Guests say
Hall Cottage in Yorkshire Dales - North receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the secure gardens for dogs, the property's proximity to local attractions, and the thoughtful touches by the owners. The village pub, Four Alls, is frequently mentioned for its welcoming atmosphere and good food. The cottage's traditional features and modern amenities contribute to a delightful stay.
Reviewers consistently mention that the cottage is spotless and beautifully presented, indicating exceptional cleanliness. The property's pristine condition contributes significantly to the guests' overall satisfaction.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its beautiful surroundings, proximity to local attractions, and ease of access to walks and nature. The village's tranquillity and the local pub's proximity are also appreciated, enhancing the location's appeal.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with special mentions of the quality bedding, spacious rooms, and cosy living area. The secure gardens and pet-friendly features add to the comfort for those with dogs.
The cottage is lauded for its well-equipped kitchen, quality appliances, and additional amenities like Sky TV and a BBQ. The secure gardens and thoughtful extras, such as dog treats, are noted. However, some guests mention the internet connection can be imperfect, which is understandable given the rural setting.
Reviewers frequently express gratitude for the thoughtful touches provided by the owners, such as treats for both dogs and humans. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts, though delightful, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Hall Cottage is a delightful, stone-built terraced cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Ovington, six miles from Barnard Castle, in County Durham. This spacious cottage is ideal for a family, including pets, or a small group wanting to explore the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, both of which are in easy reach.
The property has a private driveway with parking for two cars. Heading through the front door, the hallway leads into the sitting room, with a cosy woodburning stove, TV with Freeview, Sky Sports and Movies, for endless entertainment and a huge sofa with plenty of room for everyone to relax on. From here, the spacious kitchen/diner has a dining table, chairs and a bench, perfect for gathering hte whole group together for delicious home-cooked meals, prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, complete with an excellent range of amenities, including a Nespresso machine and a dishwasher to take care of the washing up, there's also a TV with Freeview to enjoy whilst preparing meals. There are two bathrooms in the property, one on each floor, with a choice of walk-in shower or bath with power shower over, so you can decide how you prefer to get ready each day and t prevent queues for the bathroom. Upstairs are the three generous bedrooms, two super-king-size with zip/link feature and a king-size, all have lovely village views, a TV with Freeview and ample storage for all of your belongings. Outside there is secure bike storage, a small enclosed rear garden and to the front is a large, walled, fully enclosed garden with a spacious lawn, patio, picnic bench and barbecue, perfect to make use of and dine alfresco in the summer months. Guests can access the front garden directly through a side gate once they have access the main property.
Just down the road from the cottage, past the pretty village green, you will find The Four Alls, a traditional pub serving home-cooked food and cask ales. A short drive will bring you to the market town of Barnard Castle, with a bustling high street full of shops, pubs and cafes, as well as the impressive Bowes Museum, where you can admire a collection of art, ceramics, textiles, tapestries and more. Further afield you will find the historic Yorkshire market town of Richmond, great for strolling along the cobbled high street and admiring its Norman castle walls. Nearby attractions also include The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, while the North Pennines AONB and Yorkshire Dales National Park are easily accessible, offering plenty of stunning scenic walking routes. Also enjoy visiting the medieval Raby Castle, with its 200-acre deer park and the magnificent waterfalls at High Force, and why not venture into Durham and see its majestic cathedral standing high above the River Wear? Hall Cottage is a well-placed cottage for exploring Teesdale, The Durham Dales and North Yorkshire. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1021694, together sleeping 8 guests.
The lovely, picturesque, 'Maypole village' of Ovington is situated on the south bank of the River Tees, between County Durham and North Yorkshire boundaries. With a village green and a traditional pub that serves homemade food and real ales, Ovington is an ideal place for you to enjoy wildlife and country walks with golf, horse riding, fishing and swimming being just some of the wide range of activities which are available within an eight mile radius. Both the charming and popular market towns of Barnard Castle (6 miles) and Richmond (12 miles) are within easy reach. Barnard Castle stands on the site of an ancient Roman fort, which crosses the river Tees. 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. The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, the medieval Raby Castle with deer park and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all nearby, and Durham, Richmond and Ripon are within driving distance.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (zip/link) with Freeview TV, 1 x king-size with Freeview TV.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC, ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/Diner with Freeview TV.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and Nespresso machine, 5 x Freeview TVS, 1 with Sky Sports & Movies, DAB radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Secure bike storage.
Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue, enclosed rear garden.
Three well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, River Tees 0.1 miles.
Note: The check in time for this property is 4pm.
Note: 2 bags of logs included for woodburner, any additional wood can be purchased on-site for £5 per bag.
Please note this property does not accept 1 night bookings.
Reviews (79)
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Adam
As well as allowing dogs on the sofa using the throws provided, both gardens are secure. The one at the front is the bigger and with the high walls means the road out front wasnât a distraction for our dog. The kitchen was well equipped and the sofa and bed were very comfortable. The internet is slow but between days out at Raby Castle, Redcar beach and High Force Waterfall amongst others there is more than enough to occupy you in the day and Sky TV, games and shelves full of books occupied the evenings. There are also some nice walks from the cottage itself. We had a great stay and will keep this cottage on our list of ones to revisit in the future.
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Catherine
Everything needed was catered for. Internet a tad slow but cleanliness, facilities, long enclosed garden to keep the dogs happy and a gem of a pub a minutes' walk away for us humans, more than made up for it!
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Christopher
Mel our host had taken great care to ensure everything needed to make our stay was provided. Beautifully warm and extremely comfortable. The local pub was a delight. We were lucky to see some stupendous sunsets and sunrises. Thank you Mel, we and our friends who joined us were really happy with your gorgeous property.