Blackburn Cottage Barn

Lovely accommodation comfortable and clean.

Lovely walks all around. Enjoyed peace and quiet. Good communication from owner who text information once contacted before we arrived.

Beautiful location, we did some fantastic walks with our dog, all nearby.

Local village of Wolsingham had everything we needed. Loved sitting in the garden watching the thunderstorm! Thank you for a lovely stay.

Lovely property with views to die for .

Very rural and remote with some lovely walks on the doorstep

A lovely cottage in a nice peaceful location.

The area was lovely and cottage was cosy.

Fantastic cottage for a simple staycation.

In a beautiful location with lots of walking routes around it. Matthew, the host, was fantastic with very clear and quick communication. Immaculately clean.

What a lovely place!

Our first impressions when walking in the property was that it was clean and spacious and even though it’s in the middle of nowhere, sometimes that’s exactly what you need. There was 6 of us (2 adults, 4 children) and it was perfect for us, we loved all of the windows where you can sit and watch outside. The barn doors in the living room were a bonus, we’d definitely come back!

Property was lovely and in very peaceful surroundings.

Bed linen and towels were provided. The property had lots of games, books, dvds and leaflets for nearby attractions which was useful for entertaining my family and preparing for the following days outings. The negatives were that most of the oven trays and pots were in need of replacement, and so we opted not to use them. The bathroom sink was leaking and we suspect that there was also a leak in the bath. We also felt that there was a slight smell of sewage in the bathrooms and hall and so we bought air freshners and left them for the next guest.

A lovely cottage.

Beautiful, peaceful location with walks straight from the door to moors and woods. We even saw a Barn owl in our headlights on our way back one night. It flew off, leaving its prey. It was amazing to see! The kingsize bed was comfortable, and the washer/dryer was very convenient as there didn't seem to be a washing line or airer. Hot water whenever we needed it. Unfortunately we were disappointed to arrive to no toilet paper, and coffee/sugar jars were empty and no salt or pepper provided – very unusual for self-catering nowadays. Now I know what to bring though, I’d happily return to Blackburn Cottage Barn.

It's a lovely cottage in a fantastic spot but the lawn hadn't been mown for a few weeks and it was covered in dog muck.

Someone eventually came on day 6 to mow the lawn, he said he'd got at least 20 poos up. Disgusting and a danger to health.

The cottage is beautiful and the location setting is perfect to escape the bustle of busy town life.

The wildlife provided hours of entertainment (didn’t notice there wasn’t wifi upon booking- however we didn’t miss it and the owners idea to aid digital detox was spot on) the neighbours came to visit three times a day - beautiful friendly horses! The house is roomy and well laid out, easily accommodated us as a family of 5. Lots of books, games and jigsaws to keep us entertained. The kitchen is well equipped, although the crockery could do with updating (a few pieces with cracks and chips) There was a very funky smell that possibly was coming from the bathroom sink…. The owners were quick to suggest ways to rectify it. Hopefully that will be resolved. It didn’t ruin our stay we just opened all the windows. The weather was kind to us and it was lovely to get the patio doors wide open bringing an extension of the lounge. Overall I’d absolutely recommend this cottage and it’s on our “return to” list. Secluded with lovely walks from the doorstep, only a 10 minute drive to the forest, or convenience shops.

Perfect place and location to escape the rat race, relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery.

Still only a few minutes by car to Wolsingham for essentials. Cottage well kitted out, heating efficient and well equipped kitchen. Lots of walks on your doorstep, moors or Hamsterley Forest. Second stay in 12 months and ideal for us.

Blackburn Cottage Barn is simply beautiful.

The views, wildlife, peacefulness, fresh air and unspoiled surroundings are stunning. The cottage itself is well equipped, cosy and extremely well thought out. Great for walking, hiking and exploring the outdoors. Lovely enclosed garden so great for families and pets. We only wished we had booked to stay a bit longer.

Brilliant stay here at the barn….

. facilities were good and excellent walking routes from the door Barn could do with some tlc in places but otherwise enjoyed out stay

Beautiful cottage & surroundings, totally remote & perfect for long dog walks like we wanted.

The building next door was empty so we were the only people in the area & it felt like a detached property which was a real bonus. It had everything we needed & more, the only slight negative was the state of the patio & garden, the grass hadn't been cut & there was a lot of weeds on the patio. Great stay though & would definitely go again.

Very well stocked home you don't need to bring anything with you Lots of room, very very quiet Very relaxing

The property is in an excellent location with everything we required for our 7 nights stay.

It could do with a deep clean and a lick of paint, but it wouldn’t put us off booking to stay again.

Stunning location and very quiet; only sounds were birds and sheep.

Lovely house, well maintained and clean; we'll definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous.

Spotlessly clean, very well equipped, everything you need and more. Stunning views. Wonderful location. Will definately return.

We had a lovely stay at Blackburn cottage barn.

Great location for walking and biking from the doorstep, secure little garden for the dog, comfy beds, warm and cosy place to relax. The cottage had everything we needed. Surrounded by lots of wildlife. Although a lovely little place, it does need some TLC and a bit of time spending on it eg bathroom upstairs lights not working so had to keep the hall light on at night, husband had to change some bulbs in the kitchen as half the lights not working.

Arrived to dirty sofa and chair in lounge.

Upstairs toilet lights not working.We heard a crashing noise and discovered the heater,the owner had described as faulty prior to visit,had literally fallen off the wall in the bedroom We had two electrician visits and I had to text owner several times.This property needs some TLC.Some of the kitchen equipment needs replacing-the saucepans and frying pan are very battered. Such a shame.We have visited the property several times because of the location.But this is second time we have had to act as caretakers on our paid for holiday.

The cottage is located in a beautiful peaceful setting, surrounded by nature but also close enough to lots of local days out and activities for all the family.

The children loved watching the rabbits from the window and it is in an ideal spot for walking, running and cycling. The property provides almost everything you need for your holiday and the beds were really comfortable but there were just a few small improvements which would take it from good to excellent. When we arrived, there was less than half a toilet roll in the cottage, which for a property that can sleep 6 and isn't close to a shop, isn't really suitable. Thankfully we had read some other reviews which mentioned this and had taken some with us. There's a washing machine, but no powder or tablets, and a dishwasher which also had no tablets, and providing these little extras would make such a difference. We also found the bathroom extractor fan wasn't working, the light above the cooker and under counter lights weren't working, and throughout the stay there was a faint smell of drains, which we assume is from the septic tank. Whilst these things wouldn't prevent us from staying again, they would be welcome improvements that would make the property even more welcoming.

Highly recommend a week here.

myself husband and Bella the dog had a fantastic week lots of walks nearby lots of visits from a barn own a deer and rabbits lovely views of the sun rising and setting fantastic place 5*

The cottage is amazing and the views are spectacular.

Very warm on a sunny day and cool on evening. Would defo come back to this cottage.

A great property in a great location - Perfect!

The cottage was lovely.

Great layout and position, fab views all round and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. It was warm and comfortable and just what we needed this time. There are a few small signs of wear and tear which are to be expected and the housekeeper is aware of these seeming to be on the case for remedying. Nothing that diminished our enjoyment. The surrounding area is lovely. Our walk to Hamsterley and back was a great day out. Wildlife fantastic - lots of grouse and pheasants, rabbits, a fox and moles all seen in some capacity. The locals at Hamsterley advised of more rarer wildlife including adders, toads and a specific mouse! Some farming practices in the area seemed strange to us city folk but when googled made a little more sense. Time without WiFi was refreshing with tree climbing, sword(stick) fighting, twister and monopoly entertaining the kids (and adults) well. A bird feeder would be a fab addition for the nature fans. We found bird seed under the sink and a chaffinch and wren joined us when we put some out. Totally recommend this cottage for a rest and escape.

Lovely cottage and very well placed for some good walking.

Very quiet place. Just take some essentials when you go because we had to buy washing liquid/ toilet rolls/hand wash/ bin liners/ oven trays. There's a slight leak in the hall way overhead windows which the owner is aware of. But its nothing major. In all its a great place and we will be going back at some point

We had a great week at Blackburn Cottage Barn, the location is fairly remote which is exactly what we wanted, and we had fun exploring the local area.

There are lots of nice walks from the property and we particularly liked a walk back from Hamsterley through the forest. The property itself was great for our needs, although it would have been even better if toilet roll, soap and bin bags had been provided. However, it was good value for the price.

2nd visit in 2 months.

Fabulous cottage, very well equpped, very comfy bed. amazing location. Great for Walking or mountain biking straight from the door. Missing it already, will be booking again.

Lovely property with gorgeous scenery.

Good facilities in the cottage, we felt very at home. Nice little enclosed garden which was safe for our dog. A little tip, the open fields to the left and right of the public footpath evidently aren't actually for public use (farmer will quickly tell you and move you along), counter intuitively you can walk through their gates and into the fields with their sheep instead. Very pretty scenery on that walk. We had a great break here even in the heatwave. A lovely breeze kept us nice and cool.

Had a fabulous stay.

The location is just stunning. We wanted remote and we got it. Nothing to hear except moorland birds, nothing to see except thevadtbess if the moors and lovely trees. We found the cottage Spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. The huge windows and garden have been a blessing in lovely weather. Walks for miles out of the door and plenty 9f great places to visit not far away.

Lovely spacious comfortable cottage sett in stunning countryside with amazing walks from the door.

Curlews and lapwings nesting outside the back door barn owl hunting every night great sunsets as well. Lovely area plenty to do we covered 57 miles of walking. Black grouse at Langdon beck. Wolsingham has everything you need theres a big spar shop at the petrol station. Yes as the lady put on a previous review the oven does need cleaning, information pack needs updating Bins are Tuesday we missed it they come early! Lovely cottage will deffinatly like to return.

Overall, we had a great stay at Blackburn Cottage Barn.

A great 'out of the way' location and perfectly positioned for some lovely country side walks. Take an OS map as there are plenty of footpaths, byways etc. On first inspection the cottage barn appears clean but on closer inspection it's lacking a bit of attention to detail. There were food stains down the wall in the kitchen, finger prints on the windows and the oven needs a good deep clean by a professional. Anything broken or below standard should be disposed of right away (broken coat stand or dirty, stained place mats). The cottage barn was adequately clean but the oven did make me squirm a bit! 99% of the barn is perfectly clean, but when you're paying to stay somewhere you expect it to be spotless, particularly the kitchen. The beds were comfortable, as was all of the furniture and it was super cosy in the evenings. Radiator temperature was set perfectly, shower was great as is the really deep bath. It's got great views from all windows of the surrounding countryside and if you go outside at night you get a great view of the stars. I would definitley stay again and in no way is this review meant to put people off of staying at this brilliant property! If you arrive at night, bring a torch with you as there aren't any street lights etc.

Had a lovely stay with walks a plenty.

I would definitely stay again.

Beautiful clear night skies (when it wasn’t cloudy).

Wouldn’t want to drive the road up to it in ice or snow unless a 4x4. Did see black grouse. House was warm and cosy. Would use it again!

An ironing board and a clothes airer would be very welcome.

Disappointed with the complicity of the heating system.

Couldn't work out. Consequently was not as comfortable as desired.

A couple of v minor problems, the owner responded immediately and was v helpful.

Great location.

Beautiful sunsets! If you want peace and quiet this is the place. Spacious, comfortable, well equipped (though maybe some new non-stick pans) Everything you need for a self catering trip. Would suit families or couples .

Absolutely wonderful location.

We were lucky to have fabulous weather and the wildlife seen from the barn conversion is amazing. Lovely barn door windows that open right out to give views of the surrounding countryside.

If you want peace and quiet this is the perfect place Loved the cottage, good size, good facilities, would definitely stay here again.

Great walking right on your doorstep Top tip, get OS maps on your smartphone

The setting for the cottage was exceptional with views in all directions .

The cottage itself had everything( except wifi) needed for a comfortable stay . We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather and had the folding doors open into the garden . Would be more than happy to return for another holiday .

It was a beautiful peaceful place to stay with spectacular views .

Would definately stay again

The area, the Pennines, is not without reason an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

In the picture you see wouden doors, but these can be opened to give way to huge windows that overlook the valley. Magnificent!

The cottage was very lovely - the photos didn't do it justice and was much nicer than I had expected.

It was also well equipped. The location was perfect - very rural with fabulous views and surrounded by sheep but close enough to facilities to not feel isolated. It was great to have the garden as some private space. We enjoyed exploring the area and found lots to do to keep ourselves busy.

Lovely cottage in an ideal situation to get away from it all.

Pleasant owner and only a short drive from basic shopping. Large supermarket is 6 miles away.

We had a wonderful weekend at Blackburn Cottage Barn and enjoyed the homely atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

I think what we enjoyed most was the atmosphere of the cottage and the stunning views.

Seated in a comfy armchair, I sometimes forgot to read on in my novel and watched the beautiful scenery instead. The cottage is very well-equipped, and the kitchen is a fantastic place to share a meal. All rooms have window seats; there was a competition about them. You can hike from the cottage through beautiful moors between sheep and cattle. But you can also reach a lot of sights within an hour or so: Hadrian's wall, Durham, the North Pennines, Weardale Railway, Beamish. The only downside is that you need a car, but this is clear from the listing.

It is located near a private grouse Moor so exercising your dog is a bit restrictive.

A really well trained dog is a must. The location is quite superb and the cottage really comfortable.

There seems to be a problem with the bathroom light as it flickers and the bulb constantly blew, although, as soon as it was mentioned any work required was completed straight away.