The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Enjoy the area

frosterley, ENG

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty4 min drive
Hamsterley Forest22 min drive
Beamish Open Air Museum28 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Old Byre is one of four barn conversions situated on a small working farm in Frosterley in Weardale, County Durham. The property is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, overlooking the River Wear and the Weardale Railway Line. The property has been tastefully refurbished and is full of character and charm. It has shared use of lovely grounds, gardens, childrens play area, summerhouse and games room.

Property manager

Val or Bev

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Deer Park. Hall Hill Farm and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and cycling nearby.

frosterley, ENG

What's nearby

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive
Hamsterley Forest - 22 min drive
Durham University - 27 min drive
Barnard Castle - 28 min drive
Beamish Open Air Museum - 28 min drive

Getting around

Bishop Auckland Station - 22 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Black Lion - 6 min drive
The Grey Bull - 5 min drive
Durham Dales Centre - 4 min drive
Number 10 - 5 min drive
Everyday Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 miles (15 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines. Hall Hill Farm and Weardale Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

23 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in quiet location

Very well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frosterley

Had a lovely time here location great, lovely for the children garden and ponds lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

28 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

This is a lovely cottage with everything in it you will need whilst staying there. Owner met us and showed us around. Plenty of things to amuse the children with in the garden. Loved our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

18 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage

Enjoyed a New Year break away in this lovey cosy cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Claire L.

16 January 2018

Immaculate cosy and welcoming

Just returned after spending New Year at the property and we had a lovely time. Val was very welcoming. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean very comfortable and had everything you could need. The kids also enjoyed the summerhouse with the pool table and all the Christmas lights outside and Christmas tree in the cottage added a lovely touch. We would definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017