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Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border

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A stone house with a red-tiled roof, a wooden fence, and a garden with yellow flowers.
A stone building with a pond and lush greenery in the background.
A stone house with a red-tiled roof, a wooden bench, and a garden with blooming flowers.
A dining area with a table set for four, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the garden through a door.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Barnard Castle, Durham
  • Place, The Garage Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowes Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Barnard Castle

Located in Barnard Castle, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bowes Museum and Egglestone Abbey are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Richmond Market Place and The Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Gainford Arts Centre and Teesdale Leisure Centre. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
Barnard Castle, Durham

What's nearby

  • The Garage Spa - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bowes Museum - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Barnard Castle - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Raby Castle - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Heighington Station - 28 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mainsgill Farm Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Babul’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪CroBar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Penny's Tea Rooms - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$744, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border located?

This family-friendly Barnard Castle cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The Garage Spa, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gainford Arts Centre and Bowes Museum. Teesdale Leisure Centre and Egglestone Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem of a property. Spacious, clean, and nestled in nature, it offers total peace and quiet. The property's interesting history made the stay even more special. Unwinding out back by the river and watching the wildlife was a highlight. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Thoroughly enjoyed a 3 night break in the charming cottage. Fab location, brilliant hosts! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic riverside cottage

This beautiful period cottage literally set on the riverside in a perfect location for visiting the surrounding area and more importantly absolutely ideal for relaxing at the property itself
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Really spacious living room, kitchen & master bedroom. I requested none fether bedding for one of the single beds, as I am allergic and this was done for us before arrival! Welcome hamper of milk, orange juice, home made bread, jam and home made biscuits! Really nice touch. All you want after a long journey is a nice snack and a drink (tea bags and coffee too!). Thank you very much Rachel, it was a wonder stay with a lovely view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil retreat

What a find. A lovely cottage with an interesting history. Surrounded by nature. So peaceful and quite. Comfy & cosy with everything you need for your stay. Welcome package from Rachel which was much appreciated. We didn’t venture far as the cottage was so relaxing we didn’t want to go out. But we did go to one of the farm shops/ cafe Rachel recommends in her folder, Mainsgill. We had a lovely lunch and stocked up some local produce. Also bought some lovely home accessories from the shop upstais. We simply loved this place and are trying to arrange leave from work to visit again next year. I can see why it has so many return visitors & hopefully that will be us a well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Achter de cottage een mooie rivier met watervalletjes

Het was een mooi en ruime cottage, mooi tuin met mooi uitzicht rustig en geen lawaai. Genoeg te bekijken in de omgeving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage, stunning location, friendly host.

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful wild life

The cottage was clean and tidy and really spacious - the rooms were far larger than we expected. We spent much time every day watching the riverbank and the antics of the birds, the rabbits and the hens. The bed was very comfortable and the fod we bought from the owner was delicious.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very comfortable cosy and warm

My wife and i enjoyed our weeks stay at the cottage,I did a bit of fishing from the garden area.the only downfall was the nearest pub was about 2 miles away not a ten minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Boot and Shoe. The pub in Whorlton (Fernaville's Rest) is a 10 minute walk using the footpath from the cottage to the bridge and then steps to the village or, taking the long route, just under 2 miles by car (about 5 minutes).
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