The Walls, an award-winning bed and breakfast in Berwick-upon-Tweed, is on the market for offers over £650,000 through Galbraith. The Grade II listed townhouse, dating from circa 1750, sits on the medieval and Elizabethan town walls overlooking the River Tweed, with views extending upriver towards Berwick’s bridges.
Rare opportunity combining business and history
Sam Gibson, a partner with Galbraith, said: “The Walls is an exceptionally rare property, combining a successful hospitality business with an extraordinary historic setting. Its position above the River Tweed, established reputation and potential for further accommodation make it a particularly interesting opportunity for both lifestyle and business buyers.”
Run as a bed and breakfast since 1984, the property includes three en suite double guest bedrooms, a single guest room, a guest lounge, a large kitchen and a guest dining room. A separate penthouse apartment offers a lounge, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including one en suite, with potential for additional letting accommodation subject to consents.
Improvements and awards
The current owners bought The Walls in 2015 and have carried out extensive improvements, including replacing south-facing windows with double glazed sliding sash Akoya windows, installing a new roof, rebuilding chimney stacks, repairing eroded stonework and lintels, and modernising the kitchen and bathrooms.
The property has held a VisitEngland 5-star Gold Award since 2015. Guests can enjoy views across the river and may occasionally spot wildlife such as otters and dolphins. There is no formal garden, making maintenance easier, and an undercroft provides storage for bicycles and equipment. Public parking and a nearby residents’ permit parking area are available.
Location and access
The Walls is a short walk from Berwick’s mainline railway station and historic town centre, which features independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities, sports clubs, schools and The Maltings theatre and cinema. Direct rail connections serve Edinburgh, Newcastle and London, and the A1 provides vehicle access to both cities, each with an international airport.
The property is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £650,000.
