Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Smithy, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 9.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: In a beautiful setting with uninterrupted views over open countryside, Burns Cottage has been created from traditional farm buildings and offers well appointed, versatile accommodation. Primarily on a single level (but with some split-level galleried bedrooms), it has been traditionally furnished and decorated throughout to a high standard. Special features of the property include a swimming pool, sauna, and games room. There is also a full catering service available for special occasions.
Greta Bridge is a landmark hamlet, south of the A66 trans-Pennine road and only 4 miles south-east of the market town of Barnard Castle. Built on the site of a Roman settlement, and beside the pretty River Greta, is the neighbouring Morritt Arms Hotel (a 17th-century coaching inn, where Charles Dickens stayed whilst researching for his novel Nicholas Nickleby), which serves delicious food.
There is much to do and see in the surrounding area with Darlington a mere 18 miles distant. Within an hour’s drive there are many racecourses including Sedgefield, Catterick, Wetherby, York and Newcastle to name but a few. Scotch Corner is 9 miles, and Teesside 30 miles. Wonderful walks from the cottage. Shop 3½ miles, pub/restaurant 50 yards.

Large beamed living/dining room with open fire and French doors to breakfast area. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room. Sitting room with TV and seating for 14 people. Games room with pool table, dart board, board games. TV room with DVD, CD and seating for 6 people, and French doors to garden. Utility. Sauna room with shower cubicle. Three double bedrooms (one with 5ft bed), two with en-suite bathroom and toilet (one with over-bath shower), and two with dressing room. Further double bedroom with steep spiral staircase to galleried upper level with two additional single beds (for +2). Twin bedroom with steep spiral staircase to galleried upper level with two additional single beds (for +2). Shower room with double wash basin and toilet. Two separate toilets. First floor: Twin bedroom with two additional single beds (for +2).

Dove Cottage, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Cobble Cottage nestles within an 18th Century courtyard of holiday homes in a quiet backwater off the main street in the attractive village of Spennithorne in the heart of Wensleydale. Converted from a former coach house, Cobble Cottage provides ground floor accommodation with feature random stone walls in the lounge area along with exposed beams.

The Old Chapel, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Peacefully set in picturesque Baldersdale, this former chapel has been restored and equipped to the E.T.C. ‘4 Star’ standard, retaining its arched windows and exuding charm and character. With stunning views over open moorland, it enjoys its own furnished patio and forms a cosy holiday retreat year round. Excellent walking within this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Pennine Way winding close by. Hannah Hauxwell’s isolated farmhouse (featured on TV’s Season of My Life) lies nearby. Historic Barnard Castle (6 miles) boasts an array of shops, inns, restaurants, a splendid Norman castle, several antique dealers and the famous Bowes museum, where exhibitions change regularly. The Metro Centre, Beamish and Lake District are but an hour away. The interesting village of Leyburn can be visited as well as The Forbidden Corner near Middleham. Fishing and riding locally. Includes 2–course Sunday lunch (for two) at a country pub. Shop 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Large sitting/dining room with electric ‘pebble-effect’ fire in modern arch-shaped fireplace. Oak fitted kitchen. Small double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Garth House, Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Stonecroft is a traditional style, 18th century stone Yorkshire Dales cottage, quietly situated in a cobbled lane, just off the Market Square in the historic Wensleydale town of Middleham. The  imposing castle is a short distance away and all the town's amenities are within a minutes' walk where you will find a regular bus service. Although recently totally renovated to a high standard, Stonecroft still retains much character and many original features, including exposed beams in all rooms and exposed stonework to parts of the kitchen. The property is heated by a multi-fuel stove set in an inglenook fireplace which controls the central heating. Portable heaters are also provided and water can be heated through the immersion heater. The period oak furnishings and subtle concealed lighting have been carefully selected to make your stay cosy and comfortable in this delightful holiday home. Outside, to the front of the cottage, there is private parking and a small, south facing patio area on which are many container-grown shrubs and plants.