Wild Duck Cottage, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15

Wild Duck Cottage is a charming 2-bedroom home situated in a prime location in the sought after village of Holy Island. The south facing garden overlooks the parish church, Lindisfarne Priory & across the sea to the mainland.

PLEASE NOTE – Due to Wild Duck Cottage being a successful holiday rental, viewings can only take place on a Saturday between 11am and 3pm and depending on tide times.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Built in 1861 as a wildfowler retreat, this charming Victorian 2 bedroom /2 bathroom cottage benefits from high ceilings to the ground floor rooms, creating a light and spacious feel to the living accommodation. It boasts a peaceful well-established garden and private off-street parking, with extra parking through large double gates.

An entrance hallway gives access to a spacious dining kitchen with original wood floors and a wood burning stove leading to a useful utility room. The hall also gives access to a shower room and cosy sitting room with an open fire. A glazed door leads to the garden room offering breathtaking views of the mature garden and parish church. The staircase leads from the sitting room to the first floor landing giving access to two double bedrooms boasting uninterrupted views of the church, priory ruins, and across the sea to the mainland. The principal bedroom features panelling and an en-suite shower-bathroom.

The back door leads to the south facing mature garden featuring flower beds, lawn and a patio at the top corner where it is possible to relax and make the most of the spectacular views.

Currently run as a successful holiday let, the cottage is equipped with solar panels and extra wall insulation, installed in 2013 with a Feed-In Tariff generating approx £1,500 per annum income. The system produces up to 2.1kV with a controller that efficiently diverts surplus electricity to heat the hot water tank, significantly reducing energy bills while maximizing the renewable energy.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Entrance Hall, Open Plan Dining Kitchen, Sitting Room, Utility Room, Garden Room, Shower Room.

First Floor - Principal Bedroom (En-Suite Bathroom), Double Bedroom, Landing.

Outside - Established Garden, Patio, Off Street Parking.

DISTANCES
Berwick-upon-Tweed Train Station 14 miles, Seahouses 19.5 miles, Coldstream 22 miles, Alnwick 27 miles, Kelso 30 miles, Melrose 45 miles, Edinburgh 70 miles. (all distances are approximate).

LOCAL AREA

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a peaceful yet popular tidal island off the Northumberland coast, known for its natural beauty, rich history, spectacular walks around the island and unique attractions. Highlights include the National Nature Reserve, Lindisfarne Castle, the award-winning Gertrude Jekyll Garden, and St. Aidan’s Winery. During low tide, you can also access the smaller St. Cuthbert’s Island, ideal for bird and seal spotting. Access to Holy Island is tide-dependent—please refer to official crossing times before travelling.

The island has a post office for essentials and a welcoming village with pubs, cafés, and local events at the Village Hall. Lindisfarne Castle, originally abandoned during the reign of Henry VIII, was transformed into a holiday home by Sir Edward Lutyens in 1901 and offers stunning views of the gardens and coastline.

Holy Island lies within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to scenic towns such as Bamburgh, Seahouses, Alnwick, Craster, and Goswick. Nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed provides a full range of amenities, supermarkets, schools, restaurants, and cultural venues like The Maltings Theatre. The area is perfect for outdoor pursuits including walking, fishing, riding, and diving.

Transport links are excellent, with Berwick’s mainline station offering regular trains to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London (approx. 3hr 45min). The A1 also provides direct road access north and south.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services
Mains Water
Mains Sewage.
Mains electricity with solar panels creating 2.1kv of energy with a F.I.T.
Oil Central Heating boosted by a solar controlling device which diverts potential exported electricity directly to the immersion heater.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation
Wild Duck Cottage is not listed but does sit within the conservation area of Holy Island.