Guests say
The School House in Barnard Castle receives praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for exploring Teesdale and surrounding areas. Guests appreciate the property's privacy, quietness, and the cosy atmosphere. While some maintenance issues are noted, such as a problematic heating system and a hazardous kitchen step, the overall experience is positive with its spacious rooms and well-equipped amenities.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as immaculate and well-maintained, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local amenities, peacefulness, and proximity to walking routes and attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, warm, and cosy, with spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings. However, some guests experienced issues with the heating in the living room, slightly impacting the comfort score.
While the property is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-functioning radiator, a dangerous kitchen step, and problems with the oven and washing machine.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This Pennine Way passes through the village taking you to waterfalls close by and the Lake District can be reached in under an hour.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed outdoor terrace with patio furniture and lawned garden. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. A detached holiday cottage, formerly The School House, adjacent to a church in Middleton-in-Teesdale, a village with pubs, shops and plenty to do. The Pennine Way passes through and a brisk walk brings you to Low Force, the first of a series of waterfalls. Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum and Eggleston Hall Gardens are worth a look - 4½ acres of paths, views of the fells, stream and gardens. There are cycle routes and fishing is available on the River Tees with a permit, as well as on Grassholme and Selset reservoirs where there is also sailing. The Lake District is a 45 minutes’ drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (16)
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Michael J Mansfield
We could have got off to a far better start if the power had been switched on at the consumer unit and the central heating working. It was as cold inside as it was outside. Yes really! This being the 23rd December 2025 when cold conditions prevailed. After we switched the power and heating on the cottage was acceptably warm by evening, except the lounge radiator only became slightly aired.The step in the kitchen is dangerous, positioning a chair in front of the dishwasher served to remind of the hazard.We contacted the named caretaker on arrival to address the issues and he informed us he was no longer the caretaker but did come out to try to help.
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Confirmed Guest
All was very good save, as mentioned in other reviews, the bathroom is small and the radiator in the living room does not work properly. The Teesdale hotel is only a couple of doors away nd has an excellent menu. Some lovely walks without needing to drive.
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Susan Kirk
We have just had a lovely week at the School House. We have been a few times before and always enjoy the Comfort, Warmth and Cleanliness of the place. It's an excellent location for visiting Teesdale, Weardale and Northumberland. The local amenities are very good and value for money. The School House is private and quiet, a lovely place to unwind. Hopefully we will return next year.