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Skylark Cottage (Thornton Farm Cottages - Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland)

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 620 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Berwick-upon-Tweed, ENG
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm
    4 min drive
  • Norham Castle
    5 min drive
  • Paxton House
    8 min drive

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About this property

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

Skylark Cottage (Thornton Farm Cottages - Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland)

A cosy pet friendly cottage comfortably furnished throughout and set in peaceful surroundings. All on groundfloor level it is accessible and has parking for two cars. There is a large garden with unspoilt views of countryside.

Skylark has a large sitting-room with two large sofas, 32" TV with netflix, log burner (two baskets of logs included with rental price) and dining-area seating six people. Kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, cooker, microwave and high quality cutlery, crockery and utensils. Utility room with washing machine, tumbledryer and boot drying area. Bathroom with over head power shower, large bath and complimentary toiletries. Two double bedrooms with double beds, plenty of hanging space and storage. One twin bedroom with two single beds and loads of storage.

All heating and electricity is included in the rental price. With regards to Electric Car Charging an additional fee of £5 per night of your stay will be added to your booking. Unlimited WiFi access is provided. High quality bedlinen and fluffy towels are provided. We also provide a dog water bowl and pet towels.


Thornton Farm Cottages are perfect for a get-away-from-it-all holiday! There will always be fresh flowers, our own eggs (hen-laying dependent) and a pint of milk in the fridge ready for your arrival.

Everything is to a high standard, for example we believe in good quality beds and John Lewis bedlinen. All the bedrooms are comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. We have fitted the kitchens with everything you need during your holiday, from coffee plungers to Alessi cutlery. Our cottages have a home from home feel and all our furnishings are to a high standard.

Thornton Farm is 5 miles south west from Berwick-upon-Tweed. It is an organic arable farm run by the Smales Family. Thornton is 50 miles from Edinburgh and 50 miles from Newcastle. It is a short drive from Norham Village with Norham Castle, a great pub and local shops.

We have space for securing your bikes so you can head out along some wonderful cycle routes. Cheswick Sands is 15 minutes by car and offers fabulous walks along some of the most deserted and beautiful coastline in Great Britain. We can offer guest passes to Paxton House where you can picnic by the River Tweed, visit the art gallery or walk along to the Chainbridge.

Guests are welcome to meet our miniature donkeys or help collect eggs. We like to leave you in peace and so everything is on offer, but never put upon guests. There are wonderful walks around the farm and guests love to bring their cameras for wildlife watching. For those with children we have a wonderful play park next to Skylark Cottage with wooden swings, see-saw, slide, climbing frame and willow playhouse. Perfect for little monkeys and den building.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Horncliffe Square. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Horncliffe Square and a few minutes from Horncliffe Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Berwick-upon-Tweed cottage.

Property manager

Laura Smales

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 215 sq ft (20 sq m)

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: travel cot, high chairs, a bag of toys

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Skylark Cottage (Thornton Farm Cottages - Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, cosy stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Skylark. Super peaceful, no noise or light pollution. Laura has thought of everything for her guests, everything was set up for us on arrival. Loved the log burner & watching the birds outside the window. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Holiday
We had an amazing family holiday, great location to explore the area. Loved the Donkey's at the foot of the garden and the honesty box for Hen and Duck eggs. Laura and family very welcoming, great communication and recommendations before and during our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage and hosts
We enjoyed a lovely week in Skylark cottage. It was in a beautiful location and had everything we needed for a relaxing, peaceful stay: the kitchen was well-equipped, the fireplace was beautiful and the beds were extremely comfortable. Laura - our host - was extremely friendly and helpful and we absolutely loved having the donkeys and Harry the horse at the bottom of the garden. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore Berwick, Lindisfarne, Seahouses and the Scottish Borders.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger P., Sawston Cambridgeshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
Excellent well equipped cottage, good for exploring the area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous relaxing stay
Loved the cottage and the stay was so peaceful. Great location for exploring the local area. Laura was wonderful on all communication. Well equipped, cozy and fabulous hot shower with great towels most welcome after walking all day. Comfortable beds. Will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna, Sunderland

Liked: Cleanliness
Good holiday
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
See part of UK not seen before
This holiday property I highly recommend. Had everything we needed and in a quiet location. Beds were very comfortable, loved the sitting room. Highlight was seeing the donkeys.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Quiet rural location close to wonderful secluded beaches. Berwick in Tweed and supermarket within 10 minute drive. Spacious and comfortable bungalow with well appointed kitchen facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
October break with family
A lovely and welcoming property. Very clean, well equipped and a great base for exploring the area. Very relaxing break. Great host Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skylark
Superb, it's surroundings are quiet and beautiful but its still close enough to everything you need and everywhere you'll want to go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best stays we have had
Everything was amazing. Peaceful and so pretty . Laura was amazing and all the animals are so friendly. The fee range eggs were sooooo good and free!!! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

barry c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
A very comfortable cottage, beautifully equipped and furnished. Super location with good access to Berwick and surrounding beauty spot. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave Jones J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage a short drive from the beach
We had a lovely few (post lockdown) days staying in Skylark cottage. The cottage is very well equipped, spacious and has a large secure back garden looking over the fields at the animals. Laura was very communicative and was available for any queries we had. The cottage is a 10 minute drive from Cheswick Beach which is absolutely gorgeous, and deserted. The road outside the cottage is virtually free of traffic so is very safe for children and pets. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
We had a fantastic stay, so relaxing and ideal for our little family. Hoping we will get to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela Cleary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, thank you
Lovely cosy cottage, well equipped for our Christmas stay. Good location. Lots of room for our family of four. My son lovely the wood burning stove.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfy cottage
Easy straightforward.

6/10 Okay

Tina H.

Comfortable stay
Fab little property with lots of secure outside space !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Warm welcome, cosy cottage with added joy of being on a working farm.
What a wonderful time we had at Skylark Cottage. From the moment we arrived Laura, Jane and Anna were incredibly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Our young children loved meeting the donkeys and collecting the eggs and playing in the play area next door. They didn't want to leave.. and nor did we!! The cottage is a great base for exploring Northumberland and Scotland. We packed loads in in 3 days...but the cottage is so lovely that we can imagine it would be a great place to relax and do absolutely nothing as well! The cottage was clean and spacious with everything we needed and lovely soft pillows and duvets. Would love to return one day soon...and hopefully for a longer break. Thanks Laura and family for making our break so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

An amazing piece of North East paradise
Beautifully fully equipped cottage in a great location. Ample size for our family of 6, clean, tidy with a great welcome from Laura, who was a pleasure and couldn't do enough. A perfect piece of paradise away from hectic life. Breath taking surroundings, the children loved feeding the horse and donkeys, then hopping over the wall to the play area. Close enough to amenities but far enough away to enjoy some peace and quiet. We thoroughly loved our stay and will definitly be returning! Thanks Laura
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Lovely relaxing break in pleasant surroundings.j
Pleasant stay in cosy cottage away from fireworks, which was the main reason for our stay. Warm welcome on arrival, well equipped cottage. Excellent walks nearby. Would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Dave J.

Thoughtfully equipped, lovely cottage in a good location
Lovely cottage, extremely well equipped ~ loved not having to take towels! Very cosy despite being a good size. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

Lovely!
We very much enjoyed our stay. Laura was very friendly and the cottage was well equipped. The area it is located is absolutely beautiful and there is plenty to do in the area. Thanks Smales family for a happy holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Fantastic accommodation
Great host, great accommodation. The animals were a hit, location of accommodation suited us perfectly - near holy Island + bamburgh castle and the fantastic nearby beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

fantastic!
Booked a long weekend for my partners birthday. Beautiful location with easy access to local attractions and easy train route to Edinburgh handy for the Christmas markets. The cottage itself was extremely well maintained, lovely and clean with everything catered for even the dog! Laura was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to organise and add extra touches to make this surprise birthday weekend extra special. Will definitely come back again. Thanks Laura :)

10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

A lovely property well equipped in a beautiful part of Northumberland
A great welcome. Nothing was too much to make our stay relaxed and enjoyable