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

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9.8Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"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 ..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(7 Ratings)

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4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

The historic Boot & Shoe Cottage, once a cobblers and a pub, lies on the southern bank of the River Tees at an ancient river crossing from Yorkshire into Durham. We offer a warm welcome with a roaring log stove and home-baking, comfy sofas and country antique furnishings. The River Tees flows past the back garden with an abundance of wildlife including the resident kingfishers and occasional otter and to the front there are fields with horses, sheep and rabbits. A short walk through our wood brings you to the tennis court. Private fishing is also available.
The cosy sitting room looks onto a small front garden and fields, while the kitchen and dining area has a log stove and French windows opening on to the garden overlooking the river. There is also a utility room. WC and shower on the ground floor.
Upstairs are two bedrooms - a large double bedroom and an attic-style bedroom with a single bed and a 2' 6" bed, ideal for chiildren.
The two bedrooms share a bathroom with bath (with shower over) and WC.
You will receive a "welcome hamper" of homebaking and groceries on arrival and frozen meals can be ordered in advance.
A cot and high chair are available on request.
Parkimg for 2 cars and EV charger adjacent to the cottage
There are several pubs nearby, the closest being a 5 minute drive. Barnard Castle has a wide selection of local shops, including several specialising in antiques, a weekly market, a farmers' market, banks and post office. There are also 2 excellent farm shops a few miles away.
The area offers something for everyone - gentle walks or the rugged Pennine Way, historic castles and museums including the fabulous Bowes Museum, traditional market towns and villages with shops and antiques, birdwatching, sports and more.





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

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(7 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent cottage, stunning location, friendly host.
Excellent cottage, stunning location, friendly host.
Perfect
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful wild life
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.
8.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable cosy and warm
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.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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