Guests say
The School House in Barnard Castle is praised for its comfort, warmth, and cleanliness, offering a private and quiet retreat. Its excellent location provides easy access to local amenities and scenic walks, with guests appreciating the proximity to Teesdale and Weardale. While some guests mention minor issues with heating and safety, the overall experience is positive, with the cottage's charm and convenience standing out.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean, with specific mentions of its comfort and warmth, indicating a well-maintained environment.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local amenities, scenic walks, and attractions like High Force and Barnard Castle, making it an ideal base for exploring.
The property is repeatedly referred to as comfortable and cosy, although there are some concerns about the living room's heating, which affects the overall comfort slightly.
While the cottage is generally well-regarded, there are several mentions of issues with the heating system and a potentially hazardous step in the kitchen, suggesting that some facilities require attention.
There are no references to gifts or special touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the property based on the available information.
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 (8)
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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.
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Confirmed Guest
comfortable,clean & warm.Much to see in & around Teesdale