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Riding Farm House Bed and Breakfast

From £82.00
Riding Farm House
Riding Lane
Kibblesworth
Beamish
County Durham
NE11 0JA

Tel: +44 0191 370 1868

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About

The home of Angus and Louise Johnson, The Riding Farm House is a traditional stone farmhouse dating back to 1855.

An ideal base for visitors, whether on business or pleasure, surrounded by beautiful countryside with a network of footpaths and cycle ways but only 10 minutes from the A1(M). Beamish Museum The Angel of the North Riverside home of Durham Cricket are all on the door step, Durham City Newcastle Gateshead and Sunderland are all within 20 minutes. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, The Sage, Durham Cathedral and Gateshead MetroCentre are all within 20 minutes drive away. Further afield, Hadrian's Wall, Durham Dales, Alnwick Garden, Northumberland's castles and coastline are perfect for a day out.

If you want a day at the Riding the farm has a net work of footpaths and cycleways bursting with wildlife and sculpture for you to explore or just enjoy the peace and quite.

We have 3 rooms, all en suite. All rooms are spacious with luxurious fittings, colour TV/DVD, radio/CD tea and coffee facilities and a fridge with fresh milk and bottled water you can enjoy a relax in the guest lounge with an open fire. Breakfast is a delight, and will set you up for your day ahead with a full range of breakfast cereals, fruits yogurts as well as a traditional English cooked breakfast we do cater for vegetarians.

The Riding Farm has ample secure private parking.

ACCESSIBILITY
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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
3
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Garden Room King Ensuite2£82.00 per room (breakfast included)
Green Room Double Ensuite2£82.00 per room (breakfast included)
The Courtyard Room Ensuite2£82.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Single occupancy £55-£90

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.9 of 5 stars
89 reviews
    • Service
      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.8 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      77
    • Very Good
      12
    • Average
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    • Poor
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    Recent Reviews:

    • SatyDyke
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Excellent Overnight Stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 5th June 2019
      A very pleasant B and B with comfortable, clean , well appointed en suite room. Excellent Cooked breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Convenient Pub nearby for a bar supper. Worth the... Read full review
    • driffieldeastriding
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely Stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 19th October 2019
      We were made to feel so welcome. We were given a self catering apartment because I struggle with stairs It was lovely . The breakfast was extremely good. If anyone would like a quiet break in the... Read full review
    • colinb157
      England, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A lovely stay in this gem of a cottage complex
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 4th June 2021
      Stayed in a 4 bed cottage that was next to a three bed that was hired by family and the connecting doors made it into a single property when we wanted it to, but giving us a bit of privacy as... 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

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • CD Player in all bedrooms
    • Colour television in all bedrooms
    • DVD Player in all bedrooms
    • Ground floor bedrooms available
    • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
    • Non smoking rooms available
    • Radio in all bedrooms
    • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

    Catering

    • Additional meal details
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Serve breakfast

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)
    • Children's videos/DVDs Available
    • Cot
    • Facilities for children
    • Food/Bottle Warming Available
    • Highchair
    • Special Meal Times for Children

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Payment Methods

    • American Express accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Special group rates
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
    • Central heating throughout
    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Ironing facilities
    • Real log/coal fires
    • Separate guests' lounge
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Provider Features

    • Cater exclusively for vegetarians
    • Country house
    • Farm
    • In countryside
    • Non smoking establishment
    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Marketed as gay friendly
    • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
    • Marketed to any other specialist market
    • Special provisions for cyclists
    • Special provisions for lone female travellers
    • Special provisions for walkers
    • Walkers Welcome

    Travel & Trade

    • Group discounts available
    • Packed lunches available
    • Room/unit allocations available
    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridingfarmcottages

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From the A1(M) take the Team Valley Trading Estate south exit, at the roundabout follow the sign for Lamesley, 0.5 miles turn right at the mini roundabout, 200 yds 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 then 2nd left, signed 'No through road' and Riding Lane, pass Cooper House on the left, continue to Riding Farm.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Durham Bus Station, stand A, take the EX1 Arriva bus to Birtley (runs every 5 and 35 minutes past the hour). A 10 minute taxi drive from Birtley.

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