Scargill Castle, Scargill, Co. Durham, Barnard Castle
ID: S41771
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Scargill Castle offers a truly unique and memorable stay, blending historic charm with modern comforts in a peaceful rural setting. Guests consistently praise the beautifully restored interiors, generous welcome hampers, and the tranquil, dog-friendly garden. The property is ideal for those seeking relaxation and a touch of history, with direct access to scenic countryside walks. While the spiral stairs and rural location may not suit everyone, most visitors find the experience delightful and special, with many returning for repeat visits.
The majority of guests found the property extremely clean and well-presented, with only rare mentions of musty smells or minor maintenance issues. Most reviews highlight spotless interiors and well-kept facilities.
The rural location is widely appreciated for its tranquillity, scenic views, and proximity to walking routes and local attractions. Some guests noted the presence of farm animals and odours, but most valued the peaceful countryside setting.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, cosy interiors, and relaxing spaces. However, the steep spiral stairs and the bathroom's location on the ground floor posed challenges for some, particularly those with mobility concerns.
The property is well-equipped, with a fully stocked kitchen, secure garden, and thoughtful extras. Some guests noted occasional issues with the shower, garden maintenance, or room layout, but overall facilities are praised.
Many guests appreciated the generous welcome hampers, treats for dogs, and special touches such as the Tudor Banquet and art supplies. Please note that such gifts and extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Scargill Castle nestles in the beautiful Teesdale landscape close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built in 1560 on the site of an earlier medieval castle, now fully restored from a crumbling ruin into a delightful retreat for two.
Combining historic character with all the cosiness and comfort of the 21st century. Private parking leads through a gate into your own sheltered and enclosed courtyard gardens (perfect for visiting dogs), created from the old Tudor manor house.
From the garden, the arched entrance hall leads into a dining hall with long oak table; take a moment to admire the ornate roof beams carved from oak trees felled over 400 years ago! From here you can wander into the sunny kitchen which overlooks the Tudor gardens.
The stone spiral stairs lead up to the living room with oak floors and a wood burning stove set within a Tudor fireplace. Two deep set windows pierce the ancient thick walls and overlook the Tudor courtyard gardens to the east and the rolling landscape of Teesdale to the west. Further up the spiral staircase is the romantic bedroom with double bed on an oak floor adorned with Persian rugs. The rich colours reflect the Tudor love of golds, reds and rich greens which are highlighted with mood lighting enhancing the exposed timber beams above. Windows to east and west provide views of the walled garden and the high moors beyond.
Additional Information:
Sorry, no children or infants.
The historic building means that surfaces can be uneven and rooms are spread over 3 floors with the bedroom on the top floor and the bathroom on the ground floor.
The stone spiral staircase has uneven steps and low headroom. Stone floors to ground floor with underfloor heating, solid oak floors to first and second floors.
Well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog). Dogs receive a welcome hamper, towels, a toy and two bowls are provided. There is an outside tap for hosing down muddy dogs.
The property is situated on the edge of a working farm so please keep your dogs under careful control when outside the castle grounds.
For an extra special treat why not get local cook Rachel Markham to make you a Tudor meal at Scargill? Click here for details.
Please be aware, there is no Wi-Fi at Scargill Castle, allowing complete escapism. Improved 4G coverage does permit some internet access to mobile phones.
Nearby points of interest
- Bowes Museum
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (158)
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent stay. The castle was very interesting yet comfortable with a beautiful garden and lots of different places to sit out. Extremely generous welcome hamper and tea tray. Spotlessly clean with everything needed for a relaxed holiday, also very dog friendly. Thank you- already planning our next stay!
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Confirmed Guest
Although Scargill Castle has an amazing back history & is a stunning & quirky building set in picturesque countryside, it has a few features to address. The stairs aren’t for the fainthearted, they lead first to the lounge which has a raised stone threshold so stepping in & out of the room could be a tripping hazard. It was a dark room, cosier with the lamps on but furnishings looked a bit tired. Tv is provided & we enjoyed watching the ‘Time Team’ dvd which featured the start of the renovation & the history of the ‘Castle’. The next floor hosts the bedroom with a very comfortable bed but the mirror on the chest of drawers unfortunately wasn’t adjustable. The bathroom on the ground floor looked majestic with a huge bath & separate shower cubicle which proved disappointing as water leaked from the top control causing the tray to fill & the pressure from the shower head to be lacking. The dining hall had a stately & period appearance with views of garden & countryside front and back. This lovely room wasn't able to be used as a nauseating ‘drains’ type of smell was always there & permeated upstairs & into the kitchen, consequently doors to the other rooms had to be kept closed at all times. The light & airy kitchen with views of the garden had a farmhouse feel and was very well stocked with a much appreciated welcome hamper & bottle of wine in the fridge….a lovely touch. A lovely stay but issues mentioned really need addressing to make it a better stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Very beautiful place, extremely clean and well provisioned. Made us feel very welcome.