Cowrie Guest House

My brother and I stayed 2 nights at the Cowrie guest house as part of a walking trip. Ruth and Ian were great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Little extras like fresh milk and bottled water were much appreciated. Breakfast was brilliant. Nearby free parking was a bonus. Would highly recommend the Cowrie as a base to explore the beautiful area.

Cowrie Guest House, Berwick on Tweed. We stayed for 2 nights in Sept 2024. The room was very spacious, clean and lovely. Ian and Ruth were really lovely people and made us feel home from home. Breakfast was exceptional! It was all the added extras too that made it special. They put a lot of thought in everything. Would highly recommend xx

Brilliant!! Top marks, and a big thank you to Ruth and Ian for a hugely enjoyable 4-night stay (mid June 2024). They could not have been more welcoming, friendly and obliging. The best guest house or hotel I have stayed in for many years. Great breakfasts, cooked fresh to order. You order the cooked part (there is also at least one non-cooked alternative) the night before, so Ian and Ruth can be on it as soon as you arrive in the breakfast room. I particularly enjoyed the locally sourced sausage. – I’ve rarely tasted better – and the cafetiere coffee. My room was spacious, the furnishings tasteful, and the bed very comfortable. I slept better than I do at home. A very good selection of teas, coffees etc on the tray in the rooms, replenished regularly, and fresh milk in a small refrigerator on the landing. Everything I needed for a relaxing holiday. Good value too. I have paid much more for holiday accommodation in the past for a much inferior experience. Can’t wait for my next visit. Tony W

This is a great place to stay for touring Northumbria. It is very clean and comfortable with good facilities. Ian and Ruth made us really welcome and the breakfast was delicious. Nothing was too much trouble and we will definitely return. There are plenty of places to eat/drink within walking distance. Highly recommended.

Super place run by Ruth and Ian in the heart of Berwick, not the biggest place but the room was lovely and bright with a clean, well maintained en suite. Full tea and coffee making facilities were on hand and a fridge on the landing was a bonus for fresh milk. Breakfast was a full service, your choice was requested on a menu to be presented before 8.30 the previous evening. The cooked breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty with the accompanying cereals, juices, sauces and preserves all on hand too. Ian and Ruth are great hosts and they and their guest house are a credit to each other, may this place flourish for many years to come

We are just back from a two day stay at this lovely B&B. Ian and Ruth were fantastic hosts, welcoming and friendly. The room was spotless, with an amazing bed and linen. The room was at the front of the building so could be noisy, but the owners were thoughtful and supplied ear plugs 👍. Breakfast was lovely with cereal and fruit to start, and a great cooked breakfast made to order. The location was great, with parking right outside. We will return.