Large Dog Friendly Cottages in Barnard Castle

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  We’ve had a horrible stay.

  On arrival we were very surprised by the outside and location of it as it’s not as advertised. The photo is showing a rear door which isn’t used as a door at all making out like that’s the entrance in the photos. On entering the property we could see straight away that the house hadn’t been cleaned to a reasonable standard, toilets, bathroom floors and bins were filthy with mud all over, bedrooms and living room were thick of dust and muck even causing us to sneeze all the time and one of our party had an asthma attack! We had to go and buy cleaning products and take the time to clean. Carpets marked and dirty to the point where we wouldn’t let anything on the ground, walls full of dirty marks. No sweeping brush or vacuum. The cellar which is advertised as a games room is what I can only call a hazard with the stairs and smell of damp and not very nice down there at all. Outside there is no area for children and dogs which is a huge surprise when you’re welcome to take 3 dogs and it said in the description there was a patio area. There is a large bench blocking the front door which is just an eyesore and filthy and took up so much room. There was a stuffed crow which was hideous and not in the pictures along with a huge stuffed fish in a glass cabinet on the living room wall! Not a great use of the space at all, the layout of the kitchen was so tight and not being able to eat together or even facing one another was far from what we expected. pictures did not give an accurate expectation of the limited space. The place is not at all suitable for 8 people and 3 dogs. We couldn’t wait to leave!!

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• Polly - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a wonderful 5 day stay at Langlands.

  This cottage is absolutely fantastic, the pictures do not do it justice. We were so impressed with everything it had to offer, we have stayed in quite a few holiday cottages over the years and this one has been, by far the best we have stayed in. So many good points and little extras that don't sound like much, but make a huge difference- such as, plenty of plug sockets, blankets for getting cosy at night, dog towels and equipment for the dog, plush decent sized towels, choice of summer / winter duvets on the beds, enclosed secure garden, fantastically equipped kitchen with everything you could need including tupperware to borrow for picnics and a spice draw, a huge choice of books to borrow, games and jigsaws, Netflix and amazon prime subscription....I could go on! We were so impressed with how clean this property was, and we really could not fault it. As for the location, Middleton in Teesdale was absolutely gorgeous, perfect for walking holidays, some lovely walks on the door step , and the surrounding areas have plenty to offer , High force and the Gibson caves are a must see. Everywhere is very dog friendly and the locals are extremely friendly. The fish and chip shop was excellent, and you have a big co-op just a few doors away. We really couldn't have asked for more. The first time we have been away somewhere that we all ( 2 children of 10 and 14 included) wanted to come back to. Thank you for having us!

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• Clare - Verified booking

  The pictures of the house featured on the website do not do the place justice.

  It is such a lovely house, very spacious and comfortable. Enough room for everyone to have their own space but also able to enjoy being together. The welcome basket was a lovely and generous surprise. The information folder was very useful and we were able to do some of the walks mentioned and visit recommended places. High Force, Low Force and Summerhill Force being a favourite. It had all the facilities needed though with the constant rain it was a bit of a challenge getting all the clothes dry - but we managed. The only slightly strange thing was the lack of a door on the main bedroom’s en-suite but it was not a big deal. The house is also perfectly situated right next to the local shops so it was easy to pop out to fetch anything needed. Great coffee shops and takeaways nearby too. All in all we spent a wonderful week away in a lovely house in a beautiful location and we would highly recommend Langlands to anyone wanting to visit this part of the country.

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• Janine - Verified booking

  We had an amazing stay at The Old Smithy for my mams 60th birthday.

  Before arriving the owner called me who was so lovely! She gave me information about the house and the surrounding areas for dog walks, shops ect. The cottage itself was clean, tidy and very spacious. It fit our party of 8 and 2 dogs in quite nicely. We had a lovely welcome gift of wine and chocolates which we were not expecting. It is a 2 minute walk to Morrisons and just a few extra minutes to reach the shops/ pubs. There are a few walks around the area which i wish i had more time to check out but the loaction is perfect. There is a parking space under the arch which you can just say fit 2 cars in, the street was quite full of parked cars but if you find a space parking is all free. Free wifi however, we could not connect so i had to message the owner for the password. She replied immediately to help. All in all, the stay was great. I cannot fault the house or the owner! Would definitley stay again

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• Paul - Verified booking

  Had a three week stay which was enjoyable.

  That said there was an issue with the cleanliness. Mainly the kitchen. We are not people to bother others so just bought cleaning bits and sorted it ourselves. Upstairs was clean, as we say it was the kitchen. If the owners would like some feedback then crumbs on the top of the toaster. The utensil pot was greasy on the outside, not washed for a long time. The hob had not been completely taken apart and cleaned. And the floor was quite grubby, especially under the breakfast bar. However we know we left it all done. The court yard and its enjoyment by people who stay it is not clear enough. The courtyard belongs to one of the neighbours and is not for the use of The Old Smithy. You can sit around the edge of it though and have ample space under the arch to sit out. Do not be put off as I am sure the owners will address the above and the location is fantastic for exploring Barnard Castle.

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