#{ServerName}
1 / 24  
2 / 24  
3 / 24  
4 / 24  
5 / 24  
6 / 24  
7 / 24  
8 / 24  
9 / 24  
10 / 24  
11 / 24  
12 / 24  
13 / 24  
14 / 24  
15 / 24  
16 / 24  
17 / 24  
18 / 24  
19 / 24  
20 / 24  
21 / 24  
22 / 24  
23 / 24  
24 / 24  

Starling Cottage

Spittal, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Increased accessibility
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
14 more

At a glance

  • A delightful and cosy family cottage set in a picturesque location with lovely garden views
  • Perfect for visiting Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh
  • A wonderful holiday property situated close to lovely golden beaches, visit Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, and the Cheviot Hills
  • Ideal for walkers, families, cyclists and nature-lovers keen to explore the Northumberland coast
Property code: OC-CN181

The delightful coastal Village of Spittal makes an ideal spot for a fantastic holiday in north Northumberland. The cottage is just round the corner from the village shop and only two minutes' walk from the beach and promenade. You can walk along the riverside into the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in 20 minutes. Berwick offers a great selection of shops, galleries, craft shops, restaurants and friendly pubs, as well as golden beaches and beautiful, scenic river walks. You will be perfectly situated for exploring Northumberland's numerous treasures, including many stunning castles, seaside towns and villages, the Cheviot Hills, the Northumberland National Park's Dark Skies, Holy Island, Seahouses, Bamburgh and much more. In addition, you are just over an hour away from the popular cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh.

On entering this delightful single-level holiday cottage you will find yourself in the hallway . This leads you to the tastefully furnished lounge/diner. With a two seater sofa and two rush-seated armchairs, a small TV complete with Netflix account, an upright piano which guests are welcome to use, a toy chest, with a range of board games, a good selection of books, maps and area guides and the dining table and chairs. Heading into the kitchen, you will find it fully equipped with all the essentials, including an electric oven and gas hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. There are two comfortable bedrooms; the master bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom, which has a shower over the bath and WC, and the twin bedroom; with one 3 foot bed and a second 3 foot 6 inch bed. This room also has a selection of children's books, a cupboard with hanging space and a chest of drawers. Next to this is a shower room complete with WC.

Stepping outside you can unwind in the charming, spacious and furnished patio, which not only  is a lovely sun-trap in the warmer months, but also overlooks a lovely neighbouring garden filled with wildflowers and small fruit trees. Guests are welcome to park on the level area behind the house, please do be aware that entrance to the parking area is quite narrow.

  • 2 bedrooms 1 en-suite king-size, 1 twin room
  • 2 bathroom, 1 ensuite with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Fridge/freezer, electric oven and gas hob, microwave and breakfast bar
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Upright piano, board games and a selection of books, maps and area guides
  • Small TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Two seater sofa and two upright armchairs in lounge
  • Village shop, promenade café and pub within easy walking distance
  • Enclosed patio with garden furniture
  • Off road parking for one car (please be aware that the entrance to the car park is quite narrow)
  • Secure bike storage, pump and basic tools are available at the cottage by prior arrangement
  • Owners live in cottage next door
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Linzi Brown

This property is personally managed by Linzi.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
Overall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 starsOverall cleanliness 4.8 stars4.8
Overall equipment
Overall equipment 4.7 starsOverall equipment 4.7 starsOverall equipment 4.7 starsOverall equipment 4.7 starsOverall equipment 4.7 stars4.7
Overall comfort
Overall comfort 4.8 starsOverall comfort 4.8 starsOverall comfort 4.8 starsOverall comfort 4.8 starsOverall comfort 4.8 stars4.8
Overall location
Overall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 starsOverall location 4.8 stars4.8

Reviewed by Sue 26th April 2026

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Very comfortable stay in Starling cottage. Cottage spotlessly clean cosy and very comfortable ideally placed for exploring Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. My only criticism was the towels they were more like big hand towels than bath towels but that didnt spoil the holiday just made a talking point every morning x

Reviewed by Christina 19th April 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

We had an amazing time. The owners couldn't be more helpful, they even made a ramp for my husband's mobility scooter and wheelchair. Excellent location, beach and nearby attractions. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Geoff 7th March 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Really nice cottage just a few minutes walk from the beach. Would definitely book again if we return to the area.

Reviewed by Louise 1st March 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

a wonderful cottage in a perfect location. a very well equipped cottage (especially the kitchen!) with everything that you need, including games for rainy days and books for days! everything was clean and of great quality. We booked it because we have dogs. The rear courtyard is perfect for the dogs, safe and secure. there is also a hose pipe to clRead moreean them down after the beach fun! Owners were lovely and left a great welcome package of local goods. Will definitely be staying again! Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 24th December 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Starling Cottage is cozy, comfortable, close to the beach, well stocked with everything you may need and truly amazing. The extra touches such as welcome pack and christmas tree were lovely and a very thoughtful gesture. We would definitely return to this fabulous accomodation. Thank you

Reviewed by Marjory 6th December 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Andrew 29th November 2025

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Starling Cottage is a lovely, comfortable and well equipped property in a quiet location which is a perfect base to explore the local area.

Reviewed by David 16th November 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The cottage is much bigger than it looks. The entrance is narrow(ish) but it's easily accessed with most vehicles, and we had no problem. The location is great, and the beach is only a few minutes away. I'd definitely go again, it's that simple

Reviewed by Denise 8th November 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

What a delightful cottage this is. We had a lovely cosy time here (despite the weather.) It was full of everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We look forward to going again soon.

Reviewed by Alan 25th October 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Joanna 12th July 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The cottage was perfect in every way. Very spacious for four and comfortable living areas both inside and also in the garden. It is in a perfect location for exploring Northumberland being 2 minutes from the beach The weather was warm so we enjoyed most of our meals sitting outside in the peaceful garden - which was a hug bonus for our dog Clover. Read moreThe cottage is very well equipped an we had everything we needed for our holiday. The welcome pack also came a s a lovely surprise too. Hide

Reviewed by Barbra 17th May 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Really comfortable cottage which has a beautiful garden outlook and wonderful suntrap. It is well situated for travelling to Berwick town centre and nearby attractions.

Reviewed by Nigel 15th March 2025

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Reviewed by Patricia 1st March 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A very comfortable cottage in a quiet area. A perfect base for walking and exploring Berwick and the surrounding countryside.

Reviewed by Karen 23rd December 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Reviewed by Jessica 3rd December 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

This property was perfect for a stay in Berwick visiting family with an elderly father and 2 dogs. Would love to return . Thank you

Reviewed by John 23rd November 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Reviewed by Grace 16th November 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Lovely, accessible, dog friendly cottage with loads of character and in a wonderful setting. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Helen 28th September 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Cottage in a great location, minutes from the beach and prom. A small store stocking the essentials and a local pub within a minute walk. A great base for exploring the area. All you need is in the cottage with a lovely welcome basket filled with goodies. Small enclosed garden which our Westie loved exploring.

Reviewed by Liz 21st September 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Reviewed by Barbara 31st August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Lovely cottage. Welcome basket appreciated. Great location would recommend to visit.

Reviewed by Ellen 6th July 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Calm Quiet & Comfortable Would happily pick it up and move it to wherever we stay next. Dog loved the beach - as did we. Cottage had everything you needed and nothing you did not and a fabulous welcome pack. Good comms with the owners and although they live next door you would not know it.

Reviewed by John 29th June 2024

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

21 more
Show 12 more

Location

Map
Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.