Scargill Castle, Scargill, Co. Durham, Barnard Castle
ID: S41771
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Scargill Castle offers a unique and characterful retreat with a rich history and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a generous welcome hamper, and the property's charm and tranquillity. While some find the spiral staircase challenging and the proximity to farm animals a surprise, the overall experience is highly regarded for its peacefulness and the attentive hosts.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned issues with dog hair and the need for a more thorough cleaning in certain areas. The majority of feedback, however, reflects a satisfactory level of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its great scenery, walking opportunities, and peaceful rural setting. Despite one review mentioning an unpleasant smell from the farm, the overall sentiment is that the location contributes positively to the experience.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with special mentions of the bed and additional touches like dressing robes. However, the inconvenience of the toilet's location and the steep stairs affected the comfort level for some guests.
There is insufficient information to accurately score the facilities and maintenance as a whole. While some guests mentioned specific issues such as a leaking shower and the need for updates, there are not enough reviews addressing the overall state of facilities and maintenance to provide a fair score.
Guests frequently mention the generous welcome hamper and other thoughtful gestures, such as treats for dogs and a well-equipped kitchen. It should be noted that while these gifts are highly appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Scargill Castle nestles in the beautiful Teesdale landscape close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built in 1560 on the site of an earlier medieval castle, now fully restored from a crumbling ruin into a delightful retreat for two.
Combining historic character with all the cosiness and comfort of the 21st century. Private parking leads through a gate into your own sheltered and enclosed courtyard gardens (perfect for visiting dogs), created from the old Tudor manor house.
From the garden, the arched entrance hall leads into a dining hall with long oak table; take a moment to admire the ornate roof beams carved from oak trees felled over 400 years ago! From here you can wander into the sunny kitchen which overlooks the Tudor gardens.
The stone spiral stairs lead up to the living room with oak floors and a wood burning stove set within a Tudor fireplace. Two deep set windows pierce the ancient thick walls and overlook the Tudor courtyard gardens to the east and the rolling landscape of Teesdale to the west. Further up the spiral staircase is the romantic bedroom with double bed on an oak floor adorned with Persian rugs. The rich colours reflect the Tudor love of golds, reds and rich greens which are highlighted with mood lighting enhancing the exposed timber beams above. Windows to east and west provide views of the walled garden and the high moors beyond.
Additional Information:
Sorry, no children or infants.
The historic building means that surfaces can be uneven and rooms are spread over 3 floors with the bedroom on the top floor and the bathroom on the ground floor.
The stone spiral staircase has uneven steps and low headroom. Stone floors to ground floor with underfloor heating, solid oak floors to first and second floors.
Well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog). Dogs receive a welcome hamper, towels, a toy and two bowls are provided. There is an outside tap for hosing down muddy dogs.
The property is situated on the edge of a working farm so please keep your dogs under careful control when outside the castle grounds.
For an extra special treat why not get local cook Rachel Markham to make you a Tudor meal at Scargill? Click here for details.
Please be aware, there is no Wi-Fi at Scargill Castle, allowing complete escapism. Improved 4G coverage does permit some internet access to mobile phones.
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (154)
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Confirmed Guest
We loved our stay at Scargill Castle! Finding out about the history, discovering lovely walks and visiting Barnard Castle all added to the stay. Accommodation has everything you need and the high end complementary basket was a lovely touch, along with the home made cake. Highly recommend! Thank you.
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Confirmed Guest
Had everything we needed and beautiful view.
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Confirmed Guest
The accommodation and garden are stunning, however whilst the stairs are an outstanding feature, every time we used them there was a worry in the back of our heads that an accident was about to happen. Also every time we returned to the property there was a pervading smell, which required a good airing. If you want peace and quiet this is the place. As advertised, there is no WIFI and very rarely the merest of phone signal if you stand in exactly the right spot. Other than that, we had a wonderful time and highly recommend it, but only for those able and capable to taking on the challenge of the stairs.