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Blackburn Cottage Barn is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its stunning location, comfortable furnishings, and the tranquillity it offers. Guests have enjoyed the wildlife, scenic walks directly from the property, and the cosy atmosphere. The enclosed garden is appreciated by pet owners, and the views are consistently described as spectacular. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness details were noted, these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences.
The property generally appears clean, but some guests have noted a lack of attention to detail, with occasional food stains, fingerprints, and a need for a deep clean of the oven. The majority of the property is well-kept, but these small issues have led to a slightly reduced score.
The location is highly praised for its remote, peaceful setting with beautiful countryside views and abundant wildlife. It is ideal for guests seeking tranquillity and proximity to nature. The accessibility of walks and the natural beauty of the surroundings contribute to a high score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy evenings, comfortable beds, and a warm atmosphere. The property's layout and the quality of the furniture contribute to a comfortable stay, although some guests mentioned issues with the heating system, which slightly affects the score.
The cottage is well-equipped for a self-catering stay, with good facilities overall. However, some guests reported minor maintenance issues such as non-working lights and a need for new kitchenware. While these issues are not widespread, they suggest room for improvement in maintenance.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
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.
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.
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.
Kal-el
Very warm on a sunny day and cool on evening. Would defo come back to this cottage.
David
. facilities were good and excellent walking routes from the door Barn could do with some tlc in places but otherwise enjoyed out stay
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