BARFORTH HALL COTTAGE, stone-built, four poster bed, hot tub, romantic retreat
BARFORTH HALL COTTAGE, stone-built, four poster bed, hot tub, romantic retreat
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Overview
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
2 guests
3 nights minimum
House Rental
This stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated close to the Teesdale village of Gainford sleeps two people.Barforth Hall Cottage is a stone-built cottage situated in a rural location, one mile from the village of Gainford and within reach of Barnard Castle. This ground floor cottage sleeps two people and has a four poster king-size double with sitting area and electric fire, a bathroom and a kitchen/diner. The cottage also has off road parking for two cars and a patio area with wood-fired hot tub. With many walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as plenty of attractions to enjoy, Barforth Hall Cottage makes an excellent base for a romantic retreat.
Amenities: Electric central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with ...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyNot suitable for childrenNo smoking
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Reviews (29)
FEOE
Nottingham, United Kingdom121 contributions
Such Potential - Just not finished enough
Let me make it clear from the start, this place is not bad but it could so easily be great.
So we arrived, the instructions sent were pretty spot on and SATNAV IS USELESS!!
The property is a sb- divided cottage with front living room/bedroom, kitchen and a bathroom.
First impressions aren't great, there is what appears to be a recycled double glazed front door, it doesn't fit with look of the cottage and it's not brilliantly fitted either. This wants ripping out and a sympathetic door fitting, same with the front window.
Inside is a nice size room with a wooden floor. There is a massive 4 poster bed, it fills the room. It's is VERY comfy and a good nights sleep is certain, but it's just far to big for the room.
This leaves little space and so an old two seater settee is all there is left plus an enormous TV, sizes need rebalancing!!
A double bed, a nice NEW 3 seater settee and smaller TV is needed all the other furniture can go. The room needs painting in magnolia with an accent wall, the awful chandelier and wall lights need changing for modern understated fittings and put on dimmers, nice!
The heating is electrical oil fired wall heaters, these work brilliantly and are not the cheap versions either the best heating solution for none gas supplied sites I've seen, well done. There is permanent hot water as well, piping hot such a rarity normally.
There is a nicely fitted kitchen with all you need, even a washing machine, I'd swap that out for a half dishwasher myself. Now water pressure is an issue as it takes time to fill the sink, an up front pump might help, but tbh, two people aren't going to be bothered by that very much. Now the only two little issues with the kitchen are; the sink overflow is not connected so I flooded the under sink unit before realising and my single biggest bug bare, clearly a feed was put in for an extractor hood, not only does this form a little pig tail at the kitchen ceiling but it has good old insulation tape making it "safe". ugly and not safe. The finish is ok but could be better!
The bathroom is okay, shower, bath, sink and toilet. There is somewhat of a mish mash of tiles they don't go together and are poorly laid on floor and walls, paint on them and looks just a LOT DIY. The bath is pointless a nice wet room would have been nice, it's far to big as well. The shower needs a water pump fitting as there is no pressure!! The heat in the bathroom is from the towel rail, what an amazing bit of kit!! Does a brilliant job.
On to the reason we came here, the hot tub. It's not the usual plastic box, it's a pine? bath that is wood fired! Lighting it is dead easy but you need to stoke and stoke it, didn't bother me in the slightest, eventually after much stoking and stiring we had a lovely couple of hours. Now the wood provided only did the one night, I picked up some more the next day at Barnard Castle which again lasted just one night. The wood needs to be rapid burning so old timber and small logs are best. I'm sure the owners have plenty of timber but there is no phone signal up there and I didn't really want to be knocking on their door at 9pm! It's great fun thou.
So to summarise,we had a smashing weekend in the North East in a beautiful location and a Hottub! the place just wants finishing properly inside and out. It has great potential but just needs a knowing eye to oversee it. I'd definitely stay again, but in its present state I wouldnt pay what I paid for three nights!
Visited March 2015
Written 31 March 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
210daveb
Liverpool, United Kingdom2 contributions
Disappointing stay
Agree with previous review.difficult to lock and unlock front door.lighting poor and some not working.pans not clean and need replacing these should have been addressed prior to our visit.also kitchen utensils need replacing blunt knives etc.also lack of usefull visitor info.booked for 1 week left after 3rd nights.
Could be a much better place with just a little more attention.shower and heating very good .small uncomfortable settee needs replacing.
Visited April 2015
Written 13 April 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dominique F
Brighton, United Kingdom7 contributions
Perfect romantic break!
Had such a lovely stay at this country cottage!! Perfect place for a romantic break - the bed is huge and so comfortable, there are fabulous walks in the surrounding countryside (which is beautiful) and the hot tub is AMAZING!! There's also a donkey and two llama's in the fields around the farm! I had friends staying at Barforth Lodge which is a 12 bed cottage just next door which was also excellent! Will definitely return here with my family later in the year!
Visited April 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 4 May 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Michelle S
York, United Kingdom20 contributions
Break away from it all
We've booked several cottages for weekend breaks away as we find them really relaxing and enjoy the peace and quiet away from it all. We always envisage pub meals, log fire, old world style cottage. This cottage was a bit different...
We approached via a long single track road which leads down to the farm buildings. We were met by the friendly owners who saw us into the cottage and let us know that they were just nearby if we need anything.
The cottage is clean and tidy and the 4 poster bed is massive and very comfortable. There was a small two seater sofa (not quite big enough to sprawl out on but adequate for sitting to watch the large TVs which had satellite channels and a selection of DVDs.
We tried to walk to the village but after trying several attempts across the waterlogged fields, even in wellies we realised this wasn't going to be an easy task at this time of year so turned back. There went our evening walks to a cosy pub. But maybe that was a good thing. We went in the car to Barnard Castle and stocked up on wine and food and enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the cottage instead.
We tried to use the hot tub but after a few hours of waiting for it to warm up we concluded February is obviously far too cold and the water being like ice to start off with.
Our phone signal disappeared on approaching the cottage but there was adequate wifi signal in the cottage to keep in touch with the outside world if you want to.
I think we chose the wrong time of year for this particular cottage but still enjoyed our weekend. The scenery and area around the cottage are beautiful and plenty of places to visit close by.
The cottage is worth going to just for the bed. Honestly the most comfiest I have ever slept in!
Visited February 2016
Written 22 February 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
hippo2016
Sheffield, United Kingdom12 contributions
pleasant stay
Just back from our week stay. Disappointed first view of the outside nothing like the picture just a hanging basket with 2 artificial flowers in. The cottage is roomy and nice and clean. Very large comfy bed. Think it would benefit from 2 chairs instead of the small settee which was cramped and not very comfy. We were not left a welcome pack which has always been the case in all the other properties we have stayed in. The surrounding areas are lovely with lots to do and see.
Visited April 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 22 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
robyorke
6 contributions
Relaxing
Lovely cottage nice size TV, Queen size bed, couldn't get the hot tub hot on the first night foned Paula next day and Jason came straight up with more wood just simply explained I need to throw a load of wood on once it's alight, and keep it stoked, not rocket science I no but some people have tried and failed instead of asking like I did lol
Going home tomorrow and had a great weekend, does exactly what it says on the tin
Visited January 2017
Written 22 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
emmabowden
Gateshead, United Kingdom2 contributions
Fantastic
My boyfriend booked us a weekend away in April at Barforth Hall Cottage for our anniversary and we had a fantastic time. The cottage was easy to find the with instructions given by Sykes and it was in a beautiful and peaceful location. The cottage was clean and cosy with lovely views to wake up to. We used the hot tub each night and we found it really easy to light and to keep going. It took about 4 hours the first night but by the third it was hot within 40 minutes. Couldn't fault this holiday at all and can't wait to return.
Visited April 2017
Written 20 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mich l
3 contributions
Lovely stay
We had our 2nd anniversary here,it was absolutely beautiful! Lovely walks,hot tub was great once we worked out how to heat it properly,the only downside was there is no mattress or pillow protection!!! And a badly stained quilt!! Not nice knowing how many people sleep in this bed!!
Visited October 2016
Written 19 May 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
rogerskip
Horncastle, United Kingdom2 contributions
pet friendly property appraisal
My husband and I stayed at the Dairy cottage number 3 in Barforth, with our son and daughter in law there for 2 nights. On arrival we discovered the place had been left in the 1950's, apart from the fridge and the kettle; there were no complimentary items. We had one toilet roll, already started for technically 4 of us, somebody else's cleaning pad to wash up with, towels that looked like they were years and years old, and there were broken bits of clothes pegs littered in amongst the gravel outside, which for a pet friendly place was not acceptable. The grass had been rough cut once a mower width leaving the sides and edges long and straggly, and a pond had been quickly covered over with rough ended uneven sized planks of wood, which hurt and scratched when walked against. My puppy lost a toy under one of the settees; the mess underneath was disgusting, and the fly epidemic didn't help the whole situation. Broken light fittings off the fence tops were in the gravel too, and there was no privacy from the adjoining place, as the fence was only 3 foot high if that. The only thing going for the place was the space to move in.
Visited July 2017
Written 29 July 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Paul R
1 contribution
horrid place to stay
stayed here for a week must of killed a hundred flies the whole place is a mess blunt knives bad cooking pans need replacing settee to small for two fridge broken not working lights not working or broken should of been checked and replaced only saw owners on day of arrival as they went past not even a welcome pack as shown in pictures is a bottle in a metal cooler no you dont get that does not look like the picture you see on website so dont think i will be back nor will any of my friend come here had a horrid week
Visited September 2017
Written 16 September 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
- Hot bath
- Linens provided
- Washer
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Television
Nearby
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 15 min walk)
Parking
- Parking available
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kettle
- Freezer
- Toaster
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Map
Getting there
Newcastle Airport
54.9 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport
21.8 km
Restaurants
Black Horse
4 km
The Fox Hole
4.8 km
The Four Alls
3.8 km
The Spotted Dog
6.6 km
Attractions
Walworth Birds of Prey
7.5 km • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Raby Castle, Park And Gardens
6.1 km • Castles
Thornton Hall Gardens
7.5 km • Gardens
Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge
4.8 km • Ancient Ruins
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 15 min walk)Tennis court
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