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Riding Farm Cottages: Granary Barn

From £295.00
Riding Farm
Riding Lane
Kibblesworth
Beamish
County Durham
NE11 0JA

Tel: +44 0191 370 1868

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About

Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by peace and quiet yet 10 minutes from the A1M ideal for Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland. Perfect location for a family holiday short breaks or business travel.

Granary Barn is a 5 Star Cottage, sleeping up to 4 people over two bedrooms both of which enjoy en-suite facilities & high ceilings.

The Cottage

Granary Barn has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with 3 arch windows over looking the fields, 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 open plan kitchen - ideal for keeping an eye on the little ones & Free Wi-Fi. The cottage is ideal for couples & families, it enjoys a sunny patio & lawn with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife.

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 a World Heritage Site only 10 miles away. 

Granary Barn 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, with a abundance of National Trust and English Heritage properties there is always plenty to do

Note: Granary Barn can connect to Bowes Barn allowing extra accommodation for 3 more - ideal for Grandparents & extra family 

 

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Granary Barn£295.00 per unit per week

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
65 reviews
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      4.5 of 5 stars
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      4.5 of 5 stars
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      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Nicolanetball
      Scarborough
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely cottage!
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th October 2020
      We had a fantastic stay here. The other reviews say it all. The bed was so comfy and crisp white bedding. Great, powerful shower. Louise delivered a yummy home made cake. So close to beamish yet... Read full review
    • kimm374
      Rainford, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      riding farm cottage
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 12th December 2021
      Just returned from 4 nights at the riding cottage. 1 regret..... we forgot the walking boots, duh. It was super . Louise had a scrumptious victoria sandwich cake waiting for us, nom'n'nom... Read full review
    • V7797KWjohnb
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A wonderful cottage!
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th July 2022
      We stayed here recently and absolutely loved the place. It was clean, quiet and peaceful with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The home made Victoria sponge cake and fresh free range... Read full review
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    Accessibility

    • Access Statement - Please see below

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Facilities for children
    • Food/Bottle Warming Available
    • Highchair
    • Special Meal Times for Children

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Payment Methods

    • Daily rates available
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Midweek breaks
    • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
    • Visa accepted
    • Weekend breaks

    Provider Facilities

    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Linen available free of charge
    • Linen provided
    • Public telephone
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Provider Features

    • Country house
    • Farm
    • In countryside
    • WiFi Available - Extra charge for Wifi.

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Special provisions for cyclists
    • Special provisions for walkers
    • Walkers Welcome

    Travel & Trade

    • Commission/net rates apply
    • Group discounts available
    • Packed lunches available
    • Room/unit allocations available
    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

    * We are open all year round and would love to welcome you to Riding Farm Cottages

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridingfarmcottages

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From the A1 take the Team Valley Trading Estate south exit, at the roundabout follow the sign for Lamesley, 1/2 mile turn right at the mini roundabout, 200 yards turn left for Kibblesworth. Immediately after passing The Ravensworth Arms Hotel turn right, 1 mile you will enter Kibblesworth Village. Continue through the village up the hill, take the second turning left, signposted No Through Road onto Riding Lane. Pass Cooper House on your left, The Riding Farm is at the end.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Newcastle, Monument, Pilgrim Street - take the Go North East No. 21, 21A or 21B bus to Birtley which run every 10 minutes past the hour. From Durham Bus station , stand A, take the EX1 Arriva bus to Birtley which run every 5 and 35 minutes past the hour. Arriving in Birtley take a 10 minute taxi to The Riding Farm.

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