Guests say
Brookside Byre is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts. The property offers beautiful views, a peaceful rural setting, and is conveniently located for exploring local attractions. Some minor issues with Wi-Fi and TV signal were mentioned, but overall, the property provides a delightful stay.
Guests consistently describe the property as immaculate and clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The property is lauded for its beautiful and peaceful rural setting, with proximity to local attractions and facilities, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
The majority of guests find the beds extremely comfortable and appreciate the great showers. However, a few guests mentioned the beds being too firm and the lounge furniture not being the most comfortable.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the well-equipped kitchen. Some guests suggested minor additions and noted issues with TV signal and intermittent Wi-Fi, which slightly impacted the score.
Many guests were touched by the thoughtful gestures such as welcome gifts and fresh eggs. While these gifts are warmly mentioned, it's important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Durham 3.5 miles. Brookside Byre is a spacious, luxury barn conversion surrounded peacefully by open countryside, on a working family farm close to the city of Durham. Perfect for friends or families wanting to spend time together in this beautiful region. The cottage lends itself to larger families and groups as it allows you to spend time together yet also enjoy your own space. Brookside Byre is all ground floor accommodation enjoying three super king-size doubles with a zip/link facility to enable the flexibility to be six single beds, if needed. The master bedroom has an en-suite wet room including a bath and the other bedrooms enjoy a large Jack-and-Jill shower room. Brookside Byre is ideal for the less nimble with extra wide doors, lower beds and open plan living all on one level. With a fully fitted kitchen and dining space for six, Brookside Byre has a country style with exposed beams and designer light fittings. Spacious, open plan facilities allow the whole party to spend quality time together whilst the nominated chef prepares a warming, gastronomic delight. Once supper is finished, why not retire to the comfortable sofas and begin planning your route for the next days activities exciting activities? Brookside Byre has a private patio to the rear and a private lawned garden to the front, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. The barn is surrounded by a network of footpaths and cycleways which are bursting with wildlife and connect to national cycle trails. Whilst being set in the countryside, the cottage is also near a bus route so you can also enjoy car free days. The city of Durham is just a short drive away with its historical cathedral, theatre, restaurants, inns and shops. There is much to explore whilst staying at Brookside Byre such as the award-winning Beamish Museum, Bowes Museum, Kynren at Bishop Auckland and the Durham Dales. A little further afield there is the Metrocentre in Newcastle upon Tyne and Hadrian's Wall to explore as well as a host of National Trust and English Heritage properties. Brookside Byre is in a superb location for touring the Durham area and perfect for a get together at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with 946713, together they sleep 10.
Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Durham city is one of the jewels in England’s crown. Dominated by the historic centre, a World Heritage Site, the city is home to magnificent Durham Cathedral, with its breathtaking vaulted ceiling and splendid architecture. The cathedral, the final resting place of the Venerable Bede, is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the whole of Europe. Durham Castle stands side by side with the cathedral, on a prominent hilltop site, encircled by the wooded slopes of the River Wear below. The city itself offers elegant buildings and fascinating narrow streets with excellent shopping, eating and drinking to suit all tastes. Add to that the ease of access to the rest of this historic county, “Land of the Prince Bishops”, and Durham has much to offer the discerning traveller, from Medieval castles to marvellous landscapes and scenic walks. Durham city is the ideal location for discovering this beautiful county.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite wet room with bath, shower, basin and WC, 2 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen area, dining area and sitting area.
Biomass eco central heating with underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Oriental Museum
- Beamish Museum
- Thornley Woodlands Centre
Reviews (20)
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Julie
When 1 was a jack and Jill bathroom and 1 other. Apart from that we had a great stay
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Barbara
High quality products provided. Good location near to lots of attractions and plenty of information about the area. I would have found it useful to have some local pubs or restaurants recommended.
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Sally
Very spacious, comfortable and excellently equiped Kitchen. Lovely welcome of easter decorations with easter eggs, eggs from their chickens and milk in the fridge and a detailed welcome book. Fantastic setting with lovely walks (map in the welcome book), being very rural but only a short drive to local facilities and we had ordered an ASDA delivery for the first nights stay. Highly recommended location for visiting Brancepeth Castle, Raby Castle, Beamish, Durham etc. Vickie popped in to welcome us with recommendations of local attractions and takeaway restaurants. Thank you for a lovely stay!