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The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Cottage in Barnard Castle with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Cottage in Barnard Castle with kitchen
This smoke-free cottage features a garden. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Diane Stonehouse

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: one well behaved dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: please note pond in garden

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Barnard Castle, England

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bowes Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Eggleston Hall - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Raby Castle - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hamsterley Forest - 15 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Heighington Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babul’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redwell Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Barnard Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bowes Museum. Egglestone Abbey and The Garage Spa are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter & Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation is a 5 minute drive out of Barnard Castle where there are plenty of options for a bite to eat plus essential shopping. Everything worked properly and was clean and smart. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable break

Very cozy, comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely accommodation - cosy and spacious in beautiful surroundings. We'd love to come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little bolthole!

Compact and bijou, little upside down house. Perfectly situated for a week exploring Barnard Castle and the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner was absolutely amazing and friendly, communication response was quick. No issues whatsoever, and was the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
very clean and tiidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage in Barnard Castle

The property was very clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated and bright. The beds were lovely and comfortable and the area very peaceful and quiet. Lovely garden to enjoy too. Just a few minutes by car into Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle was such a pleasant surprise. Fab meal in the Three Horseshoes. We loved the area with the river to walk alongside and the impressive attractions in the area - like High Force, Bowes Museum (wow!) and Beamish. We will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well equipped place to stat

Beautiful property, very well furnished and equipped for a lovely break away. Owners were friendly, welcoming and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent choice for the Teesdale region

We had a pleasant welcome to The Bothy which proved to be excellent accommodation for our holiday in the Teesdale area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Bothy

What a wonderful place to stay excellent host, lovely building and fantastic surroundings all made more restful because of the good weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property was good for the short stay we required.Well equipped, if a little short on space in the living area.Table and chairs kept getting in the way as we moved around!.Welcome pack much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian K., High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful base to explore the area from

A lovely little place with a good-sized, well fenced in garden your dog can use. A mile or so outside Barnard Castle itself, with a convenient footpath walk in and ready access to the rest of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garry M., Alyth, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Prompt, accurate instructions from owner. Lovely welcome pack much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

This property was lovely . Ideal location for our circular walk along the Teesdale way , pub meal to finish, then a cosy night in the cottage. It was warm, clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely welcome basket

Cottage set in lovely location beautiful garden . Host was really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Barnard Castle break

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely, tastefully decorated cottage. We had a few queries before our stay which were answered efficiently both by email and phone. The location was superb as only a short drive to Barnard Castle. Would highly recommend this property for a truly comfortable stay. Our only minor criticism was the post code for the property obviously covered a wide area and we ended up having to call the host for directions. More information as to how to find the property would have been useful to have with the booking confirmation. Overall it was great. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bothy review

Great accommodation- quiet, comfortable, well equipped; lovely hosts who left a beautiful welcome basket, non intrusive but helpful and welcoming as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break from work

Really enjoyed the location, accommodation and the hosts were very welcoming - they had a minature schauzer as well. Enjoyed the walks and the garden which is fully enclosed allowing our dog freedom to run around. Highly recommend you stay here especially if you want to relax and just enjoy nature and the countryside. After our stay we both felt refreshed and recharged.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gorgeous cottage

We had the most amazing time at cottage it was clean warm and fully equipped. It's a walk into town but a delightful one The garden is Fantastic my dog just loved running up and down constantly. The area is peaceful and we barely saw a soul the owner's respect your privacy . I really can't recommend it enough Thank you Diane for a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Bothy is a lovely compact conversion. It is well equipped and comfortable. The garden area was great. The weather was good so we were able to get the best of it . Our cockapoo had the time of his life in the garden . He was safe and secure. This is a great property in a beautiful area. We would definitely stay here again if visiting this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Bothy

Diane was very helpful. Bothy clean and well equipped. Spacious garden was lovely given the sun shone for us. Well positioned just out of Barnard Castle in beautiful countryside. Beautifully restored old building but issue requiring dehumidifiers in bedrooms caused my asthmatic friend breathing problems during the night. Overall a fantastic short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Comfy Bothy

Comfortable and well presented bothy with excellent facilities. A long day of heavy rain kept us indoors for longer than we'd planned but the place is so peaceful and warm that it was a pleasant opportunity to read and write. The location is splendid. Barnard Castle is just down the road, where we liked the farmers' market and, especially, the butchers' on the corner; High Force and the fells are a little farther off. Thanks to all who run and manage the Bothy for helping us enjoy a short break in the North Pennines.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

louise f.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wi-fy

Poor intermittent reception .becomes a problem when unable to communicate with family arriving in area. System for hot water was a nuisance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pleasant first time visit to the North Pennines

The Bothy is a very good choice if you are planning to visit Barnard Castle or North Pennines or indeed County Durham. First time ever in the region we were nicely surprised by both Barnard Castle and the city of Durham. The Bothy itself offers everything we needed for a nice stay. Its quirkiness was a nice bonus. Communication with the host was timely and hustle free. Instructions and directions were spot on! The host has made the effort to provide those little touches that make a big difference! Future goers - please read the information pack provided by the host! Host definitely deserves full marks! Only a few minor points that prevented a top score and these should be read as a future reference/things to improve rather than something bad:1. We found the twin room difficult to warm up. Master bedroom was actually smaller and has inner walls so heating it up wasn't an issue. Luckily our teens are always boiling and the host has provided sufficient bedding so there weren't issues going there for the sleep. Maybe caused by the fact that the weather temp was around zero. Most of the reviews I read are from much warmer months.2. Maybe related to the above - downstairs there was that lingering smell of damp. Once the master bedroom got to a proper temperature things were fine but with the twin bedroom - it was there throughout. 3. The TV remote probably had bad batteries whereas the dvd remote had none. Too minor an issue to bother the host.Overall - a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024