Welcome to Barforth Hall Lodge. This spacious, single-storey cottage near Gainford sleeps up to twelve people in six bedrooms.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with TV), 2 x double (one with TV), 1 x twin, 1 x twin with 3 x single and 2 x single (suitable for children up to 10). Two bathrooms with bath, basin and WC. Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 6). Dining room (seats 4) with woodburning stove and sitting area (seats 2). Sitting room with woodburning stove. Electric central heating with woodburning stoves. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for hot tub and woodburning stoves supplied on an honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Bike storage. Spacious garden with wood-fired hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: There are riding stables next to the cottage and stabling can be arranged at additional cost through the owner. Note: Access to the property is via a one-mile narrow track, which is a bit rough in places, but isn't pot holed or rutted. Note: The tables in the dining room and kitchen can be combined to seat 10-12 people. Please note the wood burning hot tub can take up to 5 hours to heat up and needs to started and maintained by yourself during your stay, you need to stay with the fire once it is lit. More information is available in the property.
Location
Barforth Hall Lodge is a single-storey pet-friendly cottage in a group of former farm buildings near Gainford. The cottage has two king-size rooms, two doubles and two twin rooms, one with a standard single bed and 2ft bed suitable for children up to 10 years old, along with a selection of bathrooms and shower rooms. The kitchen has a small dining area for six and the dining room seats four at the table, although the two tables can be moved together to seat 10-12 people. In the dining room, there is also a woodburner, as well as in the sitting room where they is space for everyone to relax together. Outside is ample off road parking, spacious grounds, a wood-fired hot tub and free stabling available at the stables next door. Barforth Hall Lodge is well placed for enjoying walking and cycling, or for touring this lovely area.
The pretty Teesdale village of Gainford is situated on the River Tees at the boundary with Yorkshire. The village offers a scattering of Georgian houses set on an unspoilt village green, as well as a Post Office, butcher/greengrocer/bakery, newsagents/general store, fish and chip shop and two pubs. The historic market town of Barnard Castle is within reach, along with Egglestone Abbey, Rokeby Hall, High Force, Cauldron's Snout, Derwent Reservoir, Hexham and Durham.
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
Reviews of Barforth Hall Lodge
"We stayed here just before Xmas and it was beautiful. The location is great, very peaceful and the lodge is perfect for big family get togethers. The hot tub takes some getting going but we soon got the hang of it and it is well worth the effort. There are also lots of friendly animals near by, from horses to llamas (careful they spit!) And the owners couldn't be more welcoming. We will definitely be back soon and maybe try out one of the smaller cottages."
Reviewed by Martylow on 02/01/2019
"Stayed at the lodge with friends this week and had a wonderful time! Was really clean and comfortable and great value for money for a 12 bed cottage. Loved using the hot tub, even in the cold weather. Beautiful views and surrounding countryside and loved being able to see all the farm animals! Owners were lovely and welcoming. Would definitely stay again :)"
Reviewed by Dominique F on 05/01/2018
"This was our third visit to Barforth and our second stay at The Lodge, where we spent a great New Year with the family, including our grandchildren. The location is amazing, tucked away in the countryside with fantastic views. The Lodge is very spacious with ample room for everyone to spend time together. It was clean and tidy and had everything needed for a self catering stay. There were games and DVD's supplied too. We received a lovely box of chocolates along with our welcome pack, which was a lovely gesture. The fact that it is dog friendly is great too, it meant my daughter could bring her dog along, he had a great time investigating the countryside. We all had an amazing time as we did on our first visit back in May. We will definitely be back for another visit (if not 2) this year. The owners are so friendly and always happy to help if needed - I cannot recommend enough."
Reviewed by LKT_9 on 05/01/2018
"The owners who were on site couldn't be more helpful whenever we needed a hand with the hot tub or the cooker. Had a great weekend away with the girls and will definitely be returning in the near future! Its great having somewhere we could all be together! "
Reviewed by Miss Fraser on 16/03/2016
"Great stay at Barforth Hall Lodge, owners were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to others or return!"
Reviewed by Miss Gilmore on 05/10/2015
"We loved everything. Lovely cottage and garden. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely go again."
Reviewed by Mrs Jenkins on 12/08/2015