The stunning Borders region of Northumberland is a veritable gem waiting to be discovered. If you take the time to travel to this corner of the United Kingdom, you will be amply rewarded for your efforts.
Where once there was the bloody perfusion of battlefields in the ancient grumblings between England and Scotland, there are now majestic castles, lavish stately homes, magnificent country estates, World Heritage Sites, long and lovely golden sandy beaches, great gardens, famous homes, and a wealth of outdoor sports to be enjoyed to the full in stunning verdant countryside. Try fishing in the Tweed, Golf at one of the many beautiful courses, clay pigeon shooting, bird and seal watching on the Farne Islands, horse riding across the sands at low tide to Holy Island, or quad biking at Scremerston.
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The very lovely Paxton House, right next to the village of Paxton where you will find The Cross Inn Berwick and Borders restaurant, is elegant beyond measure and is known as the most beautiful Palladian house in the country.
Designed and built by the Adam brothers, it combines stoic graciousness, with perfect form. This has become one of the most loved stately homes in the country, and is filled to the brim with priceless work by Chippendale, commissioned especially for it.
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Today Paxton House is alive again with wedding ceremonies, banquets, and many visitors, all eager to appreciate it's remarkable heritage.
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Venture across the tidal causeway of the holy island of Lindisfarne, and you will be setting foot in the cradle of Christianity in England. The abbey and castle can be visited, and you may sample the traditional monks mead, made from honey.
The Castle is visible for many miles up and down the coast, perched on a high volcanic bluff: It was owned and refurbished by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the famous architect and designer, and has a garden designed by his friend, the equally famous garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll.
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The stunning Alnwick castle gardens are a superb modern example of vast proportions.
Created by the present Duchess of Northumberland, the gardens include an enormous tree house and an elegant cascading fountain.
The castle itself has been used in many movies, and is the setting for all the Harry Potter films.
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Cragside, the home of Lord Armstrong the inventor, was the first house in the world to be lit using electricity from hydroelectric power. In 1870 Lord Armstrong created the worlds first hydroelectric power station for his home in Northumberland, and many more inventions which we now take for granted, such as under floor heating.
Berwick upon Tweed, the historic and noteworthy border market town has many areas of interest, not least of which are the beautiful, and well preserved Elizabethan ramparts and canons.
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The town was the favourite holiday getaway of L.S. Lowry, who delighted in painting the local area, and people.
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Testimonials
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Just a quick thank you note to you and your staff for looking after us so well. David and I had a great evening. Many people have spoken to me since saying how wonderful the food was. Thank you also for the service which was very good and completed a fantastic evening!
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Sheila and David, Kelso.
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Just thought I would send you a quick message to say thank you for all your care and consideration given to us at lunchtime. The group thoroughly enjoyed their meals and greatly appreciated the help given by your staff.
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Liz Fothergill, Yorkshire.
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Great time, good food and drink, friendly pub.
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Jackie and Adrian, Berwick upon Tweed.
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Fabulous as usual! Never disappointed.
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Mr and Mrs Teale.
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Fantastic! High quality food, fantastic selection of drinks and great service. Emphasised by the fact it was very busy.
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Jane Marsden, Earlston.
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The Cross Inn
Paxton
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1TE
Tel : (01289) 386 267
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