Snaptrip says
Guests consistently praise 'The Barn' for its immaculate condition, welcoming hosts, and excellent facilities, including a hot tub and secure garden. The property's location is ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and enjoying local amenities. Comfortable and well-equipped, it offers a peaceful and relaxing stay, with thoughtful touches like welcome treats adding to the experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers unanimously commend the property for its exceptional cleanliness, noting it as spotless and extremely clean, which indicates meticulous maintenance and attention to detail.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience to local shops, pubs, and scenic walks, with easy access to nearby attractions. One minor note on soundproofing prevents a perfect score.
Guests find 'The Barn' very comfortable, with special mentions of the quality of the beds and the peaceful environment. A single mention of sound carrying between floors slightly impacts the score.
Facilities are consistently highlighted as excellent, with the hot tub being a standout feature. The property is well-equipped, and the outdoor space is appreciated, indicating top-notch maintenance.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of welcome treats and small touches that enhance the stay. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
The Barn is a beautiful, semi-detached cottage located in the pretty village of Frosterley, Durham and is 3 miles away from Stanhope, the old market town of Weardale and Wolsingham. With ground-floor bedrooms and bathroom, and a spacious living area, The Barn makes a wonderful base for a couple's retreat or a family getaway to the countryside, with fantastic towns and cities within reach. The Barn sits on a charming unit among traditional, stone cottages, with private parking so you can get settled in with ease; enter through the quaint blue door, drop your bags and make yourself at home in this wonderful space. With a stone feature wall, wooden floors, classic décor and cottage windows bringing in plenty of natural light, The Barn is scattered with lovely spots to quietly read a book or catch up with loved ones including the peaceful paddock or the relaxing hot tub, perfect for unwinding with a glass of bubbly. On the first floor, an open-plan living area offers a well-equipped, smart kitchen with a gas hob, electric oven and a coffee maker to kick-start your mornings, alongside plenty of storage space and a fridge/freezer to stock up for your stay. Set the dining table for six to plan the next day's adventures over a home-cooked dinner, before settling into the plush seats in the sitting area for a movie night by the warmth of the woodburning stove. Each guest is welcomed into a homely bedroom to unpack their belongings and get ready for the day ahead, with the ground floor hosting one double and a twin, along with a first-floor double. Take a well-earned bubble bath in the ground-floor bathroom after adventuring through the North Pennines, or energise your day in the spacious walk-in shower found in the first-floor shower room. Whether rain strikes or for unexpected muddy walks, The Barn has a handy utility with a washing machine and tumble dryer to quickly clean your clothes ready for the next day. There is also an enclosed, rear garden with outdoor seating; make a tray of hot chocolates, gather your guests and catch up on the day's events in the peaceful surroundings of the cottage. There are plenty of attractions nearby such as Stanhope's heated, outdoor swimming pool, Killhope's Lead Mining Museum with free of charge entry and Weardale Adventure Centre with abseiling, rock-climbing and canoeing on offer! With the stunning countryside and the picturesque towns of Hadrian's Wall, Blanchard and Derwentwater with its excellent "Derwent Arms Public House" with delicious home-cooked food within reach, choose The Barn to make your family holiday a memorable one. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1072675, together sleeping up to eight guests.
Frosterley is a quaint village in an area described as England's last wilderness, whilst also within reach of Durham and Newcastle, offering the best of both rural and city escapes. Guests can enjoy two traditional pubs, a convenience store and a village green. Pleasant market towns dot the nearby area with a diversity of landscapes to explore, making Frosterley the perfect base to make the most of your holiday in a fantastic part of England.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility
**This property can be booked with Property Ref: 1072675 (The Coach House) **
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and coffee maker.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking.
Walled garden with private hot tub.
Enclosed garden with patio, gravelled area and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: please can guests bring their own towels for the hot tub.
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (41)
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Michelle
Could be signposted a little better from both directions but thatâs the only criticism. The cottage is clean and beautifully decorated . Thank you
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Heather
The hot tub was lovely and relaxing, there was also lots of space for our grandchildren to explorer. The hosts, Debbie and Nick were great. The location is also well situated for places to visit in Weardale / Durham. We will definitely be back .
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Margaret
Would love to come back as we really did relax and enjoyed the quietness. Highly recommend The barn perfect. Loved exploring the surrounding areas Beautiful. Margaret Griffiths.