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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Tantobie sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages (Refs MRA and MRB), each with its own history, are tastefully converted from former barns dating back to the 1600s. Retaining character and charm, they lie in a peaceful setting overlooking countryside with many cycle tracks nearby. Ideal walking and fishing country, yet close to famous attractions - visitors can step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum or visit the Metro Centre (a shopper’s paradise), Hexham (with its glorious abbey), Durham City (a city of contrasts, with its fine cathedral and designer shops), or the Northumberland coast, which are all within an hour’s drive. The medieval castle of Raby has a 200-acre deer park and is a firm favourite with visitors. An ideal location to explore all the surrounding AONB. Shop 500 yards.
  
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Eggleston sleeps 6.
Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In the heart of Teesdale, on the edge of the North Pennines in an AONB, this detached character cottage stands within the grounds of Eggleston Hall, famed for its nursery garden and association with the TV series Ladette to Lady. There is a gift shop and café/bistro in its grounds. Many original features add to the character of this holiday cottage. A haven for nature lovers, walkers and fishermen, with High Force waterfall, Bowes museum, Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and town of Richmond nearby. Shop 6 miles, two pubs, one 200 yards. Spacious beamed living room, wood-burning stove, French doors. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen, Aga, electric cooker, dining area. Utility/storage room. Separate toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second staircase from living room to first floor: Galleried twin bedroom (for +2) leading to further twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Middlestone Village sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Centrally located to explore the surrounding counties, The Chapel dates back to 1895 and has been tastefully converted to provide spacious, detached, cosy holiday accommodation with magnificent countryside views from the chapel shaped windows and pretty garden - the ideal place to relax in. It is set in the tiny hamlet of Middlestone with its own CAMRA award winning village pub run by the owners, 50 yards from The Chapel. Friendly villages and open countryside ideal for walking, cycling, fishing and climbing surround the tiny village. Only 10 minutes from Durham City with a magnificent cathedral, fine shops, river walks and castle dating back to 1072. The famous Metro shopping centre is only a 25 minute drive. Shop 1 mile, pub 50 yards. Spacious living/dining room with beams, wood-burning stove and French doors to sun room. Kitchen with countryside views. Study. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom (5ft bed) with en-suite bathroom, toilet with Velux window. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom (for 1 adult +1 additional adult) with beams. All bedrooms with TV and views. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Staindrop sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: The Old Chapel Retreat, a charming, detached, 19th-century chapel has been skilfully restored to retain much character and charm throughout. It provides quirky, clever holiday accommodation whilst retaining some original stone floors and walls. Perfectly located in the heart of this pretty picture postcard village with quaint inns and tearooms, and family butcher. Within walking distance is the medieval grand fortress of Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park surrounding the castle. Barnard Castle, a thriving market town, is only 5 miles with exciting shops and pubs. Auckland Castle, home of the Bishop of Durham and the wonderful nature reserve at Low Barns, is also close by. Beamish Museum lies only 20 miles away where life in the 18/1900s can be relived in this working museum. Motor enthusiasts may like to visit Croft Circuit only 12 miles. Durham city, only 17 miles, has a magnificent castle dating back to 1072, a beautiful cathedral, fine shops, galleries and eateries. Try a day exploring the magnificent Roman Wall country in Hexham and Corbridge, easily reached in under an hour and close to the Pennines. A little further venture to Northumberland taking in the magnificent heritage coastal route, stopping off to see Alnwick and explore the castle used to film Robin Hood, Harry Potter and Elizabeth. Meander through the cobbled streets, or visit the enchanting Alnwick Gardens with one of the largest Treehouse restaurants and water fountains. Relax with a drink and barbecue in the enclosed courtyard area after a day out exploring this exciting area or head up to the top floor for a relaxing game of pool in the games room. Shop and pub 25 yards. Large living room with electric ‘wood burner’ and wooden floor. Dining room. Large well-equipped kitchen with TV, Rangemaster (for cooking), breakfast area, granite worktops, original stone floor and patio doors. Study/snug. Utility. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and wooden floor, one with 5ft bed, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with wooden floor. Twin bedroom with wooden floor. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Bathroom with free standing bath, shower cubicle, toilet and wooden floor. Second floor: Games room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only), TV, high ceiling and beams.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Shotley Bridge sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: This delightful detached single-storey barn conversion, set in a leafy glade in an idyllic peaceful setting by the river (permits available), enjoys its own attractive garden in the owner’s grounds. Totally refurbished and equipped to the E.T.C. ‘4 Star’ standard, it retains much character, beamed ceilings and unique features including a circular bathroom. Beautiful countryside (with many cycle tracks nearby) surround this is the ideal holiday location. Beamish Museum, Metro Centre, Newcastle city centre, Hexham, Durham close by. Northumberland coast within a 1-hour drive. Shops 1 mile. One step to entrance. Spacious beamed living room with sofa-bed (for +2) and electric fire in feature fireplace. Farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Middleton-in-Teesdale sleeps 7.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 7
Accommodation overview: Lovely views surround this detached stone-built holiday home set in pretty gardens of half an acre, opposite a wood with footpaths and abundant wildlife. It lies on a hillside above the delightful village of Middleton-in-Teesdale (1 mile) which has a good variety of shops, pubs and tearooms. This beautiful area has many superb walks to offer and is designated an AONB, ideally placed in the Durham Dales with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales, Northumbria with its stunning sandy coastlines and even the Lake District an hour’s drive away. Shops and pub 1 mile. Living room with open fire and wood parquet floor. Kitchen/dining room with wood-burning stove and tiled floor. Utility. Sun room. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with additional single bed (for +1). Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet and oak floor.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Baldersdale sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Natural stone walls, beams and lovely views epitomise the charm of this delightful detached barn conversion in an AONB close to the Pennine Way at the heart of the Durham Dales. Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum, 6 miles. An excellent holiday location for walking and cycling, or exploring the Yorkshire Dales, the sandy Northumbrian beaches or the Lake District. Shop and pub 2 miles. Large dining room with TV, oak floor/well-equipped kitchen with tiled floor. Double bedroom, 5ft bed, en-suite bathroom with shower over ¾-size corner bath and toilet. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Living room. Double bedroom, 5ft bed, en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, toilet. Beams, exposed stone walls throughout.
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Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 9.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9
Accommodation overview: Retaining character beams and oak floors, this restored Grade II listed former smithy lies in the hamlet of Westwick in the heart of Teesdale enjoying views over open farmland. An ideal holiday base to explore the North Pennines AONB - perfect for walking/cycling. Barnard Castle with Bowes Museum, 1 mile; medieval castle of Raby (6 miles) for an excellent day out. Golf, fishing and riding in the area. Shop and pub 1 mile. Living room with wood-burning stove, arch windows and patio doors. Dining room. Large well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with range (for cooking), tiled floor. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms with zip & link beds and ornamental fireplace; one with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with additional single (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. External utility/drying room with shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Ruffside sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Relax in tranquil countryside, in eco-friendly and child-friendly properties...where walks, watersports and sightseeing abound Nestled between the Derwent Reservoir, where red kites are spotted, and the edge of beautiful Northumbrian moorlands, these original stone mining offices have been lovingly restored to offer a contemporaray collection of tasteful character cottages combining style and elegance with professionally designed interiors and fine soft furnishings. They provide the benefits of VisitBritain ‘4 Star’ Gold Award living in a peaceful and tranquil setting only minutes from some of the North East’s most breathtaking countryside. The hamlet is perfect for those wishing to relax, and these extremely family-friendly cottages are ideal - providing not only travel cots, highchairs, stairgates, monitors and sterilisers for babies and young children, but also extras such as breadmakers and icemakers. There are communal gardens and social areas with an on-site purpose built games barn, barbecue area and fully secure children’s play area with swings, climbing frame and Wendy house. The holiday cottages are ideally located amongst the calm and magnificent countryside and yet are only a short drive from Hadrian’s Wall. Bustling market towns and pretty villages are scattered accross the reigon; only 2 miles away the medieval village of Blanchard is one of the most attractive in the area. Corbridge is renowned for excellent restaurants, pubs and shops, and is well worth a visit. Walking abounds, as well as sailing and fishing on the Derwent Reservoir. Nearby Slaley Hall stands in 1,000 acres of beautiful forest and moorland with a championship golf course, home to the Great North Open. Sparkling cities like Newcastle and Durham are thriving, with lots of shopping, nightlife and sport. These charming cottages will delight all age groups and have something to offer everyone. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Brignall sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: In an idyllic position on a quiet single track country lane, this detached Grade II listed tithe barn is tucked away next to a church, surrounded by countryside. Sensitively restored to retain much character, it boasts stone flagged floors, open beams and courtyard garden. The surrounding area is dotted with fields, fragrant hedgerows and public footpaths - a holiday haven for walkers and those who love the outdoors. Ideally based for exploring - the delights of Barnard Castle (4 miles), Raby Castle, Durham, Weardale, the Lake District are all within easy driving distance. Shop 4 miles. Dickensian Coaching Inn at Greta Bridge, 1 mile along lane. Large beamed living/dining room with rugs on stone-flagged floor, spacious modern kitchen area. Utility. Steps down to twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet, two twin bedrooms with shared shower room and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599
Self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This truly charming, stone holiday cottage, dating from 1874, is detached in the grounds of the owners’ home and boasts a beautiful cottage garden with duck pond and summer house. In a rural position on the banks of the River Tees (free fishing), many footpaths and bridleways can be explored, and it is a short walk to the historic market town of Barnard Castle with restaurants and tearooms. Bowes Museum makes for fantastic visit. Cycle hire is available. Pub within walking distance. Excellent riding facilities nearby. Shops 500 yards. Step to entrance. Living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire. Spacious modern kitchen/dining room overlooking duck pond. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Westgate-in-Weardale sleeps 5.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: In a stunning location above the village of Westgate, this charming detached former byre, built in the 1800s, retains many original features and has magnificent views of the beautiful Wear Valley. The North Pennines AONB is noted for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Hexham, Newcastle, Durham, Barnard Castle, High Force Waterfall and the Lake District are within easy reach. Weardale offers superb walking, fishing and cycling with museums at Ireshopeburn and Killhope. Sharing the owner’s 6-acre grounds at the top of a steep track, the holiday cottage sits in a picturesque location with animals on site. Shops and pub ½ mile. Living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room with electric ‘wood burner’ in feature wood fireplace. Farmhouse-style kitchen with electric Rangemaster (for cooking), stable door and quarry-tiled floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one large with wooden floor, additional single bed (for +1) and fireplace. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Beamed and with stone walls throughout.
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