Barnard Castle has been featured heavily in the press and social media as Dominic Cummings came to visit during the lock down.
It was described in the press as a 'beauty spot' - come and see for yourself, and admire the new English heritage blue plate that has been erected for, Mr Cummings.
The Back House is a very pretty Grade II listed building quietly located off Front Street in Staindrop.
It is part of a historic coaching inn adjacent to the owner’s property and the accommodation is very spacious and features a large sitting room which offers warmth and comfort with plush sofas and a delightful woodburning stove resting in the original 18th century inglenook, backed by a beautiful stone wall.
Rooms all overlook the south-facing courtyard with a lovely raised planted area.
Socialise in the splendid kitchen with quality fittings together with ample room for 6 to cook and eat together at the beautifully restored table.
The cottage is very well finished with Karndean floors, Voyage fabrics and Farrow and Ball paintwork, and is simply a haven for couples and friends seeking a high quality retreat.
Step upstairs to the three bedrooms; all featuring super-king-beds and are perfectly polished, tastefully decorated with coordinating high TC linens, cushions and upholstery; should you wish for alternative sleeping arrangements, the zip/link beds can be twins upon request.
The bathroom is large, very fresh and airy whilst the ground floor cloakroom benefits from a WC and basin.
Step out of the cottage into a lovely courtyard area with pretty raised flower bed's, this leads to a charming enclosed and private graveled pergola area, cultivated with plants and flowers varying in height, texture and colour.
This area is for the use of cottage guests and the gates can be closed for privacy while relaxing in this lovely area.
Staindrop is a pretty village with a large conservation area and one of the long greens typical of County Durham.
The oldest parts of the Church of England parish church of St Mary are Anglo-Saxon, built in the 10th or 11th century.
The church contains monuments including effigies of members of the Neville family.
The village is situated near to the historic market towns of Barnard Castle and Richmond both with many independent shops and multiple restaurant and tea shop options.
The magnificent Raby Castle is 1 mile from the front door of the house.
The Castle is open to the public and boasts a top rated tea rooms as well as a small gift shop, whilst dogs on leads can be walked in the stunning deer park for a small charge.
The renowned Bowes Museum is close by together with its famous Silver Swan and the house is also convenient for the awesome outdoor Kynren Event held during August and September, which is an epic tale through 2000 years of North East history.
Durham city with the twin attraction of world heritage sites Durham Castle and the cathedral, is 15 miles away.
The cathedral is recognised as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe.
Also to the north is the unique Beamish museum, which offers access to a preserved example of everyday life in urban and rural North East England at the time of industrialization in the early 19th Century.
This is a very popular destination with our guests who rate the experience as 5* for all the family!
The amazing buzzy city of York is 25 minutes by train from Darlington, the station together with the well-known National Railway Museum is located in the centre with only minutes walking to many of its key attractions.
York also offers a huge range of shops and eateries at all price points.
This property is a great choice for those who love the outdoors, with ample walking, birdwatching and cycling opportunities nearby including the National Cycle Route 715.
This unique base offers a memorable holiday break for the whole family looking to explore the area.