The Cote, Staindrop

Stayed here with family of 3 adults, 2 children and 3 dogs for a week. It is an absolute stunning place to stay and had more than enough room for us all, the cottage is spacious, well appointed and I had the best nights sleep I’ve had in years, the beds are that good. Whilst you could easily spend your time here never leaving the front door, the walks just around the farm area are amazing and you see different things every time, there’s plenty to do around the area with trips to High Force and Hamsterley Forest highly recommended. The hosts at the cottage are so friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the sights in it. The children were thrilled to see the sheep being brought onto the farm. Added bonuses are the large field for the dogs to play in and the playground for the children. Honestly, do yourselves a huge favour and recharge your batteries here!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Was staying while building work done to our house, fantastic place. The owner was really helpful but not obtrusive. Cottage lovely comfy and cosy.

We stayed in the Côte for 3 weks whilst we searched for a property to purchase. The accommodation was excellent with 3 bathroom a laundry room. We made use of the extra bedrooms when oursons came for a weekend. Having lived in the area some 15 years ago we knew local attractions etc. One new attraction at Shildon the National Railway Museum is free and we'll worth a visit. The owners were helpful without being intrusive. We would recommend this Cottage to anybody looking for a excellent well equipped Cottage in wonderful surroundings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The owners were extremely obliging, helpful and friendly. We had a lovely relaxing break.

The Cote is magnificent. The views and the area are a dream. Very well equipped with anything you could think of including extras like games and toys for the children – both indoor & outdoor. Friendly and accommodating hosts is an understatement. Well recommended.

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.

Excellent accommodation, lovely surrounding countryside and the friendliness and kindness of everyone on Friarcote Farm was lovely.

The situation was lovely - surrounded by lovely countryside and good walks close to the property. Central to investigate a wide area.

Spacious accommodation in first class order. Welcoming friendly owners. Definitely to be recommended.

Beautiful property, very high standard and the views were fabulous. Very friendly hosts and an excellent experience.

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

Fantastic accommodation, and lovely hosts.

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.

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

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.

Well laid out property. Lovely spot. Very nice people. We will be going back soon. Our grandchildren love every minute of the stay.

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.

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.

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.

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.