Situated in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, 7.5 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, The Island View - A1 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 16 km of Lindisfarne Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Bamburgh Castle. At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Island View - A1 offers some rooms with sea views, and each room is fitted with a kettle. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Alnwick Castle is 41 km from the accommodation, while Etal Castle is 15 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 87 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast friendly staff and was a overall great experience highly recommended 11/10 the staff treated us like we had known each other years real friendly not one fault at all
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Like stepping back in time, but in a good way! Great welcome from Simon, the owner. B&B like it should be done. Comfortable, warm and welcoming. Some new establishments should get training here!
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find, owner knowledgable about surrounding area. Given choice of 2 rooms. Bed was comfortable and although right beside A1 didn't hear traffic at night
  • Isabella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good.Hosts where very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent personal touch from owner and staff. Different to a "chain" b&b. Great day in Berwick and lovely walk on Cheswick Sands.
  • Andrea
    Australia Australia
    Friendly hosts and a lovely room. It was our daughters 12th Birthday and due to us travelling that day they were able to buy a birthday cake for us to celebrate.
  • Ralph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simon was friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was a home from home
  • Jeanette
    Australia Australia
    The owner, Simon, was extremely accommodating and friendly. As an added bonus, a hot breakfast was included.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were very good and the hotel was in a good location.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is easy to find, straight of the A1. The B&B does evening meals which means you can relax after travelling. Simon and Claire could not have been kinder hosts and we really enjoyed our stay.

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you allow pets or not? Booking.com says no but Tripadvisor says pet friendly ??

    We accept dog’s in the bar area, not in the restaurant or rooms.
    Answered on 19 April 2023
  • Are the rooms on suite?

    Hi there, Yes, we have en-suites in all the bedrooms. Thanks for your enquiry. Regards, Sarah & Simon
    Answered on 23 July 2023
  • Hi, what time is breakfast served from?

    Hi, Breakfast is 8.30am to 10.00am. Thanks
    Answered on 3 October 2024
  • Hello, do you have gluten free and egg free options for breakfast? Our granddaughter is a Coeliac.

    Thank you for your enquiry, yes we do serve a breakfast that is gluten free and egg free.
    Answered on 26 February 2024
  • Are you cyclist-friendly? Space for bikes overnight?

    Hi there, Yes, we have storage space for bikes. Any other queries, just ask. Thanks.
    Answered on 21 January 2024
  • Are dogs welcome

    Hi there, We don't allow dogs in the bedrooms, but we do love them. Thanks
    Answered on 19 June 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Island View - A1
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Island View - A1 takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about The Island View - A1

    • Check-in at The Island View - A1 is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Island View - A1 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at The Island View - A1 include:

        • Family
        • Twin
        • Double

      • The prices at The Island View - A1 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The Island View - A1 is 3.7 miles from the centre of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Island View - A1 has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1

      • Guests staying at The Island View - A1 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Halal
        • Gluten-free
        • À la carte