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3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802

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A stone building with a blue door and a large ivy-covered wall.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.
A living room with a green sofa, a leather armchair, a glass coffee table, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door with glass panels.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fishing available on-site
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Barningham, near Barnard Castle
  • Place, The Garage Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowes Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Bowes Museum and Swaledale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Garage Spa and Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club. Teesdale Leisure Centre and Gainford Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Barningham, near Barnard Castle

What's nearby

  • The Garage Spa - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bowes Museum - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Barnard Castle - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • North Pennines - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mainsgill Farm Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Babul’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CroBar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ancient Unicorn Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 The Reading Room Cottages - UK31802 located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Garage Spa and within 6 miles (10 km) of Egglestone Abbey and Bowes Museum. Barnard Castle and Teesdale Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely holiday in beautiful village.

We had a lovely holiday in beautiful village. The cottage was very comfortable and well decorated. Unfortunately the adjacent pub was closed for holidays, but the village did have an excellent farm shop, which also has a lunchtime restaurant with superb homemade dishes and food. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

Last minute booking but perfect in all ways.Beautiful area, quiet, local to lots of places especially the pub. 10/10 Couldn’t fault the cottage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem

A top quality cottage, situated in a beautiful small quiet rural village, and right beside a lovely dog friendly pub serving great food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a very relaxing two night stay in 3 The Reading Room Cottages.

We had a very relaxing two night stay in 3 The Reading Room Cottages. It was very comfortable and well furnished. It had a very homely feel and we even got the benefit of being able to sit out in the pub beers garden on the picnic tables reading books in the sunshine. Unfortunately we stayed Saturday and Sunday night which meant that the local amenities were closed so we didn't get chance to visit the local bakery that we had heard good things about. The cottage was in a very peaceful location but only a short drive from the A66 so good for getting around the local area. The cottage was lovely and warm and also felt very bright due to the large windows which you don't always get. If we were staying in the area again we would certainly consider a return trip. The pub was still closed unfortunately so not able to comment on that although we did see strong reviews for the food in the guest book.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The cottage was fine (marred only by a few missing items, e.

The cottage was fine (marred only by a few missing items, e.g. the remote control for the bedroom TV, no drying rack) with a location that saw very little traffic and is a good base for deeper forays into the Yorkshire Dales (If you want to use this cottage to base bike-rides, be warned - there is no secure outside storage).The biggest let-down was the pub (one of our selection criteria) that was closed. Permanently. In fact, post-COVID many of the pubs in this area are now closed - including the (formally) excellent The Bridge Inn (at Whorlton). The saving grace was Coghlans of Barningham which had a daily shop with fresh, locally-produced goods, and a Friday night dining club (which was excellent and the high point of our stay).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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