Snaptrip says
Blackburn Cottage Barn is highly praised for its stunning location, offering peace, quiet, and beautiful scenery, with wildlife sightings adding to the charm. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and the warmth of the cottage, making it a cosy retreat. The property is well-regarded for its suitability for walking and biking, with many guests eager to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and comfortable, with a few noting areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning or attention to detail. The majority of the feedback is positive, but some guests suggested improvements in cleanliness, particularly in the kitchen.
The location is consistently lauded for its tranquillity, remote setting, and proximity to nature and walking paths. The stunning views and wildlife contribute to a highly rated experience, with many guests expressing a desire to revisit.
Guests report the beds to be very comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially in the evenings. The property is described as warm and inviting, with a few minor suggestions for enhancing comfort, such as addressing the heating system complexity.
The cottage is well-equipped for a self-catering holiday, though some guests noted the need for maintenance and updates on certain amenities. While the overall experience is positive, recommendations include better upkeep of kitchenware and lighting fixtures.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Wolsingham 2.8 miles. This is an outstanding, stone-built, semi-detached cottage set 900 feet up in the Hamsterley area, close to Wolsingham. Blackburn Cottage Barn offers impressive holiday accommodation, ideal for extended families and groups of friends looking to discover this delightful area together. With the benefit of its wonderful location within the North Pennines AONB, this cottage perches regally above the glorious surrounding countryside. Bright and airy throughout, and offering spectacular views, guests will love to relax and unwind. The attractive sitting room has lovely French doors overlooking the patio, whilst the kitchen/diner provides an excellent space to gather together over dinner and plan the forthcoming activities. Both bedrooms have been well thought out with the second bedroom offering two bunk beds. Outside, there is a spacious, enclosed patio area with furniture, offering a perfect setting for relaxing, pouring a nice cold drink and marvelling at the surrounding views and the abundant wildlife. Birdwatchers will be particularly keen to know that this is one of the few holiday properties in England where black grouse are regularly seen from the house. Blackburn Cottage Barn sits directly on one of the many Hamsterley Forest bridleways, giving easy access to a network of walking and cycle paths. Bikes and horses can be loaned in the nearby Hamsterley Forest. A short drive will take you to many local attractions including Barnard Castle, High Force and Durham Cathedral. A little further afield are the delights of the Lake District or the Northumberland Heritage Coastline, or you can simply enjoy relaxing in your cottage. This delightful cottage is perfect for a relaxing countryside break.
Wolsingham is a small market town with beautiful buildings and period features. There is also the Wolsingham Agricultural Society which is held every year in September and draws large crowds.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with 2 adult bunks.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor basin, WC and washing machine.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.8 miles.
Note: The access road to this property is steep, a 4 x 4 is recommended for visitors in the winter, when the road can become icy.
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
- Oriental Museum
Reviews (27)
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Stephanie
The children loved watching the rabbits from the window and it is in an ideal spot for walking, running and cycling. The property provides almost everything you need for your holiday and the beds were really comfortable but there were just a few small improvements which would take it from good to excellent. When we arrived, there was less than half a toilet roll in the cottage, which for a property that can sleep 6 and isn't close to a shop, isn't really suitable. Thankfully we had read some other reviews which mentioned this and had taken some with us. There's a washing machine, but no powder or tablets, and a dishwasher which also had no tablets, and providing these little extras would make such a difference. We also found the bathroom extractor fan wasn't working, the light above the cooker and under counter lights weren't working, and throughout the stay there was a faint smell of drains, which we assume is from the septic tank. Whilst these things wouldn't prevent us from staying again, they would be welcome improvements that would make the property even more welcoming.
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Kal-el
Very warm on a sunny day and cool on evening. Would defo come back to this cottage.
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Kay
Spotlessly clean, very well equipped, everything you need and more. Stunning views. Wonderful location. Will definately return.