Guests say
Larl Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the beautiful decor, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. The location is ideal for exploring Barnard Castle and the surrounding area. While there is a mention of limited interaction with the host, the overall experience is very positive, with guests keen to return.
Guests consistently note the cottage as clean and tidy, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is praised for its convenience and proximity to Barnard Castle, making it a great base for visiting the area.
Reviews highlight the comfortable beds and overall comfort of the cottage, suggesting a very satisfactory level of comfort for guests.
The property is well-equipped, though one review mentioned a missing measuring jug. The high-quality contents and adequate lighting are appreciated, despite the property being a little dark inside.
The welcome hamper and the host's provision of information are seen as thoughtful gestures. However, it should be noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Larl Cottage, a truly delightful stone-built end-terrace cottage, is located in a quiet corner of the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. Situated just four miles from the absolutely stunning High Force Waterfall, Larl Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and provides a tranquil retreat for a couple looking to recharge their batteries and enjoy this beautiful area of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The interior of Larl Cottage has been stylishly restored and elegantly decorated with fine attention to detail throughout, with a beautiful double bedroom with en-suite shower room to the first floor and an open plan living area on the ground floor. The owners have added elegant styling and luxurious little extras such as an AGA woodburner to warm your toes, a Rangemaster cooker for preparing gastronomic delights and gorgeous designer cushions to sink into at the end of a long hard day. Outside your cottage, is a gravelled patio area which is a little sun trap, perfect for getting some fresh air and planning your day's adventures. There is a secure shed ideal for holding muddy boots and bikes to be stored. A short walk from your cottage takes you to the town centre where you can pick up necessities to help ease your self-catered stay or visit the charming pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The surrounding area is perfect for walking and cycling with many routes providing the chance to enjoy much of the local countryside. For those who prefer to drive, the Northern Dales are waiting to be discovered and visits to medieval Raby Castle with its deer park, Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, High Force Waterfall and Egglestone Hall and Gardens are not to be missed. The North Pennines is the perfect place for stargazing and has some of the darkest skies in the country where you can see 1000s of stars on clear nights, it is home to stunning landscapes of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, welcoming communities, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past, distinctive birds, animals and plants and much more. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is also easily accessible by a short scenic drive and is home to a myriad of attractions and the iconic three peaks challenge which the brave among you may try to complete. Larl Cottage is a superb base for discovering the delights of this fabulous area, at any time of the year. Can be booked in conjunction with Hush Cottage (property reference 922595) to sleep a total of 4 people.
Nestling by the banks of the River Tees is the pretty town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, which lies in the heart of Teesdale, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This bustling town offers a good range of shops, pubs and places to eat and is surrounded by superb walking country, with high open moorland as well as pretty wooded valleys. The nearby waterfalls of High Force, Gibson's Cave and Cauldron Snout are amongst the most spectacular sights in the district, and the nearby market town of Barnard Castle can be easily reached and offers a full range of facilities.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee maker (pods not included).
Smart TV, WiFi, books and games.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Roadside parking for 1 car.
Front non-enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Brough Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (7)
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Douglas
Modern bathroom,and bedroom. Kitchen and sitting area sufficient for 2 people. Welcome pack was appreciated. Instruction binder provided details of fixtures, fittings etc and details of local amenities.
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Andrew
My only mistake was not booking for longer,i left some local cafes unvisited.
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Paul
Whilst a little dark inside, the lights are more than adequate. Apart from a measuring jug which we couldnât find, the kitchen is also extremely well equipped. Our only negative is that we had no contact with the owner, apart from a pre-typed text response to an unanswered phone call we heard nothing. Apart from that, the text was useful to find the property and the welcome basket was great.