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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Barnard Castle
- Barnard Castle2 min drive
- Bowes Museum4 min drive
- Raby Castle15 min drive
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
2 bedroom accommodation in Barnard Castle
Situated on the owners’ working farm, this cosy property offers the perfect location to enjoy that well needed rural retreat.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.. Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Electric car charging point (by arrangement). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced stream in the garden, 110 yards away.. Nestled within the grounds of the owner’s farm, Ashlea is the perfect location for guests wanting to explore the local area. Surrounded by fields and open countryside, with great views over towards Eggleston, Middleton and County Durham, this detached cottage is a peaceful and restful hideaway, yet only a short drive away from major transport links. With weekly and monthly farmers markets, plenty of places to eat and drink and a variety of shops, galleries and antiques stores, there really is something to offer for all tastes. Guests who enjoy a spot of history will enjoy a visit to the ruins of Barnard Castle and the ever changing exhibits at the popular Bowes Museum.
This is an ideal location for guests who enjoy walking, cycling or rambling, Ashlea is very well situated for a day walking in the Durham Dales and the North Pennines. There is a public footpath that crosses through the fields behind the cottage, along the Deepdale River and then on to Barnard Castle. For more serious walkers and cyclists, guests can take a trip to Hamsterley Forest, which consist of 2000 acres of open woodland. There is the themed Gruffalo Trail for children to enjoy and also a play area for younger guests, as well as numerous picnic tables for a leisurely lunch in the great outdoors. A little further afield but still within an easy drive a trip out in the Durham Dales and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a must, here you can explore the magnificent landscape and natural attractions, including High Force and Low Force waterfalls. Enjoy pony trekking in the area, fishing in the lakes and rivers, exploring the nature trails, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, mountain biking and golf, all located within an easy hour’s drive from Ashlea.
Ashlea has been lovingly renovated to offer a comfortable and cosy destination for you to enjoy, relax and unwind. Surrounded by fields and open countryside, the scenery and views are ever changing and can be enjoyed from all angles. All on one level, guests will find a well presented living room with a wood burner and wooden floor. Ashlea is connected to the farm biomass heating system. It burns wood chip created from the timber harvested from our own woodland. The kitchen and dining room are open plan and offer contemporary, good quality fixtures, fittings and appliances, as well as a great view from the kitchen sink! There is a lovely conservatory which looks out onto the garden, and is a great spot to sit in and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. The property offers a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a family bathroom with a double shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Well maintained, presented and furnished throughout, guests will find Ashlea a real home from home. Electric car charging facilities are available by appointment, at a small extra cost. Massage and physiotherapy service available onsite by appointment (additional cost, card payments taken). Shop, pub and restaurant 2 mile.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Electric vehicle charging is by appointment only.
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.. Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Electric car charging point (by arrangement). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced stream in the garden, 110 yards away.. Nestled within the grounds of the owner’s farm, Ashlea is the perfect location for guests wanting to explore the local area. Surrounded by fields and open countryside, with great views over towards Eggleston, Middleton and County Durham, this detached cottage is a peaceful and restful hideaway, yet only a short drive away from major transport links. With weekly and monthly farmers markets, plenty of places to eat and drink and a variety of shops, galleries and antiques stores, there really is something to offer for all tastes. Guests who enjoy a spot of history will enjoy a visit to the ruins of Barnard Castle and the ever changing exhibits at the popular Bowes Museum.
This is an ideal location for guests who enjoy walking, cycling or rambling, Ashlea is very well situated for a day walking in the Durham Dales and the North Pennines. There is a public footpath that crosses through the fields behind the cottage, along the Deepdale River and then on to Barnard Castle. For more serious walkers and cyclists, guests can take a trip to Hamsterley Forest, which consist of 2000 acres of open woodland. There is the themed Gruffalo Trail for children to enjoy and also a play area for younger guests, as well as numerous picnic tables for a leisurely lunch in the great outdoors. A little further afield but still within an easy drive a trip out in the Durham Dales and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a must, here you can explore the magnificent landscape and natural attractions, including High Force and Low Force waterfalls. Enjoy pony trekking in the area, fishing in the lakes and rivers, exploring the nature trails, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, mountain biking and golf, all located within an easy hour’s drive from Ashlea.
Ashlea has been lovingly renovated to offer a comfortable and cosy destination for you to enjoy, relax and unwind. Surrounded by fields and open countryside, the scenery and views are ever changing and can be enjoyed from all angles. All on one level, guests will find a well presented living room with a wood burner and wooden floor. Ashlea is connected to the farm biomass heating system. It burns wood chip created from the timber harvested from our own woodland. The kitchen and dining room are open plan and offer contemporary, good quality fixtures, fittings and appliances, as well as a great view from the kitchen sink! There is a lovely conservatory which looks out onto the garden, and is a great spot to sit in and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. The property offers a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a family bathroom with a double shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Well maintained, presented and furnished throughout, guests will find Ashlea a real home from home. Electric car charging facilities are available by appointment, at a small extra cost. Massage and physiotherapy service available onsite by appointment (additional cost, card payments taken). Shop, pub and restaurant 2 mile.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Electric vehicle charging is by appointment only.
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Free WiFi
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Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Barnard Castle
Located in Barnard Castle, this cottage is in a rural area. Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Millgate House Garden and National Railway Museum at Shildon. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Forbidden Corner are also worth visiting.

Barnard Castle
What's nearby
- Barnard Castle - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Bowes Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Egglestone Abbey - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
- The Garage Spa - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Raby Castle - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cross Lanes Organic Restaurant - 5 min drive
- The Cricketers Arms - 4 min drive
- Red Well Inn - 5 min drive
- Three Horse Shoes - 4 min drive
- Coach & Horses - 4 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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9 July 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
11 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home from home
Pamela C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel
1 Jan 2020
We had a fabulous holiday over the Christmas period at Ashlea.
Rachel
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