One night stop en route to collect family from Edinburgh Airport. Room was warm and cosy with very comfortable beds. As a notoriously bad sleeper I got 7 hours sleep which was almost unheard of for me. Simon our host recommended a lovely Italian restaurant to visit in Berwick town, just a few minutes drive away, which was very tasty and reasonably priced. We had a brilliant freshly cooked breakfast the next morning. The view from our bedroom window over fields was stunning. The secret however to the success of the Island View is Simon and Sarah, the hosts/owners. Their personalities are perfect for this business, and nothing is too much trouble for them. We would return in a heartbeat.

All perfect

Simon was friendly and welcoming, and informed us of some lesser known things to see and do in the area. Bar and breakfast staff were friendly. Breakfast was yummy and well done! The hotel and room were clean. We could see Lindisfarne and Bamburgh castle from our room and the view onto the fields was gorgeous, nice to watch birds and hares morning and evening. It's a good mid-point to see all the main things in this part of the country. Little pub room downstairs was cute, comfortable and well stocked!

The building/rooms need a little TLC, like a lick of paint and some homely touches/extras, such as a bin in the bathroom and a more welcoming tea set-up in the room. Because it is on the main road, it can be a bit loud at times due to the traffic.

We were welcomed on arrival by the friendly and helpful owners. Our room was light and bright and enjoyed lovely countryside views towards Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle in the distance. The double glazing was excellent. It is next to the A1 but this makes it very convenient. Tea, coffee, milk and biscuits were provided in the room and much welcome after our long drive from The Highlands of Scotland. The bed was extremely comfortable. The location is spot on for exploring the local area. Check tide times for the causeway to Holy Island which we had done. We were able to visit the island in the evening and then again early morning and return for a delicious breakfast afterwards. Would definitely stay again if we were in the location. A lovely one night stay. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

Nothing it was wonderful.

We had fry up for breakfast, plenty of food, and owners were even able to feed us half an hour early so we could make the crossing to Lindisfarne which was excellent. Good to see vegetarian options too. Free parking is brilliant. No noisy guests and very quick service from the restaurant and bar, and reasonably priced. Very easy to get to from the A1.

I think our room was close to the kitchens, so you can hear the warming up noises in the morning, and smell fried food in the room from about 8am. One towel smelled a bit like cigarette smoke. Can hear a bit of traffic noise as it's directly on the A1. But overall no big problems.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel exceptionally welcome by our host Simon and the team. He provided lots of information where we could go for food that evening - they normally provide, but were unable that evening. We were about 10 mins from Berwick where there is a bustling town of places to eat and lots of free parking after 5.30pm. The room was really comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Including Tea and coffee etc. Bathroom was also equally as good, clean and tidy and the shower was decent pressure wise. Wifi was decent reception. Breakfast was served a little later on Sunday so we sat in the cafe area and gazed at the beautiful sunny view across to Lindisfarne (Holy Island) - which is a short drive away. We had a full English cooked breakfast and drinks provided, all were fresh, hot and good. There were also cereals and fruit if required. We will definatly be returning!

Excellent, friendly and helpful staff. Great location right by the A1 with many of Northumberland's best attractions within easy reach. Room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great with plenty to eat and good options for us vegetarians too. The option to have an evening meal there as well was a real bonus - again with plenty for veggies. We would definitely recommend The Island View to others.

The room wasn't very well sound-proofed but that was an absolutely minor issue - there was only a small amount of noise from the room next door and it stopped reasonably early. Just bring earplugs if you think that's going to be a problem!

We loved the location which is just a few miles from Holy Island one way and Berwick-upon-Tweed the other way. Simon, the owner, was so welcoming and friendly. He explained that he’d had trouble with the WiFi and was getting it fixed but that was fine with us. Our room was very comfortable and we both slept well. Simon and his wife were welcoming and helpful when we had their delicious cooked breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble and they gave us some good recommendations for where to visit. We loved The Island View and would definitely return.

Nothing to dislike, we had a very happy stay.

We had been contacted by the owners to give us details of how to access the hotel as it is not manned till the afternoon. On entering and locating our room (3), we were very happy, its so clean and neat. Dinner was lovely and the choices were suitable for all tastes. Cooked to order so really hot and fresh. Breakfast was delicious and very tasty. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. The owners and staff were friendly, helpful and very polite, thank you very much for a lovely stay.

My usual niggle at ALL the hotels we have stayed in and its just there is only ever one chair in the rooms for 2. I appreciate that in some places space is at a premium, but it means 1 has to sit on the bed and the only other chair (not in this room) is a dining style chair and not very comfy for relaxing. Its just my usual niggle regarding all the hotels we have stayed in and it will not stop us from booking again when we are going in that direction.

location was fairly central for our needs on a 4 day tour of the area, the hotel bar, dining room and bedroom were very welcoming, very clean and spacious. Breakfast and evening meals were very good, with suitable choices for most tastes. The staff and particularly the owners were very engaging and helpful, treating guests as friends. It was a very enjoyable stay at this small hotel.

Couldn't really fault it, there was road noise from being close to the A1, but it didn't disturb our sleep or relaxing in the room.

I didn’t get to stay at The Island View, shortly after I made my booking the manager called to let me know an event would also be on at the same time. I think I’d managed to just slip in before the availability could be updated. The reason I am leaving this review is I thought what excellent customer service that was. I was then able to arrange something else, and the manager was very helpful. I really appreciated them letting me know, and I’d definitely consider booking again just based on that care for customer experience alone.