Website: http://www.millgranary.co.uk
Amazing stay, friendly owners and lots of privacy. Could not fault the accommodation in any way and had a very relaxing trip.
This was our fourth or fifth stay at Mill Byre, we just love it here. The barn is beautifully renovated and always very clean with regular decor updates to keep it looking fresh. The barn is set amongst fields and you really couldn’t ask for a more peaceful setting. It’s a joy to sit in the garden watching the farmer in the fields or the birds, rabbits, bats etc that you regularly see. We particularly enjoy listening to the rustle of the huge tree in the garden and in spring/ early summer the pergola is covered in beautiful white roses….we are trying to figure out how we can replicate this at ...more
Church Cottage is a lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet village. It has two good sized bedrooms that are tastefully decorated. The kitchen is fully equipped and has great views over the garden. It has a lovely enclosed garden with plenty of comfy seating.
If you want a holiday where you don't always have to get in the car to go places this will work for you. The cottage is on the edge of the market town and a few houses up from the river and the bridge where you can follow a couple of walks - the ruins of the castle are well worth a visit, as is Egglestone abbey. Bowes museum is a short walk, an amazing building with lots of interesting exhibits. Eggleston gardens, Raby Castle, and High Force waterfall are a short drive, and a longer drive takes you to Beamish museum. You could easily visit Durham. The town itself is interesting for a stroll ar...more
This was our second stay, and so lovely to be back in this spacious, well equipped property. Surrounded by farmland and its own wildflower meadow. Plenty to do in the area and in the cottage itself. Highly recommend. (My only negative comment would be, though of excellent quality, the settees were a bit too soft for my ageing back. )