About this property
Settled in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham, is this fantastic, terraced house, The Old Smithy. Enjoying a superb location within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the town’s local amenities and attractions right on your doorstep, The Old Smithy is a wonderful dog-friendly choice for a couples, friends, and families. Step into your new home from home, where you will find an inviting sitting room with plush sofas and a TV, a perfect space for relaxing with loved ones after an adventure filled day. Continue through to the spacious kitchen/diner, featuring a beautiful central island and all the appliances you need to whip up family favourites, ready to enjoy over bottles of celebratory fizz. Head down to the lower-ground-floor, where you will find a games room, equipped with a handy washing machine, and a pool table so you can challenge your loved ones to a game. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find a contemporary bathroom, so you can indulge in a leisurely soak or shower at the end of the day, before retiring to one of four beautifully appointed and generous bedrooms, three doubles, one with en-suite shower room, and a twin. Explore the town, where you can visit the remarkable Barnard Castle, enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Deepdale Nature Reserve, tour the Bowes Museum, home to the 247-year-old Silver Swan, test out your swing at the excellent Barnard Castle Golf Club, or treat your loved ones to a meal out at the popular Three Horseshoes, Valentines Restaurant, and Capri restaurant, followed by drinks at Crobar. Continue onto Staindrop, where you will find the esteemed Raby Castle, surrounded by a deer park and features a café and shop, or venture further to Bishop Auckland, where you will find a magnificent castle, a fantastic golf club, and the renowned annual event of Kynren, an award-winning outdoor theatre spectacular not to be missed! For scenic hikes and walks, venture into the North Pennines AONB, where you will find the stunning waterfalls of High Force and Low Force, Cauldron Snout, and the scenic point of Cross Fell which views of the Lake District at its top. For a taste of city life, take a day trip to Durham, home to an impressive cathedral, the National Trust – Crook Hall Gardens, Durham Castle, and the Michelin Star restaurant of Finbarr’s. Experience the Yorkshire Dales like never before with a stay at The Old Smithy.
Barnard Castle lies in the Teesdale countryside in beautiful County Durham, with easy access to the A67 taking you to the nearby North Pennines aonb, Yorkshire Dales and even the Lake District. The River Tees also runs through the town which is home to quaint streets, cobbles and back lanes, with shops, pubs and local businesses to discover. Find all you need here and more, with lots of nearby open spaces for walking and interesting attractions including the castle itself and The Bowes Museum.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
Lower-ground-floor games room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Two well behaved dogs welcome, with a third welcome on request.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 milePlease note: This property only accepts Saturday check ins, if you
would like to request another day to check in please contact Sykes Cottages - 01244 345700
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (12)
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Kendra
My only critisism of the property is that the front room is quite cold. with just one small radiator and the door onto the street directly in the room we found it so cold. Perhaps install an electric fire in there?.
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Emma
The previous guests were still at the property when we arrived at 5pm Property dirty and not cleaned Very poor to non working wifi
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Paul
That said there was an issue with the cleanliness. Mainly the kitchen. We are not people to bother others so just bought cleaning bits and sorted it ourselves. Upstairs was clean, as we say it was the kitchen. If the owners would like some feedback then crumbs on the top of the toaster. The utensil pot was greasy on the outside, not washed for a long time. The hob had not been completely taken apart and cleaned. And the floor was quite grubby, especially under the breakfast bar. However we know we left it all done. The court yard and its enjoyment by people who stay it is not clear enough. The courtyard belongs to one of the neighbours and is not for the use of The Old Smithy. You can sit around the edge of it though and have ample space under the arch to sit out. Do not be put off as I am sure the owners will address the above and the location is fantastic for exploring Barnard Castle.