Castle Vale, Railway Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1NF, United Kingdom
#5 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Guests' ChoiceBased on 498 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 August 2023
Robert
United KingdomDoor on en suit stuck sometimes
Lovely location and very friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Julie
United KingdomSlightly cluttered for our taste
Amazing view and location A very warm welcome too Lovely breakfast the tomatoes were out of this world and being non gluten was not an issue which made a change !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Philip
United KingdomNothing.
Very friendly staff, amazing views, next to station, lovely room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Chris
United KingdomWe only had the one night there and Margaret was brilliant. The room was nice and a lovely view overlooking the river. The breakfast was cooked to perfection. We used the venue as a stop over travelling to Scotland so the whole experience got us off to a wonderful start
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Sarah
United KingdomCannot fault Castle Vale.
The owner and her staff were so welcoming. Breakfast was really tasty and catered for a wide variety of tastes and needs. Particularly appreciated the homemade bread and jams - all excellent. The views from our rooms were outstanding and the rooms themselves were comfortable and spacious.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Sarah
United KingdomWish we could have stayed longer!
We had a lovely time on our family trip, staying in rooms 1, 2 and 3. Perfect location, very close to the railway station - short walk up a gentle slope - and within walking distance downhill to the riverside and to the centre of Berwick. Everything Berwick has to offer is on your doorstep here, including great transport links by bus and train to all points north, south, east and west if you like to get out and about. We couldn't have been happier with our accommodation at Castle Vale. Margaret was so welcoming and Tracey who supports her was lovely too - we felt really at home here and loved the communal aspect of breakfast with all house guests around the dining table. All our rooms had amazing views of the Tweed and bridges (photo is from the window of Room 2) and were very comfortable and spacious. Fabulous garden and lots of little touches you just don't get at corporate establishments. Loved it and will be back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Rosemary
United KingdomBeautiful Place to stay. Owners and staff very helpful Would definitely stay here again. Thankyou fir such a pleasant stay.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
M-pado
AustraliaMattress was a little soft, shortage of power-points in the room and internet a little slow. Would have liked a lounge area or perhaps a garden area to enjoy the views,
Loved the location with river views on two sides from our bedroom windows and a great view of the rail bridge, this is a typical, cosy B&B with all the usual facilities and an enthusiastic host. Room was large and comfortable and well furnished with a telescope and binoculars to enjoy the view. Despite proximity to railway line it was very quiet.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Jennifer
GermanyWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A warm welcome, a comfortable room, wonderful views of the river and railway bridge, a beautiful garden, and an excellent location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Andrew
United KingdomWonderful atmosphere created by very welcoming and friendly hosts. Superb food and nice gardens. Ideally located for access to Railway station
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Derek
United KingdomNothing not to like.
The Castle Vale guest house is nestled at the side of the river tweed under the old castle wall and has the remains of a tower by its car park. Although near the railway bridge and station the place is quiet , whilst sitting in the lovely garden watching the tidal river ebb and flow was most relaxing. The view from our room looked upstream of the Tweed and binoculars were in the room if you wanted a closer look at the wildlife. The room itself was cosy clean and comfortable and we slept well during our stay, our room was their secret room which contained interesting furniture, pictures and books. Whilst the shower and bathroom area were small they were more than adequate for our needs. The breakfast was amazing with homemade jams, bread, yogurt on offer and one of the best cooked breakfasts we have tasted on our travels. Sitting around a large table in the breakfast room gave a nice chance to have chat to fellow guests about their plans for the day. The house was full of eclectic items and lovely family pictures adorned the walls of the breakfast room. Having not been to Berwick before our hostess gave us a good insight into the town and showed us on the town map provided, the best streets to go along for our visit. This was a lovely place to stay and thanks to Margaret and her team
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
David
United KingdomNothing
A real warm welcome lovely location breakfast was really good already looking forward to staying there again
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
David
United KingdomBreakfast was excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Carol
United KingdomExcellent bed and breakfast and certainly visit again
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe main thing we did not like at all…we had to leave! (…in order to go home, that is). Nothing serious to report here.
Fabulous room with a double aspect. Had we not had a busy itinerary to fulfill, we would have happily sat in the window to admire the view (best one in Berwick, I’ve no doubt). The room was very comfortable and the facilities clean. Small, homely touches were appreciated (e.g. the tuck tray) and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Martin
United KingdomNothing
The location was great and the owner was lovely. The property was also very pleasant with views over the river. The breakfast was also great with home cooked bread and homemade jam too. Possibly most suitable for slightly older guests which suited us just fine. Easy parking too.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
David
United KingdomLocation is spectacular. Breakfast very good and extremely friendly welcome.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Mark
United KingdomThe room was very comfortable with very good facilities' the view was outstanding. Breakfast was very good and well presented.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Rory
United KingdomThe only issue we had was that breakfast appeared to be a full house at our allocated time, and sadly we needed to get a move on.
Everything about it was really excellent. The entire ambience of the place, made us feel relaxed from arrival. We Would like to have stayed a couple of days and chilled out there. Delightful hosts.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Patricia
United KingdomNothing everything was great.
Loved the location. Fabulous view from the garden and our room. Access to the river walk into centre of town was a bonus. Great host and very tasty breakfast.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomCan’t think of any negatives at all everything was superb.
The breakfast was excellent with a good choice, it really set you up for the days exploring Berwick.The location of Castle Vale House couldn’t be better right next to the train station and a short walk to the centre of Town.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNothing to add
A lovely house, a very good breakfast and with very helpful proprietors. Nothing was too much trouble and local knowledge was exceptional.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Jerry
United KingdomThe toast for breakfast,was not good,i prefer white bread.
The room was one of the best i've stayed in. The bed was on of the best i've sleept in
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
William
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike - but plenty to love - about Castle Vale House!
Castle Vale House was a wonderful experience! The property is situated very near the town centre yet in a beautiful secluded spot overlooking the river - ideal for exploring Berwick or simply relaxing. Margaret (the proprietor) is such a warm, welcoming host who, aided by her wonderful assistant Tracey, provides a high standard of cleanliness - and an excellent breakfast! The decor, furnishings and family photographs added to the unique and fascinating ambiance of Castle Vale House.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Heather
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like
Very good breakfast with lots of choices, staff very friendly and was given a lot of information about what is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, really ideally situated and lovely views
Stayed in June 2023
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