Self-Catering Barnard Castle

Low Shipley Cottage Barnard Castle, Durham

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From: €456 weekly Guests 4 Rooms 2 Bathroom 2

Key Features

  • Pet Friendly
  • Garden
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking
  • Rural location
  • Great view

Property Description

Holiday home
Low Shipley Cottage is a stone built barn conversion situated just four miles from Barnard Castle in County Durham. The cottage sleeps four people and has two double bedrooms with ensuites, a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is off road parking for two cars and shared use of a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. Set in beautiful countryside, Low Shipley Cottage is a lovely holiday home in the north of the Yorkshire Dales.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two double bedrooms with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
Barnard Castle is a market town in Teesdale, situated within unspoilt countryside. The town is on the site of a Roman ford, which crosses the river, plus the medieval ruins of the castle and the cobble streets, yards, and back lanes are well worth seeing. From the town, there is excellent walking with The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, River Tees and the waterfalls at High Force all nearby.

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 underfloor heating in en-suites and woodburning stove in sitting room. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Large shared lawns to rear and small private patio with furniture, Hot Tub and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles (or 10 mins walk across fields). Note: This property is accessed via 1.5 mile unmade road.

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Accepts Pets
  • Cooker
  • Baby Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Pet Friendly
  • Garden
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking
  • Rural location
  • Great view

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Self-Catering Reviews

thomasmQ7728XE
July 2021
If you are going to stay in a cottage for a mini break, this is the place to book. Very quiet, scenic and friendly owners. The owners would bend over backwards to help with your stay and really made the hole experience so perfect. The hot tub in the cottage was excellent and has stunning views. The cottages have ample space and cannot hear other people within other cottages due to super thick walls. Plenty to be able to do round the cottage with the village Barnard castle. Overall, I cannot rate this place any higher or the staff. Will 10000% be returning in the future.
Mrs Bates
September 2020
Took us a while to find this cottage as google maps took us to the other side of the River.. Phoned the owner and was not disappointed when we finally arrived. Lovely welcome pack beautiful flowers, chocolates and bottle of wine. Cottage was immaculate and clean very homely had a very comfortable stay. Lovely walks close by. Would highly recommend this well equipped cosy cottage.
Mrs Bates, September 2020
September 2020
Great location for a nice peaceful and quiet week away, just what we where looking for.. Will certainly look to return in the future.
Mr Nicholson, September 2020
September 2020
Had a fab weekend stay in the cottage and would highly recommend staying there.. The cottage had everything you could need and was exceptionally clean. The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
Mrs Chalk, September 2020
September 2020
Outstanding property, fantastic hosts.. Immaculately clean. 10/10.
Dr Bond, September 2020
August 2020
The owners were extremely helpful and friendly! The location was perfect for Visiting Barnard Castle
Mrs Spray, August 2020
July 2020
The cottage is lovely and fully exceeded our expectations, it is well equipped and the owners are lovely.. There are some great walks right on the doorstep and there is plenty to do in the local area.
Mrs Bowie, July 2020
July 2020
Derek and Nina were lovely friendly helpful hosts .... Derek and Nina were lovely friendly helpful hosts Cottage has a view to die for Just let what the dr ordered after lockdown
Miss Attenborough
April 2019
We loved the remoteness, the views, the peace and the overall comfort of this lovely cottage..
Mr Whitmore
April 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. The property and surrounding area is lovely. Exactly what we hoped for! We were worried about the unmade Access Road due to previous feedback but found it is passable with care. Vehicle with high ground clearance recommended if you have no patience. No real complaints but a couple of enhancements to suggest; The WiFi could be much improved with modern repeater technology and a more modern TV that would allow a movie application to cast to its screen.
Harrison
December 2018
The road leading to the cottage is a challenge we have a 4 by 4 so not a problem .... The road leading to the cottage is a challenge we have a 4 by 4 so not a problem but for smaller cars it could be a problem, WiFi was listed but none existent but this did not spoil our stay
Mr Smith
April 2018
Very comfortable cottage,warm and very clean.. It was in a very quiet area,fabulous walking from the door...just great.
Mrs Kinzel
March 2018
We have just had a fabulous weekend, the cottage was immaculate, it had all the home comforts you would need.. Derek greeted us with a warm welcome, he told us about the great walks and eateries in the area which were just perfect. There have been a few comments about the track to the cottage, we took our time driving down and really didnt find it a problem at all. It was so nice to be off the beaten track. This is also an awesome location for stargazing with no light polution for miles. We will certainly visit again, very soon.
Mr Lewis
August 2017
Lovely cottage in a very tranquil setting ,very friendly and helpful owners.. ..Thinking of rebooking.
Mr Kerwin
July 2017
Lovely high end cottage with the perfect view
Mr Harley
February 2017
Brilliant cottage photos make it look small but we were shocked at the size.. Kids love all the animals plus wild animals around the cottage.
Vahevala5555
January 2017
Review long overdue. Circumstances! We have only recently been staying in holiday cottages and I soon learned to pack my own cleaning things. Not needed here, I didn't even take them inside as the bathroom was perfect, the cleanest I have encountered . A real credit to the owners. No sign of any previous residents.,what a lovely start to our short break. The bedrooms were lovely; simply furnished with such comfortable beds , nice bedding and very quiet. Plenty of places of interest to visit locally, excellent transport to go further afield, perfect peace at ' home' ' if that is what you want. Only regret? Not taking my telescope for those night skies. Next time!
Vahevala5555
January 2017
The cottage photos do not do it justice - much prettier in person.. Lovely view, comfor table and we'll kept.
Ms Iremonger
January 2017
The owners were very warm and welcoming and there wasn't anything that they wouldn't do for us.. Thank you
Mr Lees
November 2016
Lovely cottage, ideal for two couples.. Well equipped with comfortable beds and warm ensuite bathrooms. Beautiful views and many walks from the doorstep.
Mrs Dewhurst
July 2016
It was very peaceful and the cottage was extremely comfortable and spacious.
Mr Beattie
July 2016
We were very pleased to find everything so clean and welcoming. The beds were extremely comfortable and the area so quiet, perfect for a very relaxing week where it was so easy to combine visits to towns and cities with enjoying the lovely countryside.
Mrs Nicholls
June 2016
The only setback to this cottage is the unmade road accessing the property.. The owner is trying to rectify this
Mrs Wickerson
March 2016
A fabulous converted barn away from it all. Low Shipley Cottage is tastefully decorated, with friendly owners who were not intrusive. There are also plenty of great walks from the doorstep.
Ms Morris
March 2016
Low Shipley Cottage was a lovely comfortable cottage and the views were fabulous. We loved the fire, it was very homely/. The owner was very pleasant and helpful.
noneallowed
November 2015
The entrance road is very bad in places and not good for loaded or low set car. The bottom of the car scraped a few times even with careful driving. The cattle grids are low to the road also. The farm is a bit untidy looking and not inviting at all. The cottage is lovely ! but the shower pressure is dire. Many of the lights have no working bulbs. The rain was running down the outside of the log burner chimney all night, we left a voice mail and a text to the owners as no one answered the door. We are still waiting for any kind of response to that. I laid newspapers down to soak up the water. Could not put the log burner on as only two logs. Also as mentioned by previous renters Wi-Fi non existent. The beds were comfy and rooms warm. The car had a soft tyre which some guys loading vans looked at and recommended a garage for repair as there was a screw in it. We went back the farm road very cautiously the garage was excellent and soon had us on our way. I feel it is a shame the cottage needed some simple care and a bit more cleaning, ( cutlery tray, cobwebs also bulbs, no matches to light fire, logs for the fire) it did let it down.
Mrs Strachan
August 2015
The cottage was very comfortable furnished to a high standard. There were beautiful views and it was in a perfect location for walking was near to a market town.
Mrs Purves
October 2014
Beautiful and well maintained cottage with superb views.
Mr Frantz
October 2014
We chose this particular cottage because there were two couples and this cottage had two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and it was so convenient. The cottage was situated in a very good area with so many places of interest to see. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Low Shipley.
Mrs Arterton
September 2014
The accommodation was lovely spacious and the bonus of having 2 bathrooms was brilliant! The views were absolutely stunning! The peace tranquillity was second to none! We totally enjoyed our stay here, a stunning place to stay!
everdreamer
July 2014
This is a beautiful cottage & the photos provided does not do it justice. It is much larger than it looks. The cottage is all on one floor with a toilet, laundry room, kitchen, lounge & two bedrooms each with their own on-suite. It is very cosy inside & very nicely decorated. Outside you have a nice lawn with stunning views over the country side. The sheep seem to like the garden too as they frequently jumped over the wall to enjoy the grass. The beds are comfy but new pillows are needed as they're a little bit too soft. Each bathroom has a very deep bath with shower over it. Many people have commented on the road & yes it is bad. If you have a low car you're better not to bother but it is worth it once you're down there. FYI Wifi is advertised but there is none. You also won't get any phone signal in the area. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Mr Hopkins
June 2014
Very quiet and very relaxing. Owner particularly pleasant and helpful. The cottage is spacious and well equipped. There are some great places to visit only a few miles away e.g. Raby castle, Eggleston Hall gardens and fabulous nursery also the town of Barnard Castle is a very enjoyable place to walk around. The Bowes Museum is outstanding.
Mrs Pocock
June 2014
The accommodation was exactly as described, very thoughtfully equipped, and in a beautiful setting!
Guest
March 2014
fabulous cottage,ideal for two couples,spent new year at this cottage with friends.lovely bedrooms very large kitchen diner,only drawback was the unmade road down to the cottage.
Mr Bradley
February 2014
We liked the property as a base - lovely location with stunning views and very comfortable. The bedrooms and bathrooms were decorated to a very high standard and the fire in the living room made the whole place feel very warm and cosy. We enjoyed walking into Barnard Castle, to the local pub and taking our dog out on various walks.
Mrs Clark
January 2014
Lovely cottage. Real home from home.
Mrs Norris
January 2014
Good location. Beautiful barn conversion; clean and comfortable accommodation.
Guest
January 2014
The cottage was excellent - the most difficult choice was which bedroom to use. It surpassed expectations. The journey down the steep track however was challenging! It was the end of the season and it had some very deep potholes, particularly tricky in the wet weather we were experiencing - I would not recommend for a very low vehicle.
Ms Cleverley
October 2013
The property surpassed expectations. As many previous guests have said, the pictures do not convey the spaciousness and charm.
Mrs Mallon
October 2013
It was a lovely cottage, in a very relaxing, scenic area. The rooms were comfortable and modern, with some lovely finishing touches. It was warm and cosy, and it felt like home from home. The owners were very friendly and helpful when we needed them. We would definitely recommend, and would go back again like a shot!
Mr Hewitt
May 2013
The property is a real gem. Much bigger than expected. Well decorated and very well appointed. Well situated for good walks. Owners very friendly.
Mrs Roberts
March 2013
The standard of accommodation was excellent, the cottage well heated with lots of hot water. Outstanding views. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Gillian B
January 2013
This was our first Christmas away from our family this year, just my husband, our son, myself and not forgetting our dog Brucie. We had to travel seperately due to work commitments, our son and myself arrived on the sunday evening, as we got out of the car we could see through the open curtains a very welcoming fire blazing in the woodburner and a beautifully decorated real tree. Once inside the cottage we couldn't believe the size of it compared to how it looked on the internet! What a top quality renovation with lovely furnishings and wonderful bathrooms. I was so excited on xmas eve knowing my husband and Brucie were arriving to share this delightful cottage. We all loved it. We had a very good meal at the Fox and Hounds in Cotherstone and then settled in for a perfect xmas. Derek and Ruth, the owners were most helpful and friendly. I'm sure we will visit this lovely cottage again.
Mrs Round
September 2012
The family who own the property were extremely helpful and the setting was outstanding.
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