The house

The open-plan living space combines a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with a lounge, sofa and seating. There is no dining table. The bedroom is upstairs, with bed linens and soft furnishings. The bathroom has a bath and shower facilities; fresh towels and complimentary toiletries are provided on arrival. A carbon monoxide detector is provided.

Shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and town attractions are within walking distance. Barnard Castle lies in Teesdale, with the Bowes Museum and medieval castle ruins among its attractions. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling, with High Force Waterfall, Low Force, Eggleston Hall Gardens, Raby Castle and the Durham Dales nearby.

Regular buses connect Barnard Castle with Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Richmond and Durham. Darlington Railway Station is approximately 30 minutes away by car or bus and has direct links to York, Newcastle, Edinburgh and London. Local taxis are available, and the surrounding Teesdale countryside is best explored by car.

Paid parking is available at Morrisons. One medium-sized dog is welcome. Neighbouring Hecklers Cottage is a separate property sleeping up to six; both properties may be reserved together through Host & Stay, subject to availability, for a combined group of up to eight.