A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk.

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A stone house with multiple windows and a well-maintained garden.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A stone wall with a window and butterfly decorations, surrounded by potted plants and wicker furniture.
A staircase with a stone wall, a window with floral curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A wooden signpost with 'Teesdale Way' and 'Teesdale Way' written on it, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Barnard Castle, ENG
  • Place, Eggleston Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Barnard Castle

Located in Barnard Castle, this cottage is in a rural area. Eggleston Hall and Barnard Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Teesdale Leisure Centre and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Barnard Castle, ENG

What's nearby

  • Eggleston Hall - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Barnard Castle - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 38 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Durham University - 47 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 49 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 24 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babul’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CroBar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ancient Unicorn Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Penny's Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A Traditional Dales Cottage with log burning stove in the village of Romaldkirk. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eggleston Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hury Reservoir and Grassholme Reservoir. North Pennines and Barnard Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

Very well equipped cottage in a beautiful village complete with village green, parish church and hotel. Cottage was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thanks Joe for the great review, pleased you enjoyed your holidays with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in a lovely willage!

Perfect. Wonderful surroundings, lovely walks, good food!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Thanks Anna, I am pleased you enjoyed your holidays with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Friendly

Owner was very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Hope you enjoyed your holidays with us! Take care Gillian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Tranquil Cottage

Had a fantastic stay at Caroline Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and unspoilt and has all amenities required. It is in a beautiful, tranquil unspoilt village - the best village we saw in the area and the area itself is beautiful, tranquil and unspoilt - a cross between the Lake District (without the hordes) and the Yorkshire Dales.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thanks Angela for the lovely review, hope to see you again in the future. Gillian
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Caroline Cottage, Teesdale

The property was perfect. It had everything we wanted. And what a perfect location from which to visit Northumbria, North Yorkshire, Durham Coast, and the Dales. We visited them All. Teesdale is beautiful, and Caroline Cottage was perfect.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and relaxation

The property was beautifully located on the village green in a very quiet location but within easy reach of some great spots. Everything in the cottage was well maintained and the kitchen was well equipped. We would not hesitate to recommend Caroline Cottage and will visit again to see all of the sights we missed this time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Thank you! Hope to have you stay with us again in the future. All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning cottage and location

Our second visit within 6 months and won't be our last this year. The cottage is lovely, spotlessly clean and very cosy. The welcome pack for us and our dogs was most welcome. Coal and logs were ready for our use so we had a lovely fire on our first evening. The location is great for lovely long walks with the dogs, scenery very picturesque too. Hotel serves gorgeous food all homemade....be wise to pre book as it is very popular. As I said we will be back as it is a very special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
Thanks Lyn for your lovely review! We were pleased to welcome you back again! Hope to welcome you back again soon. Take care Gillian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traditional Country Cottage

Caroline Cottage was spotlessly clean upon arrival. It is a wonderful cottage set in the most beautiful village. Two pubs, the Rose and Crown , is a highly rated foodie pub and we were so lucky to get a table. I suggest you book in advance. Excellent food and service. We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this cottage. Very traditional and comfortable for exploring the area. Barnards Castle was lovely, Raby Castle and High Force waterfall lower and upper all amazing. Thank you x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2021
Thanks for a lovely review x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the last stay in our 10 week English Countryside adventure, having stayed in cottages in the Bath area in SW England and in Shropshire, south of Shrewsbury in the Midlands/Wales area. I was "stationed" the Mayfair area of London in the 70's with the US Navy, and made numerous trips throughout Great Britain back then. Spending an extended time in Britain was a bucket list trip, made possible by having just retired in December, 2025. It couldn't have ended on a better note. Caroline Cottage was the perfect location to visit Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northern England and Scotland, and served us well for our three week stay. Romaldkirk was the best village we stayed in, with a small, local pub adjacent to the cottage, and a very nice inn and restaurant just around the corner. Barnard Castle, just minutes away had all the provisions one needs for a long stay, and the town was really great. The cottage had all the comfort and amenities, and Gillian and Paul were quick to offer whatever additional items we might need, they were the perfect hosts. Thank you, Gillian and Paul for making this the most memorable stay.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caroline Cottage Romaldkirk

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely cottage in the quiet village of Romaldkirk and enjoyed it thoroughly. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb cottage

Very enjoyable stay at Romaldkirk and the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romaldkirk Stay

This is a lovely cottage in a fantastic location, it feels very homely and welcoming especially as we had the log burner lit most evenings after long walks, everything was immaculate and very well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Thank you Sue for a lovely review! We hope to have you stay with us again. Gillian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely village location

Excellent village location, very quiet with numerous walks available around Teesdale. Romaldkirk is uniquely unspoiled and pretty and Caroline cottage has a wonderful view of the village green and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Thanks Alan for a great review! Gillian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loverly cottage in a nice village

Great period cottage in a lovely quite village, log burner. lots to see and do, nice pub for drinks and food
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Just pulling up in the car outside the cottage I knew it was going to be lovely and I was right. Everything was spotless and clean. The welcome pack was an added bonus too. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the equipment you would ever need for your stay. Romaldkirk is lovely, loads of stunning walks. The Fox and Hounds pub is a very friendly place and food is wonderful but try and pre book as they are busy. Loads to see and do from this location and we will definitely be going back. Finally, it is a dog lovers paradise, enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank you for a lovely review, hope to have you stay with us in the future. Gillian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage Romaldkirk

Brilliant in all ways apart from rather unpleasant neighbour who shouted over the fence as the presence of my dogs where making hers bark!!!! ( mine had been in the courtyard for 5 mins that morning and for the rest of the day where out on 12 mile walks). Totally unreasonable and unnecessary.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal quiet location in village

Lovely comfortable cottage overlooking green in village, ideal for two adults with children and or pet, plenty walks in area and short walk to pub for meal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caroline Cottage

A very clean and well presented cottage, very peaceful and relaxing break, lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments Gillian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Cottage

The Cottage is beautiful and cosy and well equipped. On arrival we found a Bottle of Wine and some Chocolates as a welcome gift, lovely touch. Romaldkirk is a picturesque little Village with a few good Pubs nearby serving delicious food. There a some good walks directly from Romaldkirk and some Attractions like High Force, Barnard Castle,Eggleston Abbey nearby. the Area is very Dog Friendly and well behaved Dogs on Leads are permitted in most Places.A very relaxing and enjoyable Stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A week in beautiful countryside

This was a warm, comfortable cottage with lovely views from the windows. It was great to just step out and enjoy several country walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Cozy Peaceful Spacious Clean

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH HOMEAWAY! This area is worth visiting. Caroline Cottage is the perfect base to explore the area. BOOK DIRECT. HomeAway DO NOT honour the prices they quote. Each quote is given a reference number, they will only honour the highest. Will never use or recommend this company.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enjoyed location, beautiful cottage, visiting nearby locations

Great cottage, lovely weather,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cosy cottage with everything you would need.

Nicely decorated and furnished. Great Welcome pack with lots of information on where to go and what to do. The cottage has everythig one needs to make your stay as pleasurable and enjoyable as possible. there are some great walks direct from the property. We had a fairly wet/dull week so the paths were quite muddy but this was on top of months of rain and and late snow so to be expected. We would definately come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

comfortable and cosy cottage for 4 in idyllic village

Our family of 4 stayed in Caroline Cottage for a week. We booked at the last moment and Gillian was very accommodating and helpful. The cottage is fitted out like a home which was lovely and the comfy seating in the dining room meant there are 2 available 'lounge' areas which is great for a family. The beds were comfortable and the pillows just right for us - always a tricky thing in rentals. The cottage's location on the village green is beautiful and the walks from the front door were super. We would have liked to stay on and would definitely recommend Caroline Cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Pleased you all had a lovely holiday at Caroline Cottage and thank you for your kind words. Enjoy the rest of your travels. All the best Gillian
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