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Pig Run Barn-4 Star Gold Cottage set in countryside nr Beamish, Newcastle&Durham
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Gateshead, England
- Place, Tanfield Railway6 min drive
- Place, Angel of the North7 min drive
- Place, Beamish Open Air Museum7 min drive
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 King Beds
Bedroom 2
2 King Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pig Run Barn-4 Star Gold Cottage set in countryside nr Beamish, Newcastle&Durham
Pig Run Barn is a 4 Star Gold Cottage that sleeps up to 4 people over two bedrooms. Both bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities & high ceilings.
The Cottage
Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, it enjoys a sunny patio & secure garden with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style,with comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD s ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi.
Meals
Lots of guests add a farmhouse breakfast to make their stay extra special. Or why not order your evening meals? These can be provided when ordered in advance. There is a fully fitted kitchen so you can of course self-cater here too.
Fantastic Location
The cottage is only 1.5 miles from Beamish Museum, yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views of the countryside of our family farm Riding Farm. Chester le Street, Team Valley & Newcastle/Gateshead are only 4 miles away. Durham City, a World Heritage Site, is only 10 miles away.
The cottage is often used as a base to explore the North East, Durham & Northumberland with the high lights like Beamish Museum, our "Living Museum of the North" ,Kynren, the open air live show at Bishop Auckland, Hadrian s Wall ,Durham Dales, the Heritage Coast, Cragside at Rothbury & the North York Moors to name but a few.
The Cottage
Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, it enjoys a sunny patio & secure garden with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style,with comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD s ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi.
Meals
Lots of guests add a farmhouse breakfast to make their stay extra special. Or why not order your evening meals? These can be provided when ordered in advance. There is a fully fitted kitchen so you can of course self-cater here too.
Fantastic Location
The cottage is only 1.5 miles from Beamish Museum, yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views of the countryside of our family farm Riding Farm. Chester le Street, Team Valley & Newcastle/Gateshead are only 4 miles away. Durham City, a World Heritage Site, is only 10 miles away.
The cottage is often used as a base to explore the North East, Durham & Northumberland with the high lights like Beamish Museum, our "Living Museum of the North" ,Kynren, the open air live show at Bishop Auckland, Hadrian s Wall ,Durham Dales, the Heritage Coast, Cragside at Rothbury & the North York Moors to name but a few.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome, they love exploring the farm
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A dog is welcome at a small extra cost of £15 each
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gateshead
Located in Gateshead, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Tanfield Railway and Beamish Adventure Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Metrocentre and Chinatown. Travelling with kids? Consider Life Science Centre and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gateshead, England
What's nearby
- Tanfield Railway - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
- Causey Arch - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Angel of the North - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Beamish Open Air Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
- Beamish Wild - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Red Lion - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Beamish Mary Inn - 7 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 7 min drive
- Beamish Tearooms - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Christopher B.
17 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn A.
28 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marilyn A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
judi s.
18 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
judi s.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Camilla W.
11 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Owners helpful & cottage well stocked with tea coffee sugar , dishwasher & washing machine/ tumble d
Camilla W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise C.
12 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pig barn farm
Louise C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Claire de
12 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Claire de
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keira M.
4 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!!
Keira M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
28 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gateshead serenity
Mary M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phil M.
9 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and quiet location
Phil M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liz M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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