• Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

The Old Smithy offers accommodations in Barnard Castle, a 8-minute walk from Bowes Museum and 7 miles from Raby Castle. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi. Brough Castle is 18 miles away and Aysgarth Falls is 24 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at The Old Smithy will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barnard Castle, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Richmond Castle is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 16 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 22 miles from The Old Smithy.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
10
High score for Barnard Castle

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  • Warren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was lovely, fully equipped with everything you needed, beds very comfortable location was perfect short walk to supermarket, shops, bars and restaurants. Lovely walks by the river and close to places of interest, we went to Durham,...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,483 reviews from 21526 properties
21526 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen/diner with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining seating for eight, a sitting room with TV, and a lower-ground-floor games room with washing machine and pool table. The bedrooms consist of three doubles, one with en-suite shower room, and a twin, along with a bathroom. Outside, there is off-road parking for one car. Within 0.1 miles, you will find a shop and a pub, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Two well behaved dogs welcome, with a third welcome on request. Whisk your loved ones away for a memorable escape to The Old note: This property only accepts Saturday check ins, if you would like to request another day to check in please contact Sykes Cottages - The surrounding grounds of this property is limited , dogs will need to be walked rather than let out in this property. Please note: This property only accepts Saturday check ins, if you would like to request another day to check in please contact Sykes Cottages -

Neighborhood info

Barnard Castle lies in the Teesdale countryside in beautiful County Durham, with easy access to the A67 taking you to the nearby North Pennines AONB, Yorkshire Dales and even the Lake District. The River Tees also runs through the town which is home to quaint streets, cobbles and back lanes, with shops, pubs and local businesses to discover. Find all you need here and more, with lots of nearby open spaces for walking and interesting attractions including the castle itself and The Bowes Museum.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Smithy
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Common Areas
    • Game room
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Smithy takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Smithy accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Smithy

    • The Old Smithy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Yes, The Old Smithy is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Old Smithy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Smithy is 500 feet from the center of Barnard Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old Smithy can accommodate this group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Old Smithy is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Old Smithy has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.