The Bothy | Lowick | Berwick-upon-tweed | Northumbria

4.9★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

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* Based on a combined average customer score

144 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
October 2024

“We had a fantastic break at The Bothy, which is very clean, very comfortable and in a good location.”

If we were coming back to Northumberland we would have no hesitation in booking here again.

If we were coming back to Northumberland we would have no hesitation in booking here again.

- Stephen, October 2024
Jeff September 2024

“The Bothy is a delightful cozy property in a lovely peaceful location.”

We loved the view across the fields and those big Northumberland skies. The Bothy was spotlessly clean and we were provided with plenty of towels and other items. It was great to have a secure area outside where our dogs could roam freely. Overall we had a great time and offer our thanks to the friendly and welcoming owners.

- Jeff, September 2024
Wendy September 2024

“The Bothy is beautifully presented - clean, well equipped, comfortable & cosy.”

It is quietly located off the road yet Northumberland 's wonderful beaches, castles & countryside are all within easy reach. The nearby village of Lowick has an excellent corner shop and the White Swan serves excellent meals. Our thanks to the owners for a wonderful week.

- Wendy, September 2024
Jane September 2024

“We really enjoyed a cosy, peaceful and chilled out time staying in The Bothy.”

It was a perfect location for touring the Northumbrian coastline. The owners were only next door, but left us in peace but were there if a problem arose which it didn’t. The cottage had everything you could need to have a home from home experience and I’m sure we will return in the future.

- Jane, September 2024
Samantha August 2024

“Wonderful cottage in a very special spot.”

Hosts really friendly. Great instructions for finding the cottage.

- Samantha, August 2024
Elizabeth August 2024

“Beautiful and spacious end of barn conversion, tastefully decorated, well laid out and equipped.”

Useful to have manual available to work out how to operate oven! Quiet and peaceful if you don't mind sheep. EBI cushions on dining table chairs were the tie on kind, with a bit more padding as well. small sharp paring knife would be good.

- Elizabeth, August 2024
Julia July 2024

“We loved our stay at The Bothy.”

If you are after a peaceful time slightly off the beaten track, then this is the place for you. A good sized property for 2 people, upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, really good shower, warm and cosy, great for a dog (enclosed garden and great farm tracks), and super tv. Yes, the kitchen area is small but it's well equipped. No phone signal, but the wi-fi is fine for using What's app etc. But the best part of the property is the outlook from the two very comfy chairs overlooking the countryside (where the dining table is on the photos). And sitting outside when warm enough. Re. location, close enough to the wonderful beaches and close enough to the hills for hiking. Visits to Floors Castle at Kelso and the Distillery at Wooler are highly recommended. Plus there are plenty of good places to eat nearby. Chris and Steve are veery helpful but never intrusive hosts. We have already booked for 2025.

- Julia, July 2024
Graham June 2024

“The Bothy is a lovely little cottage and the owners have furnished it with comfort and relaxation in mind.”

It is light and airy, with wonderful views over the countryside, and there is plenty of outside space. It's location is ideal for exploring north Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. The village of Lowick is within walking distance, down a quiet lane. Lowick has a lovely local shop and two pubs, both serving good food and are dog friendly. The owners of The Bothy live next door and we received a warm welcome. They advised that they were happy to help if we needed anything. Otherwise, they left us to enjoy our holiday without intrusion, which was perfect.

- Graham, June 2024
Guy May 2024

“The Bothy is lovely comfortable and clean, the property facilities could be improved by providing a small freezer to enable better food storage as eating out is quite limited locally especially as one of us is vegan.”

We had an issue with the kitchen tap not working properly and hotwater being tricky to work out. The hosts did what they could to fix the problem. The hosts were helpful and available but respected our privacy.

- Guy, May 2024
Julie May 2024

“This place is a little gem!”

Set adjacent to the owners house (but we hardly saw them) and a small number of cottages. So peaceful. The cottage was perfect size for the two of us and our dog. The furniture is set out different to the pictures ( much better in our opinion). The 2 armchairs looking out of the front window on a morning watching the birds was just lovely while we had our first cup of tea. The table in the middle seemed just the right place and the sofa facing the tv. WiFi was a godsend as the phone signal was very poor. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. The complimentary eggs and cake were also very much appreciated ( and delicious) . We were also happy to see decent coffee and tea had been supplied. Another big bonus - the owners didn’t scrimp on supply of loo rolls (one of our pet hates). Our border collie loved watching the 3 sheep through the garden fence. There was good dog walking straight from the door and the cottage was within easy driving distance of all the Northumberland coast villages and towns ( including Holy Island). All in all a 5 star stay. No issues at all and we very much hope to visit again at some point in the future. Thanks for a fabulous weekend stay x

- Julie, May 2024
Elaine April 2024

“We loved our stay.”

Welcoming hosts, lovely property with a view of the countryside to enjoy. Peaceful location. Lots of places to visit in the area. All in all, great.

- Elaine, April 2024
William April 2024

“Super stay , great location close to Northumbria Coast and so easy to get to.”

Weather was very wet when we visited so spent plenty of time inside, clean and warm with lots to do - we watched the Deer, Pheasants, Heron etc.We had our dog with us and there are walks literally on the doorstep. Good local facilities and tried local pubs and the visiting chip van too ! The cottage is frequently booked out , so felt lucky to get a few days here , will try and visit again :)

- William, April 2024
Stephanie March 2024

“Wow! Impressed cosy.”

So many thoughtful things lemon drizzle cake on arrival, dog bowl, dog towels, poo bags all there even though we didn't use them. Warm and so pretty with the daffodils on table can not fault it. Nice pub The Black Bull nearby that allows dogs. Would definitely book again.

- Stephanie, March 2024

Thank you. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Duncan February 2024

“The Bothy was lovely, located in a beautiful area, peace & quiet yet close to Berwick, Lindisfarne and the fantastic Northumberland coastline.”

We will be back!!

- Duncan, February 2024
Jenny December 2023

“Lovely cottage - ideally situated to explore both the Northumbrian coast and the inland area.”

- Jenny, December 2023
Dave October 2023

“Lovely cottage- wonderful touches on arrival- eggs, cake and dog towels.”

Lovely views from the window, and a nice little area to sit and read books. Nice to be able to just walk out the cottage and walk the dog.

- Dave, October 2023
Jennette September 2023

“Lovely cottage with every comfort and dog friendly too in such a beautiful area.”

Owners very friendly and helpful with fresh eggs and a homemade cake on arrival. Just perfect

- Jennette, September 2023
Warren August 2023

“Lovely cottage,a perfect place to visit the area.”

Very comfortable and great views of the valley from the lounge area. The fresh eggs and cake were a welcome treat.

- Warren, August 2023
Marie July 2023

“A peaceful and comfortable base to explore Northumberland.”

Cleverly designed, well equipped and dog friendly, we would definitely recommend. The lovely touches on arrival of home made cake, fresh eggs and dog towels made us feel very welcome.

- Marie, July 2023
Caroline July 2023

“A beautiful property!”

Steve and Christine made us feel so welcome, Harley too, he was buzzing! We can't wait to go back! Caroline and Dave

- Caroline, July 2023
Pamela June 2023

“Lovely location eggs and homemade cake to welcome us.”

Did not need to take a hairdryer so please add that to the list . You sit having a cup of tea talking to the sheep.

- Pamela, June 2023
Malcolm June 2023

“A re visit.”

Same wonderful cottage with everything you need. Not a thing out of place regarding quality and comfort. I suspect a third visit so etime in thr future.

- Malcolm, June 2023
Ann May 2023

“The Bothy is all I could have wished for, peaceful and comfortable, including a safe enclosed garden for my dog.”

I so enjoyed my stay and hope to be back. Thankyou

- Ann, May 2023
Jim May 2023

“We would strongly recommend this cottage.”

It was cosy and comfortable with a lovely view of the fields. We had a delightful stay.

- Jim, May 2023
Adrian April 2023

“Lovely, peaceful hideaway.”

Easy access to Alnwick, Bamburgh, etc. Hosts Christine and Steve are very friendly and helpful. Recommended and we will be returning in the future.

- Adrian, April 2023
Catherine April 2023

“Lovely cottage and very clean and comfortable”

- Catherine, April 2023
Anita April 2023

“This little cottage is for a couple wouldn’t suit children.”

It’s dog friendly with lovely walks near by. The beaches although amazing are a car ride away. The owners are dog happy and have their own and live on site. They maintain the Bothy very well but the cottage does not have a dishwasher. It does however have a log burner and an ample supply of free range eggs from the owner who has her own chickens. Overall if your willing to travel to do your sight seeing daily (and food shop) it is a delightful quiet haven away from it all with beautiful scenery.

- Anita, April 2023
James April 2023

“The Bothy was very clean and had all the equipment needed for the Stay.”

The setting was perfect and peaceful but also handy for the wider area. The hosts had thought of everything including towels and water bowl for the dogs. The Bothy was warm (wood burning Stove) and the the welcome cake was much appreciated. It was a pleasant stay and we will be back again. Just to mention the black bull pub has nice food when we tried it.

- James, April 2023
Kev March 2023

“Lovely property.”

We were made welcome and very comfortable. Walks were limited and Wi-Fi was poor but otherwise a good option

- Kev, March 2023

I am sorry you found the walks limited, there is a network of footpaths locally and within a few miles drive amazing beaches and also the cheviot hills, perhaps we should have shown you on the map. We do not advertise the property as having wifi - although we do provide it. Property Owner
Rachel February 2023

“Lovely welcome with lemon drizzle cake & fresh eggs.”

Beautiful view from the bay window. Very relaxing! Bed was comfortable & the log burner was a lovely feature. The only negatives were the plain glass windows in the upstairs bathroom & the bedroom. Some kind of blind is definitely needed. Overall, a lovely place to stay if relaxation and getting away from it all is required.

- Rachel, February 2023
Pamela November 2022

“Super property in a stunning location.”

Owners are very kind and helpful. Great place to take the dog. Views from the beautiful bay window are lovely. Great walks from the cottage.

- Pamela, November 2022
Nadine November 2022

“Cosy cottage and friendly owners, in a great location at a good price.”

- Nadine, November 2022
Stephen November 2022

“Beautiful cottage.”

Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to staying again in the future.

- Stephen, November 2022
Anne October 2022

“The cottage suited our needs perfectly.”

Cottage cosy and comfortable. Very quiet with good views from the large windows for watching the wildlife and also the starry sky at night. Dog friendly with walks straight from the door. Enjoyed the homemade cake and fresh eggs .

- Anne, October 2022
John October 2022

“We had a wonderful stay.”

Greeted with cake and fresh eggs, we made ourselves at home right away and got into some heavy-duty relaxation. We spent every morning walking our dogs on along sections of the coast, then went to one of many beautiful tourist attractions (castles, gardens, islands and towns) before going back to The Bothy to just read with a cup of tea in front of the big window to take in the view. On occasion we went out to the Cheviots at night to look at the stars. Everything was just perfect.

- John, October 2022
Graham September 2022

“The Bothy was great, easy to find great parking, relaxing and cozy, lovely ...”

The Bothy was great, easy to find great parking, relaxing and cozy, lovely views, and the way its layout is in side, is better that tha photos show, Early morning coffee in the comfy chairs looking out the lovely window,reading a magazine or o the cozy Sofa,lovely and warm, very tranqual and so central for the north east coast, and lovely dog walking straight from the door, great beaches just a 5 minute drive, the owners were there when needed, but you would not know they were there, we will be back, A Great Stay

- Graham, September 2022
Nigel September 2022

“The Bothy is a lovely, comfortable converted barn that manages to be both cosy and spacious.”

It is situated in a gorgeous part of the country, and has glorious views from the outside seating area (including at night: the starlight on a cloudless night is breath-taking). It is very well-equipped with everything a visitor needs for a relaxing base for a holiday in Northumberland - the owners have really thought of everything (including the provision of welcoming cake, and fresh eggs). Tall people (I am 6ft 2) will need to get used to the low beams in the bathroom - the trick is to open the door fully - but this is quickly learnt, and posed no problems for me. 10 minutes from Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Ford & Etal Estate, half-an-hour from Alnwick, Lindisfarne, Seahouses, the Flodden Field battle site, Cragside House ... and countless other historic and natural attractions. I thoroughly enjoyed my fortnight at The Bothy, and shall certainly use this as a base for my next holiday in Northumberland.

- Nigel, September 2022
Ronald September 2022

“Our second visit to the Bothy which is cosy and welcoming.”

The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to make the property attractive. The setting is restful whilst also being convenient for visits to such places as Holy Island, Berwick, Bamburgh etc. If you are looking for somewhere to wind down and relax the Bothy is ideal. 5 star.

- Ronald, September 2022
Jane August 2022

“A welcome break in a wonderful cottage in the most perfect, peaceful setting.”

We found 'the bothy' well-equipped, beautifully furnished and were taken with the finishing touches such as the fresh flowers and the cake and tea upon arrival. The fresh eggs made a cracking breakfast with our 'stottie' from the Lowick local store. We loved our tech free evenings sat in front of the windows overlooking the fields of gold awaiting the visit from the robin and the troop of chickens ably led by 'billiy' (our name) the black cockerel. We would definitely recommend 'the bothy' not only as a peaceful getaway but also as the perfect location to explore the stunning coastline and countryside of this part of Northumberland.

- Jane, August 2022
Graham July 2022

“We loved our third stay at the Bothy.”

Our hosts were really friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed watching the chickens pottering about and the pet sheep and the lovely free range eggs and cake on arrival. It was a lovely break from our usual busy lives. Even though we have visited the area before we found new places to visit and the weather was beautiful too. Many thanks to Christine and Steve.

- Graham, July 2022
Diane July 2022

“A super cottage in a great location.”

Lovely owners, and a great holiday as a result

- Diane, July 2022
Susan June 2022

“A very well equipped cottage for a relaxing and comfortable stay.”

The views of the surrounding countryside are exceptional. The owners are very helpful and friendly with their local knowledge and information on walks and places to visit. The chicken are very friendly and great to watch. Excellent area to stay within east reach of Lindisfarne and a short drive from Bamburgh, Alnwick, Seahouses and Berwick upon Tweed. Would recommend to anyone and perhaps May visit again one day.

- Susan, June 2022
Joanne May 2022

“The bothy is a little gem”

- Joanne, May 2022
Jean May 2022

“The owners were very welcoming, leaving us fresh eggs and home made cake which was very kind of them.”

The Bothy is a lovely compact property overlooking fields. You felt there was nothing else around but the owner's property was to the side, but did not distract from you feeling very secluded. Loved watching the cockerel and hens walking about the grounds and the own flying around at certain times in the fields. Would recommend this property if you want a relaxing and very convenient property for visits to the Farne Islands, Holy Island and so many other beautiful places. Hopefully will go back one day.

- Jean, May 2022
Janet May 2022

“We were made very welcome to a lovely little cottage ideal for a couple and dog, being located in wonderful countryside and farmland enabled us to visit some of our favourite places in the area.”

Everything was provided within the property to make our stay as comfortable as possible and the view from the lounge was magnificent. Janet

- Janet, May 2022
Peter May 2022

“I found this place was lovely cosy and comfortable.”

I would recommend this if you wanted a quiet relaxing time.

- Peter, May 2022
S April 2022

“Owners were very welcoming, and were on hand for any queries we had.”

- S, April 2022
Gary April 2022

“Great location, very clean, and well equiped, great hosts, will defenatly come back.”

- Gary, April 2022
Jane April 2022

“A beautiful, well presented cottage in a lovely setting.”

We would reccomend this cottage to anyone staying in Northumberland. The owners were on hand if needed but allowed us to enjoy and relax.

- Jane, April 2022
David March 2022

“Great warm property and nice people.”

- David, March 2022
Colin February 2022

“Really comfortable cottage, and helpful welcoming owners.”

This was our second visit, and we hope to return for another.

- Colin, February 2022
Kevin January 2022

“Small but very cosy.”

Very clean and pleasant. Had an excellent "feel good" stay. Will definitely be back. Only one very minor observation, the mattress is nearing the end of its usefulness.

- Kevin, January 2022
Angela January 2022

“Lovely cottage had everything you could possibly need, it was very cosy very ...”

Lovely cottage had everything you could possibly need, it was very cosy very clean and very dog friendly, had a nice seating area outside to enjoy the beautiful views, also it was pretty central for visiting different places,would definitely recommend to a friend P

- Angela, January 2022
Malcolm December 2021

“Our second Christmas stay at the Bothy.”

Every bit as good as our first visit 3 years ago. Great cottage, great part of the world, fantastic beach walk on Christmas day.

- Malcolm, December 2021
Pamela December 2021

“Lovely property.”

Lovely people. Super location. Surrounding area stunning also. Great walk from the property. Super clean and very nicely furnished. Will definitely return and recommend to friends.

- Pamela, December 2021
John David November 2021

“Great cottage been here before , warm and cosy had a lovely time.”

. Will return in the future .

- John David, November 2021
Alexandra November 2021

“We had an absolutely fantastic week in The Bothy.”

It was clean, warm and cosy. The owners were lovely, leaving lots of little welcome gifts, and couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating. If available, we will return.

- Alexandra, November 2021
Peter October 2021

“Very friendly owner.”

There was cake and forest eggs and apples left for us. Nice location lots of wildlife to see.

- Peter, October 2021
David October 2021

“A lovely quiet location with beautiful views.”

Very well located for trips to Bamburgh, Holy island and the Scottish border towns, this is an ideal rental for exploring northern Northumberland.

- David, October 2021
Paul September 2021

“Every thing good”

- Paul, September 2021
Ronald September 2021

“Great accomodation.”

Very welcoming. Recommended

- Ronald, September 2021
Christopher July 2021

“Delightful cottage.”

- Christopher, July 2021
Diane June 2021

“Your instructions are incorrect with respect to the road number to Lowick.”

It's the B6353 not B6363

- Diane, June 2021
Christine May 2021

“It was lovely would love to go back when we can get in”

- Christine, May 2021
Alison April 2021

“Warm and cosy.”

Beautiful views and very helpful owners.

- Alison, April 2021
Judith October 2020

“Had a wonderful week staying at the very cosy Bothy.”

Ideal location to explore the coastline

- Judith, October 2020
Susan September 2020

“The property is a barn conversion which which has been very cleverly done.”

Although the basic footprint of the property is small, the interior is deceptively spacious with plenty of room due to the very clever use of space. It is exceptionally well appointed with a very high level of cleanliness and wonderfully cosy on an evening. Although on a working farm we had a very peaceful, quiet week. Local people are very friendly and the big Northumberland skies are breathtaking on a clear night. A superb getaway.

- Susan, September 2020
Nick July 2020

“The cottage was lovely.”

Very quiet and peaceful with lots of walks in the area. It was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

- Nick, July 2020
Colin March 2020

“Delightful cottage in a very quiet peaceful setting.”

Warm and cosy at a chilly time of year.

- Colin, March 2020
Gail March 2020

“Must have been the cleanest cottage we have been to and a warm and friendly welcome.”

The cake was amazing.

- Gail, March 2020
Rob February 2020

“A really comfy retreat Steve and Christine were great loads of birds to see from ...”

A really comfy retreat Steve and Christine were great loads of birds to see from the comfort of the cosy bothy with the fire roaring on a cold Feb morning heaven regards rob

- Rob, February 2020
William February 2020

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful location”

- William, February 2020
Lucy January 2020

“The most wonderful cottage.”

Secluded, quiet, cosy -perfect place to get away from it all. The hosts live opposite the cottage and are friendly but certainly not obtrusive. The cottage is well equipped with everything you could need. Fantastic base to explore Northumberland.

- Lucy, January 2020
Peter December 2019

“The Bothy was a lovely and cosy place to stay.”

We had a most comfortable and relaxing week. Christine and Steve are a really friendly and lovely couple. Steve went the extra mile when i had a puncture and drove me 10 miles to get a new tyre.

- Peter, December 2019
Jacqueline December 2019

“Lovely warm and cosy litte retreat well placed to visit some of Northumbrias best loved attractions.”

We particulary liked the sitting area over looking fields and being able to sit down with a cup of tea and the cake (provided by Mrs Betts) to enjoy the views!

- Jacqueline, December 2019
Phil October 2019

“This is a lovely secluded cottage, perfect for a quiet getaway.”

- Phil, October 2019
Sue October 2019

“I immediately had to go to the village store for washing up liquid and kitchen roll not what you expect, the cutlery was all mismatched and only one waste bin for two toilets and bedroom.”

- Sue, October 2019
Keith September 2019

“The Bothy was perfect for us, Nice and spacious with great views across the fields whilst having a cuppa, plus lovely and quiet only hearing the cockerel in the morning and the odd sheep bleating which was great.”

We had a nice welcome with milk and cake which we thought was a lovely touch. We would highly recommend ‘The Bothy’ at Lowick especially if you are looking for a peaceful and well located place to stay.

- Keith, September 2019
Caroline August 2019

“Cottage was equipped with everything you would need.”

Lemon drizzle cake was a lovely welcome as was dog bowl and towels. Fantastic location for exploring Northumberland coast and countryside. Have booked again for next year

- Caroline, August 2019
Jennifer July 2019

“We loved the cottage and the location.”

Our young border collies felt very welcomed there in the borders of Northumberland. We had a week of sunshine, blue skies, breathtaking scenery, dramatic castles, gorgeous beaches, good food and warm friendly local people. Sykes holidays continue to be our first choice.

- Jennifer, July 2019
Margaret June 2019

“A delightful barn conversion making for a most comfortable holiday.”

A lot of thought has gone into making this property a first class destination.

- Margaret, June 2019
Melanie May 2019

“This is our 4th year running that we have stayed at this property and it is just lovely.”

Almost perfect. We are not big people but a slightly larger bed would definitely make this property perfect.

- Melanie, May 2019
Rodney May 2019

“A lovely couples retreat.”

Cosy and clean and our little dog was immediately at home too. The owners are very nice and we can see why the cottage is booked up most of the time. Close to Berwick, Bamber and Seahouses days out were great and the beaches wonderful. I would ask that a pay phone or WiFi be considered in the future, as no signal in the cottage. Sometimes families need to contact in emergencies. Next time I will take my hairdryer ! But overall excellent, excellent, excellent!!!

- Rodney, May 2019
Penny April 2019

“Fabulous holiday home, peaceful and beautiful, with a great range of options for days out.”

Best of all - no broadband and very low mobile signal, so we really "got away from it all". Supermarkets etc within 8-10 miles. Had a great time.

- Penny, April 2019
Yvonne March 2019

“Very cosy cottage, well placed for getting to the coast and other walks in the area, very friendly hosts”

- Yvonne, March 2019
Claire March 2019

“Rural setting perfect for holiday with dogs.”

Great views nice to have binoculars and bird watching books provided in cottage & bird feeders outside, we enjoyed watching the horse in the field beside the Bothy. Home made cake on arrival was the start of a very pleasant break .

- Claire, March 2019
Patrick February 2019

“Great location.”

Warm and cosy. Great place to eat breakfast in the morning sun. Such a lot to see and do within easy reach. A couple of more comfortable chairs/ a sofa would have been appreciated rather than conservatory-style furniture.

- Patrick, February 2019
David January 2019

“Absolute peace and quiet when we arrived we had cake to eat home-made at that excellent cottage would highly recommend”

- David, January 2019
Michael December 2018

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Bothy, as did our Pointer, Richie.”

It was vitally important to be able to find somewhere he was as welcome as us. Once we'd got over the "separation anxiety" of not having internet access we enjoyed the freedom of not being bothered by it. The lack of a decent mobile signal is perhaps more of a handicap and although this is probably beyond the owners' control perhaps it should be pointed out to potential occupants. The property is well described and very well equipped and the "welcome cake" on arrival was an unexpected but very well received surprise! The are abounds with walks, beaches and history and there's no reason for anyone to lack entertainment in some form. We loved the area, having little knowledge of it, and we'll definitely be back!

- Michael, December 2018
Christine November 2018

“Been before to this cottage and would go again.”

Pity there was no Wi-Fi.

- Christine, November 2018
Gary August 2018

“Excellent location, perfect for dogs.”

Cottage thoughtfully prepared - attention to detail, nice little touches and everything convenient - a home from home. A bigger bed and a more comfortable sofa would have been the icing on the cake.

- Gary, August 2018
Timothy July 2018

“The Bothy was quite difficult to find-clearer directions would be useful.”

- Timothy, July 2018
Frederick July 2018

“Great place to stay for the north east and Scotland borders,”

- Frederick, July 2018
Chris June 2018

“First time up in Northumberland but it won’t be my last !”

!! Stunning cottage if you want peace and quiet this is the cottage for you or if your sight seeing located in an ideal spot 5 minutes from the A1 with Berwick upon tweed 10 minutes away and Alnwick only 30 minutes to your south.

- Chris, June 2018
Keith May 2018

“This was the best place i have ever stayed in, it was roomy, excellent view from a large low window over the countryside and very quiet and peaceful although other houses around to give a feeling of security, the garden was enclosed so our dog could wander around, and could take the dog walks along two tracks from the cottage, a dry barn to park the car in.”

not too far from the A1 road, so you could get quickly up the A1 to places you wanted to visit. the owner was friendly and helpful, our only fault was no internet .

- Keith, May 2018
Melanie May 2018

“This is the 3rd year running we have stayed here.”

It is a truly lovely property and the area is amazing with easy access to the Holy Island on Lindisfarne. It is almost perfect, a larger bed would be the icing on a fantastic cake!

- Melanie, May 2018
Karin May 2018

“It was the perfect 10, Mr & Mrs Betts were so helpful and friendly.”

Every little thing of The Bothy was fabulous.

- Karin, May 2018
Martin April 2018

“Lovely place to stay, very peaceful and relaxing.”

Well worth a trip

- Martin, April 2018
Graham February 2018

“We chose the week that the 'Beast from the East arrived.”

With blizzards & snow drifts up to 6ft we were cut off from the outside world for 3 days. The Bothy kept us dry & warm while Mrs Betts kept us fed and informed of local conditions. Under difficult weather conditions we could not asked for more, so big thanks go to Mrs Betts and to the local farmers for clearing the roads.

- Graham, February 2018
Robin November 2017

“This is one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in - clean, comfortable, warm and in a great rural location.”

It is an ideal base for anyone with a dog or two and keen to explore the Northumberland coast. The only very minor quibble was over the adequacy of some of the cooking inventory but overall we would wholeheartedly recommend it. Comments in the visitors book indicate that other tenants have been similarly well pleased.

- Robin, November 2017
Davia October 2017

“Excellent property, our 3rd visit.”

Owners very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely return.

- Davia, October 2017
Kim July 2017

“The Bothy is a wonderful place to stay.”

It's rural location ensures you experience peace and quiet although it is well situated for exploring the towns and beaches of Northumberland. We thoroughly enjoyed the home from home feel of the Bothy.

- Kim, July 2017
Sue July 2017

“The location of the Bothy is amazing.”

Peace and tranquillity in wonderful countryside, no disturbances (except the dawn chorus), animals and tame hens. What more could anyone want. The no wifi didn't bother us at all.

- Sue, July 2017
John June 2017

“It was home from home very good in every way.”

Many thanks to all.

- John, June 2017
Melanie May 2017

“Wonderfully quiet location but within easy reach of Lindisfarne.”

Snug, clean and beautiful accommodation and the cake on arrival is a lovely touch. We would live here if we could!

- Melanie, May 2017
Stephen April 2017

“One word Perfect”

- Stephen, April 2017
Ted March 2017

“This is a really snug little cottage in a beautiful part of the country.”

There are lots of walks in the area and the Bothy is particularly convenient for the Holy Island and the Northumbian coast.

- Ted, March 2017
Elaine February 2017

“Had a lovely week staying at the Bothy,Nice and clean, good location,the owner was very welcoming.”

Looking forward to returning.Elaine & Bill Rochdale

- Elaine, February 2017
Steven January 2017

“Fantastic location, Lovely accommodation , just a great break !”

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- Steven, January 2017
Victor October 2016

“What a wonderful cosy retreat the Bothy is; tucked away from life's general madness.”

The cottage, a converted barn, is a perfect home from home. There was only one tiny issue: no wifi! Oh well, not the end of the world. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will certainly return. Northumberland lived up to its reputation of a place of outstanding natural beauty and completely blew us away!

- Victor, October 2016
David September 2016

“The cottage and its setting is absolutely perfect, especially if you have dogs.”

Chris the owner, who lives next door is always at hand with advice and help. The facilities are great and Chris owns a lot of the land around and does not keep any livestock, hence you can just let your dogs out to roam, safe in the knowledge that they are not going to harm livestock and tge river and fences will stop them running off. A beautiful little cottage, great walks around, we will be back.

- David, September 2016
Malcolm September 2016

“Very spacious, clean, all the facilities you could want.”

Owners helpful answer available. Would go again.

- Malcolm, September 2016
Jillian August 2016

“It was in a perfect location for those who want to escape to the country.”

We had not been to Northumbria before so it was great to be close to many great attractions such as Lindisfarne, many castles, pretty towns, walks and National Trust properties. We did not have time to see everything so we will be back. The weather was hot and sunny beating all our expectations. Also the beaches were fab. The Bothy was comfortable and perfect for us.

- Jillian, August 2016
Mike August 2016

“The cottage was absolutely lovely.”

The owner was really friendly, helpful and considerate. We could not have had s better time. So thank you Sykes and Thankyou "the Bothy"

- Mike, August 2016
Paul July 2016

“A nice quiet location, the places we wanted to visit were all in easy reach.”

The accommodation was clean and well kept. The housekeeper was very helpful when we arrived. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend The Bothy to family and friends.

- Paul, July 2016
Alun June 2016

“The Bothy was just what we needed for a quiet restful holiday.”

It is ideally situated away from it all. A lovely cottage which was beautifully presented. It is in a peaceful location with lots of birds coming into the natural garden. Thank you.

- Alun, June 2016
Judith May 2016

“Very cosy and homely.”

Host was very welcoming and the dogs made to feel welcome too. Such a lovely cottage in a fab location.

- Judith, May 2016
Michelle March 2016

“The location of The Bothy was perfect.”

Close enough to nearest points of interest that we didn't need to spend hours traveling from place to place, but The Bothy was secluded enough to ensure peaceful evenings in a very rural setting. The log burner in the lounge was another lovely touch. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and we're always available should we have needed anything.

- Michelle, March 2016
Angela March 2016

“The Bothy is a lovely cottage, very clean,comfortable and in a lovely rural location.”

Perfect for dogs, as there were some lovely walks on the doorstep.The owner was very friendly and helpful and very dog friendly. The views from the cottage were stunning and there was an abundance of wildlife to watch. All in all a lovely relaxing place would definitely return again

- Angela, March 2016
Jonathan February 2016

“A lovely location and a very well maintained cottage.”

- Jonathan, February 2016
Rupert January 2016

“The open view and big window in the front room was lovely.”

We liked being close to the sea and the Cheviots; Northumberland is beautiful!

- Rupert, January 2016
Mark December 2015

“It was cosy, warm and secluded in a lovely rural location.”

Perfect for trips to the beautiful Northumberland coast, and Holy Island. The wood burning stove adds a welcome dimension. A really welcoming and tasteful barn conversion.

- Mark, December 2015
Jean August 2015

“The Bothy was clean, warm and cosy with a great position for exploring the area.”

The owners were very helpful and friendly at all times. Really enjoyed ourselves.

- Jean, August 2015
Jacqueline June 2015

“Good quality accommodation is the first step for us to a good holiday.”

We had our furry friends with us so knew we would be walking a lot, and this area definitely provides that. We will definitely be using Sykes Cottages again if this is the standard you provide. Thank You.

- Jacqueline, June 2015
Ian June 2015

“A lovely cottage which was well kitted.”

In a brilliant location, very close to major tourist attractions and nearby villages lovely with plenty of places to visit and stops for coffee's etc. It was a lovely slow pace to life giving a relaxing atmosphere to chill out in.

- Ian, June 2015
Beatrice May 2015

“The cottage was perfect.”

It was centrally located for almost all the Northumberland attractions and the scenery was spectacular. The owners were most welcoming and we enjoyed everything about our holiday.

- Beatrice, May 2015
Michelle May 2015

“Everything was to a very high standard, and the owner was very friendly.”

We had plenty of towels for our use, a wonderful stay!

- Michelle, May 2015
Chris April 2015

“The location was perfect and the cottage was perfect, we had a simply perfect weekend.”

- Chris, April 2015
Ian March 2015

“The Bothy was a lovely cosy "get away from it all" holiday.”

So quiet and extremely clean, it really was a "get away from it all" and a very restful place. Loved the log burner and overall warmth of The Bothy.

- Ian, March 2015
Gemma February 2015

“A quiet, peaceful cottage with a lovely atmosphere.”

It was great for dogs and had friendly owners. Would recommend to a friend.

- Gemma, February 2015
Edward February 2015

“Everything was excellent, absolutely spot on.”

From location to the room sizes there is nothing that could be faulted, it was the perfect venue.

- Edward, February 2015
Kate February 2015

“The cottage was of a high standard; it was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, very relaxing.

- Kate, February 2015
Susan February 2015

“Very cosy country retreat, beautifully converted barn full of character.”

Very clean and little homely touches much appreciated.

- Susan, February 2015
Pauline September 2014

“Lovely cosy cottage with a warm welcome of milk, flowers and chocolate cake!”

Great location for sight seeing, lovely part of England so much to see and do and beautiful coastline. Owners very friendly.

- Pauline, September 2014
Barry July 2014

“The Cottage was very well appointed and the surrounding area was just wonderful, plenty to see and do.”

- Barry, July 2014
Beverley May 2014

“The Bothy is perfect for 2 people.”

We took the dog too. It's very light and airy, with fantastic views. A real home from home. Beautifully kept. Great bed for a perfect nights sleep and a great garden too. Close enough to the A1 to travel around and see all the fantastic places Northumberland has to offer. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back.

- Beverley, May 2014
Angela May 2014

“The Bothy was in a lovely setting with views to the sea over the fields on one side and rolling countryside from the living room window.”

- Angela, May 2014
Kevin April 2014

“It was like home from home, everything had been thought of.”

- Kevin, April 2014
Darren April 2014

“Fantastic cottage, peacefulness, welcome great!”

- Darren, April 2014
Anna February 2014

“The property was beautiful, a sympathetic barn conversion, very warm and log burner was fab.”

The location was stunning, so peaceful and the paddock to exercise the dogs in was a real bonus.

- Anna, February 2014
John February 2014

“The Bothy is gorgeous and immaculate.”

We loved it! Cannot recommend this property enough. We have stayed in several holiday cottages and this one cannot be bettered.

- John, February 2014
Greta February 2014

“The Bothy was perfect for a lovely quiet break, we had a great time visiting the coast around Bamburgh and Seahouses.”

Would definitely visit again.

- Greta, February 2014
Christine January 2014

“The Bothy was a real find for us.”

Luxurious accommodation for two, clean attractive and comfortable furniture - the two bathrooms particularly good. Owners welcoming and helpful even providing towels and a bowl for our dog. Peaceful location with plenty of parking and a good sized gravelled garden. We consider this the best holiday cottage we have ever rented.

- Christine, January 2014
Matt December 2013

“The quiet nature of the property and the welcome we received from the owners; including some home made cake upon arrival, which we felt was a really nice touch.”

- Matt, December 2013

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Summary

One double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Enclosed, front gravelled garden with furniture and BBQ
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Note: Bedroom has sloping ceilings.

The property

Lowick 1 mile.

This cosy holiday cottage with views over open countryside is situated next to the owner’s farmhouse on a non-working farm, one mile from the pretty village of Lowick.

Surrounded by fields, this Lowick cottage is set in an excellent location, just a short drive from Holy Island and is a lovely base from which to enjoy days out in this picturesque area.

This traditional Lowick holiday cottage provides very comfortable accommodation, offering country charm, perfect for a relaxing and romantic break.

This lovely cottage near Berwick-upon-Tweed has one cosy bedroom, with views over fields towards the Cheviots in one direction and the glimmering North Sea in the other.

An open plan, well-equipped kitchen, sitting and dining area, with a warming woodburner, also help to make this Lowick cottage a lovely setting for your holiday.

To the front of this Northumberland cottage is a light and airy bay window with views over the enclosed garden and fields beyond.

Guests may also wish to explore the many walks, cycle paths and golf courses on offer in this historical area.

With endless beaches to discover, the Cheviot Hills within easy reach and, not forgetting, the many ancient castles of the Heritage Coast, this Northumberland cottage provides a great base for exploring this vast county at any time of year.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 918319, together they sleep 10.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LOWICK

Holy Island 7.9 miles; Wooler 8 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 11 miles; Bamburgh 12.7 miles; Seahouses 16 miles

The small attractive village of Lowick is ideally placed for a holiday in Northumberland and is host to two vibrant pubs, The Black Bull Inn and The White Swan Inn where you can sample some hearty fare before continuing with your adventures. It also has a fantastic village shop where you can stock up on the essentials or treat your loved ones to a selection of home baked goods. Kimmerston Riding Centre is just a few miles to the west of the village . The pretty village of Ford with its castle and craft shops is 2 miles away, part of the Ford and Etal Estate which has facilities for cycling and fishing, as well as a mini railway – ideal for all the family. There are also excellent golfing opportunities, with 8 golf courses within 20 miles of Lowick. Northumberland’s beautiful coastline, Holy Island, the Cheviots for hill walking and mountain biking and the fascinating border town of Berwick, are all only short drives away. A superb base for exploring all the region has to offer.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a fantastic break at The Bothy, which is very clean, very comfortable and in a good location.”

“The Bothy is a delightful cozy property in a lovely peaceful location.”

“The Bothy is beautifully presented - clean, well equipped, comfortable & cosy.”

“We really enjoyed a cosy, peaceful and chilled out time staying in The Bothy.”

“Wonderful cottage in a very special spot.”

“Beautiful and spacious end of barn conversion, tastefully decorated, well laid out and equipped.”

“We loved our stay at The Bothy.”

“The Bothy is a lovely little cottage and the owners have furnished it with comfort and relaxation in mind.”

“The Bothy is lovely comfortable and clean, the property facilities could be improved by providing a small freezer to enable better food storage as eating out is quite limited locally especially as one of us is vegan.”

“This place is a little gem!”

“We loved our stay.”

“Super stay , great location close to Northumbria Coast and so easy to get to.”

“Wow! Impressed cosy.”

“The Bothy was lovely, located in a beautiful area, peace & quiet yet close to Berwick, Lindisfarne and the fantastic Northumberland coastline.”

“Lovely cottage - ideally situated to explore both the Northumbrian coast and the inland area.”

“Lovely cottage- wonderful touches on arrival- eggs, cake and dog towels.”

“Lovely cottage with every comfort and dog friendly too in such a beautiful area.”

“Lovely cottage,a perfect place to visit the area.”

“A peaceful and comfortable base to explore Northumberland.”

“A beautiful property!”

“Lovely location eggs and homemade cake to welcome us.”

“A re visit.”

“The Bothy is all I could have wished for, peaceful and comfortable, including a safe enclosed garden for my dog.”

“We would strongly recommend this cottage.”

“Lovely, peaceful hideaway.”

“Lovely cottage and very clean and comfortable”

“This little cottage is for a couple wouldn’t suit children.”

“The Bothy was very clean and had all the equipment needed for the Stay.”

“Lovely property.”

“Lovely welcome with lemon drizzle cake & fresh eggs.”

“Super property in a stunning location.”

“Cosy cottage and friendly owners, in a great location at a good price.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“The cottage suited our needs perfectly.”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“The Bothy was great, easy to find great parking, relaxing and cozy, lovely ...”

“The Bothy is a lovely, comfortable converted barn that manages to be both cosy and spacious.”

“Our second visit to the Bothy which is cosy and welcoming.”

“A welcome break in a wonderful cottage in the most perfect, peaceful setting.”

“We loved our third stay at the Bothy.”

“A super cottage in a great location.”

“A very well equipped cottage for a relaxing and comfortable stay.”

“The bothy is a little gem”

“The owners were very welcoming, leaving us fresh eggs and home made cake which was very kind of them.”

“We were made very welcome to a lovely little cottage ideal for a couple and dog, being located in wonderful countryside and farmland enabled us to visit some of our favourite places in the area.”

“I found this place was lovely cosy and comfortable.”

“Owners were very welcoming, and were on hand for any queries we had.”

“Great location, very clean, and well equiped, great hosts, will defenatly come back.”

“A beautiful, well presented cottage in a lovely setting.”

“Great warm property and nice people.”

“Really comfortable cottage, and helpful welcoming owners.”

“Small but very cosy.”

“Lovely cottage had everything you could possibly need, it was very cosy very ...”

“Our second Christmas stay at the Bothy.”

“Lovely property.”

“Great cottage been here before , warm and cosy had a lovely time.”

“We had an absolutely fantastic week in The Bothy.”

“Very friendly owner.”

“A lovely quiet location with beautiful views.”

“Every thing good”

“Great accomodation.”

“Delightful cottage.”

“Your instructions are incorrect with respect to the road number to Lowick.”

“It was lovely would love to go back when we can get in”

“Warm and cosy.”

“Had a wonderful week staying at the very cosy Bothy.”

“The property is a barn conversion which which has been very cleverly done.”

“The cottage was lovely.”

“Delightful cottage in a very quiet peaceful setting.”

“Must have been the cleanest cottage we have been to and a warm and friendly welcome.”

“A really comfy retreat Steve and Christine were great loads of birds to see from ...”

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful location”

“The most wonderful cottage.”

“The Bothy was a lovely and cosy place to stay.”

“Lovely warm and cosy litte retreat well placed to visit some of Northumbrias best loved attractions.”

“This is a lovely secluded cottage, perfect for a quiet getaway.”

“I immediately had to go to the village store for washing up liquid and kitchen roll not what you expect, the cutlery was all mismatched and only one waste bin for two toilets and bedroom.”