Burns Cottage

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Features

Sleeps 20 people
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Pets allowed

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

15 Customer Review(s)

“As in the other reviews the cottage has got areas that could do with an update but this doesn’t stop this cottage being an amazing place to have a get together.”

We were a group of 20 and we had a wonderful time, the cottage is like a tardis there are so many rooms and is great for a game of hide and seek. It had such a relaxed atmosphere i didn’t feel I had to constantly tell the children to not touch this and don’t go there! The out door space is the icing on the cake of this lovely place with a hot tub, BBQ and lots of seating. We are looking forward to going back

- Mrs Smith, May 2019
“We booked to stay for 3 nights (Fri,sat and sun) , however with work commitments we could only stay the Friday and Saturday however used the facilities of burns cottage till midday on the Sunday, there was 20 of us for a hen do and I couldn’t recommend the cottage enough, so clean, all staff were so helpful with anything we asked for, hot tub made our weekend as it was ready for the Friday night .”

The house was full equipped for 20 guest , this was something we were wary of prior to arrival but everything was perfect. Will definitely be returning to burns cottage , it would be perfect for any type of gathering , we look to go as a bag family next or as a big group of friends. Thank you for an amazing stay

- Miss Binney, May 2019
“Bought this holiday as a 21st birthday present for my daughter.”

On arriving on the Monday was tild the hot tub couldn't be used until Tuesday. There was no welcome pack including maybe a couple of dishwasher tablets, sponges, washing up liquid and lighter fluid etc for the bbq. They were also told they couldn't use the swimming pool in the hotel. I would have expected a little more considering I paid nearly £1500 for a mid week stay. They couldn't stay in the hot tub very long because their skin was starting to itch. My experience of this tells me that there was too much chlorine used. They also stated there was WiFi but really wasn't fit for purpose for all the people staying there. All in all I very disappointing for the money paid.

- Mrs Taylor, May 2019
“15 of us had a great stay in Burns cottage, there were a couple of issues with at least 2 showers but as there were plenty of bathrooms we weren't to concerned, there was a dirty toilet brush in one of the en suites again didn't detract from an overall great stay, there's a few things that could be replaced or updated ie bins in bedrooms, again these things don't spoil the stay, there was a lack of some crockery and teaspoons.”

The hotel staff were friendly and happy to supply anything we needed, Overall everyone had a great weekend and we would come back.

- Mrs Forrester, February 2019
“We had a fab weekend away.”

The cottage is very easy to get . The rooms and facilities were very good. When we arrived at the hotel to pick the keys up, all the staff were lovely and friendly. We cooked a full Christmas dinner and sat at the lovely big table. My only concern would be if there was 20 of us where would we have all sat for the main meal. We had an added bonus as there was a firework display on in the field that was beautiful . Yes I would go back.

- Mrs Weaver, December 2018
“The Pictures don't do this justice at all.”

The house is huge. We loved it. Nothing much in the area but we went to the hotel and staff where very helpful .

- Miller, November 2018
“A group of mums stayed here for the weekend.”

Lovely big lounge. Clean bedrooms/kitchen. Hot tub area was great and outside heaters. Was nice having the hotel/pub next door too. Thank you.

- Mrs Hall, November 2018
“Burns cottage is a lovely big house, ideal for big get togethers.”

The cottage was nice & clean, with everything you need for the week. The hot tub was excellent, and the outdoor heaters were perfect for an Autumn break. Inside requires updating, but didn't stop us from enjoying our holiday. Thanks.

- Mr Keen, October 2018
“Very comfortable cottage in an ideal location, but it is in desperate need of some tlc.”

The kitchen was very dated and would have struggled if there had been 20 of us. The bottom oven would not work and was not very clean anyway. All of the bathrooms need renovating and something desperately needs to be done with the water pressure as we all struggled with the showers. Also the fly catchers full of dead flies in the kitchen area were very off putting..

- Miss Lockett, September 2018
“A very spacious property, with loads of room for us not to get under each others feet- apart from the kitchen which was reasonably well equipped but only room for a maximum of 3 people to work in it.”

Beds were comfortable and we had lovely big white fluffy towels. The bathrooms were spotless but very tired, really the plumbing ought to be checked. Once you got used to the idiosyncrasies we did make it work but the shower pressure was just about adequate. The staff at the hotel were great and helped us with a couple of issues. We did feel that we should have had a key for both back and front doors in the interest of fire escape. We had an excellent meal in the hotel, the food was worthy of any first class restaurant any where and we would thoroughly recommend it. The paintings and drawings of Nicholas Nickleby in the bar were well worth seeing as this was where Charles Dickens wrote about Mr Squeers! We had a great time with all the walks and with the time we spent inthe Bowes Museum. We thoroughly recommend it .

- Mrs Elkington, August 2018
“We loved the cottage and found it ideal for a big family party.”

It is much bigger than it looks on the photos with plenty of areas for everyone to use.Some of the furniture is a bit tired - in particular the sofas in the sitting room could do with being replaced. We have stayed in lodges and cottages before and usually they are well stocked with basics - washing up liquid,dishwasher tablets,toilet roll,kitchen roll for example ... not here .. I think that should be looked at and included. Also no tea towels or cushions for the outside sun chairs.Overall the cottage was clean but if you looked closely in cupboards or under cushions there was a lot of leftover bits and pieces... crumbs,peanuts,an odd sock etc! The main problem was with flies .. we had to go and buy fly papers.A bit of investment in a zapper would be great or a supply of fly papers/swats. The hot tub and outside seating area were fabulous and used by everyone . A lovely part of the country and we will definitely return . We had a meal in the hotel... the garden room all to ourselves so that was perfect.Food was good and the staff were absolutely brilliant. Some of us had treatments at the spa and found it lovely and very reasonably priced. Thank you

- Mrs Coles, August 2018
“We had a fabulous weekend away as a family.”

The location is perfect for a relaxing break and the outside area was fantastic. On first entering the house we were absolutely blown away with the generosity in the size of the house and so spacious for all the family to be able to have their own personal space. All rooms were clean and bed linen and towels were all included. For the amount of money we paid for the weekend though, I expected everything to be well looked after but was disappointed that the house didn't seem to have been cared for. There is paint flaking off the ceilings in the bathrooms, none of the toilets flushed properly, and the kitchen could do with a refresh.

- Mrs Sutton, July 2018
“I think the place needs an update, it's a little dated so could do with modernising.”

The kitchen is also too small for a large group of people. The showers need to be more powerful too. Great hot tub, really comfortable beds, beautiful location.

- Mrs White, June 2018
“On arrival there was 60 birthday confetti everywhere and bottles of beers and wine in bins from previous people.”

We had clean the hoover out before we could hoover up the mess as the hoover was full and had no bag in it (I have a picture of this). We had to rewash the plates before we could use them as they had dried food on. The layout of the house was not to expectation as we was not made aware of how many steps there was around the home and we had disabled people with us. The sauna did not work and the 'gym' was a rowing machine. Overall for the cost it was we feel it was not worth its money and it was not entirely like the write up I read before hand.

- Miss Turley, May 2018
“Disagreement between Sykes and the hotel about key collection time - 3pm v.”

4pm. Pointed out not being able to lock the back door - no follow up from the hotel (managed, eventually, to lock it ourselves.) Kitchen very small for max. occupancy of 20 ~ we just about managed with 12. Only VERY very large plates, or very very small plates, and few bowls suitable for cereal or sweets. The open fire was great, except that it smoked badly, so we only used it the first night, as we were all kippered. The beds were very comfortable as were the many sofas, and there was lashings of hot water. The heating didn’t seem to keep to its time settings, but kept the place warm enough. The hot tub was much appreciated, but it was emptied for cleaning before the end of our booking, depriving us of a last soaking before we left. Although very close to the A66 it was nevertheless not too noisy. The situation for going for walks was good. The children had plenty of room to run around in, and the pool-table was in high demand. The wi-fi was a bit on the slow side and only really covered the central part of the building adequately. Several of us had no phone signal, although we understand that is often a rural problem beyond your control. All in all, a good time was had by all.

- Mr Brichieri-colombi, April 2018
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The property

Barnard Castle 4 miles.

This fantastic detached cottage is located in the quiet village of Greta Bridge, near Barnard Castle.

Situated in the grounds of the Morritt Hotel and Garage Spa, the cottage is a superb venue for hosting large groups with the added benefit of having the hotel’s facilities which are available to guests, right on your doorstep.

The cottage includes six large bedrooms which can sleep up to twenty guests.

The mezzanine family rooms are accessed up a spiral staircase from the double rooms below.

There is plenty of living space for your group to enjoy meals together at the large dining tables, play pool in the games room, detox in the sauna or relax in front of the open fire whilst watching a film.

Outside, the private garden provides a superb area for summer barbecues on warmer days.

On-site facilities at the hotel include an award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant, excellent pub and bistro, as well as a luxury spa, where a number of treatments are available.

A short drive brings you to Barnard Castle, with its bustling high street full of quaint shops, pubs and cafes, as well as the impressive Bowes Museum.

Further afield you will find the historic Yorkshire market town of Richmond, great for strolling along the cobbled high street and castle walls.

Nearby attractions include The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, the medieval Raby Castle with deer park and the magnificent waterfalls at High Force.

The stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within easy reach.

This cottage is the ideal holiday base for that well-earned break!

Summary

Six bedrooms: 2 x ground floor king-size doubles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double, 2 x mezzanine family rooms with 1 double and 2 singles, 1 x family room with 4 singles, double sofa bed in a separate room
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Two ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with open fire and dining area
Snug
Games room with pool table
Sauna room with rowing machine and shower, basin and WC.
Oil central heating with open fire
Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, (dryer service available at the hotel) dishwasher, WiFi, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Private lawned grounds with patio, furniture hot tub, BBQ
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 min walk
Note: Hotel facilities are available to guests including on-site bar, bistro, restaurant
(Subject to Hotel Charges) 10% discount on spa treatments subject to availability, bookable in advance
Please note: Check in is 4pm for this property.

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About the location

BARNARD CASTLE

Staindrop 6 miles; Richmond 13 miles; Darlington 16 miles; Durham 20 miles.

The market town of Barnard Castle is situated in the unspoilt countryside of Teesdale in County Durham. It stands on the site of an ancient Roman fort which crosses the river. The medieval ruins of the castle still tower over the river and are well worth a visit. Known affectionately as 'Barney’ by residents and visitors alike, the town boasts cobble streets, yards and back lanes, which were first laid out in the 12th century. The nearby Bowes Museum is well worth a visit and a wonderful way to spend a day wandering around this beautiful building and experiencing the fascinating exhibitions. Beautiful walking country is right on the doorstep of this lovely market town, with woodland walks and cycle routes and the Lake District, the Pennine and Teesdale Ways, and the River Tees and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all within easy reach.

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Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

NOTE: Hot tub not available on a Friday as this is when it is serviced.

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Burns Cottage

Greta Bridge near Barnard Castle, Yorkshire Dales - North (Ref. 943830)

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Reviews & Ratings

“As in the other reviews the cottage has got areas that could do with an update but this doesn’t stop this cottage being an amazing place to have a get together.”

“Bought this holiday as a 21st birthday present for my daughter.”

“We had a fab weekend away.”

“The Pictures don't do this justice at all.”

“A group of mums stayed here for the weekend.”

“Burns cottage is a lovely big house, ideal for big get togethers.”

“Very comfortable cottage in an ideal location, but it is in desperate need of some tlc.”

“A very spacious property, with loads of room for us not to get under each others feet- apart from the kitchen which was reasonably well equipped but only room for a maximum of 3 people to work in it.”

“We loved the cottage and found it ideal for a big family party.”

“We had a fabulous weekend away as a family.”

“I think the place needs an update, it's a little dated so could do with modernising.”

“On arrival there was 60 birthday confetti everywhere and bottles of beers and wine in bins from previous people.”

“Disagreement between Sykes and the hotel about key collection time - 3pm v.”