Self-Catering at Leadmill House Workshop | Holiday Cottages in Barnard Castle

Holiday home
Leadmill House Workshop is a beautiful, stone detached cottage near Barnard Castle that can sleep two people. This all ground floor cottage has a double bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area, sitting area and French doors. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a front patio garden with furniture and a BBQ. Leadmill House Workshop is a lovely base and with the heart of Durham close by, you're sure to have a wonderful holiday. Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 3 night stays; please be aware.

Accomodation Details
Please Note: This property only accepts bookings that are minimum 3 nights. All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with French doors.

Area
The market town of Barnard Castle stands on the site of an ancient Roman ford in the glorious unspoiled countryside of Teeside. The town takes its name from its 12th Century founder, Bernard de Balliol. The castle was later developed by the Beauchamp family and Richard III, and the ruin of the castle still dominates the settlement, set on a high rock above the town overlooking the River Tees and is well worth a visit. The town itself has lovely cobbled streets and back lanes ready to be explored. The surrounding area is home to some fabulous walking country, with the Pennine Way, Teeside Way and the magnificent High Force waterfalls all close to hand. This area is home to some great family attractions and is a tremendous location for an enjoyable holiday.

Region
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Amenities
Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Front patio with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 1.8 miles. Please note: There is no supporting facility to charge Electric Vehicles at this property.

Mr Newell

March 2019

Everything was as described, plus beautiful location ,& even some extras included ,will probably visit again considering price..

Ms Moon

Absolutely loved this cottage we are already looking at booking again

Mr Spoors

February 2019

Lovely location.. Lots of lovely walks which our dog really enjoyed. Owners very friendly and left a very nice welcome pack. Very comfortable and warm.

Mr Massey

We had a wonderful week in this property set in a quite part of Copley Barnard .... We had a wonderful week in this property set in a quite part of Copley Barnard Castle Amanda & John were next door and said if we needed anything to let them know Treats left in the fridge for us and lovely Biscuits nice touch we had Sunshine all week and our 9 month old puppy Dottie loved the walks that were just outside the property lovely sunny patio area only problem was our puppy couldn’t see over the wall ha ha we will most certainly be back Huge Thankyou to Amanda & John for making us so welcome

Mrs Gribbin

January 2019

A really cosy place to stay, great for peace and quiet and local walks..

Mr Humble

Lovely relaxing prime location,owners made us very welcome and the bottle of wine went down a treat! Thank you. Nice walks on the door step which my dog loved. Will definitely recommend and will be rebooking in the near future.

Mr Munro

December 2018

Peacefully situated, very comfortable and warm, well equipped for self catering.. The photos sadly don't do the property justice, the setting is idyllic and close to lots of places of interest. Would have loved to have stayed longer and wouldn't hesitate in returning should I be visiting the area again. Thanks for the little added extras, much appreciated.

Mrs Brown

Great cottage , warm quiet and cosy , brill walks on doorstep, Bernard .... Great cottage , warm quiet and cosy , brill walks on doorstep, Bernard Castle just a short drive away , lovely welcome gifts, Perfect new year

Mrs Richardson

October 2018

Easy to find, comfortable and warm.. We took our toddler with us and Jon and Amanda were very kind to set up a travel cot and highchair so we didn't have to bring that with us. They went the extra mile when I asked if they had an extra fridge/freezer as we were staying to attend my best friend's wedding and I was making the cake. The wine and bubble bath was a nice touch too and very appreciated after a long drive. Only things I would change is maybe some new pillows as they were rather flat and a better vaccum. I tried to vaccum the rug (it had quite a bit of dog hair on it, as did the sofa) and it had very little suction. I understand it's a dog friendly cottage so I was expecting a bit of dog hair but not to the point that my tights were covered just from sitting on the rug to play with my son. Overall a very pleasant stay, family and friends came to visit and thought it was a gem of a find too. We loved the little guide book they had made and all the leaflets from local attractions really helped us get around especially since the cottage is a black spot for phone signal and data so you can't just Google things.

Mr Birtwhistle

August 2018

We enjoyed a few days away here.. It is in a quiet wooded area with walks from the door. We enjoyed visiting Barnard Castle too, and had a day in the Lake District. The cottage has a combined sitting room/ dining room/ kitchen and a separate bathroom, with bath and shower, and bedroom - everything you need.

Mrs Mcrae

Only that the owners were very welcoming but not too overbearing thus allowing us to fully enjoy our time in the cottage with no petty rules anywhere.. A lovely quiet location, ideal for walking the dog and everywhere we went was extremely dog friendly so all in all we thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.

Miss Bertrand

Lovely place to stay - comfortable, cosy, warm and well equipped cottage in a rural setting with some walks from the door step.. Small patio for sitting out with a drink to admire the woodland view. Owners are near to hand and are very helpful. Plenty of places to visit just a short ride away. A most relaxing place to unwind and explore a lovely area.

Mr Morris

June 2018

Lovey quiet location with great walks on your doorstep owners really helpful & we had eggs milk &wine waiting for us ! !! So many places to visit around the area beautiful part of the country.

Mr Nayor

May 2018

Absolutely amazing place.. The owners were really nice and added some nice touches to the cottage, including a bottle of wine and lovely biscuits. Lovely walk out into the woods and fields directly out of the front door. Ideal for anyone with a dog that likes long walks.

Miss Hamer

April 2018

Excellent in all aspects

Mr Fisher

February 2018

The cottage was really clean tidy and a lovely weekend get away, hosts were more than helpful.. Will definitely be using Sykes cottages and the host again.

Ms Goodinson

January 2018

Very comfortable holiday home! Great for exploring the area too. Would definitely use again.

December 2017

Fantastic rural retreat , cottage had everything you need to escape for a few days yet within easy reach of Bernard Castle if you want more to do, Perfect walks from the front door, Cottage was beautiful and clean throughout , warm , cosy and quiet , great place to start a new year , Lots of information in cottage on places of interest round and about and owners were on hand with friendly advice if needed.. Great place to stay wether you want to escape or explore , highly recommend .

Mrs Wilson

October 2017

Cottage was in a beautiful location it had everything you needed we was left some lovely little extras.. Location is quite, peaceful and there are lots of amazing walks. Thoroughly enjoyed the short break so did are dog.

Mrs Smallwood

We really enjoyed it my dog and I loved the walk up the back road threw the .... We really enjoyed it my dog and I loved the walk up the back road threw the trees ,the cottage was lovely Amanda and John were really welcoming ,the milk wine etc was great

Ms Atwal

September 2017

Enjoyed the cottage, very friendly place, enjoyed our stay..

Mr Juillerat

Lovely warm welcome and friendly interaction with owners throughout the stay.. Highly recommended.

traceyfirby

November 2016

My partner and I have just returned from spending 3 nights in this delightful cottage. It was a last minute booking, deciding to take our dog away for the first time.. We were given easy instructions on how to find the cottage and warmly welcomed on arrival by John's dad. We met John and family later, very friendly and approachable. The cottage itself really did have everything you needed including a very nice welcome pack, and the fresh eggs were extremely welcomed when it came to breakfast time. We decided on the cottage because it allows dogs but, in no way would you know it. When entering the cottage, it was clean, fresh, warm and kept to a good standard. Situated in a lovely wooded area and quite central for visiting round and about. Definitely on our return list.

Really nice cottage, clean and comfortable, owners were lovely, cottage set secluded spot with a nice open meadow in front of cottage great for walking the dog..

Sally N

October 2016

this is such a lovely place to stay dog friendly with everything you need for your stay we travelled around the area and even up to the lakes Barnard Castle is a great place too plenty of walks around we had a great stay

Mrs Shaw

July 2016

As this was our 3rd visit to this property it says it all. If you want a get away from it all then this is the place, lovely walks, a very quiet and restful place.

Mrs Lewis

A very comfortable cottage in a beautiful area.

Mr Kierans

May 2016

A very clean and well equipped cottage, with friendly owners who live next door, who were not intrusive. Would definitely recommend.

Mr Stott

February 2016

This is a lovely historic hideaway in a beautiful location. We loved exploring the local footpaths and the local area. We felt very welcome.

Mrs Thorpe

December 2015

The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The cottage itself was a perfect holiday retreat in a stunning area of the country.

wrighty160957

Myself ,hubby and little dog travelled a very long way to find this beautiful little gem of a holiday home.It was really clean,spacious and every thing you could require was at hand. If it wasn't (the lovely friendly but only seen if you needed them) owners would certainly of got it for you.I think we were blessed with the only week of fabulous weather last summer and most days we returned from our days out early afternoon to sit on our balcony and eat and drink in the sun, we could of been anywhere in the World. Its a fair distance to !!! To well any where, but that suited us, take your food with you to begin with ,but the beautiful country town of Barnard Castle is about 20 minutes away and sells everything , (it also has a Morrisons ). The cottage has loads of information about places to visit and has wifi . Advice to sat nav followers, it tried to take us up the wrong lane as we arrived, look across the road to the little cottage and you'll see Leadmill, it was so near but after a five hour journey we were too tired to find it funny. Would absolutely visit Leadmill cottage again if we revisit this part of the World

Miss Teasdale

November 2015

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. The cottage was very well equipped and cosy for a relaxing break.

Miss Flood

Loved the location of the cottage the friendly warm welcome received on arrival. The cottage was tastefully decorated with minimal furniture but cupboards filled with all crockery required. It was the perfect getaway.

Mrs Urwin

October 2015

A cosy cottage, perfect for the romantic holiday we wanted. The dog enjoyed the walks and the views were spectacular. A 5 Star holiday.

Mrs Royle

September 2015

An amazing little holiday space in an amazing location. It was peaceful relaxing. It was great for our nearly 2 year old, particularly with the chickens next door!

Mr Greenhalgh

May 2015

We enjoyed the peace and tranquillity, the surrounding countryside and the friendliness of the people.

Mrs Cowper

March 2015

This was a lovely little well cared for cottage, it had a nice view from the lounge and a wonderful river walk straight from the door. Not forgetting the WiFi, which was a real bonus for us. The owners, who live next door were friendly and helpful, the very generous welcome pack was much appreciated too!

LisaStorey92

My partner and I had a lovely long weekend here! Was so comfortable and had everything you need! Lovely owners right next door but leave you to your stay! A lovely welcome pack is left of milk, eggs, biscuits, tea, coffee and wine! There is nothing around so lovely and quiet and lots of beautiful walks to go on! Would definitely recommend this lovely little cottage and would certainly go back!

Mr Hodgkinson

Peaceful quiet location, cottage well equipped comfortable. Nice and warm central heating. Liked the décor layout.

Ms Fairest

February 2015

Great cottage and super host family.

Mrs Booth

December 2014

Warm, comfortable, welcoming, and had a very hospitable feel about everything. The owners next door were very helpful and kind. Fantastic walking nearby - it was a wonderful holiday.

Mr French

November 2014

The welcome from the owners was warm and friendly. They explained everything about the cottage really well and then left us to our holiday. The cottage was equipped with a good, modern TV, DVD player, freeview and even WiFi broadband. The location was superb with all of the places we wanted to visit within 20/30 miles. The whole holiday was very relaxing and we would definitely return to Leadmill Workshop.

September 2014

This cottage was a delightful find, in a very tranquil and peaceful area. The owners made us very welcome on arrival and the cottage itself was very comfortable and homely.

Mr Turner

August 2014

Cottage was in an excellent setting with plenty of walking for our dog. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Cottage very comfortable and clean and the welcome pack of wine, eggs and milk a wonderful surprise. Would highly recommend to others.

Guest

Had a wonderful few days here and very grateful for the flexibility to only have 6 nights fitting in with another holiday. Super owners and enjoyed gentle pace of life. Very relaxing. Great place to visit the surrounding area from. Really appreciated the 'goodies' on arrival. Thank you.

Karen S

Upon arrival we were met by the owner who showed us around the cottage & left us to enjoy our week with the knowledge they were available should we have the need. Comfy furniture, large flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player. Loads of leaflets if you're wanting to visit the many places nearby. The cottage is fully equipped - we only took our food & made all our meals from scratch - great assortment of kitchen equipment. Large fridge with ice box. There was a lovely welcome pack which was a nice surprise. Very well set out open plan living area with dinning table for two. Room is actually bigger than it looks on the photos. Bathroom was huge with a lovely big bath, a large shower cubicle and loads of great quality towels. The bed was very comfy & a set of drawers having plenty space for our weeks clothing. Take a torch if you pop out late evening - no street lights here, but it was wonderful being able to see the stars. We took our dog who had a great time - he settled straight away but did get rather excited when he saw the owners 5 hens ;) We would definitely recommend this cottage & are planning to return - the week went far too quickly -

...this is what our week was, in this beautiful cottage - everything we needed. Owners on hand if we needed them. Fully equipped kitchen, we cooked all our meals from scratch, large fridge with ice box. Large - easy to use electric fan-assisted oven, micro, kettle, toaster, TV, DVD player, wifi, huge bathroom with separate shower, loads of very soft towels Extremely comfortable bed, set of drawers. Would definitely stay again. The dog loved it too - first time away for him & he's an 8 year old large dog (rotti-cross). Welcome pack of wine, fresh eggs from owners hens, milk & biscuits was a lovely surprise - loads of leaflets on what to do in the area. Small patio with table & two chairs. We had a totally relaxing stay of a week that went by far too quickly.

Mr Warwick

July 2014

Very quiet and away from everything, it felt secluded..but actually everywhere was easily accessible.

Mr Jenneson

An excellent base for touring/walking in the area which was very scenic. Enjoying the contrast between the popular Yorkshire Dales and the quieter area of Teeside.

Prof Reynolds

June 2014

Peaceful quiet location in lovely surroundings, a good location for visiting the area. Welcome pack much appreciated. Friendly, but not intrusive owners, had the flexibility of being able to book for 6 nights as coming from a different property that finished on the Saturday. There was a large comfy bed and super bathroom.

Mr Smith

May 2014

The location was perfect for what we wanted to do and see. The owners were excellent and the welcome pack was incredible - I couldn't fault anything. The accommodation was excellent and we would most certainly like to return one day to the same cottage.

Mrs Stenhoff

A peaceful get away from it all location in a very homely property. The owners were wonderful and left a lovely welcome pack. Bath sheets included as well as bath towels and hand towels, and the bath was huge yet filled really quickly. All equipment and furniture of great quality. There was a lovely view out the patio doors and loads of information at the property about the surrounding area. A very spacious and comfortable property. Would definitely love to stay here again. Very impressed.

Sheila G

April 2014

the owner's of this property are great, and their children are even better, we were welcomed, shown round and then left to enjoy ourself. this is a great place to stay with a dog. all the appliances in the property are of a high standard and decor great, very comfortable, cosy a very special place. sitting out on the little patio was just heaven. we will be going back lots of exploring still to do and can not think of a better place to stay, with john amanda and their boys. welcome pack great milk,tea, coffee, wine eggs,biscuits and any information you may need just ask.

LouL86

Booked this through a cottage rental site as a last minute long weekend break which allowed us to take our young puppy along with us. Price and allowing pets were the first things that attracted us to this property but when we looked more closely, the standard of the property and the location seemed to suit what we were looking for. On arrival, the owners were friendly and helpful and once we'd been shown around the cottage, we were left to it (with the knowledge that they were just next door if needed) for the remainder of our stay. The welcome pack includes all the basics as well as a bottle of chilled rose wine. All the cooking/eating/drinking essentials are provided in the cottage. The area is stunning with a river just across a small track and some grass and unbelievably beautiful woodland surrounding the property. The area surrounding the old lead mill (on both sides of the river) lend themselves to some fantastic walks with a deer being spotted running through the trees on one occasion! Just mind out for peat bogs, a rather soggy part of the countryside that I fell foul to! The cottage itself is reasonably small and cosy but with all the conveniences of home (with the exception of a dishwasher and washing machine but to us that didn't really matter). The bathroom is fantastic, the bedroom is very neutral which led to some of the best sleep in recent months and the living/kitchen/dining room is very comfortable. The wifi was a nice touch, especially as the mobile signal was sketchy at best (non-existent was the norm unless you head into Barnard Castle - approximately 15 minute drive). We look forward to coming back!

January 2014

I absolutely loved this place! Set in the middle of no where, perfectly furnished, lovely cottage, a local town about 10 minute drive away which has everything you can need. The only down side was lack of mobile signal but if you want the perfect get away that's no problem! I will definetely be returning and recommending to friends as it's perfect!

Mrs Stott

December 2013

Quiet and peaceful area. Nice walks. Cottage was homely.

October 2013

The cottage is in a peaceful location but is an easy centre for heading into Weardale, Teesdale or to the larger towns towards the east coast. Barnard Castle, a few miles away, is a lovely small town with all amenities. We found no shortage of things to do or places and attractions to visit. We were warmly welcomed to a comfortable, well equipped cottage in a quiet valley, part of an industrial heritage, and with walks from the doorstep. We would be only too happy to go back again and certainly recommend the cottage to anyone seeking a week of tranquillity.

September 2013

Excellent cottage with the most welcoming reception from the owners, everything is available for you to just go in and relax. Phone signal/reception is limited which may be of concern if you need to be in touch with relatives or friends, but great if you don't want to be disturbed. Travelling to anywhere is not hard, but a car is a necessity, or be ardent walkers!! Whatever you decide, this is an ideal location for adults who are looking for peace and quiet. Ps: take plenty of jungle spray as you are the main source of food for the midges at night if you want to sit outside !!!

Mr Hayward

August 2013

The cottage was extremely pleasant and in a quiet setting.

July 2013

I booked this at very short notice, but the process was very easy and efficient.The owners were there to meet me with the key, and nothing was too much trouble. The standard of the furnishings and decor of this lovely little cottage, is excellant. The welcome pack included fresh eggs from their own hens, biscuits, tea,coffee, sugar , milk and wine. The bathroom also had bath and shower gel, and soap. the only downside was the lack of mobile phone reception, but that may be a bonus to some people, and they do have wifi connected. The location was perfect for touring around the Barnard castle, Teesdale area, and is in a very secluded spot for peace and quiet.

Chauvin

May 2013

Quiet location, good views out of the windows, South-facing so plenty of sun, very clean, very well appointed, wine/milk/eggs on arrival always a bonus, good parking. All in all a great cottage, particularly good for nearby Hamsterley MTB centre.

Dr Linnell

The booking was easy and efficient. The actual cottage was lovely - and the extra touches of the owners were much appreciated (wine, milk and biscuits waiting for us). Owners were friendly but left us to ourselves - the right balance. Area was lovely.

Mrs Forrest

The property was beautiful. The owners friendly and helpful and had provided a lot of nice touches such as eggs, milk, tea, coffee. The location was great for getting around and was lovely and peaceful.

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Leadmill House Workshop in Barnard Castle, Durham