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Riding Farm Cottages: Pig Run 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.

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.

 

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Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Pig Run Barn2£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:

4.6 of 5 stars
68 reviews
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      4.5 of 5 stars
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      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
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      4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Wayne C
      Preston, United Kingdom
      Great cottage Great location
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 26th April 2024
      Great stay and great Host. We'll off the beaten track so nice and quiet. Would definitely stay again. Beamish museum less than 10 mins away Read full review
    • julia c
      March, United Kingdom
      Short Break
      3 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 30th May 2024
      We received an email in response to one I sent the owners, in it they advised us that they would not be there to greet us and that we were to look for the metal chicken outside the cottage. Well when... Read full review
    • Andrew B
      Riding farm cottages
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 17th March 2025
      A home from home. Lovely surroundings. Quiet location. Massive comfy double bed. Close to beamish and gateshead. Highly recomend. Next stay booked. Characterfull cottages. Warm and cosy. Walks... Read full review
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    Special Offers

    • Discount vouchers to Beamish Museum

      We provide all our guests with discount vouchers to Beamish Museum, it is a firm favourite with our guests and family. Lots of special events throughout the year - well worth a visit.

      Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 30/08/2016 and 20/12/2030

      Offer link: Accommodation

    Facilities

    Other

    • Open

    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

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

    * 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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