The Conifers, Ovington
The Conifers is a welcoming stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated in the hamlet of Ovington, eight miles from Barnard Castle. This single-storey cottage sleeps two people and has a double bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there's roadside parking, a front garden and a rear, enclosed courtyard patio with furniture. The Conifers offers a convenient romantic base with Barnard Castle within reach, along with a number of other attractions and interesting places to visit.
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- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
- Ground Floor Accommodation
Accommodation Details
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.
The Conifers, an early nineteenth century stone-built cottage of character, is located in the peaceful, small picturesque rural 'Maypole' village of Ovington, near both the ever popular market towns of Barnard Castle in Teesdale and Richmond in North Yorkshire. Full of character and charm, this cottage dates back to the 1800s and is perfect for that well-earned, romantic break. Set over one floor, you will find at the front of the cottage a cosy sitting room and a double bedroom overlooking a pretty lawned south-facing walled front garden. To the rear, the spacious kitchen/diner is a real highlight, with French doors that open out onto an enclosed walled courtyard garden; a delightful space to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the sunshine. Also completing this lovely cottage is a stylish bathroom. Ovington has a picturesque green and a short walk from The Conifers is the fantastic traditional pub, The Four Alls, which serves home cooked food and cask ales. Barnard Castle with its cobbled streets and the Bowes Museum is a 15 minute drive away, with Richmond a 20 minute drive, where at both you will find a bustling high streets full of pubs and restaurants, along with charming, independent shops. The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, the medieval Raby Castle with deer park and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all nearby. Further afield brings you into the heart of Durham, with its majestic cathedral standing high above the River Wear, and with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the top of the Yorkshire Dales National Park within reach means that there’s plenty to see and do. A delightful cottage from which to explore Teesdale and beyond.
The hamlet of Ovington is situated on the south bank of the River Tees and has a village green and a traditional pub that serves excellent food and real ales. Eight miles away is the charming market town of Barnard Castle, which has the medieval ruins of a castle, cobbled streets, the Bowes Museum, shops and pubs.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Unrestricted roadside parking. Enclosed front lawned garden. Rear walled courtyard garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 4 mins walk. Note: No children or infants allowed. Note: there is no car charging at this property.
Location Details
The hamlet of Ovington is situated on the south bank of the River Tees and has a village green and a traditional pub that serves excellent food and real ales. Eight miles away is the charming market town of Barnard Castle, which has the medieval ruins of a castle, cobbled streets, the Bowes Museum, shops and pubs.
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?
Reviews
Although the village is (very) quiet, and the cottage has all the bits and bobs you'd expect, the mattress on the bed has seen better days, and the settee is beyond uncomfortable. It was like sleeping on a bouncy marshmallow and sitting on a park bench, so sleep and rest were in short supply. The settee had planks under the seat to stop the cushions going through! It was Wimbledon finals week and as the weather wasn't great we looked forward to watching the tennis. Really disappointing. It may have been more comfortable, and certainly cheaper, if we had chosen to camp instead. To be fair, if the mattress and the settee were better, the whole experience would have been good. But they ruined the week.
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