Holiday Cottages in Barnard Castle

Nestled on the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, is the historic market town of Barnard Castle. It takes its name from the 12th-century castle that dominates the city perched on a high rock overlooking the city and river. A haven for antique enthusiasts, the city is lined with independent shops, tea rooms, cosy pubs and mouthwatering restaurants. For foodies, locally sourced produce can be found in the independent specialist shops that line the high street, from bakeries to butchers, and there is a monthly farmers market which is held in the Market Place. The Bowes Museum is an impressive French-style château, surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland. Considered one of the most significant museums outside London, it is home to a collection of European fine and decorative arts. With so much to see and do in this area, it's a great location to be based to tour the surrounding countryside. However you wish to discover this area do it from the comfort of one of our holiday cottages in Barnard Castle.

Barnard Castle

Popular Holiday Cottages in Barnard Castle

Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Belle Vue House - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Double bedroom | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Exterior with access ramp and fenced sitting area | Fawn Lea Cottage, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fawn Lea Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | Raven Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Raven Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£387
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Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Hot tub | Olive Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Olive Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£559
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Cosy living room | Belle Vue Cottage - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Dog friendly cottages in Barnard Castle

Exterior | The School House, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

The School House

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£253
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Exterior | Belle Vue House - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior with access ramp and fenced sitting area | Fawn Lea Cottage, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fawn Lea Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | Raven Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Raven Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£387
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Cosy living room | Belle Vue Cottage - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Buckswell Cottage, Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle

Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Buckswell Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£855
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Sitting-out-area | Brookside Cottage, Copley, near Bishop Auckland

Copley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Brookside Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£323
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Holiday Cottages in Barnard Castle

Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Reserve today for only £25
Double bedroom | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£443
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,646
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Exterior | Pasture View, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Pasture View

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Old Bank House

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£959
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Barnard Castle

Discover the breathtaking High Force Waterfall, one of England's highest waterfalls, in the nearby Teesdale region; explore the beautiful landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; or enjoy a traditional cream tea in a local tearoom. With a wide selection of Durham holiday cottages on offer, we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Barnard Castle:

Barnard Castle

Start your visit with a tour of the town's namesake, Barnard Castle. This imposing medieval fortress sits high above the River Tees and offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Explore the castle's ruins, including its impressive Great Hall and the stunning octagonal tower. Learn about its fascinating history, including its connections to Richard III and the English Civil War.

Bowes Museum

Immerse yourself in art and culture at the Bowes Museum. Housed in a magnificent French-style chateau, this museum boasts an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, and furniture. Highlights include works by renowned artists such as Canaletto, Goya, and El Greco, as well as the museum's famous Silver Swan automaton.

Riverside Walks

Take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque riverside paths that wind their way through Barnard Castle. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the River Tees as you wander past charming riverside cottages, lush greenery, and historic landmarks. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and herons, which are often spotted along the riverbanks.

Explore the Market Town

Spend some time exploring Barnard Castle's historic market town center. Discover quaint shops, cafes, and pubs nestled within centuries-old buildings. Browse local crafts, antiques, and specialty foods at the weekly market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Don't miss the chance to sample some delicious regional treats, such as locally produced cheeses and baked goods.

Teesdale Way

Embark on a scenic walk along the Teesdale Way, a long-distance footpath that passes through Barnard Castle. Follow the path as it meanders along the banks of the River Tees, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the chance to spot wildlife along the way. Choose from a variety of walking routes, ranging from short strolls to more challenging hikes, and enjoy the natural beauty of Teesdale.

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