Guests say
The School House is a charming and spacious cottage in a peaceful, central location, ideal for exploring Teesdale and the surrounding countryside. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, warmth, and well-equipped interior, as well as the convenience of local amenities and lovely walks nearby. The cottage offers privacy and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a popular choice for repeat visitors. While some guests noted minor maintenance issues with heating and appliances, the overall experience remains highly positive, with the cottage providing a comfortable and welcoming base for a memorable stay.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented, with only occasional minor issues such as cobwebs or a forgotten teabag. Cleanliness is generally a strong point, contributing to a pleasant stay.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to village amenities, pubs, shops, and scenic walks. The peaceful setting and proximity to attractions are major positives.
Guests describe the cottage as warm, cosy, and comfortable, with spacious rooms and good beds. Some mention issues with heating in the lounge and bedroom, but overall comfort remains high.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering and longer stays, but several reviews mention maintenance issues with radiators, the oven, and washing machine. Steps in the kitchen are noted as a safety concern.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This Pennine Way passes through the village taking you to waterfalls close by and the Lake District can be reached in under an hour.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed outdoor terrace with patio furniture and lawned garden. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. A detached holiday cottage, formerly The School House, adjacent to a church in Middleton-in-Teesdale, a village with pubs, shops and plenty to do. The Pennine Way passes through and a brisk walk brings you to Low Force, the first of a series of waterfalls. Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum and Eggleston Hall Gardens are worth a look - 4½ acres of paths, views of the fells, stream and gardens. There are cycle routes and fishing is available on the River Tees with a permit, as well as on Grassholme and Selset reservoirs where there is also sailing. The Lake District is a 45 minutes’ drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (22)
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Denise Saunders
Really enjoyed our stay at the school house, lovely location with lots of amenities, the chip shop was really good, which we used on a couple of occasions, lots of walks from your doorstep, and very dog friendly, the downside was there wasn't any kind of info concerning recycling or the history of the school house of any kind apart from a plack on the back wall, the gardens were lovely, but seating could do with a little tlc, on arrival we found bread crumbs on the kitchen worktop and some cobwebs which weren't a biggie, but it got quite cool in the bedroom and front room but unfortunately the radiators were broken in both rooms, as a few reviews mentioned months before, but aside from that we had a relaxing week
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Susan Kirk
We have been many times and we have always been very satisfied. It's a quiet location, with a lovely private walled garden, lovely to sit out in an evening with a nice glass of wine. It's quiet and very comfortable.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous little cottage, very private, dead quiet and has everything you require for a holiday.2 places to eat and drink right outside your front door.Butchers, gift shop, Co-op, paper shop, Chip shop, pizza shop, and a couple of cafes within 5 minute walk. Good local walks as shown in a folder available in the cottage.