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‘Never thought we’d be custodians’: Berwick’s beloved dining icon makes a comeback
Locals remember the carvery, Brandy Alexander mousse and grand dining room. Clover Cottage’s three-decade run is about to continue under new owners keen to revive the glory days.
- Dani Valent
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