High Thearns

High Thearns is set in a beautiful countryside and yet only a short walk to the village which has a very good selection of places to eat and drink.

Everyone we met were very friendly and helpful. The cottage is very well appointed with all your day to day needs catered for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The property was everything we expected.

Felt very relaxed and like home. The property owner went above and beyond for us and we will definitely be returning.

Does what it says on the tin.

I looked at everything thing to try and find a fault, you even got me on the dishwasher cutlery tray (nice one)

Well organised and comfortable, High Thearns was a great base for us to explore the beautiful surroundings in Teesdale .

This is a wonderful property in a lovely village.

We had great weather and were even able to sit out to enjoy the view and the late afternoon sunshine on a few occasions. Sally Ann is a great host and very knowledgeable about the local area. Good walks from the doorstep. Would definitely recommend

We had such a lovely holiday at High Thearns in Middleton in Teesdale.

The bungalow was fantastic. Spacious, modern and spotlessly clean. We felt 'at home' as soon as we stepped inside. It's situated in the lovely village of Middleton with its handy shops and quirky old buildings. Such a stunning area to explore. We were very fortunate to have a few sunny days and really enjoyed Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall, Barnard Castle, Low Force waterfall, Crook Hall and Gardens and Durham to name but a few of the many places we saw over the week. This is a cottage we all said we'd definitely return to. It ticked every one of our boxes! Many thanks to Sally Ann for such lovely accommodation and of course the very welcome 'Welcome' basket! Fantastic holiday cottage. Jean, Dave, Carole and Chris. September 2025.

High Thearns was true to its description on Sykes and more.

The accommodation was extremely well presented and provided a warm and welcoming home from home to stay in. The accommodation was centrally based in a beautiful village providing easy access to local places of interest. The owner, Sally Ann was extremely informative on places to visit in the area and recommended Raby Castle and Eggleston Hall to us, we visited both places and were not disappointed. We have all enjoyed a wonderful few days at High Thearns and would highly recommend it. We hope to visit this property again in the near future and enjoy a longer stay and saviour more of the countryside and walks on offer locally.

Fabulous cottage in a beautiful area.

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped, the patio is private with lovely views across the fields. It is situated on the edge of the village that has all the amenities you need. There is so much to see and do in the area for all age groups and abilities. Would highly recommend and hope to return

The cottage was everything we hoped it would be and was perfect for a three generation family holiday.

There was plenty of room for parking and the welcome pack was really good. The grandchildren loved being allowed to feed the lambs and Sally Anne was very good with them. They want to go back when they are next over from Australia. Sally Anne is very friendly and with her knowledge of the local area was able to provide us with excellent days out. The position of the cottage was great, being able to walk into Middleton-in-Teesdale with its cafes, butchers, restaurants, fish and chip shop and Co-op and riverside was a bonus. We had lovely weather and were able to take advantage of the garden and patio which was very private with lovely views and plenty of ‘friends’ in the adjacent fields. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate in recommending this cottage and look forward to returning.

Excellent property.

We all loved our week here so much I'm sure we will return. Very clean and everything we needed was there. The owner Sally Ann was very helpful especially in using the rayburn

Lovely warm welcome from Sally.

Thank you. We stayed with Chris’s daughter and youngest grandson who are visiting from Australia. The house is so beautiful we have booked to return the first week in March with my daughter and partner. Chris loved cooking on the Rayburn. We all had very comfortable beds. Very restful for Sarah and Jamie who had been away skiing for a week.Excellent wood burner. Showers good always lots of hot water. Sarah loved the bath. We love the area. Sarah is a keen runner so good for her. We are /was very keen walkers but re Chris recently being poorly we are having to do easier walks etc. Di & Chris.

Beautifully presented, comfortable and well equipped cottage.

Perfect location for enjoying a variety of walks. Accommodating host.

We loved our week at High Thearns, it has to be one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

It was great to be able to keep the car in the garage, saved defrosting the windows each morning. The area is beautiful with some lovely walks. We were blessed with wonderful sunny cold days, giving great views. Also we visited Grassholme Observatory for an evening os stargazing which was brilliant. I would highly recommend High Thearns and really hope to visit again someday.

Sally Anne very helpful with local places to visit very friendly welcome, the cottage very comfortable with plenty of space, great as we had our 2 young grandchildren with us .

Would highly recommend this cottage

Lovely cottage, high standard of fittings and comfort.

Everything you need is included and instructions for use. Spacious accommodation all on one level. Recommended.

We had a fantastic weekend away at High Thearns.

We arrived to a warm and clean property, with a beautiful thoughtful welcome hamper awaiting us. The property is of a high spec and beautifully decorated throughout. All the beds are very comfortable and the bed linen is of a high quality. The views from the back of the house are stunning and the location was great. It is only a 5 min walk to the local shops, deli's, pubs and restaurant of Middleton-In-Teesdale and only a short drive to Barnard Castle. We would highly recommend High Thearns to our friends and family, and would love to stay again. Thank you.

We were a family of 6 couples and we Couldn't find fault in any part of this beautiful cottage , fab location to so many visitor places too … also the owners were absolutely fab and very helpful … loved it

A first class property.

One of the best we have stayed in, facilities great and a friendly welcome from the owner.

Lovely cottage everything you need very comfortable.

Sally was very pleasant host and very helpful. Highly recommended.

This quite honestly was the most wonderful holiday house we have ever stayed in - and we have stayed in quite a few!

Everything was there, that we needed. It was comfortable, straight forward, beautifully located, so, so well equipped and there were GOOD instructions for absolutely everything. It was spotlessly clean as well. Sally Ann is absolutely lovely and so helpful with things to see and do in the area, and the fishing. It was completely glorious and we were very sad to leave at the end of our week. Would not hesitate for one second to recommend.

High Thearns is a lovely, comfortable cottage in a quiet setting, with beautiful views and plenty of room to relax, including a large well stocked kitchen and outside seating area.

It is just a short walk to local facilities. Ideal as a base for visiting the many interesting places to suit all interests close by. There are plenty of good pubs and restaurants, not too far away. The evening skies were amazing as the sun set and we watched shooting stars whilst sat outside at night. The owner made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended!

Beautiful cottage on the edge of the village.

Easy distance to walk in to the village with children, great play area, coffee shops and becks to paddle in. We had a great holiday here, will be booking again.

A delightful cottage which we found to be an ideal base for the visits etc that we had planned.

Sally Ann was an excellent owner who was full of useful information. A lovely welcome pack of milk eggs etc.

This property was absolutely beautiful loved every minute barnard town is a treat beautiful food lovely owner sally ann can’t wait to go back.

Was a lovely place only a short walk into town lovely pubs and food .

The house was perfect everything there you needed and the owner was there if you needed her . Would defo go back .

A very well equipped comfortable cottage.

The owner Sally Ann made us feel welcome and clearly takes pride in their business. We did some walking and enjoyed relaxing on the sunny patio. Enjoyed good meals at both the High Force Hotel and the Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk.

Lovely, spacious cottage with excellent facilities.

Quiet location but also very close to all amenities in the village. Information regarding how to use kitchen equipment and heating are clear and easy to follow as is the instructions for vacating the property on departure.

Just returned from a week in High Thearns cottage.

It was superb in every aspect. The owner Sally Ann was so helpful to us oldies and provided walks and other information that we would never have found ourselves. The cottage was the best we've stayed in over the last 50 years. Thank you once again

On a cold wet day it was wonderful to arrive at the cottage open the front door and discover it was lovely and warm.

Sally-Ann popped round to make sure we had everything we needed and could work the Rayburn cooker, the welcome basket and delivery of fresh eggs were very welcomed. We couldn’t fault the accommodation, both in terms of comfort and having everything you could possibly want during the stay. The snug in the kitchen was a favoured place for our teens to spend the evening enjoying the warmth given out by the Rayburn whilst we loved the cosy lounge with the wood burning stove. Recommendations for food and drink in the village were spot on and the location was perfect for exploring the area.

This cottage is beautiful,has everything you need for a lovely break, the owner is very helpful, it’s in a beautiful place lots of lovely walks, short walk to some gorgeous cafes & pubs.

Will definitely be returning!

Great property, warm and cosy.

Lovely comfortable beds, had everything we needed for our stay. Great location for the area.

A really fabulous week in High Thearns.

The cottage was immaculately presented, with high-spec furnishings and everything you'd need. Wonderful large kitchen (interesting learning to cook with an Aga!) and large terrace leading off. We recommend the slightly quirky French restaurant in the village (best to book) for an evening meal and Samuel James Deli for breakfast. We visited Barnard Castle (with its Farmers Market the first Saturday of the month) , the Faith Museum and Spanish Gallery at Bishop Auckland, plus a quick visit to Appleby. Didn't plan on doing too much so the cottage was the perfect place for restful days with a book in front of the woodburner. WiFi patchy (only strong for online meetings in the main bedroom). Overall, we'd definitely recommend staying here. A fabulous cottage in a great location. Such helpful owners, too, who sent us details of lots of places to go. We shall return.

Beautiful large bungalow on the edge of the village of Middleton in Teesdale.

Set up slightly so you get good views from the outdoor patio. Huge kitchen/diner, comfortable living room and three very good sized bedrooms. One has an en-suite shower room and there's a large family bathroom with separate shower cubicle too. Nice, private location. Plenty of parking in the grounds. Immaculately clean. Would definitely recommend and will look to book again for next year.

A lovely property on the edge of the village with views of the fells from the outdoor sitting area

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Given a very warm welcome by the owner and very kindly left a welcome pack on arrival to help settle in.Cottage furnishings were of a high standard and very clean and tidy.Lovely peaceful location with great views would certainly return for another holiday.

Faultless well maintained property in a great location with a pleasant ambience.

Plenty of things to do in the area irrespective of the weather. Just loved the neighbours with their woolly coats and lambs.

Beautiful cottage, cosy and clean, with fantastic walks in every direction.

Fabulous property.

Very well appointed. Comfortable. Beautiful outlook. Wonderful, friendly owners. What more could you ask for?

Absolutely fantastic week away with the family.

The owners couldn’t have done anymore to make a feel welcome, the cottage was stunning, extremely clean and well maintained. We will be back!

Had a lovely weekend stay.

The property is so beautiful with everything you need. Quality bed linen and kitchen wear. Some beautiful walks very nearby. As it’s lambing season the owners let my children feed the lambs. They showed us around the farm explaining everything. My daughter was over the moon. Thank you!

Lovely property with very attentive, helpful owner.

Fantastic location on edge of Middleton on Tees.

Lovely property - spacious for 6 people.

Quality fittings. Lovely little touches and excellent location. Came for 60th birthday and Mrs Teward kindly left bubbly with birthday message in the welcome pack. Only marked down accuracy of listing because chickens were not there to pick eggs which is listed. This was not a problem and Mrs Teward was very apologetic they had been moved. Great stay and would highly recommend. There is a smaller cottage just opened adjacent which looked equally as nice. We would book that one if it was just two of us coming.

From walking into High Thearns we were so impressed.

The location of the cottage to the quality of the furnishings was fantastic Everything was there that we could ever want and need. Sally Ann was so welcoming We had a wonderful New Years in this lovely cottage(and the chickens pecking at the kitchen door every morning just made our day Would highly recommend staying here

Wonderful stay!

Location was perfect, such a spacious and cosy cottage with every amenity you could need. The fireplace was an amazing touch and made our Christmas extra special. The owner Sally-Anne was very accommodating and made herself available for any communication even though it was Christmas. Local pubs and shops were a short walk away and there are also some amazing walks near by. My family and I loved it so much we didn’t want to leave!l Thank you for a Christmas to remember :)

We had a fantastic week, the property is immaculately kept with luxury touches.

The views are amazing and waking up to chickens and ducks every day, collecting chicken eggs was so unique. There are dvds and we took some more as the wifi wasn't always strong. Sally Ann was very helpful, we have already booked to come back! Thank you for a lovely week away, we miss it already!

excellent property, very welcoming owner .

The cottage is situated in a very good postion on the edge of Middleton in Teesdale. This was our second visit and we hope to return

A fantastic cottage with all the amenities that anyone needs.

Situated on the edge of the village within easy walking distance of cafés, bars and shops. Every room has a high quality finish and if there is anything you need the owners are very quick to respond and will do anything to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Lovely property,very clean within walking distance to the village.

well worth a visit.

Lovely place, great owner we hope to return soon.

Beautiful cottage in Teesdale.

We really enjoyed our days here.

Fabulous property, wonderful location.

It was lovely to have a welcoming hamper . We would highly recommend this property, it had everything that we needed.

We had an excellent stay fresh eggs for our breakfast every day, owner Sallyann came to see us on arrival was very welcoming and caring.

Every facility you could think was provided, great fun cooking with the Rayburn which was a first for me.

Had a fantastic stay.

Absolutely gorgeous views and the cottage is outstanding. Little bit more attention to detail with cleanliness (dust in quite a few places). Overall fantastic stay and would visit again. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. A pint of milk would have been much appreciated (only as this what other cottages have provided). Thank you

Wonderful place to stay.

Accommodation, scenery, facilities in the town all excellent. A special mention to Sally Ann, the owner, who not only has a lovely place for people to stay and is very friendly and helpful, but also made my 8 year old grandson’s holiday by inviting him to bottle feed the newborn lambs on the farm.

This property really sets the standard for others.

Sally Ann and Andrew have left no stone unturned in the attention to detail to High Thearns, and should be congratulated. The area is truly stunning, with the village itself offering a couple of pubs, shops and eateries, including an incredible fish and chip shop. The walks around Teesdale are beautiful, with varying degrees of difficulty for young and old. Would definitely recommend this property and area to anyone.

Excellent location.

Homely cottage with everything we needed. Sally Ann was friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning

Wonderful cosy cottage in a great location.

Very clean with all amenities catered for. A real home away from home. We all loved the great log burner room and the kitchen.

High Thearns is a lovely, clean, well appointed and peaceful cottage.

We spent Christmas there and the cottage was decoarated with twinkly lights and Christmas tree. We received a very warm welcome from the owner who was a great help when we had a minor issue with the heating. The Welcome basket was very generous and much appreciated. We're looking forward to a return visit.

The cottage was an excellent base for exploring the beautiful area.

The owner Sally- Ann was extremely friendly and helpful and the welcome basket was very thoughtful. Excellent facilities in the cottage which was also very cosy in the wintry weather.

High Therns is a beautiful place to stay, very clean and comfortable with high quality beds and fixtures and fittings.

The owner has provided all you could need and it shows that she really cares about her property and making it as comfortable as possible with no expense spared .We had a lovely time and would highly recommend a stay at High Therns.

High Thearns is cosy, warm and stylish.

It is furnished to a very high standard and extremely clean . This property is beautiful inside and out as the scenery is spectacular . There was excellent communication from the owner who was very friendly and accommodating . Exceptional furnishings , kitchen ware and linen. We had a fantastic week and highly recommend this property . Mrs Timson

Really comfortable and very well appointed cottage.

Sally Ann was very welcoming and helpful. The kitchen was massive and we enjoyed sitting around the large table or relaxing in the snug area, looking out onto the countryside. Everything was very clean with plenty of space and equipment. Cottage very handy as a base for exploring Teesdale.

We really enjoyed our stay at High Thearns.

The house was amazing, really comfortable with fantastic views. An added bonus were the hens and fresh eggs.

A really lovely cottage,we felt very comfortable and at home there.

The sun shone most of the week and it was nice to sit outside and watch the fields being cut and hay being baled and taken in Enjoyed collecting the eggs and visits from the hens and resident Cockerel.All in all a fantastic week and we are certainly looking to return next year.

High Thearns is in a lovely location.

Handy for the centre of the village but with open views across fields.

We had a wonderful holiday.

The cottage was beautifully decorated, well equipped & very clean. Everything was well maintained. The outdoor space & views were beautiful & we particularly enjoyed sharing the garden with the chickens & collecting their eggs each day. Sally Ann, the owner, was very friendly & helpful. The perfect holiday, thank you!

Such a comfortable, homely cottage, really well equipped for self catering.

Beautiful views across the fields from the patio; we watched some gorgeous sunsets. Doorstep access to loads of walking and a short ride on the main road links to lots of quiet lanes and off road cycling.

The area was unknown to us but it proved a great base to visit many interesting places.

Middleton in Teasdale is a delightful village with great little shops including a superb butchers , cafes and handicrafts shop. We also enjoyed a take away meal from the Foresters pub. Everyone was helpful and so friendly including the owner of the property, Sally Ann . The property itself was spacious, tastefully furnished and we quickly felt at home. The views were beautiful and the good weather meant that could enjoy the outside terrace. We are looking forward to visiting again in the future.

Cottage very clean and well equipped, within 5-10 mins walk of village.

Middleton is only small but does have everything you would need, from a Co-op to independent butchers and a couple of take-aways along with two reasonably priced pubs serving food. Owner very helpful, and easily contactable. Plenty of walks able to do from the cottage (low force and high force). Other walks within reasonable driving distance (High Cup Nick, Cauldron Snout). Around 12 miles from Barnard Castle. Overall a lovely cottage in a lovely location. We will definitely be back.

High Thearns is home from home, it has everything you need and more, it is spotless, comfortable and location is fantastic!

I would definitely return and recommend. It is a hikers paradise so many places to walk, it certainly is a place of outstanding, unspoiled natural beauty. Or if you wish to just relax away from city life then it's perfect for that if you get the weather the patio setting is fabulous. Thank you to Sally-Anne aswell who made us very welcome, and gave us a few tips on where to head to

Beautiful cottage, excellent location, great holiday had by all, thank you!

Beautiful cottage in lovely little village.

Has to be seen to be believed. Highly recommend

great facilities and very cosy.

especially loved the log burner and the fabulous kitchen. Bed was very comfortable. If we were going to that area again we would definitely book High Thearns

Just perfect.

Fantastic location, clean, comfortable, spacious, well equiped. Fantastic value. Will definately visit again.

High Thearns was a superb Cottage with wonderful facilities.

The lounge was cosy and very comfortable, the kitchen area was fully equipped and had the added advantage of being big enough to accommodate an armchair and a sofa so that we could all gather together while preparing and cooking meals. The beds were extremely comfortable and the general decor and attention to details was exceptional. We were there in the winter but the outside and general outlook would be great in the summer especially for children. We liked the nearness of the village facilities and the ability to go walking without getting your car out. The owner was particularly helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Would love to go back again.

brilliant holiday great cottage lovely location great family holiday everything you need and more in the cottage it was delightful owner left a lovely welcome pack cosy nights with the log burner on pick your own fresh eggs it really was a perfect retreat

Beautifully renovated cottage to a very high standard.

Sally Ann had thought of everything!!! Scenery wonderful , cottage warm and comfortable. Highly recommended

Faultless in every way.

We had a fantastic holiday at High Thearns.

The cottage was in a beautiful location, it was very clean and comfortable and was excellently equipped. We enjoyed collecting the eggs from the chickens and sitting, relaxing on the terrace. Sally Ann the owner was very friendly and helpful. She answered any questions we had and offered suggestions of places to visit and places to eat. Would definitely recommend a holiday at High Thearns and we intend to return there in the future. Thank you

Sally Ann really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

Compared to others we’ve stayed in, this cottage was exceptional in every aspect. Very comfortable and cosy and having good facilities within walking distance was an added bonus.

Well appointed cottage which was 'home from home' in every respect.

The owner was very friendly and helpful and made a point of greeting us just after our arrival. She was more than happy to familiarise us with the surrounding area places to go , where to eat etc etc. Nothing was a trouble to her. The area is a great place to get away from it all with some great walks, drives and fantastic scenery. Plenty to do within an easy driving distance . Perhaps not the place to go with very young children but our 10 year old step granddaughter loved it.

We thought the cottage was very attractive both inside and out and very comfortable.

Sally Ann went out of her way to help in any way she could if there were any problems, Our stay there was very enjoyable and there were interesting places to visit both nearby and farther away. However, we were surprised to find that the cottage was behind some other houses as the photograph on the internet gave the impression that it was standing well away from other properties ie nothing in front except perhaps the road. This did not detract from the enjoyment of our holiday as we were not inconveniences by this, especially as the patio outside the kitchen gave us wonderful views over fields and the surrounding hills and countryside. Unfortunately the driveway up to the bungalow was quite difficult to walk on as it was on a slope and on an uneven composition which for anyone with walking difficulties was a bit tricky. Nevertheless. overall our holiday was very enjoyable.

Lovely comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage with everything you need and more.

Very warm welcome from the owner. Tranquil location friendly chickens and sheep willing to greet you in the adjoining field.

High Thearns is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in.

The location is great for days out sight seeing and my son's took advantage of the fly fishing in the beautiful river Tees. The cottage is extremely clean and has everything you could need plus a lovely garden. We had a fantastic time and would definitely return one day. Thank you to Sally Ann!

THE 6/7 STEPS FROM THE PARKING AREA TO THE BUNGALOW COULD DO WITH THE ADDITION OF A RAIL FOR THE LESS MOBILE OF US.

A lovely, well-cared-for house that has been a joy to stay in.

Spotlessly clean, beautiful views, a real oasis for a week in the countryside yet with so much to do on your doorstep. A 15 minute walk to picturesque woodland and a stream for paddling, 5 minutes into the village with interesting shops to explore and only a 10 minute drive to the spectacular High Force waterfall. Lambs and hens run around almost under your feet and there are fresh eggs to collect across the field at the back of the house...a great activity for little ones. To top it all off, Sally-Ann brought her ducklings over for our toddlers to marvel at, delivered extra towels, an extra high chair and a parasol when the weather was unexpectedly fantastic and genuinely seemed to feel that nothing was too much hassle. Many thanks to Sally-Ann and Andrew for your thoughtfulness and generosity. You are real gems!

We have just returned from the most cosy, gorgeous holiday bungalow.

Warm,friendly, welcome, by the owner, The place is perfect, lovely village, scenery, great walks. We will definitely, return..........

This was by far the best place we've ever stayed.

Sally Ann (the owner) went out of her way to welcome us and make us feel right at home. She couldn't do enough for us. The village is small with a few shops, but there is a nice park for the kids in Eggleston, plenty of shops and cafes in Barnard Castle and amazing walks and waterfalls nearby. The highlight of the holiday was being in the country looking out over the fields each morning and collecting fresh eggs from the chickens on the farm. Can't wait to go again!