This newly renovated Shipyard Building has two superb apartments situated in the tranquil heart of Berwick's Old Town, the apartments had formerly been used as shipyard offices which is why we named them The Drawing Office and The Weights and Measures Office. Overlooking the Tweed Estuary, the 3 Berwick Bridges, and just a stone's throw from the historic Elizabethan Quay Walls. This unique detached building is situated on a cobbled street on Berwick Quayside. It has original wooden panelling and rustic character throughout, and the warm, light-filled living spaces are the ideal base for couples wishing to explore Berwick upon Tweed.

Shoregate Apartments provide easy access to the town and its cafes, restaurants, shops and train station (direct trains from London Kings Cross to Berwick-Upon-Tweed). Located in a quiet spot, a very short walk from the town centre, you will never be too far from a good range of popular cafes and restaurants, art galleries, live music, characterful pubs and a varied range of independent shops on the doorstep including The Green Shop for supplies, Mule on Rouge for coffee and food, microbrewery The Curfew and coffee roasters, Northern Edge, and a few independent book shops.

With its rich history, charming Georgian architecture, golden beaches, superb wildlife, extensive leisure opportunities, as well as links to long-distance walking and cycling routes, the whole Berwick area is quite simply packed with interest.

Take a walk around the outstanding Elizabethan walls of the Old Town taking in ancient bastions, watchtowers and gun batteries that still stand hundreds of years after they were built - a testament to Berwick’s past defending the town from the marauding Scots who regularly laid claim to the town. Along the walls, enjoy stunning views of the coast and Tweed estuary before a visit to the Hawksmoor-designed Berwick Barracks with three separate museums showcasing its military history, as well as part of Sir William Burrell’s art collection. Next, follow Berwick’s Lowry Trail and discover the cobbled streets and seaside scenes depicted in the paintings of the great ‘matchstick men’ painter who was captivated by the town and the area.

Berwick has a thriving arts scene, at the centre of which is the charming Maltings Theatre which hosts a packed diary of theatre, cinema, dance, comedy and music. There are also a number of galleries in the town, including the Granary Gallery which hosts a diverse number of modern and contemporary artworks. For music lovers, the nearby Radio Rooms host a variety of gigs and events on Friday and Saturday nights.

For something a bit different, take a boat trip from the Quayside upstream to Paxton House, a superb Adam mansion which is home to the largest private gallery of any country home in Scotland with an extensive collection of paintings dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, many of which have been loaned by the National Galleries of Scotland. Paxton House is particularly celebrated for its two Nationally Recognised collections of furniture including renowned Chippendale.

The town hosts a number of events throughout the year including the Film and Media Arts Festival in March, the largest of its type in the region; the Riding of the Bounds in May which follows the ancient tradition of riding the town’s boundaries to guard against thieving Reivers; Open Gardens in June where private gardens open to the public to raise funds for local community gardens; the Food and Beer Festival in August which is a mouthwatering opportunity to sample all the region’s superb produce; Heritage Open Days in September where you can visit interesting and historical properties which the public usually wouldn't have access to; Berwick Music Series from September to October which celebrates classical and contemporary music played by small ensembles, such as string quartets; Berwick Literary Festival in October with speakers, workshops and poetry performances.

The area has over 26 miles of fantastic beaches just made for lazy picnics and outdoor adventures. Spittal beach is very popular with its wide golden sands and an attractive promenade, while Cocklawburn, Goswick and Cheswick beaches all sit close by. The stunning beach at Bamburgh is also a must-visit, sitting just a short 20-minute drive from Berwick. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is about a 20-minute drive from Berwick too, only accessible by a causeway at low tide. A designated National Nature Reserve, this tiny, picturesque island is often described as ‘The Jewel of the Northumberland Coast’. It is an overwhelmingly mystical place, home to the remains of a ruined eleventh-century priory, the beautifully restored Lindisfarne castle and the infamous Lindisfarne Mead.

There is excellent bird watching on the Tweed estuary around the town and also further afield at St Abb’s Head and the Farne Islands - home to a resident colony of grey seals in addition to an impressive array of birdlife including puffins, guillemots, razorbills and terns.  Berwick is also home to the second largest mute swan colony in Britain.

There are two golf courses close by; Magdalene Fields is five minutes from town and offers superb views of the Elizabethan walls, the cliffs leading into Scotland and the iconic castles at Bamburgh and Holy Island. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty six miles south of Berwick, Goswick is a highly-regarded links course selected as an Open qualifying course.

For a city day out, Berwick Station is about a 10-minute walk from the Quayside offering an easy day trip to the magnificent sights of Edinburgh or Newcastle, both just a 45-minute journey by train.