Guests say
Ashtree Cottage in Barnard Castle is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its beautiful, spacious, and clean interiors, ideal for family gatherings. The welcoming owners and the provision of a hot tub are frequently mentioned highlights. The property's location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and the secure garden is a hit with families. Guests have enjoyed the thoughtful touches like homemade brownies, although some minor maintenance issues and a desire for more amenities have been noted.
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as immaculate and pristine. This suggests a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently mentioned as great, with the property being in close proximity to Barnard Castle and local attractions. The secure garden and the surrounding area are also appreciated for walks and exploration.
Overall, guests find the house comfortable and spacious, suitable for large groups and families. However, there are minor comments about sofa comfort and bed softness, indicating room for improvement.
Facilities like the hot tub are well-liked, but there are remarks about the need for constant maintenance and some missing kitchen utensils. These issues were promptly addressed by the owner, showing good responsiveness to guests' needs.
Guests appreciate the homemade brownies and the owner's responsiveness. However, some guests expected additional amenities such as hair dryers and mirrors in each room. It should be noted that while gifts are mentioned, they are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Perched in the popular market town of Barnard Castle, Durham is this contemporary four-bedroom house, 2 Ashtree Drive. Enjoying a superb location with easy access to the North Pennines AONB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 2 Ashtree Drive is a fantastic choice for a group or family of ten. Inside, you will find a spacious and well-equipped kitchen for whipping up your favourite meals ready to enjoy at the dining table for eight over celebratory bottles of fizz in the dining room. On warmer days, why not dine alfresco out in the rear garden, followed by a dip in the bubbling hot tub? As the evening grows darker, kick-back and relax on the plush seating in the sitting room in front of the electric fire as your favourite show plays out on the TV or snuggle up with a good book in the inviting snug. Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom and utility for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find three beautifully presented doubles, two with en-suite shower rooms, along with a twin, all of which have plenty of storage and access to a well-appointed bathroom. Find a variety of fantastic local places to eat, with local recommendations by the owners, from good pub food to the 2 Michelin star Raby Hunt. Runa Farm country pub, cocktail bar and wedding venue is also within easy walking distance. Explore the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at Babuls Indian restaurant, an award winning modern take on Indian cuisine, with a vibrant cocktail bar, The Cro-Bar, a stylish new craft beer and cocktail bar with Mediterranean style terraced outdoor covered seating, soon to serve Meze/Tapas style food in its long awaited restaurant, The Three Horse shoes, is a warm friendly pub, serving good pub food and it's own cellar cocktail bar, So much more and fantastic places to eat and drink throughout the local area or stock up on essentials at the convenience store and supermarkets. Tour the Bowes Museum, enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Deepdale Nature Reserve or visit the remarkable Barnard Castle. Continue onto Staindrop, where you will find the esteemed Raby Castle Park and Gardens. Venture further onto Richmond, home to a stunning castle, The Green Howards Museum, the National Trust Round How & Hudswell Woods, and the excellent Richmond Yorks Golf Club. For a memorable day trip, visit Durham, where you can visit the magnificent cathedral and castle, wander the National Trust – Crook Hall Gardens, and brush up on local history at the Oriental Museum. For the best of Durham, choose 2 Ashtree Drive.
Barnard Castle, a market town in County Durham's bucolic Teesdale, is a great example of this. It occupies the spot of a former Roman fort that once spanned the river. Overlooking the river, the castle's mediaeval ruins are impressive. Cobble streets, yards, and back roads have been a feature of this town since its original layout in the 12th century, when it earned the endearing nickname "Barney" from locals and tourists alike. The Bowes Museum is conveniently located, and a day spent exploring the museum's stunning structure and engaging displays would be well spent. This charming market town is conveniently located near some of the best hiking and biking terrain in the country, including the Lake District, the Pennine and Teesdale Ways, the River Tees, and the beautiful waterfalls at High Force.
Accommodation
Four-bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility room with washing machine, iron and ironing board, clothes drying racks and a mobile cot (no mattress or bedding).
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Snug/family entertainment room with extra large Chaise longue sofa which converts in to a comfy double bed
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Rear garden with patio, furniture and hot tub.
2 house trained well behaved, dogs/pets allowed, please confirm with owner on booking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Fair use of electricity applies - The use of adapters for electric vehicle charging is not allowed at the property.
Note:a new estate is being completed behind the property, all work directly behind the property has been completed, some work is still ongoing and there is occasional noise disturbance from this and can be seen from one of the rear bedroom windows.
Woodfired hot-tub will be cleaned, prepared and heated for each new booking, a set amount of firewood is included in the booking, but extra firewood can be purchased from the owner prior to, or on arrival.
Please note for security the propety has a ring door bell and a spotlight cctv on the external wall only.
Please note, there is a £450 good house keeping bond in place to rent this property.
This needs to be paid directly to the owner.
Hot tub
Nearby points of interest
- Bowes Museum
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (10)
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Robert
The house was clean and tidy and everything there that we could ask for. This is an ideal place for families to gather as it provides the space but also gives the comfort of a home.
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Joanne
Our party consisted of 8 adults, our 3 year old granddaughter and our 2 grandsons aged 19months and 16months. We also took our little dog. The property is beautiful and there was ample room for our large party. The downstairs room converts into a bedroom which meant effectively we had 5. I had worried about the little ones eating in the high chair with the property having cream carpets and I had taken floor covers - however these werenât needed as in between the kitchen and the utility room there is a little annexe room with a hardwearing carpet where the boys had their meals. The garden area was ideal and I had chosen it as it is very secure and all on one level which is ideal for 3 little ones and a dog. The accommodation is immaculate and the host was very pleasant and replied very quickly to my requests for a high chair and travel cot and for extra logs for the hot tub. The location is also ideal and we had lovely walks to Barnard Castle and nearby Runa Farm, each about 15-20 minutes away. Outdoor and indoor games were provided and we had some good old fashioned fun playing boules and swing ball in the garden and on an evening played trivial pursuit and other board games with a few tipples. A thoroughly lovely stay and highly recommended.
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Mary
Having paid nearly £1200 for three nights were slightly annoyed to be asked for an extra £10 for wood before weâd even in packed. Our main issue were the little extras youâd expect from 5* accommodation ie hair dryers. âA mirror in each room. âFull size bath towels few commodities like milk and bread and maybe a bottle of wine(which weâve had in previous rentals)when we raised these issues with the owner were told they were on the list. Should have been reflected in the price !!!