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The Bothy
Large dog friendly enclosed garden
Off road parking immediately in front of the property
Off Road Electric Vehicle Charger
Rural location

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Barnard Castle, England
  • Barnard Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bowes Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Raby Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

The Bothy, an extremely well appointed self catering holiday home, is located in Marwood, which is a small cluster of listed farm cottages and barns approximately one mile from the historic town of Barnard Castle in County Durham and at the eastern end of Teesdale.

Originally built in 1810 the Bothy was converted to a small but comfortable detached cottage for up to four people. The cottage has off road parking for one or two cars, use of the large garden and one well behaved dog welcome by arrangement ( please mention in enquiry).

The accommodation is based around an upstairs open plan lounge and kitchen, with internal exposed stone wall and open rafters. The two bedrooms, one double and one twin are located downstairs along with a high quality bathroom.

The cottage is well insulated with modern rapidly controlled electric heating and electricity is included in the price. All bed linen and towels are provided.

WiFi is available upstairs and in the double bedroom. Mobile phone coverage is generally good and there is a TV/DVD player.

Guests are very welcome to use the garden which is mainly a large lawned area with a small pond.

Access to a EV charger, shared with the owners property is available for a small charge.

Property manager

Diane Stonehouse
Premier Host

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note pond in garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
One well behaved dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barnard Castle

Located in Barnard Castle, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines, while Bowes Museum and National Railway Museum at Shildon are cultural highlights. Eggleston Hall and Walworth Castle Birds of Prey are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling in the area.
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Barnard Castle, England

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bowes Museum - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Garage Spa - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Raby Castle - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Heighington Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babul’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redwell Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Barnard Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bowes Museum. Egglestone Abbey and The Garage Spa are also within 6 miles (10 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. 58 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marin T.

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

A pleasant first time visit to the North Pennines

The Bothy is a very good choice if you are planning to visit Barnard Castle or North Pennines or indeed County Durham. First time ever in the region we were nicely surprised by both Barnard Castle and the city of Durham. The Bothy itself offers everything we needed for a nice stay. Its quirkiness was a nice bonus. Communication with the host was timely and hustle free. Instructions and directions were spot on! The host has made the effort to provide those little touches that make a big difference! Future goers - please read the information pack provided by the host! Host definitely deserves full marks! Only a few minor points that prevented a top score and these should be read as a future reference/things to improve rather than something bad:1. We found the twin room difficult to warm up. Master bedroom was actually smaller and has inner walls so heating it up wasn't an issue. Luckily our teens are always boiling and the host has provided sufficient bedding so there weren't issues going there for the sleep. Maybe caused by the fact that the weather temp was around zero. Most of the reviews I read are from much warmer months.2. Maybe related to the above - downstairs there was that lingering smell of damp. Once the master bedroom got to a proper temperature things were fine but with the twin bedroom - it was there throughout. 3. The TV remote probably had bad batteries whereas the dvd remote had none. Too minor an issue to bother the host.Overall - a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan M.

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

Enjoyable break

Very cozy, comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros L.

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

Lovely Cottage in Barnard Castle

The property was very clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated and bright. The beds were lovely and comfortable and the area very peaceful and quiet. Lovely garden to enjoy too. Just a few minutes by car into Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle was such a pleasant surprise. Fab meal in the Three Horseshoes. We loved the area with the river to walk alongside and the impressive attractions in the area - like High Force, Bowes Museum (wow!) and Beamish. We will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
very clean and tiidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn L.

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

lovely time at The Bothy

The property was in a very peaceful location,just right for a relaxing break,it is an upside down cottage and this adds to it's charm,it has lovely beams and exposed brick on some walls,the upstairs is open plan with the space very well utilised,the bedrooms are a good size with very comfortable beds.The shower is lovely and warm. The owner had left plenty of leaflets of things to do in and around the area which is very helpful,there was also a complementary bottle of Presecco and some cake which we thought was a nice touch.There was also a selection of DVDs and games to choose from if you wanted to stay in and relax. All in all a lovely cottage with some nice added touches to make your stay more pleasant.We would recomend The Bothy as a great place to stay and we would also go back again.Lastly it is very reasonably priced too.it doesn't break the budget
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely accommodation - cosy and spacious in beautiful surroundings. We'd love to come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Great little bolthole!

Compact and bijou, little upside down house. Perfectly situated for a week exploring Barnard Castle and the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great location

The property was as described. Excellent in every way. Would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property was good for the short stay we required.Well equipped, if a little short on space in the living area.Table and chairs kept getting in the way as we moved around!.Welcome pack much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Excellent choice for the Teesdale region

We had a pleasant welcome to The Bothy which proved to be excellent accommodation for our holiday in the Teesdale area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Lovely well equipped place to stat

Beautiful property, very well furnished and equipped for a lovely break away. Owners were friendly, welcoming and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a lovely stay at the Bothy, it was spotless and had everything we needed, full of character with the bonus of a lovely big garden with beautiful views of the countryside, it was so relaxing. Lovely walk into Barnard Castle, would highly recommend and will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Bothy

Nicely thought out and well equipped place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Bothy review

Great accommodation- quiet, comfortable, well equipped; lovely hosts who left a beautiful welcome basket, non intrusive but helpful and welcoming as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

louise f.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wi-fy

Poor intermittent reception .becomes a problem when unable to communicate with family arriving in area. System for hot water was a nuisance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Bothy is a lovely compact conversion. It is well equipped and comfortable. The garden area was great. The weather was good so we were able to get the best of it . Our cockapoo had the time of his life in the garden . He was safe and secure. This is a great property in a beautiful area. We would definitely stay here again if visiting this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., UK

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

Short break from work

Really enjoyed the location, accommodation and the hosts were very welcoming - they had a minature schauzer as well. Enjoyed the walks and the garden which is fully enclosed allowing our dog freedom to run around. Highly recommend you stay here especially if you want to relax and just enjoy nature and the countryside. After our stay we both felt refreshed and recharged.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

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

Lovely welcome basket

Cottage set in lovely location beautiful garden . Host was really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything I needed was provided it is a very comfortable cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Lovely cottage

Perfect for our weekend break. The cottage had everything we needed and the welcome pack was generous. The garden was perfect for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Becca H.

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

Lovely spot

Very comfortable place to stay. Cosy and well equipped. Lovely garden and nice scenery around. Very generous welcome pack. Thanks very much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Perfect getaway

This is a small and compact property but nothing was lacking to make it a very comfortable stay plus there is a very large and beautiful garden to use. Location was great for trips out locally and to the coast. Host was very helpful and friendly. Although garden was enclosed the fence was quite low for a jumpy Podenco who had never met a sheep before so we did keep her on a long lead but she still enjoyed herself. A great week blessed by Mediterranean weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beautiful cottage with a wonderful host

A wonderful and really well equipped cottage which we loved staying at. A really nice base for exploring the Durham Dales and surrounding areas. The host Diane was very helpful and even loaned us a Roku stick to help with the TV as the local transmitter was faulty. The welcome pack was also a really nice touch!! We would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Lovely time had by all the family

We used the Bothy as a base to venture out into the Dales and it was great to return to at the end of the day; comfortable, welcoming and warm. The garden is suitably secure for dogs once the gate is shut. Lovely location, just remote enough from Barnard Castle to be convenient. A great relaxing base for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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