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Enjoy a coffee in the afternoon sun
Peaceful countryside views from the master bedroom
The double bedrooms en-suite shower room
Stylish en-suite
Spacious bathroom with bath and separate shower
Time for a soak in the tub
The bathrooms, separate shower
Relaxing in the sun
Head out for a walk, rain or shine
Perfect spot for a morning coffee
Peaceful countryside views
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Pennines Byre

Durham (12.5mls W), County Durham
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Internet access
Working farm
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Wonderful barn conversion nestled in a beautiful rural position on 110 acre working hill farm
  • Amazing walking and biking routes available from the property including the Waskerley Way
  • Nested in the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Visit Beamish open-air museum, Killhope and Bowes museums, Diggerland and Raby Castle
  • Within touring distance of the historic cathedral city of Durham and the vibrant city of Newcastle
  • Easy reach of World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall, which is the largest Roman monument in Europe
Overview
Property code: 66801

Nestled in a beautiful rural position on a working beef and sheep grassland farm. The farm is located in the stunning North Pennines, perfect for all outdoor pursuits and is located directly on the coast to coast famous Waskerley Way. Fisherman will also be delighted with the nearby Waskerley and Derwent Reservoirs. Golfers can enjoy an array of local courses including the renowned course at Slaley Hall. Visit the nearby picture post card village of Blanchland. Explore the World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall or travel a little further afield and visit the historic towns of Hexham and Corbridge.

Entering the property through to the light and bright stylish lounge area with a Smart TV and wood burner effect electric fire, ideal for cosy nights in. Next is the snug area great fun for all the family with, TV, board games and books to enjoy. This room is followed by the well-quipped kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and dining area perfect for family gatherings. Completing the ground floor is the utility room with washing machine and rear door access to the garden and the separate WC. Heading up the stairs to the first floor you are met with the lovely master double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC, followed by the super-king-size zip-and link (which can be made into a twin on request). Next is the stylish, spacious bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. Finally, competing the accommodation is the light and bright twin bedroom.

Venturing outside to the gravelled seating areas with picnic table and charcoal BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining and to enjoy the views over the beautiful countryside, perhaps with a good local ale or a nice glass of wine. There is also an abundance of wildlife and birds that visit the garden, such as barn owls, little owls, short/long eared owls, red kites and woodpeckers . There is ample off-road parking available directly at the rear of the property. If you need a little extra space, there is a one bedroom barn conversion on the farm that can also be booked (subject to availability). Search property code 76615 for more details.

  • 3 Bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request), 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwaher and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Wi-Fi included - speed connections may vary due to rural location
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles
  • Smart TV
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Bike storage available upon request
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sijin 24th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage and a lovely location. Brigid, the home owner lives right next to the property and extremely helpful. It is a lovely cottage to unwind and relax.

Reviewed by rosie 5th August 2024

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Reviewed by Sarah 19th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable. The hosts were really nice. Perfect location, rural but with lots to do within a 30min radius, we went out everyday, but it was great to come back to the cottage and its comfortable sofas and beds.

Reviewed by Myra 17th May 2024

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We enjoyed our stay at Pennine Byre and it ticked all the boxes . The sun shone for a couple of days and we even managed to make use of the BBQ. The layout of the bedrooms worked really well for three generations as the grandparents we were able to put our daughter / son in law and young grandchildren in the 2 bedrooms farthest away and we could baRead morerely hear them ! Beamish museum was a short drive and obviously we visited Nana bs tearoom . Thank you to Robin and Brigid . Hide

Reviewed by Philip 5th April 2024

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A lovely cottage with very welcoming owners

Reviewed by Sharon 29th March 2024

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Fabulous stay.Home from home with spacious rooms, double oven, full size fridge freezer & lots of extra touches Beautiful decor & very clean with plenty of room for 5 adults & a dog..Lucky enough to see chickens roaming freely, cows in the shed & sheep in the field.Lapwings,Chaffinch & woodpecker are just a few of the birds who visit the garden.PeaRead moreceful & picturesque.Surrounded by nature but not far from a fabulous farm shop or city centre if needed. But why would you its amazing as it is !!!!! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 16th February 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 23rd December 2023

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Highly recommend. We cooked Christmas dinner and everything we need was there. Lovely warm and very tidy

Reviewed by Paul 20th October 2023

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Lovely cottage in great rural location. The cottage was very clearn, warm, spacious and very well equiped. We were made to feel right at home and had a lovely week.

Reviewed by Helen 8th September 2023

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The cottage is perfect for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. It is equipped with everything needed. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. It is situated on a safe working farm in an ideal location for exploring the area on the doorstep and further afield. There is so much to see and do. The Northumberland coast is within easy reach. Great for DurhaRead morem and Newcastle. Supermarkets are close by . The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Would certainly recommend a stay Hide

Reviewed by Ray 23rd August 2023

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Situated on a working farm but you wouldnt have really known it. Cattle, Shhep, Chickens working Dog but no noise. Wonderful. A peaceful, relaxing location away from it all. Within easy reach of many local attractions in either direction.

Reviewed by Jeff 11th August 2023

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Location great for visiting area very quiet which was good had to cut short our visit would certainly recommend and visit again..

Reviewed by John 4th August 2023

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We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was big and comfortable. A wonderful location, quiet and relaxed, ideal for wider exploration. We enjoyed the cottage and area immensely.

Reviewed by Denise 19th June 2023

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One of the best cottages we have stayed in and weve stayed in many! Extremely comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Although the new owners are relatively new to the holiday hosting game they didnt appear so : they were warm and welcoming without being intrusive and always extremely helpful. Big to Roy theRead more sheepdog. The location is beautiful and whilst rural and peaceful is not too remote: The Old Mill pub restaurant is but a few minutes drive. Hide

Reviewed by Christian 10th April 2023

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Really nice place in a quiet location and not far from towns/supermarkets. Owners were very welcoming. We would stay again.

Reviewed by Fiona 2nd April 2023

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This is an idyllic property and a great base to explore the Durham,/Newcastle and Northumbrian area. The hosts were marvellous. Superb value for money.

Reviewed by Guy 25th March 2023

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A lovely cottage in a VERY peaceful location with loads of countryside walks literally just outside the door. The cottage has everything you need and the owners were lovely and very obliging. There is plenty to do a short car journey away and overall we had a great holiday and would stay again

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