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BRIAR BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in St John's Chapel
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m
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Explore the area
Bishop Auckland, Yorkshire Dales
- Weardale Museum10 min walk
- North Pennines7 min drive
- High Force12 min drive
- Carlisle (CAX)82 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
BRIAR BARN, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in St John's Chapel
This superb cottage rests in Durham and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
Briar Barn is a wonderful cottage resting in Ireshopeburn near St John's Chapel. There are three double bedrooms within the property, one on the ground floor and another with its own en-suite shower room, sleeping a total of six guests. Each bedroom has a TV with Freeview. There is a 42 Inch Smart TV in the living room which includes free Disney and Netflix. WiFi available. The property is also home to a ground-floor bathroom, a kitchen/diner and the living room has a woodburning stove. Outside is a lawned area and ample off-road parking. Briar Barn is the ultimate abode for your getaway to Durham.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. 42 Inch Smart TV in the living room which includes free Disney and Netflix. WiFi available. Each bedroom also has TV with Freeview. Travel cot available. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, dressing gowns and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Lawned garden. Hot Tub. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub within 1.4 miles. Please note; Hot tub will be available for use from 1st June 2020
Region: Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durham Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy villages and thriving Heritage Coast, Durham is the perfect holiday choice.
Town: St John's Chapel can be found sat within Weardale in County Durham. Positioned within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a scenic experience like no other, with ample opportunities for walking, cycling and birdwatching. Within the village you can find a Post Office, pubs, shop and eateries, as well as nearby Stanhope hosting a wide selection of amenities to cater to your holiday requirements. In easy reach of the city of Durham too, St John's Chapel is the perfect base.
Briar Barn is a wonderful cottage resting in Ireshopeburn near St John's Chapel. There are three double bedrooms within the property, one on the ground floor and another with its own en-suite shower room, sleeping a total of six guests. Each bedroom has a TV with Freeview. There is a 42 Inch Smart TV in the living room which includes free Disney and Netflix. WiFi available. The property is also home to a ground-floor bathroom, a kitchen/diner and the living room has a woodburning stove. Outside is a lawned area and ample off-road parking. Briar Barn is the ultimate abode for your getaway to Durham.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. 42 Inch Smart TV in the living room which includes free Disney and Netflix. WiFi available. Each bedroom also has TV with Freeview. Travel cot available. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, dressing gowns and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Lawned garden. Hot Tub. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub within 1.4 miles. Please note; Hot tub will be available for use from 1st June 2020
Region: Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durham Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy villages and thriving Heritage Coast, Durham is the perfect holiday choice.
Town: St John's Chapel can be found sat within Weardale in County Durham. Positioned within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a scenic experience like no other, with ample opportunities for walking, cycling and birdwatching. Within the village you can find a Post Office, pubs, shop and eateries, as well as nearby Stanhope hosting a wide selection of amenities to cater to your holiday requirements. In easy reach of the city of Durham too, St John's Chapel is the perfect base.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
About the area
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Weardale Museum and Vindolanda are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Bishop Auckland, Yorkshire Dales
What's nearby
- Weardale Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- North Pennines - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
- High Force - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
- Vindolanda - 33 min drive - 41.5 km
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Blue Bell Inn - 3 min drive
- Chatterbox Cafe - 3 min drive
- The Golden Lion - 3 min drive
- Miners Arms - 9 min drive
- The Hemmel Cafe - 7 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor truckle bed, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC and 1 x double. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
What makes this property unique
Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. 42 Inch Smart TV in the living room which includes free Disney and Netflix. WiFi available. Each bedroom also has TV with Freeview. Travel cot available. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, dressing gowns and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Lawned garden. Hot Tub. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub within 1.4 miles. Please note; Hot tub will be available for use from 1st June 2020
Languages:
English
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