Welcome to The Cote. This stone semi-detached cottage is on a livestock farm two and a half miles from Staindrop, and sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin with TV, 1 x compact adult bunks. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room. Ground source underfloor heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Bike storage. Field for exercising dogs. Three well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2.5 miles. Note: New Children's Play area which is located in field next to the property and is securely fenced. Note: Has a private water supply which is not suitable for drinking but bottled water is provided
Location
The Cote is a welcoming semi-detached cottage on a livestock farm in a rural setting near Staindrop. It has one double room, one twin and a room with adult bunks. There is a bathroom, a shower room and a ground floor cloakroom. The kitchen has a dining area, and the sitting room is cosy and comfy. Outside is off road parking for three cars, and walks from the doorstep. The Cote makes a lovely year-round base for walkers or those hoping to enjoy the market towns, historic houses and beautiful scenery of this part of the country.
Closely associated with the fortunes of nearby Raby Castle and its owners is the pretty Teesdale village of Staindrop in the Yorkshire Dales. The castle, a monument that is open to the public, is one of the grandest in England. Extended and modified over the centuries, the heart of the castle is medieval with a walled garden and 200-acre deer park. Staindrop itself is home to many interesting shops, pubs and cafes, all set round its long village green. The popular market town of Barnard Castle is only five miles away, and is the setting for the Bowes Museum, in addition to its wide range of shops and tea-rooms. The area is a wonderful place for walkers and cyclists with numerous routes throughout the stunning scenery.
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 The Cote
"Wonderful quiet retreat in a lovely-looking stone cottage, modernised within to a very high standard. Handily placed for many attractions in Teeside, Durham, Darlington and Barnard Castle areas. Dog-friendly too, with a field available for exercise."
Reviewed by mecman2017 on 03/09/2017
"What a lovely cottage! We were greeted by John the owner, who is very friendly and helpful. The cottage is very well equipped and in excellent condition. Field opposite is great for kids and dogs to run free all day, plenty of animals to see on the farm also. It's in a lovely location. Highly recommended "
Reviewed by willi3g on 05/06/2017
"We booked through Sykes Cottages, whose properties we've used very successfully before. The Cote did not disappoint, the property was clean, cosy and well appointed: two great bathrooms with plenty of hot water plus a cloakroom/utility room, a spacious sitting room with three sofas - one each for me and my two girlfriends to crash out on at the end of a strenuous day out! The beds were very comfy - I slept in the room with adult sized bunks and got a really great night's rest every night. Good wifi service which we used extensively. Well equipped kitchen with lovely views. We enjoyed meeting the owners and chatting to them - thanks to them for showing us their own lovely garden :-) I would recommend it to anyone wanting a comfortable and modern home-from-home in the area - there's plenty to see and do there."
Reviewed by Sue B on 12/08/2016
"A really lovely location with beautiful views, and a very comfortable and well equipped cottage, with friendly people who bent over backwards to be helpful."
Reviewed by Dr Whitfield on 24/07/2016
"Lovely holiday cottage, nice and quiet with very friendly owners. Great location for visiting many local places and a great big field for exercising the dog. "
Reviewed by Mrs Swanson on 04/06/2016
"Lovely holiday cottage which we found nice and quiet.Great location for visiting many local places. Great big field for exercising the dog. Very friendly owners."
Reviewed by Mrs Swanson on 04/06/2016
"The Cote was clean and well maintained. |The owner was helpful and friendly. It was a really good base for the surrounding area and good value for money. For the first weekend I had another couple staying with us, it was handy having an extra bathroom."
Reviewed by Mrs Bousfield on 06/04/2016
"Was staying while building work done to our house, fantastic place. The owner was really helpful but not obtrusive. Cottage lovely comfy and cosy."
Reviewed by Miss Lee on 01/03/2016
"The Cote was in excellent condition, the heating was efficient, the layout suited our needs. The laundry/ utility room was excellent for drying clothes.The master bedroom bed was superb we slept well every night."
Reviewed by Mr Fish on 10/10/2015
"The house was very clean, comfortable and located in a very peaceful spot. The owners were friendly and had provided everything needed for a good holiday."
Reviewed by Mr Huxtable on 29/08/2015
"A beautifully renovated cottage that is very comfortable. It had the best bed I have had slept on in a holiday cottage. The cottage had everything we needed."
Reviewed by Mrs Harpum on 22/08/2015
"Great house in a great location. Parents and children all had a great time for the second year in a row and we would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Mr Abenson on 16/08/2015
"An excellent property on a working farm. The owners were very welcoming, and the property is well appointed and to a high standard. I can't recommend it enough!"
Reviewed by Miss Scobie on 11/07/2015
"The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They even provided some indoor and outdoor toys for the children and allowed us to visit their lambs. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed for an excellent holiday."
Reviewed by Mr Gray on 30/05/2015
"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the country with amazing views. Went for a relaxing week and definitely enjoyed that. Lovely to be on the farm when all the new lambs were there - so cute. Enjoyed lots of lovely walks across the bountiful farmland with the dog. "
Reviewed by Miss Morris on 29/03/2015
"Very good place to stay. The owners were very helpful with arrangements and everything was exactly as we expected. Nice countryside setting, with some strolls straight from the door. Staindrop itself is a lovely village, with some nice shops/eateries."
Reviewed by andyclegg on 10/02/2015
"The Cote is an attractive stone building set on a farm with great views out of all windows. The facilities are of high standard with the water from all taps being extremely hot, the underfloor heating also provides you with nice warm feet after a day out in the country, especially during the winter! The kitchen is well proportioned with ample cutlery and crockery. The wooden beams give it a nice "oldy" feel whilst still appearing quite modern. Beds are very comfortable and warm."
Reviewed by philsmith300 on 18/01/2015
"The owners were extremely obliging, helpful and friendly. We had a lovely relaxing break."
Reviewed by Mrs Jones on 28/12/2014
"Everything about The Cote was superb. The accommodation was of a very good standard and the welcome we received from the owner and his family was very friendly. We would recommend the accommodation to anyone and would happily return to stay there again. "
Reviewed by Rev Pynn on 04/08/2014
"Excellent accommodation, lovely surrounding countryside and the friendliness and kindness of everyone on Friarcote Farm was lovely."
Reviewed by Mr Maclean on 21/07/2014
"The situation was lovely - surrounded by lovely countryside and good walks close to the property. Central to investigate a wide area."
Reviewed by Mrs Van Oppen on 06/07/2014
"Spacious accommodation in first class order. Welcoming friendly owners. Definitely to be recommended."
Reviewed by Mrs Holmes on 28/06/2014
"Beautiful property, very high standard and the views were fabulous. Very friendly hosts and an excellent experience. "
Reviewed by Mrs Fogg on 10/06/2014
"Last minute booking at The Cote due to the owner of our initial cottage booked through Sykes Holiday Cottages being unavailable for the key collection (what a luck that was!) Booked & arrived at The Cote 2 hrs later. Wow!! The Cote is absolutely stunning..very well equipped. Beautiful location and the owners were very welcoming. Loved our stay so much we are going again in a couple of weeks"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 06/01/2014
"Fantastic accommodation, and lovely hosts."
Reviewed by Mr Thickett on 14/10/2013
"The Cote is the old granary and has been superbly renovated into a very nice cottage. If you want a relaxing back stay in driving distance of central Country Durham and the Pennines we cannot think of a better place. "
Reviewed by Mr Duggan on 19/08/2013
"what great people John and John and Sarah, they made our stay just like being part of the family. their hard work creating a comfortable get away on a working farm deserves all the praise heaped on them. i love the area and environment and am planning to take my grankids up next time just sitting outside watching the bat flit round your head in the evening was worth the stay. lost for words enjoy"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 08/12/2012
"the cote can only be discribed as a place to recharge,relax and unwind.the property is very well laid out,great for the whole family.so comfortable,welcoming and peaceful.the owners were very helpful and welcoming.a lovely part of the country,with great places locally to see.would recommend to anyone."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 05/12/2012
"Well laid out property. Lovely spot. Very nice people. We will be going back soon. Our grandchildren love every minute of the stay."
Reviewed by Rev Erwin on 28/10/2012
"Lovely cottage with everything you need for a relaxing holiday in this beautiful part of the country. The grandchildren had a great time playing in the secure field next to the accommodation and seeing the Eagle Owl was a bonus. Great walks from the door and a pretty village not far away. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the little touches like fresh flowers made us feel at home. Highly recommended."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 23/10/2012
"What a place, just loved it, great people, its great to be in amongst a working farm. Just what you want, lovely scenery. Idyllic location, we will return again and again."
Reviewed by Mr Smith on 09/10/2012
"Great property in lovely quiet location. Every home form home comfort catered for. The children enjoyed the trampoline and swings. Lovely walks close by. The owners and family so very helpful and friendly. Hope to visit again."
Reviewed by Mrs Walling on 14/08/2012
"The cottage was very spacious and had really good quality fixtures and fittings. It was so peaceful and the surrounding area and views where amazing. The owners were very friendly and helpful and someone was always there if needed. Barnard Castle was very close and had everything you would need and has loads to see and do."
Reviewed by Miss Jackson on 23/07/2012