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The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Pennines
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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frosterley, ENG
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Beamish Open Air Museum
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.

The Old Byre is one of four barn conversions situated on a small working farm in Frosterley in Weardale, County Durham. The property is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, overlooking the River Wear and the Weardale Railway Line. The property has been tastefully refurbished and is full of character and charm. It has shared use of lovely grounds, gardens, childrens play area, summerhouse and games room.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6993923
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Deer Park. Weardale Railway and Hall Hill Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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frosterley, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Barnard Castle - 37 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Durham University - 38 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 38 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 43 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1909 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Number 10 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pack Horse Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome. on 20 Jul 2026 start from £115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Byre. Cosy Barn conversion sleeping 6 people. Pets welcome. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Weardale Railway and 2.5 mi (4 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines 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. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Lovely cottage in quiet location

Very well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Weekend Break

Ideal stay for a mini getaway. I would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Frosterley

Had a lovely time here location great, lovely for the children garden and ponds lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Relaxing

Lovely location in the heart of the Durham countryside. Such a relaxing break our dog sat in the doorway and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren T.

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

Perfect for what we required.

The greeting was welcoming and was shown around then left to enjoy our stay. Love the kitchen and dinning area, meant we could cook and still enjoy and be apart of the conversations. Would we stay there again? Yes most definitely, its sometimes the little things left for us to enjoy during our stay. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire L.

Immaculate cosy and welcoming

Just returned after spending New Year at the property and we had a lovely time. Val was very welcoming. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean very comfortable and had everything you could need. The kids also enjoyed the summerhouse with the pool table and all the Christmas lights outside and Christmas tree in the cottage added a lovely touch. We would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Family Time

This is a lovely cottage with everything in it you will need whilst staying there. Owner met us and showed us around. Plenty of things to amuse the children with in the garden. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Enjoyed a New Year break away in this lovey cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Val or Bev

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