The Barn in County Durham | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Barn

Discover the enchantment of a countryside retreat at The Barn, a luxury accommodation nestled in the picturesque village of Frosterley. This semi-detached cottage is a sanctuary for those seeking both relaxation and adventure in the heart of Durham's stunning landscapes.

Accommodating up to six guests across three beautifully appointed bedrooms, The Barn is an ideal choice for families, friends, or couples.

The inclusion of a hot tub adds a touch of indulgence to your stay, perfect for unwinding under the stars after a day of exploration.

With its ground-floor bedrooms and bathroom, The Barn offers convenience and comfort for all guests. The reverse-level layout leads you to an inviting open-plan living space, where a woodburning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for memorable evenings in.

Step outside to enjoy the walled garden, where you can sip your morning coffee amidst the tranquil setting.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful hideaway or a base to discover the North Pennines and beyond, The Barn promises a holiday filled with cherished moments.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with woodburning stove
✓ Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and coffee maker
✓ Smart TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Private parking
✓ Walled garden with private hot tub
✓ Enclosed garden with patio, gravelled area and furniture
✓ One well-behaved dog welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 0.1 miles
✓ Note: please can guests bring their own towels for the hot tub
✓ Please Note: This property only accepts Friday-Friday, Friday-Monday, and Monday-Friday bookings

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adore the luxurious feel and exceptional cleanliness of The Barn, with its comfortable furnishings and peaceful setting earning high praise. The hot tub is a standout feature, providing the perfect relaxation spot after a day of adventures. The property's well-equipped nature and the thoughtful touches like welcome treats also contribute to an unforgettable stay.

Getting there

To get to The Barn, if driving, take the A689 road which runs through Frosterley. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Bishop Auckland, from where you can take a taxi or bus to Frosterley.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy - 3.1 miles	DL13 2UN
Train Station - 8.7 miles	DL14 7TL
Pub - 0.1 miles	DL13 2QW
Dog Walk - 0.2 miles	DL13 2QW
Supermarket - 3.1 miles	DL13 2UN
Indian Takeaway - Spice Island	3.1 miles	DL13 2UN
Chinese Takeaway - Golden Dragon	3.1 miles	DL13 2UN
Italian Takeaway - La Piazza	3.1 miles	DL13 2UN

For families with Kids

With its spacious garden and proximity to family-friendly attractions like Hall Hill Farm Park and Homeside Park, this destination is well-suited for families with children. The enclosed outdoor spaces provide a safe environment for play, and the local area offers engaging activities to keep the little ones entertained.

Is The Barn A good location for couples?

Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find this destination ideal, with its luxurious hot tub and serene setting. Nearby romantic days out include strolls through Hamsterley Forest and visits to the picturesque Raby Castle, providing the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories together.

Dining and Cafes

The closest eatery is No10 cafe, ideal for a cosy meal. For a delightful dining experience, visit Che in Stanhope or the Bonny Moor Hen for local cuisine. For takeaways, Freddie's in Stanhope and Laus in Wolsingham offer delicious options.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, inns, and pubs, perfect for a leisurely stroll to experience village life and enjoy local amenities.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation boasts a private hot tub in the walled garden, offering guests a luxurious spot to relax and unwind during their stay.

Is the property pet-friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at the property, making it an ideal choice for pet owners looking to enjoy a break with their furry friend.

What type of parking is available?

Private off-road parking is provided for guests, ensuring a convenient and secure place to leave your vehicle during your stay.

Are there any ground floor sleeping arrangements?

The property features ground-floor accommodation, including a double and a twin bedroom, catering to guests who prefer easy accessibility.

Is there a garden or outdoor space?

Guests can enjoy a walled garden with patio and gravelled area, complete with outdoor furniture for dining or relaxing in the fresh air.

Are there any walking or cycling routes nearby?

The surrounding area is rich with scenic walking and cycling routes, including the Weardale Way, offering guests ample opportunities to explore the beautiful countryside.

The Barn Reviews

Philip

Came away for a long weekend to celebrate a friends 40th. Loved the property, cosy, log fire, hot tub. Hosts were very welcoming and shared things to do and see in the area. Lovely little touches such as toiletries, milk, and baked goods! Would definitely recommend.

The perfect place to unwind . We want to come back again soon

We tayed at the Barn in Frosterley for five nights and had a great 5 experience. The property is beautiful and spotless. The gardens, paddock and hot tub are the perfect place to relax and have breakfast or drinks. The owners Debbie and Nigel are on call when you need them and so friendly. Without doubt 1010. Looking forward to going back soon. Eric

Michael

Brilliant weekend away with family , Nigel and Debbie very helpful and lovely hosts. Couldnt recommend this place enough. 1010

Roslyn

Nigel & Debbie were lovely hosts and nothing was too much bother. The property is lovely and well kitted out, we even got cake and flowers when we arrived! Hot tub was serviced each morning and the BBQ came in handy on a nice evening. Would highly recommend the property and the hosts

We loved this cottage . It was clean , well equipped and Nigel the owner checked in on us to ensure we had everything we needed . The garden was perfect for our dog as it was fully enclosed so she could run about safely . There was also a paddock which was also enclosed for her to get a good run about . Loved the got tub and the garden was nice and private. Location was great for Durham , Beamish and the Dale's.

The Barn was a delight to stay at. The whole building was at high spec. The beds were very comfortable and the hot tub always at a good temperature allowing us to stay out even when the air was chilly. Local facilities are consistent with a village but, Bishop Auckland has everything you need in terms of groceries. Nigel and Debbie were helpful without being intrusive. Strongly recommend.

We stayed at The Barn with my older parents and children age 3 and 6. It was perfect. Wonderful hosts, really friendly, personable and accommodating. Nice quiet area, yet plenty around to do and central to lots of lovely places. The barn itself is stylish and relaxing, the layout is great. We enjoyed the hot tub and used the bbq when the sun came out. There is a play park right across the road too. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We hope to return sometime soon.

Beautifully finished, with excellent attention to detail. Every need covered. Perfect location for activities for the children wolsingham park and Stanhope stepping stones within a few minutes. Immaculately clean and well furnished. Definitely a 5 rating from us!

Jacqueline

A beautifully maintained property in a stunning location. We were greeted warmly and made to feel extremely welcome.The property is very well equipped to a high specification and the outside space is superb, lots of space and of course the hotub was an added bonus. Attention to detail is paramount to the owners and provided everything required for a comfortable stay plus lots of little extras. We thoroughly enjoyed our short break and will certainly return.

The Barn is a fantastic property in a beautiful location. There are some wonderful walks nearby and a great way to end the day is to have a dip in the hot tub and then relax with a glass of wine up on the hill in the paddock. Debbie and Nigel are a lovely, friendly couple and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended.

Michelle

Beautiful cottage and the facilities there were amazing . Could be signposted a little better from both directions but thats the only criticism. The cottage is clean and beautifully decorated . Thank you

Heather

We enjoyed our week at the Barn, a very homely and comfortable place, very clean with a relaxing feel about it. The hot tub was lovely and relaxing, there was also lots of space for our grandchildren to explorer. The hosts, Debbie and Nick were great. The location is also well situated for places to visit in Weardale Durham. We will definitely be back .

We had a lovely time at The barn was very clean and enjoyed the hot tub Debbie and Nigel were very helpful and was a pleasure to meet them. Would love to come back as we really did relax and enjoyed the quietness. Highly recommend The barn perfect. Loved exploring the surrounding areas Beautiful. Margaret Griffiths.

We have just returned home from a long weekend at this beautiful, immaculate lodge. Debbie & Nigel went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, especially with the lovely flowers & freshly baked muffins on our arrival. We couldnt fault one thing. The hot tub was ready for our arrival and despite the miserable weather, it didnt spoil our weekend. Would 100 recommend. Thank you so much!

Sarah-jayne

We had a wonderful stay in The Barn we had pushed the boat out and paid that bit extra for luxury accommodation for just the two of us, including a hot tub and The Barn lived up to and exceeded all of our expectations. Extremely well furnished, very comfortable and peaceful, and extremely clean, what more could we ask!

Sheenagh

Lovely place, comfortable, clean and well equipped. Just as described. Location great for looking round local area. Debbie and Nigel on site if needed. Would definitely use again.

Idyllic location. Very comfortable and beautifully appointed. Very impressive

The property was well presented, very clean and comfortable. We were a multi generational party and all enjoyed our stay even with the torrential rain. We hope to be back.

We had such a lovely time and the little gestures with the muffins and welcome chalk board were great. Absolutely stunning property.

Nicola

Barn was exactly as described, brilliantly equipped and exceptionally clean. We had a perfect week. Hope to return soon!

Fabulous weekend at The Barn. The accommodation is wonderfully appointed, comfortable and well equipped. Debbie and Nigel are very welcoming and helpful. Beautiful house with enclosed garden for the dog. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful property

We have had a wonderful 2 week stay at The Barn with our inlaws staying in adjoining Coach House. The House is great, beautifully decorated with everything you need and some lovely little extras like nice soaps etc. Debbie and Nigel are so lovely, showed us round and explained how everything worked, they have been on hand for anything we might need. The paddock at the back is great for the dog, she loved chasing her ball (and rabbits & pheasants!) the view from the top is really lovely. The hot tub is great for relaxing after a long day exploring the area. We enjoyed a few long dog walks along part of the Weardale Way which can access from the village. Enjoyed a drink and pizza in the local pub. Chip shop on Frosterly and Stanhope are good and the Indian in Stanhope is great too. Woolsingham just a few mins drive has a lovely Italian that we went to one evening, also has a local park with ice cream van which kids enjoyed. There are two lovely bakery?s one in Stanhope and one in Woolsingham for some nice lunch treats and also lovely fruit/veg/florist in Stanhope. We went swimming at Woolsingham pool and also larger pool with flume and waves in Spennymoor. Enjoyed a day out to Hall Hill Farm Park and Homeside Park. The in laws enjoyed Bowes museum and Barnard Castle. Bishop Aukland (30 mins) has a good retail park and large supermarkets. We have had a great 2 weeks here and would highly recommend to anyone

Shaunna

We had a great week at the barn, our two children and dog loved the outside spaces to run around and have fun. We all enjoyed a soak in the hot tub each afternoon when we returned from our adventures to nearby attractions. The cottage was really spacious, clean and well stocked with lovely flowers and cakes to greet us on our arrival. Debbie and Nigel were great friendly hosts available when needed and ensured we had all we needed and made sure the hot tub was checked each day so it was always clean and well maintained. The children are already asking when we can return, would highly recommend thanks for a great holiday.

Graeme

We have had a wonderful 2 week stay at The Barn with our inlaws staying in adjoining Coach House. The House is great, beautifully decorated with everything you need and some lovely little extras like nice soaps etc. Debbie and Nigel are so lovely, showed us round and explained how everything worked, they have been on hand for anything we might need. The paddock at the back is great for the dog, she loved chasing her ball and rabbits & pheasants! the view from the top is really lovely. The hot tub is great for relaxing after a long day exploring the area. We enjoyed a few long dog walks along part of the Weardale Way which can access from the village. Enjoyed a drink and pizza in the local pub. Chip shop in Frosterly and Stanhope are good and the Indian in Stanhope is great too. Woolsingham just a few mins drive has a lovely Italian that we went to one evening, also has a local park with ice cream van which kids enjoyed. There are two lovely bakerys one in Stanhope and one in Woolsingham for some nice lunch treats and also lovely fruitvegflorist in Stanhope. We went swimming at Woolsingham pool and also larger pool with flume and waves in Spennymoor. Enjoyed a day out to Hall Hill Farm Park and Homeside Park. The in laws enjoyed Bowes museum and Barnard Castle. We have had a great 2 weeks here and would highly recommend to anyone.

Lindsay

Fantastic accommodation. Well stocked, great grounds, extremely lovely owners, and a cake on arrival. Would definitely go back.

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely week's stay at the Barn in Frosterly in April 2023, and the local Teeside area was lovely too. The property is in a great location, we loved the hot tub and the garden, and field at the back as our dog could run around and the owners were so friendly and helpful. I also highly recommend Roots of India takeaway which is in Stanhope a 5 minute car journey away, great food and not expensive.

Sophie

A beautiful and immaculate cottage with friendly and helpful owners. There was plenty of room for 6 people and a dog! and everything was very comfortable. Would thoroughly recommend.

Elaine

We enjoyed a stay in the Barn for 1 week midJune. Its a beautiful property in a beautiful part of the country. Nigel & Debbie were there to greet us with freshly baked scones when we arrived & stepping in to the Barn we were delighted with our choice of accommodation.theyve thought of everything & Barn is finished to a very high standard. Our dog especially enjoyed exploring the paddock which was fully fenced and safe. We enjoyed breakfast in the garden & hot tub in the evenings to the sounds of the local wildlife. Explored the local area during our stay & North PenninesDurhamNorthumberland truly is a hidden gem.plenty of dog walks on doorstep but we enjoyed venturing a bit further afield. 7days of 20 deg sunshine was the icing on the cake!

Bernadette

What a beautiful Barn lovely surroundings couldnt of asked for anything better.

We all loved our stay at the Barn. It felt like a home from home. Beautiful design and decor. Well kitted out. Great location too.

This is a wonderful cottage, the condition was fantastic, Debbie and Nige were ... This is a wonderful cottage, the condition was fantastic, Debbie and Nige were great hosts, we all had a great weekend Would definitely recommend going there Thanks for a great weekend

Dominic

We spent a very relaxing week at the Barn in Frosterley and really enjoyed the local area. The accommodation was extremely clean, warm, well equipped and both Debbie and Nigel were very welcoming and helpful. I would highly recommend this property, especially the hot tub and the outdoor space which our dog loved running around in.

Gillian

A beautiful, comfortable, very well equipped cottage in a pretty village with a shop and pub. We loved the hot tub! The garden was perfect for our dog and there are lovely walks from the front door. Hamsterley Forest, High Force, Raby Castle and Barnard Castle are all within a short drive and worth a visit. Debbie and Nigel are great hosts.

A lovely looking property with all amenities youll need. Very homely and great for a couples holiday with baby in tow for us! the hot tub was a fantastic edition and we had great stargazing opportunities from the tub! The only slight negative is that if you are staying in the downstairs bedrooms, you can hear what is going on upstairs as if you are in the same room. The first floor seems like it may be a mezzanine and so the soundproofing isnt great. The master suite was well sound proofed though and our friends had no trouble there.

Amazing secure gardens with lovely views. Great for our dog. Very comfortable and well appointed cottage. Really enjoyed our stay.

Kimberly

Back home from an amazing stay at The Barn! Ideal location and walking distance to a shop, we really liked No10 cafe and the bakery along the road and had some lovely walks around Hamsterley forest, which is a short drive away. The outside space is wonderful, we would take our morning coffee up to the seats in the paddock every morning and look at those lovely views and enjoyed the hot tub on a night time. The Barn itself has been exceptionally renovated and was so clean and comfortable. The kitchen was lovely to cook in and chill out with the family with it being open plan and all the small little touches like toiletries, hotel slippers, cakes on arrival etc made all the difference. We will be back Summer 2023

Francesca

The house had everything you needed and more! The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The garden area and hot tub were fantastic. We would definitely return!

Carina

We enjoyed the most relaxing and comfortable Christmas in The Barn. The property was spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly need to make a full Christmas dinner as well as being beautifully decorated. The hot tub was a real treat and we were able to stargaze on clear nights. Debbie and Nigel were most accomodating and even left some delicious Christmas treats for us to enjoy on our arrival. The Barn is located in a truly stunning part of the country and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending this 5 star property.

We booked at short notice, Debbie and Nigel were very helpful and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was lovely such a great find. We will definitely be booking again.

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Attractions Near The Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what County Durham has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Go Ape Northumberland - NE48 1NT

about 21 Miles

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