“Superb two weeks at Padley Barn”
Great Cottage. Had two brilliant weeks. Everything there is of a very high standard and top quality. I have to confess that I only used half of the amazing cooker. Loads of cutlery, plates etc. I only mention this as we've been in many cottages that provide the bare minimum. There's virtually anything that you may need on hand.
We had one hot week followed by a cooler week and then the burner in the "lounge" came into its own. Fantastic. Best and easiest to light fuel burner we've ever had in a cottage.
There are neighbours to the left and right (4 dwellings in all on the track) who were all a pleasure to know and will help you with anything if you need it, but otherwise respect your privacy and you don't see them. Having said that, you will meet their animals. There are chickens constantly visiting the front of the cottage, usually to check out the ground under the bird feeding station, to which great tits, coal tits, blue tits, a nuthatch, a great spotted woodpecker, many chaffinches and sparrows were regular visitors, plus a regular Mr and Mrs Pheasant.
Many great walks from the cottage, without using your car, but within a 5 to 15 min drive the dale offers immense opportunities. You have Catterick Garrison Retail Complex and Richmond only 20 mins away, whilst if you walk up past the lane Padley Barn is on, within 5 mins you're on open moorland. Loved it.
Wifi worked well, just the odd glitch but no problem. The bed in the "master" bedroom is huge and pretty well the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. Super place and super location.
