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Mellwaters Barn - Blue Tit Cottage

From £585.00
East Mellwaters Farm
Stainmore Road
Bowes
County Durham
DL12 9RH
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Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which received a special award from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. These cottages have been designed to give maximum ease of access for a truly relaxing and enjoyable holiday in the glorious countryside of Teesdale.

Blue Tit Cottage faces east and has been designed with exceptionally spacious living area upstairs to get the best views down the valley. This includes a dining area for at least 6 people, very useful when a family is sharing 2 cottages, whilst the sitting area has a large settee plus 2 arm chairs. The kitchen area contains the equipment which would be expected by the modern family. There is also a cloakroom upstairs. The two bedrooms downstairs have either double or twin beds subject to personal preference. Blue Tit Cottage has a very large wet room with shower, WC and hand basin. This cottage can be joined to Wren Cottage for a larger family gathering.

This cottage can be joined to Wren Cottage for a larger family gathering. 

Blue Tit Cottage has a level entry front door and parking is at the front door. Assistance Dogs for Disabled Visitors are welcome in Blue Tit Cottage by prior arrangement.

Awarded 4-star Gold by VisitEngland.Total flexibility on your arrival and departure days.Short breaks available.

Free WiFi.Widescreen TV and DVD player.Very spacious cottage designed to give maximum possible access for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Exceptionally spacious living area in Blue Tit Cottage.Blue Tit Cottage has a through lift and a wet room.

Prices include all linen, towels and heating costs.Quality ‘welcome pack’

Mellwaters Barn Cottages, near Barnard Castle make the perfect centre from which to visit such places as:
The Bowes Museum with many exhibitions and an amazing collection of European fine and decorative arts.
Beamish – the living museum of the north where you can touch and smell history.
Durham Cathedral with breathtaking Romanesque architecture and exquisite stained glass.
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England with origins dating back over 300 million years.
National Railway Museum / Locomotion, where you can explore our railway heritage.
The Lake District – both Ullswater and Windermere are within easy reach, plus miles of breathtaking scenery.

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Number of Rooms / Units
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Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Blue Tit Cottage£585.00 per unit per week

*Additional Nights £65 per night
2 night stays are available from £260

Gradings

  • 4 Visit England Stars Self Catering
  • 3a Accessibility - Mobility
4 Visit England Stars Self Catering Assisted wheelchair users

Awards

  • Visit EnglandGold Gold 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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5 of 5 stars
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      5 of 5 stars
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      5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • MARTEL5074
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Great place to stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 14th August 2021
      What a find. We stayed for 3 nights and would have loved to have stayed longer. The extras that are provided do make you feel very welcome. As said in previous reviews the cottage was spotless. We... Read full review
    • K6427GTjano
      Very Peaceful
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 3rd September 2021
      Stayed over the Bank Holiday weekend in Robin Cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could need. Welcome pack consisting of milk, bread, butter, marmalade... Read full review
    • alanr807
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Blue tit cottage
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 20th March 2022
      absolutely perfect, immaculately clean and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend and perfect if you have disability needs. Now has freesat tv so able to use amazon prime... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Access Statement
    • NAS MOBILITY

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • Ground floor bedrooms available

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Pets accepted

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Walkers Welcome

    Access Information

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    Opening Times

    2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mellwaters-Barn-Cottages-Accessible-Disability-Friendly-Accomodation-493121141076464/

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From A1(M)Turn onto the A66, signed Brough/Penrith, 1 mile west of Bowes, take a left-hand turn off the A66, cross Pennine route.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Darlington Station - 25 miles from Darlington.

    Highlights...

    Mellwaters Barn - Kingfisher CottageMellwaters Barn - Kingfisher Cottage, BowesMellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

    Mellwaters Barn - Robin CottageMellwaters Barn - Robin Cottage, BowesMellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

    Mellwaters Barn - Wren CottageMellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage, BowesMellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

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