortifications which encircle the historic old town are the best preserved in Europe. The town has had an eventful history, changing hands 13 times as England and Scotland waged war over its possession for three centuries - its football team still plays in the Scottish League. Even more bizarrely, an accidental omission from the Treaty of Paris that concluded the Crimean War in 1856, technically left the town still at war with Russia until an agreement was signed between the Mayor of Berwick and a Russian Diplomat in 1966. Berwick also marks the beginning of the Heritage coastline, 25 miles of golden sands and secluded rocky coves that remain almost deserted even in the summer months.
Just over the Scottish Border is the picturesque town of Kelso described by Sir Walter Scott as "the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland." Today Kelso remains one of the most attractive and unspoilt towns in the Borders, with its Flemish-style cobbled square, 12th Century abbey, the majestic Floors Castle and the graceful Tweed bridge, a model for London's Waterloo Bridge. The town has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as the Roxburghe championship golf course and regular National Hunt Racing.
How to get there
Northumberland is easily accessible by car with good motorway links. The nearest airports are at Edinburgh and Newcastle, both of which are well served with flights from within the UK and the rest of Europe. Nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed has excellent rail links, with Edinburgh and Newcastle just 40 minutes away and London Kings Cross to Berwick from 3.5 hours by train.
Newcastle International Airport 0870 122 1488 http://www.newcastleairport.com/ Edinburgh International Airport 0870 040 0007 www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/edinburgh National Rail Enquires 08457 484950 http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Express East Coast 08457 225 333 http://www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com/
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh: 84 km
Railway:
Berwick-upon-Tweed: 13 km
Activities near Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Further details indoors: Main house Ground floor: Large, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast table. Spacious dining room with open fire. Drawing room with open fire. Snug / office with wireless broadband internet connection. Double bedroom (5' bed) with en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and WC).
First floor: Double bedroom (5' bed) with en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and WC). Twin bedroom (two 3' beds) with bathroom opposite (bath with shower over, basin and WC). Double bedroom (5' bed) with en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and WC).
Annexe Ground floor: Garage parking for two cars. Boot / rod room and drying area.
First floor: Double bedroom with zip and link beds to form one 6' bed or two 3' singles. En-suite bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and WC).
Amenities Telephone and wireless broadband internet connection. Electric oven and 4 ring hob, microwave, refrigerator, deepfreeze, additional fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Wi Fi, TV with Freeview, DVD player, video player, radio/CD player, stereo system, highchair, travel cot, board games, books, DVDs and videos. Oil central heating throughout and open fires in sitting room and dining room. Bed linen, towels and L'Occitane toiletries provided. Pets welcome. Fishing available by prior arrangement at extra cost (subject to availability).
Catering & housekeeper The house can be booked on a self-catered, partly catered or fully catered basis. A homemade meal and wine delivery service is also available. The housekeeper will meet guests on arrival and is available for additional cleaning or linen changes throughout guest's stay at additional cost.
Further details outdoors: Large garden with fabulous views over river, garden furniture and barbecue. Fishing hut. Private parking. Pubs and shops fifteen minutes walk.
Further details
Catering and housekeeping - We can provide a range of catering options including homemade meals delivered to the house, a food-shopping, picnic hamper and wine delivery service or the services of a full or part-time cook. Facilities are available for additional cleaning or linen changes throughout guest's stay at additional cost.
Welcome hamper - Guests receive a complimentary welcome hamper of locally-produced goodies on arrival.
Fishing - Trout and salmon fishing is available at additional cost. A ghillie is included in the price and he can provide tuition if required.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
*SPECIAL OFFER weeks of 27 Sept to 4 Oct and 4 to 11 Oct 09 reduced from £2,000 to £1,000 per week.
Please contact us for details of late-availability discounts. Prices for short breaks of 3 nights or more are available on request during the low season and must start or end on a Sunday.
Prices include bed linen, towels, all utilities, logs, pre-arrival and departure cleaning and a welcome hamper.
20% deposit paid on booking. Balance due 8 weeks prior to commencement of booking. £250 refundable good housekeeping deposit taken with every booking.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 59795
Name:
Emma Crabtree
Company:
Crabtree & Crabtree Ltd
Tel:
+44 (0)1890 820359
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