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

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The Bothy
Large dog friendly enclosed garden
Off road parking immediately in front of the property
Off Road Electric Vehicle Charger
Rural location

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Barnard Castle, England
  • Barnard Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bowes Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Raby Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

The Bothy, an extremely well appointed self catering holiday home, is located in Marwood, which is a small cluster of listed farm cottages and barns approximately one mile from the historic town of Barnard Castle in County Durham and at the eastern end of Teesdale.

Originally built in 1810 the Bothy was converted to a small but comfortable detached cottage for up to four people. The cottage has off road parking for one or two cars, use of the large garden and one well behaved dog welcome by arrangement ( please mention in enquiry).

The accommodation is based around an upstairs open plan lounge and kitchen, with internal exposed stone wall and open rafters. The two bedrooms, one double and one twin are located downstairs along with a high quality bathroom.

The cottage is well insulated with modern rapidly controlled electric heating and electricity is included in the price. All bed linen and towels are provided.

WiFi is available upstairs and in the double bedroom. Mobile phone coverage is generally good and there is a TV/DVD player.

Guests are very welcome to use the garden which is mainly a large lawned area with a small pond.

Access to a EV charger, shared with the owners property is available for a small charge.

Property manager

Diane Stonehouse
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note pond in garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
One well behaved dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barnard Castle

Located in Barnard Castle, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines, while Bowes Museum and National Railway Museum at Shildon are cultural highlights. Eggleston Hall and Walworth Castle Birds of Prey are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling in the area.
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Barnard Castle, England

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bowes Museum - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Garage Spa - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Raby Castle - 10 min drive - 10.3 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

Godfrey K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property was as described. Excellent in every way. Would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
We had a lovely stay at the Bothy, it was spotless and had everything we needed, full of character with the bonus of a lovely big garden with beautiful views of the countryside, it was so relaxing. Lovely walk into Barnard Castle, would highly recommend and will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Perfect for our weekend break. The cottage had everything we needed and the welcome pack was generous. The garden was perfect for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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

Cathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely time at The Bothy
The property was in a very peaceful location,just right for a relaxing break,it is an upside down cottage and this adds to it's charm,it has lovely beams and exposed brick on some walls,the upstairs is open plan with the space very well utilised,the bedrooms are a good size with very comfortable beds.The shower is lovely and warm. The owner had left plenty of leaflets of things to do in and around the area which is very helpful,there was also a complementary bottle of Presecco and some cake which we thought was a nice touch.There was also a selection of DVDs and games to choose from if you wanted to stay in and relax. All in all a lovely cottage with some nice added touches to make your stay more pleasant.We would recomend The Bothy as a great place to stay and we would also go back again.Lastly it is very reasonably priced too.it doesn't break the budget
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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