The Old Byre

82 Customer Reviews

• "Recently spent a lovely relaxing week at the Byre, the property, location and view is truly breathtaking!"

  Must admit considering the cost of the holiday having to spend 2 hours cleaning the property and being asked to have the towels washed and tumble dried prior to us leaving when we had only been left 1 bath towel, a bath sheet and 2 face towels for the entire week then having to vacate by 9.15am wasn't the best.... We both found the outdoor seating could be improved also, you could quite easily spend most of the day just relaxing taking in the scenery but the rattan furniture wasn't comfortable at all, hopefully it will be improved for our next visit. We will definitely be going back to the Old Byre as the scenery is just amazing, just next time hopefully there's more towels and better seating that allows you to relax outside.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Apr 2024

• "Excellent property"

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Apr 2024

• "Another very relaxing and comfortable stay."

  The cottage was just as we remembered it, although the weather wasn’t as kind to us. The indoor games room and wonderful hot tub kept us entertained. Martyn was available and on hand when needed. We loved listening to the birdsong all day and watching the wildlife. A wonderful, memorable & relaxing holiday with my family. A big thank you to Martyn, you are a great host and you know how much we love your property and we’d love to return.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Apr 2024

• "Fabulous location and great facilities."

  Comfortable beds and very well equipped kitchen. We thought the 9.30 am check out was very early…. We spent our last evening preparing for check out rather than completely relaxing and enjoying our last night. Having to get up at 7.30 am on our holiday to be out by 9.30 am seemed a little harsh. A later check in to enable cleaning time would be preferable. Other than that, we had an amazing time and Martyn couldn’t have been more helpful.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely stay we did have a hiccup with the heating but was sorted asap we also got a lovely gesture to say sorry."

  It's a very peaceful place lovely and quite our son and dogs had a blast in all that open space. Only a short drive back to the village which has some nice shops and a morrisons. We will definitely return but pick a month where we might nit have as much rain. Fantastic weekend eating nice meals and relaxing in the hot tub. The welcome prosecco was a lovely touch also

  Thank you for taking your time to leave such a lovely review. You were utterly fantastic guests and we were very lucky to have you. We are thrilled that you enjoyed everything on offer at this very special cottage. We sincerely hope to see you and your family again. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ria5.0★Mar 2024

• "Super property that has everything you need and well run by Martyn."

  Peaceful location with amazing views….we will be back!

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It was honestly a pleasure to host you and your family. You were fantastic guests and we are thrilled you have already booked again for the summer holidays. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jan 2024

• "Couldn’t have asked for more."

  The property was so well equipped and we needed for nothing. The party all really enjoyed themselves and the kids thought the play area and games room were fab. We had a great dark skies one night we enjoyed in the hot tub. So many great places to go off and visit from the location. We’ll definitely return.

  Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled that you all enjoyed everything on offer both in and around this special cottage. We very much hope to see you and your family again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Dec 2023

• "We stayed over Christmas week and we're very impressed with The Old Byre."

  From the excellent communication from our host to the extremely well equipped kitchen (even included a cocktail shaker), everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend as a base for families with teens and a dog.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We were thrilled you enjoyed your Christmas at the cottage, and made full use of everything it has to offer. We sincerely hope to see you and your lovely family again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Dec 2023

• "The accomodation was just perfect, and is obviously well cared for by Martyn."

  Cleanliness and comfort top notch. With a high spec finish. The Old Byres location and surrounding scenery is beautiful. Weather was pretty dire, but the games room kept us all amused! The welcome pack was greatly appreciated. Martin was reassuringly at the end of a phone if needed, but was never intrusive. We would not hesitate to book again.

  Thank you for leaving such lovely feedback. You were simply fantastic guests and can I just say the biggest thank you for leaving the property utterly immaculate! we are glad you enjoyed everything on offer at this very special place and we would be honoured if you would book again. Have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Dec 2023

• "We had a fantastic week at the cottage definitely our favourite UK property we have stayed in as everything was such high quality."

  The underfloor heating was a big hit with my family who are always cold! Along with the lovely hot tub. Would love to come back and stay again in the future.

  Thankyou for leaving a lovely review. You were all fantastic guests. Thankyou so much for leaving the cottage immaculate. We love it when guests enjoy everything on offer at this fabulous place. We cant wait to see you all again. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Dec 2023

• "Amazing stay at The Old Byre."

  The cottage is beautiful and comfortable and has everything and more you would ever need! Martyn was very accommodating with our plans to celebrate a special birthday. Good location to get out and about but we had lots of snow which was just amazing so we stayed in one day and made the most of the fab games room, lush hot tub and had fun in the snow! so a totally relaxing weekend! Thanks again Martyn and we’d defo come back

  Thankyou for leaving such a lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything the Old Byre has on offer. The views in the snow are breathtaking and we are so happy you got to see them. We really cant wait to host you and your lovely family again. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Dec 2023

• "We had a fantastic family weekend at the old Byre."

  It was very well equipped and the views are amazing so peaceful. The cottage is not far from some nice walks and High Force waterfall. The men loved the games room. The hot tub was well used. Also the communication from Martyn was great. I Would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends & family. Thank you!

  Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. You and your family were amazing guests. Thankyou for leaving the property so immaculate and we are thrilled you all made the most of everything on offer here. We cant wait to host you all again. Have a lovely Christmas. All the best from us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Nov 2023

• "Wow what a lovely holiday home."

  Superb garden enclosed with electric gates for security.everything you could want.we will be back .

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Can I just say that you and your family and your lovely dog were fantastic guests. we were thrilled, you enjoyed everything. The COTTAGE has to offer especially the views. We can’t wait to host you again. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Nov 2023

• "Each time I have had to contact Martyn he has replied straight away, would ..."

  Each time I have had to contact Martyn he has replied straight away, would highly recommend this stay to anyone, nothing is too much trouble

  Thank you for taking the time to leave. Such a lovely review. It was fantastic to host you yet again on another stay at the cottage. Your continued support means everything and we can’t wait to see you again next year! Once again, thank you for leaving the property, absolutely spotless. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane3.8★Nov 2023

• "Beautiful property with stunning views."

  Perfect for our family get together. Beautiful kitchen - well equipped. We would definitely recommend the house and the location for exploring the area.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave Such lovely feedback. You and your family were fantastic guests and we were honoured to host you. Thank you for leaving the property so immaculately clean. We always love hearing that guests loved their stay at this special place. We would be over the moon to host you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne-marie5.0★Nov 2023

• "The cottage is fantastic!"

  Very well equipped in a beautiful setting, which was very safe and secure for our dog. We had a fabulous break. The communication and support from the owner was 5* and much appreciated. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you!

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a Lovely review! You were absolutely fantastic guests and we are so happy you enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. We are very much looking forward to hosting you again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2023

• "We went here for a family holiday and loved the out of the way location."

  The cottage is not far from some nice walks and High Force waterfall. You can either walk from the cottage or get in the car for a short distance to access these depending on your ability. We had one very rainy day whilst here and made the most of the games room which was great for both us and the kids. The pool table could do with a little tlc but was usable and was probably just more noticeable given the standard of the rest of the property. The cottage is done to a high standard and very comfortable. The hot tub was particularly great after a long walk! Overall we would definitely love to come back again.

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Oct 2023

• "The Old Byre is a beautiful property, it’s setting is fantastic."

  The property was clean and well decorated, the beds were extremely comfortable. The addition of the hot tub made it extra special looking out at the beautiful surroundings. It had everything you needed for a great holiday . I have just one suggestion , it would be nice to have a heated towel rail as because it is underfloor heating you have no where to dry your towels . We didn’t want to put them in the dryer with them not being washed as we wouldn’t know which towel ours was and would be wasteful to do one at a time and also very time consuming.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in this very unique, beautiful Cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie4.7★Oct 2023

• "A lovely cottage set in a great location."

  The owner made every effort to ensure our holiday was tip-top.

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave a Review. You were all absolutely brilliant guests and thankyou for leaving the property as you found it. We sincerely hope to see you all again next year. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2023

• "A lovely comfortable cottage with all the comforts of home."

  A well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge along with the underfloor heating to keep us crusty. The comfy super king-size beds provided us with a good night's sleep. Sitting in the hot tub admiring the stunning scenery was a bit hit. Communication from Martyn was excellent before, during and afterwards our stay. A much appreciated welcome basket including a drink of our choice along with fruit, milk tea and coffee etc was awaiting for us on arrival. All in all we had a fantastic week even though the weather wasn't too kind to us resulting to a few afternoons in the games room. Hope to go back real soon.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. You were both absolutely fantastic guests, the best ever! From the bottom of our heart, thank you for leaving the property, utterly immaculate, and we are over the moon. You made full use of everything the COTTAGE has to offer. We simply cannot wait to host you again. All the best and a massive thank you from everyone here Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023

• "Wow!! We have fallen in love with The Old Byre"

  . The views are breathtaking, the property is just perfect in every way. There is literally nothing negative to say. The owner Martyn was at the end of the phone to help with questions about anything at all and he made us feel so very welcome, will we be back? Oh my goodness absolutely!!!!

  What a lovely review to read. Thankyou so much for choosing us to host you. You were utterly fantastic guests in everyway. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything on offer including the stunning scenery. We cant wait to see you again next year. All the best from everyone at The Old Byre Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023

• "The property is outstanding."

  From the location to the outlook and the facilities to the cleanliness. Simply perfect. We had the best family week here. A few day trips out to the waterfalls, reservoirs and local towns followed by stint in the games room made for some perfect days. Sitting in the hot tub on an evening waiting for the bats & barn owls to fly by was just magical. Even the teenager was impressed by the stargazing and shooting star he spotted! Martyn was a perfect host. Very communicative and on hand if we needed anything. We cannot wait to return again. We’ve definitely found ‘our perfect place’. Such a peaceful and relaxing end to our summer break ~ thank you Martyn for sharing your little gem with us!

  Thank you so much for your lovely review. We could not be happier that everyone in the family made the most of this amazing place. You were absolutely perfect guests and from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you so much for leaving the property Absolutely immaculate. We simply cannot wait to see you again. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "What a superb holiday home!"

  Everything was absolutely spotless, lovely furnishings and fittings, comfortable beds, immaculate gardens and stunning scenery. A very private location with incredible views from the rear of the property. Lots

  Thank you for taking the time to leave. Such a lovely review. We are thoroughly happy. You enjoyed everything on offer at this very special cottage. You were absolutely fantastic guests and we can’t wait to host you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Aug 2023

• "Had an amazing week at The Old Byre views were wonderful and the peace was exactly what we needed Cottage had everything you needed and more we were sad to leave."

  Grown children loved the pool table and hot tub that much we hardly seen them. Nothing was to much trouble for Martyn whenever i had to message him his main concern was us enjoying our stay a very kind man Thank you. We never got to see the log burner on in living room as it was too hot in cottage but i can imagine it would be very cosy in winter.

  Thankyou for your lovely Review! Its always great hearing our guests enjoyed everything on offer. You will all have to come back in winter. Its amazing with the log burner on looking out over the valley especially if snowing. We cant wait to see you all again you were perfect guests. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Aug 2023

• "Brilliant holiday thank you"

  It was great to host you all! You were fantastic guests. We love that you made full use if everything on offer at The Old Byre. Thankyou for leaving the property immaculate. We cant wait to see you all again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2023

• "An amazing property, everything was perfect."

  (Except the weather could have been kinder!)

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You were absolutely amazing guests and we thoroughly appreciate your support. We are looking forward to hosting you again in the future when hopefully it will be a little bit sunnier. All the best from everyone at the old byre Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jul 2023

• "Had a great stay here - everything was as advertised if not better."

  The cottage was really clean and everything had been thought of from, hot tub, kitchen facilities to large TVs in each bedroom. To top it off there is a games room contained within the annex that we made great use of. The views are beautiful from the cottage and there are walks nearby. I would recommend going to see High Force. Our only suggestion to improve this cottage would be some form of cover for the hot tub so it can be enjoyed in all weathers however would not mark the stay down for this as it is a truly beautiful cottage/location which was ideal for us and our dog. The owners were extremely helpful and easy to contact and we’re always quick to response. Would highly recommend!

  Wow thank you for your lovely review. You were superb guests and can i say thank you so much for leaving the cottage as you found it. We love hearing that guests have taken full advantage of everything on offer at this unique cottage. We sincerely hope to host you all again. A massive thank you from all of us. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alicia5.0★Jul 2023

• "Fantastic communication regarding the start of our stay."

  Owners accommodated our requirements and made our stay delightful. Fantastic views and great walks and sights around the area. We will return!

  It was lovely hosting you and your family this last week. Thankyou so much for choosing The Old Byre. We are over the moon you enjoyed everything on offer including the amazing surroundings and views. We cant wait to host you all again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a lovely break at this wonderful cottage."

  I have stayed in numerous cottages across the uk and this one ticked all of the boxes. A couple of bonuses for us was the fact that it was the nicest and cleanest pet friendly cottage and I always look for 5 star cottages. Beautiful views and very secure had all of the mod cons and big tvs in all the bedrooms! Kitchen well equipped it even had a slow cooker! The only thing missing for us was a sun shade in the garden for those hot sunny days. Owner very helpful. Thank you again will definitely recommend to our friends.

  Thankyou for your lovely review. You were honestly amazing guests. Thankyou for leaving the property as you found it. We would be so happy to host you all again soon. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything at offer at this very special cottage. All the best and hope to see you all again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2023

• "The Old Brye cottage is a fantastic place to stay."

  It is spacious comfortable and like home from home. The cottage was very clean and had everything you need for a lovely holiday. The super kingsize beds were amazing so comfortable. My son and husband enjoyed the games room and the hot tub was an added bonus. The separate annexe was fab - it gave our son a holiday with family but with his own privacy. The garden is huge which our dog loved to explore and loved watching the rabbits. Martyn the owner was great - we had a lovely welcome text before we arrived and again on the day we arrived. Although we didn’t see Martyn during our holiday we knew if we needed him he was just a phone call away. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a beautiful cottage in a peaceful surrounding with Barnard Castle just a short drive away. We hope to holiday here again sometime. Thank you for a perfect holiday.

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. You were absolutely fantas Guests. Thankyou beyond words for leaving the cottage so incredibly immaculate! We love hearing that guests have enjoyed everything on offer, including the spectacular views. We cant wait to host you and your family again. All the best and again Thankyou for choosing us Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2023

• "This was our second visit to The Old Byre and it didn't disappoint."

  Spotlessly clean, excellently equipped, superbly located and if you have any problems or queries, Martyn is always available and quick to respond. Would recommend it very highly, whether you want a totally relaxed break or to take advantage of the many walks in the area.

  We appreciate your continued support more than you could know. Knowing so many people are so eager to book again and again makes all the hard work worth it. It really is a special place and we love sharing it with our brilliant guests such as yourself. It was lovely to meet you and cant wait to see you all again. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2023

• "As a group of friends we had fantastic stay at The Old Byre."

  Definitely up there as one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in. The location was spot on and we had a fab time exploring the area.The cottage itself was lovely throughout and had everything we needed. The views from the patio were beautiful which we enjoyed everyday given the gorgeous weather we had during our stay. Comms with the owner was also great during our stay, they checked in with us to make sure we were ok and we’re quick to respond to any questions we had. All in all a lovely place to stay and relax :-)

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed everything on offer at this unique and beautiful Cottage. You were all fantastic guests and we sincerely hope to see you all again next year. All the best and a massive thank you from all of us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Jun 2023

• "Weren't we lucky!"

  The "we" being three couples and long time friends from different parts of the country. The Old Byre was a marvellous place to meet up. The house was immaculate and our host always keen to please with attention to detail, as were Sykes. The weather was in our favour, sometimes hot, sometimes chilly, but always dry so we were able to make the most of the wide patio with the hot tub and wonderful views of Teesdale. The house is in a great place for exploring the area - Eggleston Hall Gardens, Raby Castle, Bowes Museum etc as well as the big outdoors on local walks and High & Low Force Waterfalls and the delightful Hannah Hauxwell's Meadow. (Practical suggestions - bedroom reading lights needed please. As mentioned in the Guest Book several times the towels were small for a prestigeous property, and only five seats in the lounge for six guests. Space limited but a comfortable folding seat maybe?)

  Thankyou for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you all for the week. You were amazing guests. Can we just say also thankyou for leaving the property in immaculate condition! We hugely look forward to seeing you all again. Larger towels and bedside lamps in all bedrooms are now installed. Thankyou so much from all of us Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Jun 2023

• "This is by far one of the best holiday cottages I have ever stayed in, brilliant communication from start to finish."

  Would highly recommend.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave Such a lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything on offer. And can I just say a massive thank you for leaving the cottage absolutely immaculate. You were fantastic guests and we can’t wait to host you again. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★May 2023

• "Unbelievable stay in such a beautiful area lovely and peaceful and great for my dogs just what we were looking for."

  Accommodation was superb with everything we needed and the owner Martyn was very helpful and available on the phone at any time . Thanks for a great week and look forward to next year

  It was great to have you, your lovely family and dogs all stay for the week. We are thrilled you all had a fabulous time and enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. We are thrilled you will all be returning in 2024! Thankyou for your support and lovely review. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★May 2023

• "After booking though and staying with sykes every year for past 12 years , this property was the best."

  Comfortable beds . All on one level perfect for my elderly mum. Hot tub fab Games room such bonus Lovely views and if you were to visit with children or dog garden is secure We will go back

  Thank you so much for your very kind review you and your family were absolutely fantastic guests and thank you for leaving the property so clean. We are thrilled you enjoyed this very unique cottage with its amazing views and secluded setting. We can’t wait to host you all again once again a massive thank you for your support. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★May 2023

• "Fantastic stay wonderful property, amazing facilities, perfect for our family getaway."

  Added luxury of the hot tub and games room where out to good use.

  Absolute amazing Guests! We are thrilled you enjoyed everything this amazing unique property has to offer. Thank you for leaving the property immaculate. We cant wait to see you all again soon. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Henry5.0★May 2023

• "2nd visit to The Old Byre and it continues to produce high standards of accommodation for everyone."

  Set in a lovely location for views of the countryside and for exploring the Dales and further a field.The accommodation has virtually everything you would want from a holiday cottage and Martyn the owner is very approachable if there's anything you need.I would highly recommend staying here and I'm certain you wouldn't be disappointed with your stay.Absolutely beautiful place.

  Thank you so much for your continued support. It was fantastic to host you and your family. Once again. We are thrilled that you enjoyed everything on offer and we can’t wait to see you all again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Apr 2023

• "An exceptional property in every way."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our week and a special thank you to Martyn for ensuring that everthing went smoothly. We will definitely return.

  Thank you so much for your very kind review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family for the week. You were all such fabulous guests and a massive thankyou for leaving the property immaculate! We are thrilled you all enjoyed everything on offer from this very special cottage. We cant wait to see you all again. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely secluded Cottage, with safe and secure grounds for children and pets."

  Facilities were of high quality and the hot tub was a pleasure. The games room was enjoyed but it did get a bit cold so some heating in there would have made the experience much better. Comfortable beds, and high end decor with laundry facilities was a great extra. We had issues with the oven throughout our stay but host tried their best to sort.

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. It is hugely appreciated. You were fantastic guests and left the property absolutely immaculate. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. We cant wait to host you all again in 2024. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carl4.7★Apr 2023

• "Lovely base to explore the area."

  Loved the hot tub and everything was spotlessly clean. Great comms from the owners who were very helpful. Only minor downside was noise from the road.

  Thankyou for your feedback we are glad to hear you all had a lovely time and enjoyed everything the Old Byre has to offer. Also thankyou for leaving the property as you found it you were all excellent guests. We hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Mar 2023

• "5 stars for an amazing place."

  Beautifully refurbished, beds are superb - I didn't want to get up! Hot tub is a great size and huge TVs in all rooms. Our dog loved exploring the garden. Everything has been thought of to make your stay comfortable and easy. From the huge fridge with ice/cold water, tons of crockery, Alexa, TV apps, cleaning supplies, toilet rolls and a lovely welcome pack. The views are wonderful and quiet. If we didn't leave, we wouldn't have seen a soul - perfect! Easy access to loads of places to visit. We have stayed in many self catering accommodation over the years but this is up there with the best for standard and comfort. Any questions quickly responded to by the owner. Highly recommended.

  Wow thankyou for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed everything on offer. It really is a beautiful, special place and we love hearing back from guests. We sincerely hope to see you again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Mar 2023

• "Couldn’t recommend this cottage enough, had plenty of weekend breaks before and this was right up there."

  A few days before the stay Martyn was in touch keeping us up to date with check in times etc, the cottage was lovely and had everything we required, 10/10!

  Thank you so much for your very kind review. We very much appreciate your support and we hope we see you and your guests again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jordan5.0★Mar 2023

• "We could not fault the property in any way, very clean cosy and warm, everything ..."

  We could not fault the property in any way, very clean cosy and warm, everything you need it’s like home from home, communication before during and after was perfect nothing was a problem and a lovely welcome gift made the weekend a perfect stay, would highly recommend this accommodation, thank you

  Thankyou for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We are always so happy to hear guests loved everything on offer. Also a big thankyou for leaving the property as you found it and being such considerate guests. We hope to see you all again in the future. All the best from all of us Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2023

• "Had a wonderful few days here with the family."

  Very warm , cosy, comfortable property. The place was spotless as was the hot tub. Well maintained with very good communication from the owner. Would return here and would highly recommend to others.

  We are over the moon you had such a lovely time with your family. It makes all the hard work worth it when we have great feedback like this. We very much hope to see you again in the future! All the best to you and your family. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trotter5.0★Feb 2023

• "We have had such a lovely weekend."

  We arrived to a welcome basket of Prosecco and chocolates and it was a lovely start to our stay. Having the hot tub and games room meant we didn’t have to venture out and we could stay and enjoy this lovely barn. We will definitely be coming back to visit.

  Thank you for choosing to stay At The Old Byre. We loved hosting you and your family for the Weekend. We always enjoy hearing back from our guests that they have had such a great time and enjoyed all on offer at The Old Byre. We sincerely hope we will see you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Feb 2023

• "Fantastic place really well presented and all the mod cons can’t recommend enough this was our second time visiting and not disappointed."

  Hoping to go back soon.

  Thankyou beyond words for your continued support. Our 1st returning guests! We hope to see you many times again in the future. Thankyou from all of us. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2023

• "What a fantastic week."

  The cottage was all we needed and more. Everything about the cottage was was just perfect. The Layout, the overall standard, cleanliness and the facilities. We are looking for a cottage for next year and this is going to be a hard act to follow. Just perfect.

  Wow, thank you for that fantastic review. We are over the moon to know that you had such a lovely time and took full advantage of everything on offer. 2024 will be released for booking in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out as we would absolutely love you to return all the best, and thank you again for choosing us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Feb 2023

• "Lovely property full of modern amenities."

  Underfloor heating is spot on, beds are comfy (although the fitted sheets didn't quite fit properly). Views from the property are lovely, and just a short drive from some really amazing waterfalls! No heater in the games room which was not ideal for winter. Very secluded with a lovely garden and hot tub. Would recommend!

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed all on offer including the amazing views and hot tub. Due to the large size of the games room , with it being a converted double garage it can be colder on winter nights. Unfortunately due to regulations and insurance we cant install a large heater by law. So for a few weeks a year it may be chilly in winter without coats etc but we have to obey all regulations to keep everyone safe. Hope that explains it. We very much hope to see you all again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jan 2023

• "Great property, high end fixtures and fittings and everything you need."

  Comfy bed, great hot tub what’s not to like. Hope to return, Martyn was the perfect host, available if needed but out of the way to let you just enjoy the holiday. Thank you

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are over the moon that you had such a lovely time and we can’t wait to see you all again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Jan 2023

• "A New Year’s Eve to remember- The old Byre is simply beautiful, the views are spectacular."

  It felt like a home from home, as it was so well equipped. The beds were very comfortable, the mattresses were spotless. The house was warm, clean and comfortable. Martyn was a very attentive host and offered earlier checkin as soon as the property was ready. Everything felt so easy, all televisions were logged in to a range of apps. There was plenty of dishwasher tablets and toilet roll, and a welcome gift. The Old Byre is a lovely place to unwind. The only improvement would be later checkout, getting out for 9:30 was a mission! We will definitely return

  Thank you for that lovely review. We are thrilled that you all loved celebrating New Years Eve at The Old Byre. You were all fantastic guests and thankyou for leaving the property in such a tidy manor. It was hugely appreciated. Checkout has moved from 10 to 930 recently. We always keep this under review. As the property can take 2 people 5 hours to reset it can be very close to get ready in time. We always offer early check in once its ready if we can. We will keep this under constant review. Once again thank you so much for staying with us and we cant wait to see you all again. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kimberley5.0★Dec 2022

• ""Fabulous " if we could have rated higher, we would have done."

  From contact with Martyn before our break away, we asked for some adjustments to be made in regards to our stay,and he was more than accommodating. When we arrived at the electric gates, and drove through, it was stunning, a little estate in its own grounds, 360 degree views of the stunning hills surround the cottage, wrapped around by lovely traditional stone walls, beautiful little beck ran down one side where sheep grazed on the other side of the trees. A double garage to park in front of, as the Fabulous games room lay behind the double electric doors, pool table, table tennis, dart board, huge TV and a beer fridge!

  Wow thank you for that incredible review. We are thrilled you and your family had such a lovely time and enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. Can i also just say the biggest biggest thankyou to you and your family for leaving the property absolutely spotless just as you found it. It really made the Boxing day changeover easier. It was hugely appreciated! We cant wait to see you again in the future. All the best for 2023 from all of us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelli-jo5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a fabulous Christmas here, the property is absolutely stunning and has been finished to a very high standard."

  I would definitely return here with my family.

  Thankyou for choosing The Old Byre to spend your Christmas. It was great hosting you and your family. We hope to see you all again soon. All the best for 2023 from all of us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Dec 2022

• "Amazing place very luxurious and Martyn was a great host made sure everything ..."

  Amazing place very luxurious and Martyn was a great host made sure everything was ok for us Everything was of a high standard

  You were fabulous guests and it was our utter pleasure to have hosted you. Thankyou for taking the time to leave feedback it is so appreciated. Have a lovely Christmas and we cant wait to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2022

• "Beautiful luxury cottage with games room and Jacuzzi."

  Lovely location. We had a great time only spoilt by us both having chest infections. We would recommend and would return no problem.

  Thank-you for your very kind review. It was lovely to host you both. We very much hope to see you again in the future! All the best for 2023. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Dec 2022

• "Absolutely fantastic accommodation."

  Best we have stayed in in 20 years. Could not fault anything other than maybe a larger towel. No worries with the garden area for our dog as it was secure all around. Once again the hosts have created a great place to visit with fantastic views from the hot tub.

  Thank you for your kind review. To hear its the best you have stayed at in 20 years is amazing! We loved hosting you and the dogs last week and really hope to see you all again soon. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Garry5.0★Nov 2022

• "The Old Byre did not disappoint what a beautiful place!"

  It has everything you need and more, the attention to detail doesn’t go unnoticed Would definitely recommend and would love to return This was our first cold/wet weather hot tub break and definitely won’t be our last what a lovely touch, great for ultimate relaxation

  Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review it means the world to us all. We are so happy you enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. It really is a one off. We would love to see you all again soon. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2022

• "Thank you so much for letting us stay in this beautiful cottage!"

  We have had a wonderful, relaxing weekend here!

  Its been a pleasure to host you and your family! Thankyou so much for choosing The Old Byre and we love that you enjoyed everything it has to offer. Can i also just say the biggest thankyou for leaving the cottage beyond spotless. It really meant a lot and we hugely appreciated it. We are looking forward to seeing you all again. Thankyou all the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Francesca5.0★Nov 2022

• "A perfectly presented property with everything catered for , spotlessly clean and wonderful place to stay."

  Will definitely return in the future .Owner very helpful ensuring everything was OK .

  It was a pleasure to host you and your guests. Can I also thank you again for leaving the property as spotless as you found it was hugely appreciated! We are looking forward to seeing you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2022

• "Beatiful accommodation, absolutely couldn't fault anything."

  Everything we needed was right there and very high quality. Thank you, we will be back.

  Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are all so happy you had a lovely time and we would be over the moon to host you all again, soon we hope. All the best and again a massive Thankyou! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ali5.0★Nov 2022

• "Beautiful property with no expence spared, lots of little extras provided, ..."

  Beautiful property with no expence spared, lots of little extras provided, Martin was so helpful with everything, we will definitely return

  Thank you for your very kind review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family. We really hope we have the opportunity to see you again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2022

• "Wow. What to say about The Old Byre."

  .. An absolutely stunning property on every part. Set in a gorgeous rural area with friendly neighbour cows in the back, the grounds are gorgeous and well kept - loads of space for outdoor games or outdoor entertaining, plus a lovely little swing set for the kids which ours loved (age 9 and 7). The games room in the outbuilding is perfect with pool, ping ping and darts. The main house itself is really stunning, it has been decorated and set up with all your needs at the heart, there's really nothing missing. Top spec kitchen/diner with absolutely everything you need and I mean everything, plus a massive fridge freezer so loads of space for food and booze for the week. Both bedrooms in the main house are also gorgeous - perfect size with plenty of storage and space to get ready, both have smart tvs and lovely bathrooms - the freestanding bath was a big hit for us. And wow - the beds were massive and as comfy as clouds. The living room is lovely and snug equipped with a massive smart TV, log burner, blankets and stocked with family board games. My favourite part was the utility room - having a washer and dryer on holiday in the winter was a big hit haha. The 3rd bedroom was in the outbuilding and was equally gorgeous and considered, again with smart TV and absolutely stunning wetroom bathroom. Oh, and there's a beautiful big and fancy hot tub, which heats up super quick and has Bluetooth speakers. The owner left us a gorgeous welcome pack and was available to text at any point. They were very lovely and seemed to really care about us having a nice time, but absolutely left us to it and allowed us to enjoy the space as our own. Perfect hosts!! Overall: great value, amazing house with top spec facilities, spectacular scenery, great location and super host! Our week at the Old Byre could not have been any better. Thank you!

  We are absolutely blown away by your review. Thank you so much for your lovely words. It’s always amazing to hear back that guests have made full use of everything on offer. It truly is a special place and we really hope we have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Once again a massive thank you from all of us all the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2022

• "Martin, the host, was very attentive and always on hand if you needed him."

  He sent a video walk through of the property before arrival, which was a fantastic idea (the first time we have had this in all our years of renting holiday cottages). The cottage was just as beautiful as the photos. Everything available that you would require during your stay. The cottage is located well we feel, travelling to Windermere (90mins away) Seaham (60mins away) and Beamish is also not very far! Barnard castle is 10 minutes away in the car too. Middleton, similar, in the opposite direction. You really would not be disappointed by renting this property. We would love to go back!

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Especially such a lovely one. We really enjoyed hosting you and your family. We very much hope we get the opportunity to see you again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Oct 2022

• "What an amazing place the owner has created from the welcoming messages before arrival to the thoughtful wine and chocolates."

  Martyn has catered for all ages and we all had fun in the games room. The cottage has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and is very well equipped. Although we visited local places the majority of our week was spent at the cottage admiring the beautiful surroundings and enjoying spending time together as a family.

  Thank you for that very lovely review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family, we are over the moon you enjoyed everything The Old Byre has to offer. We sincerely hope to see you all again soon! All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had an amazing stay, everything was spot on, it was the most relaxing week away in the UK we've ever had."

  We will definitely be back!

  We loved hosting you and we are thrilled you had an amazing week. We sincerely hope we see you again soon. Thank-you for your support. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ellie5.0★Sep 2022

• "I have stayed in many lovely self catering properties but this is the one I will now compare everything to!"

  Stunning property and the hosts have thought of everything. A luxury home from home! We spent a lot of our time in the property , the hot tub and the games room. As a fairly new dog owner we have found it difficult to find properties that truly have a secure garden, despite website assurances. Our inquisitive black lab loved this garden and it was totally secure. She had great fun chasing her ball around and the rabbits !, Can’t wait to come back to this property, hopefully soon!

  Was an absolute pleasure to host you both and your lovely dog. We are glad she could enjoy the large gardens The Old Byre offers. Thankyou for your kind review. We have tried very hard to create something special and reading these reviews makes all the hard work worth it. We sincerely hope to see you all many times in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vikki5.0★Sep 2022

• "Thank you for a wonderful holiday!"

  The Old Byre is an amazing place to stay, the location is secluded and silent, the nearest property is 200+ meters away. The Byre has been exquisitely renovated and decorated, every detail has been carefully thought of making our stay faultless. From the welcoming messages from Martyn ahead of our journey here, to the lovely welcome pack, to the hot tub being ready for our arrival these gestures made our stay extra special. There is lots to visit in the area, we were lucky enough to catch the Eggleston Farm show, but also visited Eggleston Gardens, High & Low Force, Barnard Castle, Grassholme reservoir, Middleton and thoroughly enjoyed all. There is even an observatory at Grassholme reservoir, unfortunately we were thwarted by the weather. We are already booked for next year so better luck then.

  Thankyou so so much for your very kind review. We are thrilled you enjoyed everything on offer both at and around the Byre. It really is a special place. Also can i just say from all of us the biggest! thankyou. The way you left the property was absolutely impeccable. It saved hours of work and stress and allowed us to offer the property to the next guests early. It was really appreciated. We cant wait to host you next year. Thankyou for your continued support. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cameron5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a brilliant stay at The Old Byre."

  The property is spacious, beautifully decorated and has every thing you need and more. The attention to detail is obvious throughout and the owners are incredibly helpful and thoughtful, without encroaching on your privacy at all. The games area is an absolute treat, with pool, snooker, darts and table tennis; with that, the hot tub and the beautiful views, you really don't need to leave the cottage at all. That said, there are endless beautiful places to explore locally and sitting in the hot tub in the evening watching the stars was a perfect way to finish the day. I would 100% recommend and will be back soon!

  Wonderful to hear that you made full use of everything the old byre has to offer, and it is surrounded by some amazing places. Was absolutely lovely to meet you and we hope to see you again soon. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Sep 2022

• "Superb property Spotlessly clean The photos do not do property or location ..."

  Superb property Spotlessly clean The photos do not do property or location justice Out weighted all our expectations for our holiday Something here for all ages my 86 year old dad ihas enjoyed it as much as my 6 year old grandson We will definitely return

  Thank you for your lovely words about The Old Byre. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We are over the moon you enjoyed everything it has to offer. We can’t wait to see you again in the future. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had the best holiday at this beautiful cottage it had everything and more you could ask for especially the hot tub our granddaughter loved it."

  The welcome pack was a lovely personal touch.I cannot recommend this cottage enough and is such a credit to the owner and would definitely book again thank you.

  Thankyou so very much for your amazing review. It was great to host you and your lovely family. It makes all the hard work worth it when we hear back from guests. We sincerely hope to see you again soon. Ps thankyou from the bottom of our heart for leaving The Byre in such an immaculate state, it was very much appreciated. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic holiday, would definitely go back in the future."

  Host kept in touch at all times and was very accommodating. Thank you for letting us stay we had a great time

  You were absolutely fantastic guests and it was a pleasure to host you. We really hope to see you again in the future. All the best from everyone at The Old Byre Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Aug 2022

• "Amazing, I highly recommend this property to anyone."

  For us as a family it was a very special holiday to make memories that would last a lifetime. We certainly have made those memories. The owners have set the bar high with this cottage. It was extremely comfortable, it was cozy, it was clean, it was outstanding. A massive thank you for this very special holiday. At some point I will be back and that's a promise.

  Thank you for your very kind review. It makes all the hard work worth it when our guests give us feedback like this. We can’t wait to host you again in the future. All the best and a huge thank you for your support Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic holiday home, well equipped to an extremely high standard of decor and furnishings."

  Games room a particularly welcome asset, my grandson and I enjoyed many a game of pool and table tennis. Maybe a couple of stools in there would be a good addition plus a mini fridge! The hot tub was fabulous for us all (except the baby)! My granddaughter made good use of the swings and loved the huge garden! Also the board games supplied and outdoor toys, very thoughtfully provided. The cooker and fridge freezer were a generous size with the ice-maker a welcome feature! During colder months the log burner would be well used, it was almost a shame it wasn't cold enough to use it! It was handy having so many bathrooms, especially when some of us went down with a sickness bug, plus the availability of washer and drier a godsend. I don't think we will ever find a better holiday home, we have been spoiled at The Old Byre and look forward to returning at some point in future. We greatly appreciated the owner's quick and helpful response to any query or problem experienced which was rectified even at the weekend. All in all we had an amazing family holiday here, one that we will remember for years to come, so thank you!

  Thank you so much for your review and for choosing The Old Byre. Reading your review makes all the hard work worth it! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and we sincerely hope we get the chance to do it again in the future. Once again a massive thank you from the whole team. All the best. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2022

• "We went for our honeymoon and we absolutely loved it the place is amazing nice and private in a fantastic setting."

  I stay at cottages all over the place have been doing so for past 10 years. This is the best by far we loved the the way the building is presented very clean inside and out with games room and hot tub with fantastic views. We are going to be going again we even asked if they wanted to sell it as this would be our dream home. 10 out 10 you will not be disappointed.

  Thank you so much for your kind review. It really makes all the hard work worth it. We could not be happier to know that your honeymoon was spent here and it did not disappoint. We are really looking forward to hosting you with your children in the future. Once again thank you for your support all the best from everybody at The Old Byre Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Jul 2022

• "Excellent location,excellent customer service from the property manager when any ..."

  Excellent location,excellent customer service from the property manager when any issues occurred,fantastic property with wonderful facilities,it was that enjoyable we've booked it again for a week next year,couldn't fault it,10/10

  Was fantastic to host you all and the 1st time we have been at max capacity! We are over the moon that you all enjoyed the week and we cant wait to see you all again next year. All the best sir Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2022

• "Simply the best cottage we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in a few!"

  Spotless throughout, high standard of finish, great host, incredible views, amazing hot tub and games room. We will be visiting again.

  Was Great To Host you and your party last week. We wish you could have stayed longer. Hopefully we will see you again next year. All the Best Matt, and thanks again for choosing The Old Byre. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2022

• "This is the best cottage we have stayed in."

  It's so well put together. They have thought of everything. The bedrooms and beds are so big and comfortable. The bedding is hotel quality. It's spacious and so comfortable. The kitchen is so well stocked and a dream to cook in - if you have too! The outside area is amazing with perfect views and the games room is great too! If it wasn't already booked for summer next year we would of booked again. So quiet and peaceful and away from everything. We walked to the pub which was the Moorcock inn. Great selection of drinks and really good food. We went to the pubs and restaurants in Middleton too, would recommend.

  Thankyou so much for your lovely review Kate. It makes all the hard work worth it. Was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family and we hope to see you again in the future. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katharine5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely place and the owners have put a lot of thought into making sure everything is there for you."

  Lovely area but not much around, luckily we didn’t mind a drive to the Lakes most days for different scenery/ things to do. Very disabled friendly which was what I was looking to find for my father. Best pub in the area Fox hole about 20 mins drive away. Great food there, others locally not so great or not dog friendly. High force waterfall is not far away and a lovely day out. Would Definitely recommend

  Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a delight to host you and your family. We very much hope we get the opportunity to do it again soon. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kay4.7★Jun 2022

• "We had a really great time!"

  The owner was very accommodating and if we had any issues he was there if needed. The facilities were flawless. Brilliant stay.

  Hello Sir. Thank you for choosing The Old Byre. We really appreciate the feedback. A massive thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again in the Future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brett5.0★Jun 2022

• "A very secluded and private property but with easy access to the surrounding villages."

  The cottage was immaculately clean and spacious with quality furniture and fittings throughout. Outside there is a large enclosed garden which our dog really enjoyed exploring and chasing, very unsuccessfully, the rabbits. A good-sized patio with furniture and hot tub has a lovely view across the Tees valley. Highly recommended, we have already booked for next year.

  Was an absolute pleasure to host you at The Old Byre. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year. All the best Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely brilliant weekend stay in one of the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in!"

  Superb facilities, excellent location and the host was very helpful before, during and after our stay. Highly recommended!

  Thank you for your very kind review it was an absolute pleasure to host you and we are over the moon you chose us for your engagement all the best and we hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had such a fantastic time, the cottage was fabulous, was well equipped, the owner had thought of everything."

  It is such a beautiful setting and the views were amazing. The cottage was immaculate and the best we have ever stayed in. The hot tub was wonderful and the games room great for all of us as a family and we played pool and darts once the children fast asleep in bed! The owner was available if needed and was in contact to check that all was ok. Thank you.

  Thank-you for being our 1st official Guests. It was lovely to host you and your family and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Jun 2022

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