About this property
A wonderful stone-built detached cottage, situated in the middle of a field on the owners' working farm in the small Teesdale hamlet of Holwick. The cottage, which is approached by a farm lane, has been skilfully created from an old stone barn and has upside down accommodation to take advantage of the lovely views. The River Tees runs by the bottom of the field. Comfortably decorated and furnished, this delightful barn offers superb holiday accommodation at any time of the year.
Situated at the end of a no-through-road in the heart of beautiful unspoilt Teesdale is the peaceful, charming hamlet of Holwick. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this lovely region is an excellent spot for walkers or bird watchers. High Force waterfall is within walking distance of the hamlet whilst the challenging Pennine Way passes close by. In the village itself there is a pub which serves food, as well as a farm shop and butchers that has an additional cafe area. There are many other picturesque villages nearby however â such as Middleton, Mickleton and Romaldkirk â as well as the ancient market town of Barnard Castle that provide a wide range of amenities. The Lake District is less than an hour's drive away whilst all of the Northern Dales are within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with three singles.
Three piece modern bathroom, with a shower over the bath.
First floor spacious beamed living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with coal-effect gas stove.
Gas central heating with gas stove.
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with built in dvd player.
Shared use of laundry room with automatic washer and dryer.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Ample parking.
Sitting area with garden furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet under strict control welcome.
Cafe on owners' farm open at the weekends only with other shops and pub located 3 miles from the property.
Please note: mobile signal can be poor in the area; please check coverage with your network provider.
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Brough Castle
- Appleby Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (48)
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Lyndsay
Its in such a beutiful spot, so close to the river and a little walk to the waterfalls. The mot stunning walk might I add. Highly recomend eating at the Farm House Kitchen. The Sunday lunches and the cheesecake are so so good. Enough for us to plan a visit just for food in the near future, without staying over. I'm still thiking about that cheesecake a week on :). The family who look after the Cottage and run the Farmhouse are super lovely and friendly.
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Harriet
Had all the amenities we needed & such a lovely area! It's a really relaxing cottage, comfortable beds, good bathroom and kitchen. The fridge is a little small if you're there for a week but wasn't a huge problem for us at all, the nearest town Is about 10 minutes away so we just shopping when we needed. Really comfortable sofas and great TV. Would definitely go back, you can walk to high force, low force and Bowlees waterfalls with ease, great area!
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Iain
). Perfect getaway for a bit of quiet/nature immersion. Farmer passed by the track once/twice daily, and a few campers on the weekend, but thatâs all for an entire week. Property is quite basic, which to me adds the charm and wasnât any great issue. The views from the windows are gorgeous, plenty of wildlife too, and the nights are dark and clear. You could hear the river rushing along at all times, which I absolutely loved too! A few notes for future guests: 1. The property is accessed by an unmade farm track, which youâll struggle with in a low car. I think the listing does note the farm track, but it wouldnât hurt to add a little heads up for lower cars, as Iâve seen on other property ads. (Skoda Yeti was fine) 2. The enclosed yard is/was very slippery (December), and not 100% dog proof for small or determined dogs. I rigged up a long lead from the door to cover this risk when she was out. (French Bulldog) 3. Laundry facilities arenât in the property. Wasnât an issue for me, as I packed for the week. Shared facilities are advertised, but perhaps itâs worth clarifying on the listing where/how? 4. Bed was a quite firm, but thatâs entirely subjective so not a complaint. It was clean and undamaged. But thatâs it really, none of the above is major and certainly didnât impact the stay significantly. Me and the dog loved it, and the walks are absolutely fantastic; literally straight from the door! High/Low Force are both an absolute must, and plenty of scenic reservoirs around too. And all importantly, 2 excellent takeaways in town including quite possibly the best fish and chips Iâve ever had! Thanks again, Iâm sure weâll be back. Iain & Luna