2 The Coach House

Well I have sent Sykes photos of all the issues but Sykes are not interested.

Leave it up to future renters to suffer the problems. Never book this cottage again.

What a fantastic place to stay.

The property was great, comfy and really well positioned for exploring all the areas Yorkshire has to offer.

Lovely, comfortable, cosy cottage.

We really enjoyed our week here, the kitchen is very well equipped for a holiday cottage, decor lovely, but with a wonderful homely feel. Very useful to have the secure area for our two dogs, who loved their stay. There are walks on the doorstep and plenty of lovely walks slightly further afield. The Rose & Crown is very dog friendly and well worth a visit (best to book for food, it’s very busy). Lovely welcome pack on arrival and friendly communication for key collection. Would recommend and look forward to returning.

A very comfortable cottage in a brilliant location with the Teesdale Way and Railway Footpath close by.

The cottage was clean and well-equipped. Zoë provided a lovely welcome pack. This is our third stay and we will be booking again for next year.

We had a lovely stay, lots of great walks on your doorstep.

The Coach House has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

The four of us and our two dogs had a lovely week at the Coach House.

It was well located and the large secure front yard was suitable to park several cars in, let the dogs have a run in and sit out on the patio for breakfast or evening drinks. The Rose & Crown, a two minute walk away did fabulous food (a bit pricy but well worth it) and the Kirk (no food & just a minutes walk away) although as far removed from the Coach & Horses as is possible is still worth a visit for a pint and a chat to Paul. The Coach House itself was very comfortable and much cleaner than some of the previous comments implied and exceptional value for money when we booked. The welcome pack was a nice touch but it would have been useful to have had salt, pepper, cooking oil, matches, some multi surface cleaner & hand soap in the downstairs toilet available. All in all we were more than happy with our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wishing to explore that part of the world.

Thank you again to the owners of The Coach House Romaldkirk.

A cosy place to stay and enjoy in a lovely village setting. Great walks for our dogs and stunning countryside. Barnard Castle not too far and shops in Middleton in Teesdale. Loved the re decoration which is in true keeping of the character of the coachhouse. Enjoy sitting out at the Rose and Crown and Kirk Inn on the village green. We shall return. Paul and Vanessa

Beautiful building but the cleanliness really let it down, microwave was dirty inside, had to clean it before use, don't think the oven had ever been cleaned, fridge/freezer not cleaned from previous occupants and was dirty inside and around the door hinges, left over ice cream in freezer that had obviously been there for ages.

There was an evian water bottle under the sink filled with some sort of cleaning liquid that wasn't labelled, we didn't touch it as we were not sure what it was for, this would be hazardous to any visiting children. Mould in showers, sofa worn out and dirty. Out of the 6 outside lights, only the one by the front door worked, was awkward to take the dog out of an evening.Property needs a total refresh and through clean. Such a shame because we did have a lovely stay, village is beautiful, the Rose and crown was excellent for food. Would recommend the owners/Sykes, check the condition of the property, as all touch surfaces were grubby including windows, radiators and skirting boards, Please just clean it properly

The cottage is lovely but could do with some TLC.

Little niggly things like missing kitchen cupboard hadles, loose cupboard doors,mould in showers,mould by patio doors, years of grime on lounge door, inside windows could do with a good clean. Sofa and arm chairs very grubby and dated.Wooden gate to property has a broken post where the hinge is, so you have to lift and drag a heavy gate to open it!! The cottage is in a lovely village with access to many walks so not all bad! A good deep clean would do wonders.

loved the place, we always try and find a place to go at Christmas that can facilitate extended family and this ticked all of the boxes.

the hosts were very welcoming and informative. we could have easily stayed on another week! Thanks again and all the best for 2025!

We had a brilliant week in Romaldkirk and the cottage was lovely & comfortable and a very nice welcome pack of wine, milk etc.

On the day that we were meant to leave there was lots of snow and the owners called to say we could stay another night as it would be unsafe to drive, this was greatly appreciated as we would have been stranded until the snow cleared, they also asked us to let them know the next day that we'd got home safely. Genuinely lovely people. We wouldn't hesitate to stay at this cottage again. Maybe worth mentioning in the description for the cottage that the approach road is very narrow and a large car may struggle to access it.

Lovely cottage.

Clean and well maintained.Best welcome pack we have ever received.Many thanks for a fabulous Autumn break.

Thank you to the owners for making the Coach House available.

A perfect retreat for us and our 2 pooches. The coach House has charm, is homely and cosy. 3 good sized double bedrooms, well equipped kitchen (small saucepan would be handy) good sized reception rooms and large secure back garden for our medium sized dogs. 2 pubs on the village green, delightful walks, a very pretty welcoming village. We hope to return soon.

En suite shower floor was a bit slippy maybe a mat in there?

Overall the cottage was fantastic, bedrooms comfortable and good size, lounge perfect foe early morning tea and plan the day. Most evenings sitting round kitchen table playing games - no TV watched all week!! When we had an issue always answered quickly and got it sorted and lovely dog walks right on door step! Couldnt have asked for more and would definatel use again

We had a lovely stay at the coach house.

It was comfortable and well equipped throughout. The village and area was beautiful.

There was six of us in total plus our dog!

We had plenty of room so that we weren't stepping over each other. Great size kitchen / dining room and very cosy living room. We spent a lovely week there and would come back again. The cottage is close to Barnard Castle and the High Force Waterfall which is a must to go and see. You are only 15 minutes drive away from supermarkets as nothing in the village. We crossed the Pennines to visit Hadrain's Wall in Hexham. Absolutely stunning countryside. We missed the lambs when we got home! Be aware if you go to Hexham, they have a highly convoluted system of parking and payment. We got stung with a £25 fine for parking in a free parking zone, but you need to buy a clock disc for one of the local shops ahead of parking there. Which we were unaware of.

Beautiful as always.

So comfortable and a really relaxing place. Second visit and will definitely not be the last.

The loaf of bread and doughnuts in the welcome pack were 2 days out of date!

On opening the fridge we were overwhelmed by the smell!!! It was clear nobody had cleaned it!!! The shelves were dirty and on closer inspection a lot of milk had spilt and had harden. Cutlery drawer was dirty and needed a good clean. The whole house needed a good clean and a lick of paint. I will send photos by email.

Lovely place.

Private with large parking area. Dirt track up to property is narrow with a tight turn at top but plenty of roadside parking around village green. Fab well equiped kitchen. Welcome pack was much appreciated. Enjoyed our week here.

Was dirty ,only one shower worked.

Lovely house had everything you needed in the kitchen for self catering.

Plenty of space to chill, comfortable and well set out. The dogs loved it although our old girl was not too keen on the stones. The owners were very helpful and lovely people. Lovely walks from the doorstep as long or as short as you wanted. The Kirk Inn is definitely worth a visit, the landlord is such an interesting character and he keeps good beer.

We felt very much at home in this quirky cottage with lovely weather sitting outside most of the time.

What a truly unexpected scenic and beautiful area the whole of Teesdale is. The cottage was well equipped and we were able to cook some great meals and sit in the lovely dining area. We came without a hairdryer but the owner quickly went to Barnard Castle and bought one for the cottage. Very much appreciated. Just a great place to chill in a picture postcard village. Oh yes Eggleston Hall Gardens just down the road. What a gem! Hury resevoir 3.5 mile peaceful circular walk. Plenty of things to do. Loved it all!

We really enjoyed our stay in Romaldkirk and would recommend this property.

It was extremely comfortable and contained everything we needed for a lovely holiday. The cottage is perfectly located and we enjoyed some great walks and trips from the property.

Great location and loved the property with lots of character Perhaps an outside tap for washing dogs down would be only feedback for facilities

Beautiful place to stay.

The area is stunning. Accommodation was excellent and extremely comfortable. We all had such a relaxing stay

Absolutely lovely cottage with a very well equipped kitchen diner.

The fire in the living room was spot on and welcoming on return from our walks. The owner was friendly and available to answer questions. Zoe went out of her way to try to find us Christmas markets sadly we were a week too early, but we appreciated the time and effort taken. The welcome pack was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed. We stayed in the larger bedroom (not the en-suite, which we left for our friends, who sadly had to cancel last minute) and the bed was very comfortable. We were a little cool though, so used extra duvets from the unused beds. A real find and we will be back.

A perfect cottage in a great location

Having just returned from a week's stay in this Gorgeous cottage we will be sure to return, we loved everything about it, ie the size , it's quirky character, lovely bed linens and towels, Gorgeous k.

S. comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, fabulous walks from the back garden, Such a cosy cottage, couldn't wait to return each day after our jaunts out! The owners endured a long round trip on turnaround day to ensure everything was as it should be, They also left us a fantastic welcome pack, A couple of people have commented on the sofas, They are slightly low But suitably comfortable and most apt for a dog friendly cottage, I for one was relieved they were not fabric sofas that my dog could rub or lean against and get covered in hair!

a lovely cottage plenty of character plenty of room good shower bed very comfy set in a lovely quiet setting would go back any time

Needs a lot of updating and a good clean.

I even had to clean the toilet seat as it was dirty both sides. Complaints in the visitors book had clearly not been addressed as they were still relevant. The leather chairs need a good clean and prior to arrival “the cleaners” effort’s were obviously minimal with plenty of dust under the furniture. We won’t be booking this cottage again.

2, The Coach House is in a lovely location, with beautiful walks from the doorstep, and a lovely pub (The Rose and Crown) nearby.

We were very pleased with our welcome gifts, and with our party having 2 dogs, they very much enjoyed the enclosed outside area. However, the cleanliness of the cottage was very disappointing, and, in general, the property needs some TLC. There was also very little communication from the Owners prior to our stay, and we had to get in contact with them to receive the key code details.

Beautiful area for a holiday.

Plenty of short and long walks to local beauty spots and places of interest. Breathtaking views on the moors. Delightful homely cottage with enclosed garden. Would definitely recommend.

Loved that this cottage was warm and cosy when we arrived.

Good Wi-Fi and comfortable beds.

Fantastic holiday at the coach house.

Everything was perfect. Smashing property. Clean. quite. comfortable .lovely surroundings.

Enjoyed a wonderful week in Romaldkirk!

The house gave us the perfect base to explore the local area, as well as a couple of trips into Durham. Both the Teesdale Way and the rail path provided great walks from the doorstep, particularly enjoyed walking down to the river from the footpath at the back of the house. Good selection of local facilities including the pubs in the village, enjoyed a nice meal in the Rose and Crown. We can also recommend the tea room at Eggleston Hall! Slightly disappointed to not receive the starter pack of wood as advertised, especially as the weather was pretty bleak the first few days! Overall though, we really enjoyed our stay in County Durham!! Would love to return one day.

An excellent, comfortable holiday cottage.

Plenty of space, with lots of character, in a beautiful village. Lots to do on the doorstep, with a lot of things to do within a short drive. The Rose & Crown in the village is an excellent local pub, with amazing food (make sure you pre book). One note of caution, we have never had to bring our own cleaning supplies previously (hand soap, cloths, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid) to a UK holiday cottage, but we’re surprised to find none of these supplied. We had to go and drive to the supermarket in Middleton to get all of these. This was not made clear to us before we left home, otherwise we would have brought them with us.

Great location, plenty of room both indoors & out, as well as good parking & dog secure, and in a great area for walking, cycling etc.

Pretty much everything you needed, good supply of crockery, pans, cutlery, towels etc. I think other reviewers forgot it was self catering as there was nothing to moan about! 2 good pubs in village & others in nearby villages which were a couple of miles walk along the old railway line so a nice walk. All in all a great place I'd happily go back to & would recommend to anybody wanting some peace & serenity in a lovely area.

The Coach house was set up well for 3 generations of family and 2 dogs.

Three toilets and 2 bathrooms helped keep family peace.The kitchen/dining room had plenty of space and storage and was well equipped for all our needs. The WiFi was good, ( kept the teenagers happy). I had some questions for the owners before our trip and they were prompt and honest with replies and couldn’t have been more accommodating. There is a BBQ and a fire brazier which were used at length. My elderly father forgot his walking stick (which he needs) and the owners kindly asked in the local pub if we could borrow one for the week. Which they kindly obliged. Both the Kirk Inn and Rose and Crown are great pubs. There are many local walks from the accommodation which is great to not get in a car for a day or two. We managed swims in the river Tees in secluded beautiful spots, as well as paddle boarding, in several locations. (We found a local paddle board company that helped us out with those). We had a fabulous holiday which was made by having a very comfortable and well planned house for such occasions.

We had a very enjoyable break.

The property was comfortable and well presented. On reading the reviews, others had reported that the shower leaked due to the shower tray not being deep enough. We noticed immediately that the plastic seal on the bottom of the door was on the wrong way and on adjusting it, we didn’t experience any leaks on the floor when showering. The door dripped a little on opening but apart from that, no dramas. The bed in the en-suite room was squeaky as others have reported. There were plenty of towels but because we like bath sheets, we took our own. I also took my own hairdryer (but I usually do). We enjoyed sitting in the garden in the late afternoon/early evening sunshine. The garden could do with a tidy but this didn’t spoil the peace. We had great days out to High Force Falls (with a beautiful walk along the river to Low Force Falls and visitor centre (recommend the cheese scone)), Ullswater, cycling in Hamsterley Forest and Durham. The circular walk from the property is beautiful. The fish and chips from Middleton were fab! We enjoyed drinks at both pubs in the village which couldn’t have been more different from each other!

I have emailed and spoken to 2 skyes staff since returning and have had no replies.

Romaldkirk and surrounding areas are beautiful .

The coach house is lovely it could do with a few repairs the shower tray overflows the seals gone . The garden needs abit of TLC it’s veryovergrown and the access driveway to get to the property is getting very very overgrown making it difficult to drive up if you are in a larger vehicle . The property however is beautiful really good kitchen facilities beds are comfortable It’s perfect location for walks we would definately return .

A mixed bag.

......a traditional house with some lovely features, let down by a few issues. Not as clean as we would have expected; under sofas and beds were not adequately hoovered. And finding personal items left by previous visitors is never good! Bathrooms were very clean, but towels were of poor quality. Disappointed not to have had a starter pack of wood left as promised - it was chilly some evenings although it was summer. Kitchen was fine overall, but again the fridge could have done with a good clean. Welcome pack was a nice touch. I imagine Covid restrictions were to blame for the lack of any operating instructions for appliances, which would have been useful! So overall we appreciated the location and the spaciousness of the cottage but as they say 'could do better'.

We loved the location and the cottage itself is great.

We were 4 adults sharing as the other couple could not make it but I think 6 adults would feel a bit more squashed. Both bathrooms are small (very small sink in the ensuite!) and the double bed in the ensuite room could do with replacing (very squeaky frame just on sitting on it!). The shower in the main bathroom leaks out onto the tiles when in use and the cottage does smell a little damp on arrival. On the positive side the kitchen is well excellent and well equipped. We made use of the fire pit and BBQ outside although I feel the BBQ should be part of the cleaners checks between rentals to make sure it is clean and fit for use. We had to give it a major scrub prior to use as it looked like it had not been cleaned after it's last use which may have been a while ago. Despite all this we had a great time and would return and recommend. Lovely area for walking, scenery and pubs.

We had a wonderful stay, first time out of Manchester since lockdown and brought my eighty year old parents.

The Coach House is beautiful, located in a stunning small village however within striking distance (by car) to Durham, Barnard Castle, Raby Hall etc. We were not able to walk as much as we would have liked due to the weather but this did not spoil the stay. The Rose and Crown was fully booked (lockdown rush) therefore we had two wonderful meals at the Fox and Hounds in Cotherstone, absolutely lovely food, atmosphere and service, highly recommend. We also had a superb meal at The Cross Keys in Hamsterley. The Coach house is just lovely, super comfy beds with what looks to be brand new bed linen. Kitchen well equipped, welcome pack a nice touch. My only niggle is the heating - it is understandably on a controlled timer but given the damp weather we stayed in more than we would usually and it was cold during the afternoons. Bath towels were super small - have mentioned to cleaning company. All in all it was just lovely, looking forward to coming back with my hubby, kids and Hugo the King Charles Cav.

We had a good time in this cozy cottage.

It is a very comfy place to stay even with missing touches due to Covid .. empty bookshelves and cushions made us realise how much more cozy it would usually be. There were small hiccups in kitchen requirements but we managed easily to cook everyday. Some items could do with replacement or cleaning, eg table mats and carpet, but we appreciate it is a pet friendly accommodation. We really liked the welcome pack and the extra touches for our baby, eg pretty baby towels. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would book again.

We had a good week - the cottage is really well appointed and well-designed, warm when needed, and comfortable.

Great location in a stunning landscape and with all that you would want for a holiday within easy reach. We would return happily.

There were just a few things missing that you can normally expect in a holiday cottage.

There was nothing to wash up with at the kitchen sink apart from washing up liquid - we needed a brush or sponge or just something and went out to buy. There was no kitchen cloth to wipe surfaces. There was no liner in the General waste bin. 3 light bulbs were not working, one being the bedroom. Perhaps most disappointing was no starter pack of wood for the woodstove as promised, which we were really looking forward to. Otherwise it was lovely and warm thank you.

Great place, all home comforts catered for, welcome pack was much appreciated and a nice touch.

A lovely warm and comfortable holiday house. WiFi worked great for planning walks etc. Access in and out of the property can be 'awkward' if the neighbour is cleaning his cars! A few light bulbs out and one missing altogether but nothing major to distract from our visit. We would highly recommend and stay here again!

Beautiful and comfortable house.

Well equipped. Great for dogs with secure yard and straight onto Teesdale Way. Perfect location. We will be going back!

Not very easy to get in touch with the property owners before we arrived.

Calls made, messages left and long delay before getting a call back. Quite difficult to actually find the property in the dark. Property in need of a touch of TLC.

Really lovely accomodation in a gorgeous area - thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

lovely cottage in wonderful location very well appointed, comfortable beds plenty of parking and a secure yard for the dogs, great kitchen and dining room master bedroom was enormous, lovely and cosy (we had bad weather!

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Beautiful cottage, the only criticism that we had was not enough comfortable seating in the lounge and could have done with some occasional tables for drinks etc.

Would stay again.

This is a great area with lots of walks, interesting local towns and villages, and plenty more to keep you busy; moors and waterfalls, abbeys and gardens - Eggleston Hall is just a mile or so up the road (or path), excellent.

The Coach House is spacious; as described, comfortable, with very good facilities - a well executed conversion and renovation. Lots of walks radiate from the village; Tees Railway Path, Tees-side Way and numerous others based on public footpaths. There's a distinct contrast between the two pubs in the village; you pays your money and you takes your choice ... literally. The Rose & Crown is a good example of an inn with food, comfy but costly; The Kirk, on the other hand, is an old-school local, hidden in plain sight ... a breath of fresh(ish) air. In a market dominated by artfully contrived ambience, The Kirk offers the real thing; a pile of logs for the fire, a dose of random furniture, a couple of dogs and a landlord who's happy to share wise words and hospitality with anyone who comes through the door - one evening that was nobody, another, there were a dozen or more, all engaged in lively conversation; just brilliant! We had a great time, despite some pretty mixed weather; snow and ice, brilliant sunshine, lashing rain, gale-force winds. Always a warm welcome awaits back at The Coach House.

Property was very good in a great location, although we sensed that access to it was an issue for neighbours on the other side of the track.

It was generally very well equipped although it could have done with a hairdryer. It was well maintained though the downstairs toilet seat was a bit wobbly. A vacuum cleaner would also be useful. The bathroom facilities are good although space is limited and there is no bath which could be an issue for some people. Overall we enjoyed the stay in a very nice part of the world in a very good holiday property.

The Coach House is wonderful.

Cosy and well equipped. The enclosed garden was great for our dogs too. Beautiful walks round the village and nearby stunning countryside. We enjoyed The Kirkby Inn too for a good chat and a great drink.

Fantastic area for exploring the dales, perfect for our three dogs for walking.

However with having three dogs we could have done with a hoover to just keep the cottage tidy. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage.

great cottage, great place, the pub the kirk inn mega, fabulous walks and scenery

Comfortable house, beautiful, peaceful location, dog-friendly and with excellent broadband.

Ideally placed for short or long walks of varying difficulty. Pubs close by, shopping within easy driving distance.

Owner was very flexible interms of checking out time, I asked for leisurely checkout and the owner allowed it, then it took bit longer as our infant became unwell, still the owner was really helpful Appreciate!

Great cottage in an excellent area for walking dogs, owners left us a lovely welcome pack.

Good pubs within walking distance can highly recommend.