Historic Bed and Breakfast in Barnard Castle, County Durham

Marwood
Barnard Castle
County Durham
England
DL12 8QS

Accommodation Description:
Kirkstone Bed and Breakfast is a converted chapel in the heart of Teesdale.the ground floor accomadation is an annexe joined to the main house, offering privacy for guests. ( which is often dicribed by our guests as a Holiday Cottage with the benifits of a varied Breakfast Menu ) On arrival you will recieve a warm welcome,refreshing drink of Tea or Coffee home-made scones and preserves Guests are given their own set of keys to enable them to come and go as they please



Kirkstone is a tastefully converted chapel in the heart of Teesdale. It has one ground floor bedroom with an en suite shower, toilet and sink, a conservatory to relax and have breakfast in. Outside there are lawned gardens and flower borders with seats for guests' use

Kirkstone overlooks the stang forest and Arkengarthdale and just 1 mile away is the small market town of Barnard Castle, known as Barny to locals. Barney has lots of interesting shops including several Antique shops. A short walk from the town centre is Bowes Museum, a very grand structure, which has very close ties to the late Queen Mother

About 8 miles from the town centre is High Force, the largest waterfall in England. Only 6 miles away is Raby Castle with its large deer park and gardens. Raby Castle is probably one of the best examples of its kind in the country

There are several reservoirs in the area; the furthest away is Cow Green about 12 miles. Most have day fishing permit subject to having a fishing licence. Way marked walks are in abundance all over the area with several quaint old-fashioned public houses offering good quality food conveniently situated after a thirsty stroll

For those wanting a longer journey the Lake District is only 1 hour?s drive away. For those who like a touch of retail therapy the Metro Centre Europe's largest retail complex is only 50 minutes drive away along the A1(M) motorway.

From: £55.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Non-smoking
Hairdryer
Colour television

Amenities
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities

Parking
On-site parking

Business Facilities

Dining Facilities
Breakfast is served in the bright and airy conservatory which overlooks the gardens with pretty flower borders.

Meals
Breakfast (Full cooked)

Child Facilities

Pet Policy
No pets

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Barnard Castle - 1.8 miles (Castle)

Egglestone Abbey - 2.7 miles (Abbey)

Rokeby Park - 3.9 miles (Historic House)

Bowes Castle - 5 miles (Castle)

Raby Castle - 5.1 miles (Castle)

Stanwick Camp - 9.3 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Stanwick. St John's Church - 9.8 miles (Historic Church)

Wynch Bridge - 10.3 miles (Historic Building)

Low Force - 10.3 miles (Countryside)

Piercebridge Roman Bridge - 10.8 miles (Roman Site)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Richmond - 14.1 miles away

Darlington - 14.7 miles away

Muker - 16.2 miles away

Kirkby Stephen - 18 miles away

Askrigg - 19.6 miles away

Aysgarth - 19.9 miles away

Blanchland - 20 miles away

Middleham - 20.3 miles away

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

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