The Holiday Home: About West House
This charming semi-detached cottage dates back to the early 18th Century and is located on the outskirts of Middleton-in-Teesdale, just 10 miles from Barnard Castle. Offering picturesque views of the surrounding fells, this stone-built property can accommodate up to five guests. Its convenient location provides easy access to the local amenities of Barnard Castle, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to immerse themselves in village life with shops, pubs, and scenic walks nearby. Please note that arrivals are available on Fridays and Mondays only, but alternative arrangements can be made upon inquiry. Guests are kindly asked to bring their own bedding for the cot. Enjoy a peaceful retreat in this historic cottage within close reach of the scenic beauty of Middleton-in-Teesdale.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size, 1 x family room with 2 single beds and additional pull-out bed. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove.This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2010
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Local Attractions near Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle: 10 miles away,
Stanhope: 11 miles away,
Staindrop: 14 miles away,
Kirkby Stephen: 18 miles away,
Bishop Auckland: 20 miles away
Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, fishing, walking
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Barnard Castle
Choose Barnard Castle as the destination for your next cottage holiday and enjoy a stay in this fine historical riverside town, conveniently close to some of Northern England’s best natural beauty; with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yorkshire Dales National Park easily accessible close by.
When on holiday, don’t miss Barnard Castle’s fascinating castle ruins where you can enjoy wonderful river views and get a sense of this town’s rich history.
Bowes Museum which looks more like a French Chateau than a museum, is worth a visit for its wonderful exterior alone, as well as for the interesting collections that lie within.
For keen walkers and lovers of the great outdoors, the North Pennines AONB which is also a Global Geopark and a UNESCO site with its beautiful moorlands, peatlands, dales and rich wildlife is a fantastic area to discover.
More wonderful days out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park await where visitors can discover charming market towns and villages with stone-built cottages, tea shops and gift shops, awe-inspiring landscapes for walking or cycling, along with National Trust protected areas.
All in all, Barnard Castle has plenty to recommend it and could be a great place for a self-catering holiday with friends or family. Whether you opt to stay in a holiday townhouse, a countryside cottage close to the town or a holiday lodge in a nearby holiday park, we trust that you’ll have a great time on a break in or close to historical Barnard Castle.
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