Guests say
The Tithe Barn in Barnard Castle receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and beautiful restoration. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and great bathrooms. The underfloor heating and log burner add to the cosy atmosphere, and the property's location offers stunning scenery. Suggestions for improvement include more board games and disability-friendly shower facilities.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean and tidy, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the barn.
The property is lauded for its excellent location, with beautiful scenery and a peaceful setting in the Yorkshire Dales.
Reviewers find the barn warm, inviting, and comfortable, with special mentions of good comfortable beds and a cosy underfloor heating system.
The barn is well-equipped with a great kitchen, bathrooms, and showers. However, a suggestion for more board games and disability-friendly shower facilities indicates room for improvement.
While guests are pleased with the facilities and the housekeeper's attentiveness, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Barnard Castle 4.4 miles. The Tithe Barn is a versatile and character filled barn conversion lending itself to weekenders and families alike. Just right for that special celebration get-together with friends, family parties, a traditional Christmas or New Year as well as those who just want to enjoy the surrounding walks, stunning countryside and take in the beauty of this delightful area. Set in a rural hamlet tucked away a short drive from the A66, with panoramic views over the surrounding area this delightful converted barn is ideal as a relaxing base from which to enjoy your stay whilst taking in your choice from all the variety of interests and activities available within the area. Originally an agricultural building, the barn was sensitively restored and converted in recent years and enjoys an idyllic position at the entrance to this rural village, next door to the church and surrounded by open countryside.
Public footpaths - a haven for walkers and country lovers and yet within 4 miles of the market town of Barnard Castle, along with the nearby moorlands, Durham, Weardale and the Lake District.
The Dickensian Coaching Inn at Greta Bridge is within walking distance and there is a good selection of pubs and restaurants to be found nearby. Full of character, the barn has a large beamed living/dining room, stone flagged floor with under floor heating, a welcoming wood burning stove (logs provided!) and a modern kitchen area fully equipped with white goods, fridge/freezer, microwave etc, Dual function oven. Two twin-bedrooms share a shower room with w.c and the remaining bedrooms are all en-suite. Separate utility room with washer, tumble dryer, iron & board, clothes dryer and room for muddy boots and wet clothes. The property surrounds the private courtyard garden at the rear and ample garden furniture is provided together with barbecue, ample parking is also avalible.
The market town of Barnard Castle is situated in the unspoilt countryside of Teesdale in County Durham. It stands on the site of an ancient Roman fort which crosses the river. The medieval ruins of the castle still tower over the river and are well worth a visit. Known affectionately as 'Barney’ by residents and visitors alike, the town boasts cobble streets, yards and back lanes, which were first laid out in the 12th century. The nearby Bowes Museum is well worth a visit and a wonderful way to spend a day wandering around this beautiful building and experiencing the fascinating exhibitions. Beautiful walking country is right on the doorstep of this lovely market town, with woodland walks and cycle routes and the Lake District, the Pennine and Teesdale Ways, and the River Tees and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite shower room, 2 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with separate utility room.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor.
Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Duvets to all beds with linen and towels provided included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed private courtyard with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.3 miles, pub 1.3 miles
Reviews (8)
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Tina
We had 9 people to be accommodated and the barn did this. It was warm and comfortable, All the facilities were spot on. We were able to cook our meals in an oven or a microwave, and the dish washer made cleaning the plates and bowls easy. The sleeping accommodation was brilliant, every room had a bath or shower and the beds gave all of us a good nights sleep. The sitting room had 3 large comfortable sofas all facing a television. I am disabled and unable to have a bath so I use a shower, the bedroom we were in only had a shower, but it was not disabled friendly, perhaps it could have a fixed chair and a rail to hold onto when a person stands up. Another small fixture would be some shelves, we had acceseries with no place to put them, especially in the bath room. Other than these small fixtures everything else diserved ten stars. Thank you for making our Diamond Anniversary so wonderful.
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Katie
Plenty of room, clean & warm and really can't fault it. Irene (housekeeper) called to make sure we had everything we needed. Would return and not hesitate to recommend.
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Michael
Clean, tidy and very spacious as described, perfect for my celebration with my family. Although weather wasânt great over the weekend, the underfloor heating in lounge was lovely to come home to after visits to various activities. The only thing we felt missing which we have found useful in others Sykes properties over the years was one or two board games to keep the kids ( & adults) entertained and off their phones. Certainly not a criticism simply a suggestion as we could/should have brought our own but bringing everything but the kitchen sink it was quite simply an oversight on our part. Final point all family members were able to have there own room and were suitably impressed by how large and well laid out it was, a tasteful barn conversion.