Owl Cottage

About

Owl Cottage is a fabulously quaint and extremely cosy 1 bed traditional dales cottage situated on the edge of Middleton-in-Teesdale, in the Durham Dales, a quiet and peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 10 miles from Barnard Castle. Owl Cottage is perfect get away for up to 2 adults, plus 1 dog. Fully restored and individually styled, Owl Cottage is the perfect base for that romantic break. It boasts character and charm, providing a warm and welcoming country retreat in the very heart of this wonderful area. Featuring an open plan living room with a magnificent multi-fuel burning stove to cosy up in front of and a small but extremely functional kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, the spacious bedroom with sumptuous super-king size bed enjoys stunning views of the dale and is complemented by a modern bathroom. These all combined provide an ideal cottage for couples wishing to get away and escape the hussle and bussle of everyday life and enjoy this friendly, slow paced part of the North East. For the more energetic, the superb surrounding countryside boasts great walking opportunities direct from the doorstep with nearby woodland paths along the river offering an opportunity to walk further and explore high open moorland enjoy much of the local wildlife, including the resident Owl which can be heard most days from the cottage, and deer will often be seen in the woods. Nestling by the banks of the River Tees this pretty North Pennine village, Middleton-in-Teesdale offers village life at its very best, with many local pubs, independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants to choose from within walking distance and all dog friendly. The nearby market town of Barnard Castle, with its cobbled streets and quaint lanes, offers a full range of facilities and attracts visitors all year round, while the Durham Dales are waiting to be discovered slightly further afield. You can visit medieval Raby Castle with its deer park, The Bowes Museum, High Force Waterfall, Gibson’s Cave, Cauldron Snout and Eggleston Hall.