Self-Catering at Bell House Barn | Holiday Cottages in Staindrop

Holiday home
This modern, detached cottage is located outside the village of Staindrop near to the town of Darlington in County Durham. The cottage can sleep eight people in two king size double, one double, one twin as well as a family bathroom. The rest of the cottage is made up of a fitted kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room. To the outside of the cottage is ample off road parking and a lawned garden to the rear with a patio area and furniture. Bell House Barn is a fantastic cottage in a beautiful part of County Durham.

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom, 1 x ground floor twin with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom, 1 x king size & 1 x double on first floor. Ground floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, shower, basin and WC with Jack-and-Jill access to ground floor king-size double and ground floor twin bedrooms. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom. Kitchen with breakfast bar and comfy seating. Dining room. Sitting room. All the bathrooms within this property are Villroy and Bosh

Area
The pretty Teesdale village of Staindrop has always been closely associated with the fortunes of nearby Raby Castle and its owners. The Castle (open to the public) is one of the most grand in England. Enlarged and beautified over the centuries, the medieval heart remains and a walled garden and 200 acre deer park add to the splendour. Staindrop has many interesting shops, pubs and cafes set round its long village green. The popular market town of Barnard Castle is 5 miles away, with its castle, the Bowes Museum, plus of course its wide range of shops and tea rooms. Walkers will enjoy the many walks around Teesdale.

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 air source underfloor heating. Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, Blue tooth Sonos sound system in kitchen, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games.Alexa .Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot on request. Ample off road parking. Lawned garden to rear with patio area, furniture and BBQ with Hot tub. Also a1 acre paddock attached to the property, ideal for children to play in and dog walking Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles and pub 1.2 miles. Please note this property does not accept Stag/Hen or similar parties. A chef can be arranged for special occasions, on request by speaking with the owner directly

Spilling77

February 2020

Where to start the place is very well maintained; great facilities home from home; well laid out everything to hand; easy to find; ample parking great for luxury break with friends and family would make a great couples retreat as well as very peaceful; village a short walk everything working and is high quality finish many thanks would consider staying there again. The only thing that bugged me was I never did find the driveway lights lol wanted to see them on at night as the driveway is a good 200m long and would look ace if I could have found the light switch for them. Lol Get your self booked in have a great peaceful retreat!

N280NJcarolf

WOW! What a fantastic midweek break we have had at the bell house barn. Every detail has been thought of from the lovely warm welcome from Angela who can’t do enough for you, to the welcome pack including fresh bread, milk scones, jam, lemonade and fizz. The barn has been tastefully decorated and furnished to the very highest standard throughout and is truly one of the best properties in the area that we have stayed in. Lovely added touches like dressing gowns, slippers, and toiletries provided make it an absolute home from home experience. We were spoilt for choice choosing which bedrooms we all wanted as they are all beautiful. It’s the perfect place and environment to return after having some fabulous day’s out. The location is peaceful and stunning with amazing views, yet near to everything we wanted. The grounds are kept fantastic and the amazing hot tub only added to the experience. We enjoyed some real family time cooking and eating in the huge fantastic kitchen and dining room. The cinema quality entertainment system was brilliant for both music and films. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and we will definitely be returning sometime soon. Carol, Clint and Family. December 2019

lahyde

September 2019

Words really cannot do Bell House Barn justice. It is truly outstanding in every way! The property is beautiful both inside and outside and is situated in a peaceful location surrounded by stunning views. We found it to be very clean and well equipped with everything we could of needed there. Robes and slippers were a nice touch. The hot tub was fantastic and well maintained throughout our stay. The large paddock was very much loved by our dogs!! Come rain or shine - Bell House Barn was heaven!

Sophie K

August 2019

Just on our way home from a fantastic week at Bell House Barn. Wishing we could stay another week in this beautiful Property. The views are spectacular and even the drive up to the house is impressive! The garden and downstairs of the house are fantastic for children. We had a 6, 2 and 18m old, a four legged friend, plus 6 adults. The house was the perfect size for all of us. We enjoyed the Sonos system, and all the other mod-cons. The paddock was great for the dog and the kids to the run around and the hot tub was a great addition (that wasn’t listed when we booked!) A big thank you to Angela, the housekeeper, who gave us a warm welcome and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay (even popping in on Sunday morning to show us how to work the coffee machine!) and thanks for the owner for renting out his house! The stairs are not really suitable for children. We didn’t have any problems but just something to be aware of. A few suggestions that would make this house even more fantastic: A tumble dryer- the small clothes horse wasn’t really sufficient for 8 lots of cloths/towels, especially when in and out the hot tub several times a day. (I would recommend taking plenty of extra towels and several swim suits each if you plan to use the hot tub a lot!) Possibly a gate at the top of the driveway- this would provide peace of mind to parents that small kids have not wondered off, as the garden wraps around the whole house so it is easy to lose sight of little ones. (However the driveway is so long it would be unlikely they’d reach the road before you found them.) The cupboard of electronics gets very hot- not sure this is the safest and best way for these items to be kept. However, great to have all these facilities in the house! Thanks for a wonderful stay! (Ps we will miss that amazing kitchen!)

Mrs Stewart

March 2019

The cottage is outstanding and it couldn’t have been any better.. It’s hard to capture the size of the place and it’s ground so it’s even better in the flesh!

Mrs Dickinson

Absolutely beautiful property!

Mrs Simmons

December 2018

Absolutely amazing place .. Loved every minute of our time there . Would definitely sty again and again and again if we are ever back this way ❤️❤️❤️

Mr Pritchard

November 2018

Bell House Barn was an amazing property with beautiful views, did not disappoint!

Mrs Scott

The house was beautiful, decorated to a very high standard.. Angela (the housekeeper) was so warm and welcoming, lots of little touches to make us feel at home. Fantastic break, would definitely return!

Mr Laverick

October 2018

We would recommend this property to everyone, it exceeds all expectations a truly 5 star property and a credit to it's owner.. We had a fabulous family holiday and will definitely be booking it again. Thank you very much!!! The Laverick Family

Mrs Shaw

Easy-to-use booking and all information required were easily found.. The property exceeded expectation. A real home from home. We understand that Bell House Barn has just been awarded a certificate of excellence, which is well deserved.

Mr Mckinlay

In a nutshell ? Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr Hall

September 2018

Super house, super location, unbelievable views of open country side, including Raby castle.. First class welcome and handover by Angela. Will endeavour to return next year. Could do with a set of sharp kitchen knives!

Mrs Hodgson

August 2018

We hired this property for my 60th birthday there were 6 adults and two children and a dog.. We were met by Angela who couldn't do enough for us, the property was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated and so comfortable. The large paddock was great for the dog and kids to let off steam. We wanted to spend some time together as a family and that's what we did.

Mrs Douglas

July 2018

Simply stunning! I cannot speak highly enough of this cottage, the location and the lovely Ange who welcomed us on arrival. The cottage is absolutely beautiful, unbelievably it is actually even better in real life than the web site photographs show. It is decorated to an extremely high standard and absolutely everything has been thought of. If beautiful peaceful surroundings are what you are after then this is the place for you. Do not hesitate, book this cottage now, you will not regret it.

Mrs Robshaw

June 2018

What a brilliant place to stay.. Started with a warm welcome spotless and luxurious holiday let and just got better. There was a field to exercise my dogs and a totally private and quiet garden. The accommodation is outstanding all top spec and everything there you might need. AMAZING.

Miss Rappard

Was a very enjoyable holiday, the cottage was amazing..

Mrs Smith

May 2018

Bell House Barn was fantastic in every way.. The facilities were outstanding and the house was so comfortable with a lovely position we did not want to leave. I really can not praise it too much. It is the best house we have stayed in.

Mrs Phillipson

A fantastic holiday away with good friends! Bell House Barn was amazing! They had thought of everything. Such a gorgeous house and surroundings. Would definitely go back there!!!!

Miss Boddy

The property was in a beautiful location, in it's own grounds in the countryside but still close to local amenities and well located for travel throughout North Yorkshire and the North East.. The house itself was beautiful, very well-maintained and equipped to an excellent standard. There were 8 of us staying and there was plenty of room. I would highly recommend this property - well worth the money.

Ms Offergelt

April 2018

Stunning property.. Warm, comfortable, clean and everything you needed for a relaxing week. Great for families and dogs. Barnard Castle nearest town with facilities. Lots of driving to see places but always a pleasure to return back to the barn.

Mr Bates

March 2018

The property was absolutely fantastic with all the mod con's and it was so peaceful and the views were great

Mrs Lowry

Bell House Barn is a beautiful, clean property.. It definitely has the Wow factor. We took our two retrievers and there was plenty of room indoors and it was secure outside too. Highly recommend this property,and we hope to return in the near future.

Mrs Gerdes

We stayed at Bell House Barn for a weekend away.. It was a lovely relaxing weekend, lots to do in the area, but also felt we could relax at the house and enjoy the gorgeous views. The owners of the cottage were lovely and willing to help in anyway they could to make our stay enjoyable. The house itself was stunning, clean and plenty of room for us all. I would recommend staying here and we would love to go back.

Mrs Jaques

February 2018

Bell House Barn is an immaculately presented barn conversion , perfectly situated in an extremely quiet part of County Durham just outside the village of Staindrop.. Easy access to lots of amenities in the surrounding area.The accommodation was absolutely superb ! Spotlessly clean and well presented ! Beautifully decorated. Excellent quality fixtures and fittings.Excellent quality bedding and towels. What more could you want from a relaxing break away with the family ? Will definitely be returning in the future. Mrs Jaques North Lincolnshire

Miss Khyabani

December 2017

Visited Bell House Barn with a group of friends over New Year and had a fantastic time.. The house was immaculate and really lovely inside. All of the bedrooms are a good size with comfy beds and there's lots of space in social areas. The kitchen has everything you could need, the house is really warm and the sound system throughout was great. It's in a lovely location with just a short walk to the pub and lots of longer walks to do in surrounding areas. Really can't fault anything about the property and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Mr O'Connell

Fantastic property, best we have stayed in.. Everything is high quality, fixtures, fittings, furniture, bedding. Spacious easily sleeps and accommodates 8. Great tech including in-room sound system. Private drive, big garden and field to side of property for kids to play in.

Mrs Loeffler

November 2017

We came for work (so not for a holiday) but wanted to share a cottage for a week.. We were overwhelmed by the size of that luxurious accomodation - it is really spacious and very well-equipped: E.g.a bean-to-cup coffee machine, and the kitchen is so big that the coffee is almost cold when you reach the fridge. The living room has a very big and comfy sofa, and all bedrooms are comfortably furnished, the duvets warm and cosy. There is an extra dining room and a sitting area in the kitchen as well apart from barstools. We carried the coffee table from the kitchen into the living room as there was none (might be good to have one there too). We enjoyed the drive up to the house - there are bushes and lamps all along, and it feels like returning to a stately home. A very friendly caretaker met us there and showed us everything. The cottage is just outside Staindrop which itself is worth a visit. You can easily reach Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Durham etc. but you will need a car. Of course, there is lots of space for parking it. The surroundings are beautiful, we had rainbows directly above the drive. Do not hesitate to book it; my experience with Sykes is that all cottages are even better than you might think from the website. I have not been disappointed so far!

Mr Jeffress

September 2017

Excellent cottage with excellent facilities could not fault the cottage at all .... Excellent cottage with excellent facilities could not fault the cottage at all the house keeper angela was a great help who showed us round the cottage 10 out of 10

Mrs Brind

Just a fantastic holiday,brilliant location,fantastic cottage really clean and very well equipped couldn't fault anything..

Mrs Wragg

August 2017

Bell House Barn is the most luxurious place we have ever stayed in, it far exceeded our expectations .. All the most modern up to date technology luxurious fixtures and fittings. Ultra modern furnishings, pure indulgence . If you are looking for a top end break with everything you need plus beautiful gardens to relax in this is the only place to go to. Plus being met by angela to show you around the premises an added bonus. I can't praise and recommended Bell house barn enough.

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Bell House Barn in Staindrop, Durham