The Conifers | Holiday Rental in Durham, Durham

Holiday home
The Conifers is a welcoming stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated in the hamlet of Ovington, eight miles from Barnard Castle. This single-storey cottage sleeps two people and has a double bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there's roadside parking, a front garden and a rear, enclosed courtyard patio with furniture. The Conifers offers a convenient romantic base with Barnard Castle within reach, along with a number of other attractions and interesting places to visit.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.

Area
The hamlet of Ovington is situated on the south bank of the River Tees and has a village green and a traditional pub that serves excellent food and real ales. Eight miles away is the charming market town of Barnard Castle, which has the medieval ruins of a castle, cobbled streets, the Bowes Museum, shops and pubs.

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
Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Unrestricted roadside parking. Enclosed front lawned garden. Rear walled courtyard garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 4 mins walk. Note: No children or infants allowed. Note: there is no car charging at this property.

Mrs Reid

September 2020

The Conifers was a cosy retreat at the end of the day spent exploring a hither too unknown area..

Mr Benson

A delightful, clean, well equipped cottage in a very quiet location, but close to several towns for shopping and tourist days out.. Also very close to the Teesdale Way and some very pleasant walks along and above the river valley. Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Upper Teesdale are also within easy driving distance for walks in wild country, where interesting traces of old lead mining are everywhere. A very enjoyable holiday, made better by excellent late season weather.

Ms Anderson

June 2019

Everything you needed, comfortable bed, lovely patio to sit in.. a very quiet village, Central to Scotland, Yorkshire Moors, and Dales.

Mr Ashby

May 2019

The cottage is very nice, spacious, warm and quiet.. Best of all, it is not in someone else's garden and has it's own private back garden It is located in a nice village with a pub just down the road and there is a lovely rambling path from the village. Ovington is quite well located to several National Trust properties including Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx, Gibbside, Ormsby Hall (a hidden gem) and Mount Grace Priory.

Mr Courridge

October 2018

The conifers was a cosy quiet cottage ,exceptionally clean and well equipped .... The conifers was a cosy quiet cottage ,exceptionally clean and well equipped ,the goodie basket was much appreciated and lovely to have fresh flowers will be going back ,

Mrs Lister

September 2018

Lovely spacious, and very well equipped cottage.. Made very welcome and appreciated the items left for us, milk biscuits chocolates and flowers.

Mr Hughes

August 2018

The Conifers is a nice little one-bedroomed cottage on the main road through the hamlet of Ovington.. It is all on the ground floor. It was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped.The hamlet was very quiet and well located for exploring the northern part of the Dales and towns like Richmond. It is about an hour's drive from places like Fountains Abbey, Hawes etc. The bed was firm but very comfortable. The shower was not as strong as we would have liked but adequate for the 3 days we were there. The TV was tiny by modern standards but a good selection of DVDs was available. The owners had kindly provided some milk and tea for our arrival. Parking is on the very quiet road outside the cottage. We counted 3 cars go past between 8am and 9am one morning!! The pub opposite is pleasant with decent beer and the owners are very friendly. It is not open every day. There is no shop in the hamlet.

Mr Acaster

July 2018

From the photo I was expecting a smaller cottage, but it was surprisingly large and well equipped.. It was clean, comfortable and located in a quiet, small village with a friendly pub and the town of Barnard Castle is 15 minutes drive away and has everything you need. All in all one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in, highly recommended

Mrs Harris

June 2018

The Conifers was in a peaceful village but with easy access to lots of places to visit.. Raby Castle, excellent; the Bird of Prey Centre at Walworth and the Organic shop & cafe and Roman site at Piercebridge all brilliant and close. Durham (45 mins away) worth a trip to Crook Hall on the edge of the city and the cathedral and surrounds all good. Take a ride over the dales to escape everyone else and be amazed at the space and beauty. "Hannah's meadow" near Hunderthwaite is a story worth visiting, especially early July when the wild flowers drift across the unspoiled meadow. We strongly recommend the cottage as a perfect place to be for a holiday.

Mrs Copp

In terms of space for two,people, this is the roomiest cottage we have ever experienced..

Mrs Greenan

May 2018

Lovely cottage so peaceful and quiet

Mr Hanson

Lovely cosy cottage, very welcoming owner.. Milk and biscuits etc left for us on arrival. Plenty of unrestricted on road parking.

Mr Court

September 2017

Excellent small cottage, well equipped, comfortable, great location for sightseeing in the area around Barnard's Castle..

Mrs Chappell

April 2017

Lovely cottage in a small beautiful village definitely would go back

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