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Unicorn Cottage, Barnard Castle - Durham

Tel: 01274 580408

Website: http://www.unicorncottage.com

1 Unicorn Cottage

Bowes

Barnard Castle

Yorkshire

DL12 9HL

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About

Unicorn cottage is a delightful, well equipped, 18th century stone cottage, located in the quiet, historic village of Bowes near Barnard Castle in the Northern Dales. The cottage is situated along the Pennine Way and would particularly appeal to walkers and lovers of the countryside. Sleeps 2+

Prices from:	£80 (2 nights)
Prices to:	£320 (week high season)

Facilities & Information

Unicorn Cottage offers well equipped and comfortable accommodation. One twin bedroom with en-suite (shower cubicle, bidet and WC). Fitted kitchen. Sitting room with sofa bed, electric fire and dining table. Heating from storage heaters throughout. Focal electric fire in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, colour TV/DVD with Freeview, additional video player in bedroom. All fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in rent. Off road parking for one car. Bench seating by front door. Well behaved dogs welcome providing they stay downstairs and off furniture. Sorry, no smoking!

Additional Information

Unicorn cottage is a delightful 18th century stone cottage, located in the historic town of Bowes near Barnard Castle in the northern dales. Nestling in unspoilt countryside on the Pennine Way, this traditional cosy cottage is conveniently situated alongside the Ancient Unicorn, a quiet, traditional sixteenth century coaching inn serving excellent food. The village of Bowes is situated in quiet countryside and has a long history dating back to the Romans. Its most famous landmark in Bowes Castle. Bowes also has a significant connection with Charles Dickens.

A few minutes away is the lovely market town of Barnard Castle with medieval ruins towering over the river. Nearby are the Pennine and Teesdale Ways, beautiful Swaledale, the River Tees and the magnifent waterfalls at High Force. The lower dales, the east coast of Yorkshire and the Cumbrian Lakes are within easy reach. The cottage would have particular appeal to walkers, and families with a love of nature and the countryside.

Local Information

Places to Visit:

Barnard Castle - 4 miles (7 mins) - market town, High Force

Eggleston Hall - 7 miles (15 mins) - gardens, coach house, gifts

Mainsgill Farm - 10 miles (15 mins) - farm shop, cafe, animals, gifts

Raby Castle - 11 miles (20 mins) - 14th century medieval castle

Tan Hill Inn - 14 miles (20 mins) - highest inn in Great Britain

Richmond - 17 miles (25 mins) - historic Dales market town

Hamsterley Forest - 17 miles (30 mins) - walking, cycling, forest trails

Reeth, Muker, Gunnerside - 14 miles (30 mins) - heart of Swaledale

Leyburn - 30 miles (40 mins) - traditional market town

Hawes - 30 miles (40 mins) - market town, cheese factory and tasting

Durham - 30 miles (45 mins) -historic university city with cathedral

A little further afield:

Lake District - 40 miles (55 mins) - nearest lake Ullswater

Staithes - 60 miles (75 mins) - delightful east coast fishing village

Whitby - 70 miles (90 mins) - bustling fishing port with abbey

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