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Low Shipley Cottage, Barnard Castle

Low Shipley Cottage is a stone built barn conversion situated just four miles from Barnard Castle in County Durham. The cottage sleeps four people and has two double bedrooms with ensuites, a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is off road parking for two cars and shared use of a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. Set in beautiful countryside, Low Shipley Cottage is a lovely holiday home in the north of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Accommodation Details

All ground floor. Two double bedrooms with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Barnard Castle 4 miles. An outstanding, stone-built barn conversion in a courtyard setting, situated midway between Barnard Castle and the pretty village of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Superbly set in stunning countryside, this Barnard Castle cottage would suit anyone wanting peace and tranquillity yet within easy reach of a network of wonderful footpaths tracing the upper reaches of the Tees valley waterfalls. Boasting first-class accommodation, this spacious Barnard Castle cottage offers two charming bedrooms with TVs and en-suites with underfloor heating. The homely sitting room has elegant leather furnishings, exposed beams, oak doors and a feature stone fireplace with a woodburning stove - a lovely comfortable room to relax in following an enjoyable day out. Outside is a small private pretty patio, ideal for alfresco dining. Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub whilst enjoying panoramic views of beautiful unspoilt countryside or simply enjoy the extensive shared lawns. A short walk across the fields from this Barnard Castle cottage brings you to the delightful small village of Cotherstone with two local inns serving real ales and good food. From the doorstep of this Barnard Castle cottage, a network of scenic walks and trails canbe enjoyed whilst a 5 minute drive brings you to the popular, historic market town of Barnard Castle with a host of antique shops, tea rooms and independent shops. Be sure to visit the water front at the foot of the castle and take a hike further upstream to High Force and Cauldron Snout. Nearby are The Bowes Museum and Raby Castle with the splendid grounds and deer park. A fabulous Barnard Castle cottage, whatever the time of year.

Barnard Castle is a market town in Teesdale, situated within unspoilt countryside. The town is on the site of a Roman ford, which crosses the river, plus the medieval ruins of the castle and the cobble streets, yards, and back lanes are well worth seeing. From the town, there is excellent walking with The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, River Tees and the waterfalls at High Force all nearby.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with underfloor heating in en-suites and woodburning stove in sitting room. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Large shared lawns to rear and small private patio with furniture, Hot Tub and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles (or 10 mins walk across fields). Note: This property is accessed via 1.5 mile unmade road.

Location Details

Barnard Castle is a market town in Teesdale, situated within unspoilt countryside. The town is on the site of a Roman ford, which crosses the river, plus the medieval ruins of the castle and the cobble streets, yards, and back lanes are well worth seeing. From the town, there is excellent walking with The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, River Tees and the waterfalls at High Force all nearby.

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?

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Barnard Castle is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Rain and snow 12°C 0°C 22mph 32.6mm 988mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 13°C 8°C 29mph 22.4mm 984mb
Mon 25th Overcast clouds 8°C 5°C 30mph 0.0mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 6°C 4°C 20mph 0.5mm 1,010mb
Wed 27th Light rain 5°C 4°C 9mph 1.3mm 1,017mb
Thu 28th Scattered clouds 5°C 2°C 5mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 5°C 2°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,023mb

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