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| Welcome to Meadow Hill Guest House  Tony and Christine are justly proud of their comfortable 170 year old stone built house, set in a commanding position by Halidon Hill and over-looking the town of Berwick upon Tweed.Being 150 yards from the A1, Meadow Hill is an ideal staging post for travellers and holiday visitors alike. Tony and Christine particularly enjoy welcoming and looking after their guests, many of them regulars, who return again and again to sample the peace and beauty of the area, the generous hospitality! Each room has exceptionally fine views across the river Tweed towards the Cheviot Hills 20 miles to the South, the Eildon Hills by Melrose to the West and Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands to the East. If the views inspire you, Tony and Christine's knowledge of the area will help you plan aday out exploring the Secret Kingdom - perhaps enjoying one of Christine's delicious packed lunches on the top of Cheviot or having a cosy, home-cooked lunch in a fascinating pub in Seahouses - exploring Cragside, the first house in the world to have electricity - or having a round of golf on the local 18-hole Goswick links course. |
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| The Bedrooms Although all the non-smoking bedrooms are individually furnished to a high standard, creating a comfortable, homely feel, a feature of Meadow Hill is the two ground floor suites. Tony and Christine were keenly aware of the lack of facilities in the Berwick area for the disabled traveller and consequentlynow have what is arguably the best accommodation around. Their two suites have been knowledgably fitted with every convenience: the first room is twin bedded with a large dressing room and shower room, the second room is ideal as a family room and has a double and two single beds, screened from each other for privacy if required. |
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| Both rooms have plenty of space to manoeuvre, level access showers, support rails, lower/higher level furniture where appropriate, dining room and outside to private car park (1:12 ramp) and gardens. All rooms are en-suite with tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits, colour television and heated towel rails. Hair dryers and irons are available if required. |
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| Meals As you might expect you will be offered a Meadow Hill Breakfast Feast that could see you through the day! From a traditional hearty cooked breakfast cereals and fruit - a wide choice to tempt you. |
| The Surrounding Area North Northumberland is aptly named the Secret Kingdom as it has its fair share of majestic and imposing castles from medieval Chillingham Castle to Bamburgh Castle, from where the Saxon Kings were crowned and ruled Northumberland. In fact no other region of England has so many castles and fortified homes, where Kings and powerful families once lived. Within a few miles of Meadow Hill you can visit at leastsix castles to discover, yourself, the often bloody and violent history of the area. The English and Scots fought fiercely for control of Berwick upon Tweed over the centuries, with ownership changing hands thirteen timesuntil it fell to the English in 1482. Today, Berwick belies its stormy past with a friendly, bustling atmosphere, interesting small shops, cafés and restaurants. A fascinating way of exploring the history of Berwick is with the town's qualified and knowledgeable guide, who will explain and show you the ruins of Berwick Castle, once part of the town's medieval defencesthat included 19 towers and 2½ miles of still intact, battlemented Elizabethan walls up to 35 feet high which encircle the town. At 8 p.m. the curfew bell still rings out from the Town Hall, as it has since the gates of the town were locked every night. |
| Many visitors simply enjoy following pretty paths along the grand River Tweed, looking for Kingfishers, Buzzards, Badgers or Otters among the varied wildlife which still inhabit this unspoilt area. Visiting local agricultural shows to view sheep-dog-trialing or watchingthe world go by while you have lunch outside a thatched pub are popular pastimes. For the more adventurous visitor there are various activities nearby, offering everything from a beach ride - galloping along the white deserted sands of Holy Island, to bird watching on and around the Farne islands, learning to rock climb, abseil or sea kayak. Families with children are catered for (cots available) and made very welcome at Meadow Hill and while there is a well-maintained garden for them to play in, there are also other interests in the immediate locality, including supervised activities at Berwick's sport and swimming centre, anadventure playground, activities and events at splendid, Adam-built Paxton House, Chain Bridge Honey farm where children can observe a working, glass-sided bee hive or follow and enjoy the animals on the Conundrum Farm Trail. A few miles further is Heatherslaw Light Railway - childrenlove the excitement of this miniature steam train which travels from Heatherslaw Mill to Etal Castle. At Chillingham Castle, an alarming dungeon with inhabitant and torture chamber are designed to scare older children! At Meadow Hill you will find an antidote to the bustle and pace of life, where you will be genuinely welcomed by Christine and Tony and from where you will leave refreshed and rested at the end of your stay. Christine operates a courtesy car to and from Berwick station if required. Find out for yourself why visitors are drawn back year after year to sample the delights of this unique part of Northumberland - the Secret Kingdom. |
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| Tariff Prices include breakfast | |
| Double | From £27.50 per person per night |
| Twin | From £27.50 per person per night |
| Single | From £27.50 per person per night |
| Family (2 adults + 1 child) | From £67.50 per room |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | From £75.00 per room |
| Families catered for and made welcome, cot provided | |
| Children 0-2 years | No charge |
| Children 2-12 years | Half price |
| Children 12+ years | Full price |
| Directions From the South, follow the A1 North around Berwick upon Tweed. Take the A6105 'Duns Road' to your left. Meadow Hill Guest House is 150 yards along the Duns Road, set up on your right. From the North, follow the A1 South (Berwick By-pass). Take the A6105 'Duns Road' to your right. Meadow Hill Guest House is 150 yards along the Duns Road, set up on your right. From the West, follow the A698 from Coldstream until you reach the A1 (Berwick By-pass). Turn left (North) and take the A6105 'Duns Road' to your left. Meadow Hill Guest House is 150 yards along the Duns Road, set up on your right. |
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