Snaptrip says
Shepherd's Cottage is highly praised for its stunning, tranquil location and cleanliness, offering a comfortable and cosy retreat. Guests appreciate the friendly owners and the rural charm, with many enjoying the wildlife and scenic walks right from the doorstep. The absence of Wi-Fi is noted as a bonus for a peaceful getaway.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews consistently mention the cottage being comfortable and clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness that guests are very satisfied with.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for walks, with stunning views and close proximity to natural attractions, making it an exceptional setting.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a warm welcome and a layout that maximises the views. Some guests suggest the beds are firm, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is well-equipped for a relaxing stay, though some guests note the absence of Wi-Fi and the small fridge size. The upside-down layout is appreciated, and the facilities generally meet guests' needs.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality and helpfulness of the hosts, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
A wonderful stone-built detached cottage, situated in the middle of a field on the owners' working farm in the small Teesdale hamlet of Holwick. The cottage, which is approached by a farm lane, has been skilfully created from an old stone barn and has upside down accommodation to take advantage of the lovely views. The River Tees runs by the bottom of the field. Comfortably decorated and furnished, this delightful barn offers superb holiday accommodation at any time of the year.
Situated at the end of a no-through-road in the heart of beautiful unspoilt Teesdale is the peaceful, charming hamlet of Holwick. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this lovely region is an excellent spot for walkers or bird watchers. High Force waterfall is within walking distance of the hamlet whilst the challenging Pennine Way passes close by. In the village itself there is a pub which serves food, as well as a farm shop and butchers that has an additional cafe area. There are many other picturesque villages nearby however â such as Middleton, Mickleton and Romaldkirk â as well as the ancient market town of Barnard Castle that provide a wide range of amenities. The Lake District is less than an hour's drive away whilst all of the Northern Dales are within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with three singles.
Three piece modern bathroom, with a shower over the bath.
First floor spacious beamed living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with coal-effect gas stove.
Gas central heating with gas stove.
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with built in dvd player.
Shared use of laundry room with automatic washer and dryer.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Ample parking.
Sitting area with garden furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet under strict control welcome.
Cafe on owners' farm open at the weekends only with other shops and pub located 3 miles from the property.
Please note: mobile signal can be poor in the area; please check coverage with your network provider.
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Brough Castle
- Appleby Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (51)
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Stuart
Lovely view of the stars at night and very peaceful even during the day. The farmer tends to his sheep and the land and is of no bother to you and struggle to notice heâs around. Located down a farm track but more than accessible and it is a well maintained track, our vehicle had no issues. The cottage itself has lots of character and is well kept, relatively clean just a few cobwebs but can live with that given location etc. The bedding was clean and kitchen cloths etc, overall a clean cottage and good working appliances. Oven and grill worked fine no issues and everything else was fine. Would happily stay here again and would definitely recommend, plenty of walks around and a lovely chippy in the village 2 minutes up the road. Washing machine available at a separate building and free to use, we took our own washing tablets but there was washing powder etc already there.
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Samantha
The cottage really is in an idyllic, very peaceful location, surrounded by beautiful countryside and in an excellent position for walks. However the description of the farm lane is inaccurate, it really is a farm track. Although it is well maintained, it is a rubble track which you really need a high wheel based vehicle for. Our car was too low and we had great difficulty getting to the cottage. As we couldn't get back and forth easily without fear of damaging our car we decided to cut the holiday short. I'd urge anyone who has a low car to consider this. We looked into hiring a land rover but the rental terms are not to take them on unmade roads so that wasn't possible. Another point not really described properly is the shared washing machine and tumble dryer. This is back at the farm house and is quite a trek to take with your washing. There aren't any instructions either, programme times etc so it means trips back and forth to see when the wash is finished, not very convenient. In fact there wasn't any information at all in the cottage. No information pack or guest book, something that I have never known when renting holiday cottages. No information about what to do about rubbish bin etc. There were some details of local walks but they seemed to have been left by previous guests. As for the property itself, the bedding was lovely and clean but generally we felt the kitchen and bathroom were particularly in need of a freshen up (especially the oven and microwave) and overall we found the cottage and it's fenced garden was rather tired looking. Another point to note is the size of the fridge/freezer which is very small, not much bigger than a cool box so if you are staying for sometime and plan to eat in , it's something to bear in mind. In all we didn't think it is a four star property, more like three but the location would be a five definitely.
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Lilian
Everything was provided that we needed and we were very comfortable. Very peaceful and it was lovely to sit outside with a glass of wine in the evening.