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Olive Cottage is a stylishly refurbished two-bedroom holiday cottage in Barnard Castle, a historic market town in Teesdale, County Durham. Known as the Gateway to Teesdale, the town has cobbled streets, yards and back lanes. Rated 4. 8 and awarded Customers' Choice 2026, this is a well-loved property with a lot going for it.
Barnard Castle sits at the edge of the North Pennines. You can walk the Pennine Way or Teesdale Way, visit High Force Waterfall or explore the medieval castle ruins. The town itself has designer boutiques, cafes, local ale pubs and restaurants all within easy reach.
The cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a king-size master with a stunning in-room bathtub. Bedroom 2 has two single beds.
Olive Cottage is a stylishly refurbished two-bedroom holiday cottage in Barnard Castle, a historic market town in Teesdale, County Durham. Known as the Gateway to Teesdale, the town has cobbled streets, yards and back lanes. Rated 4.8 and awarded Customers' Choice 2026, this is a well-loved property with a lot going for it.
Barnard Castle sits at the edge of the North Pennines. You can walk the Pennine Way or Teesdale Way, visit High Force Waterfall or explore the medieval castle ruins. The town itself has designer boutiques, cafes, local ale pubs and restaurants all within easy reach.
The cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a king-size master with a stunning in-room bathtub. Bedroom 2 has two single beds. The ground floor has a living and dining room with Smart TV, Sky package and woodburner. The kitchen has a range cooker and dishwasher.
High Force Waterfall (8 miles, 15 mins), Bowes Museum (2 miles, 5 mins), Barnard Castle ruins (0.5 miles, 2 mins) and the Pennine Way trailhead are all close by.
The private hot tub and sunny rear patio make Olive Cottage ideal for couples and small families. Book for walks, history and total relaxation.
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A private 4-person hot tub on the rear patio. Perfect for unwinding after a day walking the Pennine Way or exploring Barnard Castle.
The master bedroom has its own in-room bathtub. A genuinely special feature that makes this cottage stand out for a romantic stay.
The living room has a woodburning stove with initial fuel included plus a Smart TV with Sky package. Great for cosy evenings in.
The south-facing rear patio is a suntrap with garden furniture and a barbecue. Ideal for warm evenings outside.
Barnard Castle town centre is a short walk away with pubs, cafes, restaurants and the famous Bowes Museum all close by.
A welcome pack greets you on arrival so you can settle in straight away without needing to rush to the shops.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Olive Cottage by car, head into Barnard Castle town centre in Teesdale, County Durham. The postcode DL12 8JF will take you directly there. Please note that parking at this property is on-road.
The nearest railway station is Darlington, approximately 16 miles away. From Darlington you can take a taxi or bus service directly into Barnard Castle town centre.
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