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Barforth Hall Lodge is a single-storey pet-friendly cottage in a group of former farm buildings near Gainford. The cottage has two king-size rooms, two doubles and two twin rooms, one with a standard single bed and 2ft bed suitable for children up to 10 years old, along with a selection of bathrooms and shower rooms. The kitchen has a small dining area for six and the dining room seats four at the table, although the two tables can be moved together to seat 10-12 people. In the dining room, there is also a woodburner, as well as in the sitting room where they is space for everyone to relax together. Outside is ample off road parking, spacious grounds, a wood-fired hot tub and free stabling available at the stables next door. Barforth Hall Lodge is well placed for enjoying walking and cycling, or for touring this lovely area. Note: It may be possible to arrange matching changeover days for this property with the others in the group, if they are being booked together. Please contact Sykes for more information.Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted

The pretty Teesdale village of Gainford is situated on the River Tees at the boundary with Yorkshire. The village offers a scattering of Georgian houses set on an unspoilt village green, as well as a Post Office, butcher/greengrocer/bakery, newsagents/general store, fish and chip shop and two pubs. The historic market town of Barnard Castle is within reach, along with Egglestone Abbey, Rokeby Hall, High Force, Cauldron's Snout, Derwent Reservoir, Hexham and Durham.