Reviews of The Old Bakery
50 Middle Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1RZ, United Kingdom
#33 of 55 Holiday rentals in Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 20 apartment reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom58 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Does the job”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our only negative, reflected in the ratings is the bedroom arrangement and an otiose bathroom door stop. We appreciate that huge effort has been put into the beautiful accommodation and renovation and there are obvious constraints but it is a bit of a struggle. Climbing out of bed and down the steps in the middle of the night is bad enough but stubbing your foot on an impossibly irrelevant door stop in the bathroom is quite another.
A cute, eclectic and imaginative conversion. Lots of history. Everything you need from egg cups to comfy sofa. Only a half hour walk into town for an interesting and mostly attractive historic area. You will also find backwaters of wonderful pubs and restaurants. The Old Bakery also has a lovely courtyard and access to part of the owners' beautifully maintained gardens. Parking on the street directly outside the property.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Ruth
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Risk of banging your head in the roof space above bed quite high!
Quirky little place beautifully converted . Short walk round tweedmouth and over bridge into Berwick.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sophie
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Cute, cosy, deceptively spacious.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfectly cosy spot to stay in Spittal. Gorgeously decorated, very comfy bed, and well appointed little kitchen too. There's everything you need tucked neatly away somewhere, including an iron and ironing board. Behind the property there's a seating area looking out on the (gorgeous) garden and even a hennery of chickens to cluck at! We were only in the area for a wedding so didn't get out and about much so it was an ideal base overall. Just wish we'd bought some of the eggs for breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Gav
United Kingdom3 reviews10“A wonderful stay in a beautiful historic building.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing 😁
We liked everything ♥️ The Old Bakery is a lovely atmospheric place obviously steeped in history and clearly once the hub of Spittal. It still has the original oven beneath the bedroom area which the hosts have lit up to display. It's fabulous and great to see as I believe many of these didn't survive. The amenities were more than adequate for a two night stay, the kitchen area is well equipped enough to make a small meal. With a seating area to eat at. Everywhere was absolutely spotless with everything needed at hand. The sofa area before the oven and fire was very comfortable with a TV if required. The bathroom was perfect, nicely done out and well decorated. The bedroom upstairs was gorgeous, lots of storage space and an area to hang clothes. A really comfy bed. It is really quirky with beams and slanted ceilings, just a beautiful space. There are seating areas outside in the courtyard to sit and eat, weather permitting and the gardens at the back are wonderful, just starting to get ready for summer blooms. It was lovely to sit up there chatting with the chickens. Perfect to relax in. Overall it is a fabulous place to stay for short breaks or longer holidays, it truly is a hidden gem as a local of 20 years I had no idea existed. I couldn't recommend it highly enough we would love to go back. Julia & Jules were the perfect hosts, on hand if needed but not overbearing, just a fantastic, energetic couple, it was a pleasure to meet them. Anyone thinking of booking The Old Bakery shouldn't hesitate, especially if they are interested in history or maybe even a little of the paranormal. We had a few unexplainable occurrences (nice, not at all worrying 😊) so if that's up your street, do it 😉
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Ross
United Kingdom1 review10“An excellent get away to a wonderful intimate venue.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was great.
Superb location, very close to Spittal Beach and not far from the centre of Berwick. Private location within property courtyard with an excellent homely feeliing.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Lightfoot
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Absolutely perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic little apartment in a lovely location. Hosts were lovely and very welcoming and the garden area was beautiful.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Kit
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Great location for touring around and walking into Berwick. Lovely quirky accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 6 nights
Lovely open plan accommodation. Comfy bed and lovely clean facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Gary
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Enjoyed Berwick on Tweed which was only a short taxi ride away”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mezzanine bedroom ceiling a bit low
Well designed and space well used.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Helen
United Kingdom2 reviews10“The Old Bakery”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
How quaint the old bakery is
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Sergiy
Ukraine17 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Nice and cozy”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
A very nice and cozy miniature place for a short-term stay for a couple. Free parking in on the street, nice patio to have a breakfast/ brach/ coffee/ evening drinks. Spittal beach is close by (4-5 min walk). The city center is like 25-30 min walk. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Joanne
United Kingdom6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect chilled getaway by the sea. Comfortable, clean & super hosts. Definitely recommend.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 4 nights
That I couldn’t stay longer!
I can’t fault anything! As a single female guest it was perfect for me. Loved the quirkiness of the accommodation, very comfortable & welcoming
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Hugh
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sorry to mention it but ceiling height in bedroom space is VERY low, you wouldn't need to be tall, had to be bent over to move.
Spotlessly clean, great shower. Quality crockery glassware. Quiet.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Small but compact”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
You couldnt stand up in the bedroom unless you were in the middle at the top of the stairs. Had to bend over or crawl on knees round the bed or across it! Not good if have back problems or older
Cute & very clean Everything was in the apartment including milk in the fridge
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Dianne
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Interesting and quirky”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, a few minutes walk from the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Nigel
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Marjorie
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Cree
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Matthew
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Ray
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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