Our self catering Holiday Cottages are set in beautiful rolling unspoilt countryside in Lower Teesdale on the Durham/Yorkshire border. Conveniently situated within easy reach of Northern England's most beautiful scenery and historic sites, including the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Durham Cathedral, Barnard Castle, Richmond, Hadrians Wall, Newcastle and the Lakes. Locally there is an abundance of walking and cycling routes through peaceful lanes and quiet limewashed hamlets with everything from a Michelin-starred restaurant, to welcoming local pubs, restaurants, farm shops and cafes.
Mill Granary and Mill Byre are two luxuriously appointed stone built 18th century converted barns, sleeping eight and seven guests, these are separated by open fields and a wild flower meadow teeming with wildlife. They are great for family gatherings and celebrations.
Our village property is 16th century Church Cottage which can sleep four guests. It occupies an idyllic setting on the quiet green in the historic village of Gainford.
Cheeseborough House is our jewel in Barnard Castle, a 19th century grade two-listed town house within walking distance of Bowes Museum, shops and restaurants, sleeping four guests.
Also a stunning Shepherds Hut with a chic interior lovingly created for you to enjoy. A perfect retreat for two.
Dogs are welcome to stay in the Mill Byre and Mill Granary.
We had a fabulous time and the setting was lovely, very quiet and peaceful. Everything you could need is in the hut and Kate was a great help when booking!
We are back from another lovely stay at the Mill Byre, our 20th. As always we have had the best time and feel very much at home here with the addition of stunning views from every window, plenty of room and everything you could possibly need. The Mill Byre is spacious, stylish, very comfortable and well equipped. It is located within easy reach of many places to visit, we enjoyed a day at The Beamish Museum and can highly recommend a trip here if you have never been, we also had a visit to Coatham Beach with our 2 labradors perfect on a very warm day, the sea breeze was perfect, but equall...more
Lovely cottage and garden. Excellent location for exploring. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Didn't score 5 for cleanliness as the shower door and chrome radiator in the front en-suite had not been cleaned and one of the white hand towels was positively grey. We did not use it.