Garden Cottage | Holiday Rental in Mickleton, Durham

Holiday home
This grade II listed building - a pretty stone and slate structure â is situated on the owner's working farm on the edge of the village of Mickleton. This property was once the gardener's cottage though the property has undergone a tasteful and imaginative conversion since. The cottage now provides very comfortable and well-equipped accommodation with a number of character features such as sloping ceilings and exposed timber beams. There is also and open-plan living area which incorporates a kitchen, dining table and sitting area which also has an electric coal effect fire. Surrounded by spectacular Teesdale countryside, this charming little building is well-positioned to offer visitors the very best of what the region has to offer. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome. Note: The property is suitable for 2 adults and 1 child.

Accomodation Details
Large bedroom with double bed and single futon suitable for child. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area with modern fitted kitchen and cosy sitting area with electric coal effect fire.

Area
Situated in the heart of beautiful Teesdale close to the villages of Romaldkirk and Middleton is the small hamlet of Mickleton. Within Teesdale and just a few miles from the market town of Barnard Castle, this pretty village consists primarily of a cluster of stone houses set along a single street. With a post office, village shop and two pubs, Mickleton has everything a visitor could need. However for more specific amenities, Barnard Castle provides a huge range of shops, restaurants and pubs. Just on the doorstep are The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, providing beautiful walking routes through the local countryside. The River Tees and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are also close by.

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 with electric fire in sitting area. Combination microwave oven, electric hob, fridge, TV, portable stereo/CD player, WiFi. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Pretty shared sitting area to front of cottage with garden furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Private brown trout fly fishing on farm. Shops 1 mile, pubs 10 mins walk. Note: This property is suitable for 2 adults and 1 child.

Mr Turner-bailes

February 2020

The place was absolutely spotless and looked as it does in pictures.. It’s quite reasonably priced too. The overhead shower connection above the bath was over a sloping roof making it really difficult to shower. The sofa and armchair were quite uncomfortable. We were involved in lots of physical activity in the day and found these uncomfortable to come back to in an evening. The place was quite cold, luckily we had our own fan heater. If we had not, we would have been really unimpressed. The kitchen is basic, but fits short stays - no full oven, very limited utensils and pans. Overall, adequate for a very short (1-2 night) visit, but not longer.

Mrs Bowes

October 2019

We had a wonderful week in this gorgeous cottage.. Peaceful surroundings and a lovely part of the world. I would definitely recommend!

Mr Turner-bailes, February 2020

August 2019

Lovely location , set in beautiful countryside , plenty of lovely walks , within easy access to both villages , beautiful cottage , welcoming owners .. Thankyou so much for a lovely relaxing 5 day break x

Mrs Chambers, August 2019

July 2019

So, its great its a great cottage if you want to eat out or get ready meals but if you want to do a bit of cooking then I wouldn't recommend it.. Very well located, it has a lovely bedroom and bathroom and great car parking. However the cooking facilities are not great if you want, for instance, to cook the locally sourced lamb chops. There is a multi function microwave and a 2 ring hob but no conventional oven. The two ring hob is too small to get the frying pan and a medium size saucepan on. The base plate on which the rings are mounted gets unexpectedly hot. Controlling the temperature of the two hobs is impossible and I resorted to switching them on and off to regulate heat. However, I did mange a spagbol without too much swearing.

Mr Longhurst, July 2019

June 2019

Everything about this place just turned out right.. The place is ultra clean. - spotless ! Everything works ! Comfortable and friendly.....However, - the weather made it for us, - Haytime in the area lasts for some weeks and we were witness to the hard-working farming community gathering in this years hay, - a wonderful spectacle ! The walks in this area are easy and mostly flat.....just walk all day...for miles and miles......and then.......Middleton-in-Teesdale has several watering holes, and a Supermarket that stays open till 10pm ! How good is that ?...All in all - Faultless ! Twelve out of Ten !

Mr Pritchard

February 2019

Found it awkward that there wasn't a cooker with oven - just a microwave oven, so I would not have liked to have stayed there any longer than a few days.. The sofa and armchair weren't particularly comfortable. There was no shower.

Mr Tomkins

July 2018

This is the third or fourth time we have been for a few days to the area around Middleton and have found it very central being close to Bernard Castle.. The cottage is basically two rooms with downstairs is lounge/kitchen with upstairs a open plan bedroom, all being very spacious. It with the next door cottage being adjacent to the farm house which is beautifully kept as are the cottages. The cottage is ideal for a few days break but be aware it does not have a full size oven or a washing machine but knowing this there is all praise for it and its situation.

Mr Fagg

Cottage was good value for money.. It provided a comfortable base for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful and peaceful part of the country. I would happily book it again.

Ms Salamone

March 2018

Lovely clean cottage beautiful part of the country good walking

Mrs Hyatt

August 2017

The cottage was perfect for one person and small dog - lovely situation in beautiful part of the world.. The owner was very welcoming indeed.

Mrs Stephenson

April 2017

Lovely little cottage in a lovely place only down fall was bathroom as it had sloping beams which made it difficult when using bath..

Mr Mulla

March 2017

Lovely quiet place - spotlessly clean - unfortunately we had to leave earlier than we planned due to a family member falling seriously ill.. We were just getting settled in ! Hopefully book again in the summer.

Mr Link

July 2016

A lovely little cottage which was very clean, and the owner was very nice. Had a lovely relaxing week.

Mr Mulla, March 2017

June 2016

A lovely little cottage which was very clean, and the owner was very nice.. Had a lovely relaxing week.

Mr Ripley

September 2015

A lovely cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings, and there were plenty of walks on the doorstep. We will definitely visit again.

Mr Link, June 2016

August 2015

A lovely cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings, and there were plenty of walks on the doorstep.. We will definitely visit again.

Mr Ripley, August 2015

June 2015

The cottage was very cosy and in a beautiful part of the country..

Di_xie1944

Nice area, good for walks, cycle rides and pubs. However the Agency's description of the property is very misleading. The property is very small and indescribably dark inside - you will have the (tungsten filament) lights on all the time. Yes, old cottages are dark, but the two windows on this property look out onto a grey 6' wall surmounted but a 20' yew and holly hedge. Early morning sun can't get in because of the trees on the other side of the lane. If you intend cooking anything much more than a tea bag you will find that difficult using the ancient microwave / combination and 2 ring electric hob which seems to get hot all over. If you bring in a takeaway there is no table to use*. If you eat it off your knees, there is not a coffee table to use. If you choose "al fresco", the "garden" is a gravel car park you will share with your neighbour, two wheelie bins and two dead pot plants. Upstairs there are two ill lit steps between the gallery bedroom and the bathroom which are a trip hazard at any time and at 2am in particular. At least gentlemen will know when they get there, because they will crack their head on the beam. Incidentally, there are no bathroom towels which is a bit rich for a 4 tick property. I am no architect but I suspect only the stone shell of the building is period and that everything else is 21st Century. * There is a "breakfast bar" but space is so limited we could not see how it was in any way useful.

Mrs Halligan

The cottage was very cosy and in a beautiful part of the country.

Mr Henderson

October 2014

Everything walkers with a dog could want from a holiday cottage. A cosy cottage with good quality appliances. The owner was friendly and most helpful. The cottage is in a perfect location, quiet but near enough to lovely walks good pubs serving super food. The outside garden/courtyard area is fully enclosed so safe to let the dog roam. Certainly ticked all our boxes!

Mrs Halligan, June 2015

Everything walkers with a dog could want from a holiday cottage.. A cosy cottage with good quality appliances. The owner was friendly and most helpful. The cottage is in a perfect location, quiet but near enough to lovely walks & good pubs serving super food. The outside garden/courtyard area is fully enclosed so safe to let the dog roam. Certainly ticked all our boxes!

Mrs Callaghan

July 2014

The owner made us feel welcome, the free eggs were really nice. Fishing was wonderful, it was a nice comfortable cottage. Should have booked two weeks instead, only booked one.

Mr Henderson, October 2014

June 2014

The owner made us feel welcome, the free eggs were really nice.. Fishing was wonderful, it was a nice comfortable cottage. Should have booked two weeks instead, only booked one.

Guest

December 2012

Friendly welcome and closed in garden which the dog could roam in safety.. No noise which for a working farm was surprising. All villages were fairly close and the scenery fantastic.

We were made to feel welcome to Garden Cottage by the very helpful owner. The cottage is delightful and the area is lovely, not busy and not 'touristy'. Bar/Restaurant in village is excellent and would highly recommend. The enclosed garden is great for dogs as you can open the door and be sure they are safe to wander around. Would love to go back as we did enjoy it

Mrs Evans

October 2012

Friendly welcome and closed in garden which the dog could roam in safety. No noise which for a working farm was surprising. All villages were fairly close and the scenery fantastic.

Paul W

Lovely location. off the beaten track and really quiet, just what you want in a country cottage, immaculately turned out, and in very good decorative order, Handy for the local walks and eateries, small only really suitable for 2 with a basic kitchen, but if you plan on being out a lot this wouldn't be an issue, our host couldn't have been more pleasant. Only down side is the small windows make the cottage a bit dark, but that's not really a major issue, overall a very well turned out small cottage, can't wait to get back to the area!

Mr Whitehead

September 2012

Great location, great access to local area. Quiet cottage with excellent fit and finish. Friendly owner. Pet friendly and spotlessly clean. All round had a great stay in a lovely area.

Mrs Evans, October 2012

Great location, great access to local area.. Quiet cottage with excellent fit and finish. Friendly owner. Pet friendly and spotlessly clean. All round had a great stay in a lovely area.

Mrs Doe

July 2012

The location was excellent for walkers with many circular walks within a short distance.

Mr Whitehead, September 2012

June 2012

The location was excellent for walkers with many circular walks within a short distance..

Mr Wilde

August 2011

Setting and scenery, nice and quiet.

Mrs Seddon

The cottage was in a beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful, great for walking. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

Mrs Doe, June 2012

Setting and scenery, nice and quiet..

Helga

A nice and cosy cottage. Welcome-eggs. The cottage is small but enough for 2 adults. It is not easy to find if you are not from Great Britain. We missed the small road two times. But when we reached the "goal" it was, for us, typical English, nice and kind. We had a wonderful week with good weather and not so good weather. And I had never seen so much sheeps in my live.

Mr Wilde, August 2011

July 2011

The cottage was in a beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful, great for walking.. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

Mrs Jaklin

June 2011

We had a wonderful time in Garden Cottage. It is in a great area and there is a lot to see. Very polite people around.

Mrs Seddon, July 2011

May 2011

We had a wonderful time in Garden Cottage.. It is in a great area and there is a lot to see. Very polite people around.

Mr Acharya

November 2010

It was very cosy, very quiet and very friendly.

Mr Peacock

October 2010

Very peaceful and perfectly situated for walking. The cottage was warm and comfortable and the owners were friendly and helpful but didn't fuss.

Mr Acharya, October 2010

Very peaceful and perfectly situated for walking.. The cottage was warm and comfortable and the owners were friendly and helpful but didn't fuss.

Mrs Jaklin, May 2011

It was very cosy, very quiet and very friendly..

Mrs Baker

September 2010

The friendliness of the owner and the excellent standard of cleanliness throughout the whole property. Would recommend highly.

Mrs Baker, August 2010

August 2010

Good venue - pleasant hosts.. It was a nice venue and great for the dog.

Mr Peacock, October 2010

The friendliness of the owner and the excellent standard of cleanliness throughout the whole property.. Would recommend highly.

Rev Everett

Good venue - pleasant hosts. It was a nice venue and great for the dog.

Mr Lyne

July 2010

Lovely, nice tranquil cottage. Friendly owners. Central for the 2 villages of Mickleton and Middleton. Ideal for the dog.

Mr York

Excellent cottage in an excellent location. Within easy reach of the many attractions; the wild moors and nature forests, waterfalls and reservoirs. Peaceful, clean, little traffic and fantastic!

Rev Everett, August 2010

Lovely, nice tranquil cottage.. Friendly owners. Central for the 2 villages of Mickleton and Middleton. Ideal for the dog.

Mr Lyne, July 2010

June 2010

Excellent cottage in an excellent location.. Within easy reach of the many attractions; the wild moors and nature forests, waterfalls and reservoirs. Peaceful, clean, little traffic and fantastic!

Mr Harrison

November 2009

The owners were absolutely great, very friendly and a pleasure to know. Very quiet and relaxing. I look forward to going again. Even a torch at the doorway in case of power-cuts. It was ALL GREAT.

Mrs Mason

October 2009

There is very little light pollution and therefore excellent for stargazing!

Mr York, June 2010

The owners were absolutely great, very friendly and a pleasure to know.. Very quiet and relaxing. I look forward to going again. Even a torch at the doorway in case of power-cuts. It was ALL GREAT.

Mr Mrs Dawson

April 2009

Great for dogs, less than 5 minutes walk to the old railway track where you can walk for miles with no lead needed.

Mrs Mason, September 2009

Great for dogs, less than 5 minutes walk to the old railway track where you can walk for miles with no lead needed..

Mrs Spouncer

October 2008

One of the best cottages we have been to over the years. Thank you.

Mr Newton

September 2008

Peace and quiet among the beautiful surroundings. A very enjoyable relaxing holiday.

Mr & Mrs Dawson, April 2009

One of the best cottages we have been to over the years.. Thank you.

Mrs Spouncer, September 2008

Peace and quiet among the beautiful surroundings.. A very enjoyable & relaxing holiday.

Mr Webb

August 2008

A clean and comfortable cottage with friendly helpful owners.

Mr Newton, September 2008

July 2008

A clean and comfortable cottage with friendly helpful owners..

Ms Lawrence

August 2007

The cottage was good value for money and in a beautiful area. Plenty of scenic walks alongside the river and the disused railway and a very peaceful relaxing location. Friendly welcoming owners but not intrusive.

Mr Webb, July 2008

The cottage was good value for money and in a beautiful area.. Plenty of scenic walks alongside the river and the disused railway and a very peaceful & relaxing location. Friendly & welcoming owners but not intrusive.

Miss Barnfather

January 2007

The proximity to local walks from the door of the cottage. The cottage didn't smell of dogs at all which was great! The owners were lovely, and the settings were perfect.

Mrs Storer

December 2006

Good walking area. Quiet retreat close to many interesting places to visit. Enclosed court yard garden for young children.

Miss Barnfather, December 2006

Good walking area.. Quiet retreat close to many interesting places to visit. Enclosed court yard garden for young children.

Ms Lawrence, August 2007

The proximity to local walks from the door of the cottage.. The cottage didn't smell of dogs at all which was great! The owners were lovely, and the settings were perfect.

Mr Steele

October 2006

Great area for walking. Owner very helpful and friendly.

Mr Reid

Lovely peaceful cottage, super location, excellent cycle rides and walks.

Mrs Moon

An excellent cottage in a lovely area. The owners made us feel very welcome and the dog was made to feel welcome also and loved the walks in this area. We would come back anytime.

Mrs Storer, December 2006

Lovely peaceful cottage, super location, excellent cycle rides and walks..

Mr Reid, October 2006

September 2006

Great area for walking.. Owner very helpful and friendly.

Mrs Steel

August 2006

Good, quiet location.

Mrs Moon, August 2006

Good, quiet location..

Mr Steele, September 2006

An excellent cottage in a lovely area.. The owners made us feel very welcome and the dog was made to feel welcome also and loved the walks in this area. We would come back anytime.

Mr Plumbridge

July 2006

We went on holiday to chill out and we certainly did that. The weather was brilliant, the cottage was good and we would certainly go back again. We have already recommended the area to our family and friends and have lent out your brochure.

Mrs Steel, August 2006

We went on holiday to chill out and we certainly did that.. The weather was brilliant, the cottage was good and we would certainly go back again. We have already recommended the area to our family and friends and have lent out your brochure.

Mr Kirby

May 2006

Peaceful situation. Good walking right from the door.

Mr Plumbridge, July 2006

Peaceful situation.. Good walking right from the door.

Mr King

April 2006

Very quiet location. Could walk without use of car. Villages nearby. People very friendly. Superb eating places close by. Wonderful scenery.

Mr Mrs Bailey

Garden cottage offered excellent peace and quiet, as it sits on the outskirts of the nearest village (a short walk away). Teesdale has excellent walks for all walkers, and lots to do if the weather is bad.

Mr King, April 2006

Garden cottage offered excellent peace and quiet, as it sits on the outskirts of the nearest village (a short walk away).. Teesdale has excellent walks for all walkers, and lots to do if the weather is bad.

Mr Kirby, May 2006

Very quiet location.. Could walk without use of car. Villages nearby. People very friendly. Superb eating places close by. Wonderful scenery.

Ms Ford

March 2006

Immaculate cottage in stunning countryside. Excellent walking from door of the cottage. You can walk along the disused Railway path to Middleton where there is a good local Butchers, shops and cafes. In the other direction is Romaldkirk, with the award winning Rose and Crown. Ideal cottage for a cosy Christmas break.

Mrs Dutton

December 2004

Excellent situation, quiet, and superb walking from the door.

Mrs Lynskey

The surrounding area offered stunning scenery and its was an excellent base for touring and walking. The Red Well Inn at Barnard Castle was excellent for food and there were some really nice Olde-Worlde pubs within driving distance. Dont miss High Force Waterfall, Castle Bolton and Barnard Castle.

Mr & Mrs Bailey, April 2006

October 2004

Excellent situation, quiet, and superb walking from the door..

Mrs Dutton, October 2004

September 2004

The surrounding area offered stunning scenery and its was an excellent base for touring and walking.. The Red Well Inn at Barnard Castle was excellent for food and there were some really nice Olde-Worlde pubs within driving distance. Dont miss High Force Waterfall, Castle Bolton and Barnard Castle.

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Garden Cottage in Mickleton, Durham