Both apartments are fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You’ll find reliable Wi-Fi, electric heating throughout, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms for added warmth. Each apartment has a well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area, and a comfortable living space to relax in.

We provide towels, bed linen, toilet paper, a hairdryer, and an iron with ironing board in each apartment. You’ll also find thoughtful extras like soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee pods, tea bags, sugar, and a few cooking basics to get you started.

The apartments have an outdoor space with garden furniture. The Drawing Office is located on the first floor and enjoys partial views of the estuary, while The Weights and Measures Office is on the ground floor with easy access.

Just a few minutes’ walk from Shoregate Apartments you’ll find Berwick’s main beach and pier, complete with its iconic lighthouse. It’s a lovely spot for a morning stroll, watching the fishing boats come and go, or just enjoying the fresh sea air and coastal atmosphere.

If you're keen to explore further, you’re spoiled for choice. Spittal Beach is easily reached by foot, loved for its sandy bay and pretty promenade with views back to the town. A short drive will bring you to the wild and wonderful sands of Cocklawburn, Cheswick, and Goswick - ideal for peaceful walks, birdwatching, or a scenic picnic. Bamburgh Beach, with its sweeping golden sands and stunning castle backdrop, is also nearby, perfect for a day trip.

Crossing just over the Scottish border, you'll reach Coldingham Sands and picturesque St Abbs Harbour. Coldingham offers a protected golden bay that's popular with walkers and paddlers, while St Abbs boasts dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and charming fishing boats - both outstanding spots for a refreshing sea-facing adventure.

Whether you're in the mood for a gentle stroll, a brisk coastal hike, or perhaps a paddle in calmer waters, you’ll find a beach (or two!) to match the mood, right on our doorstep.

March

Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival (BFMAF) – An international festival focusing on new cinema and artists’ moving image, with film screenings, exhibitions and live events across Berwick (held annually in March)

May

Riding of the Bounds – A historic horseback ride around Berwick’s boundaries, a long-standing annual tradition dating back over 400 years (takes place around the May Day bank holiday)

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June

Berwick Open Gardens – Community gardening festival where private and community gardens in Berwick open to visitors for one day, showcasing beautiful local gardens (mid-June)

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Spittal Open Gardens – Local “secret gardens” trail in Spittal with several private and public gardens opening their gates to the public (June)

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July

Tweedmouth Salmon Queen Festival (Tweedmouth Feast) – Annual community celebration featuring a parade and the coronation of the Salmon Queen, commemorating Tweedmouth’s salmon-fishing heritage (late July)

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Curfew Run – A unique 1.3-mile race around Berwick’s Elizabethan town walls where runners attempt to finish before the Curfew Bell stops tolling, celebrating an centuries-old local tradition (early July)

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Spittal Tea in the Park – A family-friendly afternoon event with live music, home baking, tombola and stalls in Spittal’s Seafield Park, held as a community summer fundraiser (early July)

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August

Spittal Seaside Festival – Lively weekend seaside festival along Spittal promenade, with street entertainers, live music, funfair rides, stalls and a traditional Punch and Judy show (second weekend of August)

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Berwick Food & Beer Festival – Popular food and drink festival celebrating local produce, featuring diverse street food vendors, an artisan market, live music and family entertainment (mid-August)

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Berwick Lifeboat Fete Day – RNLI open day at Berwick’s lifeboat station offering fun family activities: meet the lifeboat crew, enjoy stalls and demonstrations by the lifeboats and rescue teams (early August)

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September

Berwick Heritage Open Days – A free heritage festival that brings the town’s rich past to life with guided walks, special openings of historic buildings (normally closed to the public), and other history-themed events (September)

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October

Berwick Literary Festival – Annual festival of literature and ideas, celebrating the written and spoken word with author talks, workshops and performances (for all ages and featuring local and national writers) every October

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November

Berwick Christmas Lights Switch-On – Festive community event in the town centre with music and entertainment, culminating in the official switch-on of Berwick’s Christmas lights and the start of the holiday season (late November)

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December

Berwick Christmas Market – Outdoor holiday market on Marygate organised by Berwick Rotary Club, featuring festive stalls, local food, crafts and gifts in a bustling Christmas atmosphere (early December)

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Spittal Boxing Day Dip – A traditional charity challenge where dozens of brave swimmers dash into the icy North Sea at Spittal Beach on Boxing Day to raise money for local good causes, cheered on by crowds of spectators (26 December)

While there are no private parking spaces at Shoregate Apartments, parking is easy and free in Berwick. You can park directly on the Quayside outside the building for up to 24 hours (no return within 4 hours), and there are usually plenty of spaces available.

If you’re planning to stay put and not drive for a day or two, there’s another free 24-hour car park just a 2–3 minute walk around the corner where you can move your car. All public parking in Berwick is free of charge (with the exception of the train station), though you may need to use a widely available £1 parking disc in some short-stay areas.

We’ll provide all the information you need on arrival, so you can settle in without any parking stress.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you need flexible times, feel free to contact us in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Shoregate Apartments are best suited to adults. Each apartment has one king-size bed and is designed with couples or solo travellers in mind. We don’t provide children’s amenities such as highchairs or travel cots, and the space isn’t set up for young families.

If you’re looking for a peaceful base to explore Berwick and the surrounding area, our apartments are ideal for a relaxed, grown-up getaway.

We’re sorry, but Shoregate Apartments aren’t pet-friendly. We understand how important pets are to many guests, but we’ve chosen to keep the apartments pet-free to maintain a calm and allergy-friendly environment for all visitors.