Explore Middleton-in-Teesdale from this charming holiday cottage, formerly The School House. With a super kingsize bed, woodburner in the living room and enclosed lawned garden with terrace, you can unwind in comfort. Bike store and on-road parking are also available.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The School House - 28445
This Pennine Way passes through the village taking you to waterfalls close by and the Lake District can be reached in under an hour.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed outdoor terrace with patio furniture and lawned garden. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. A detached holiday cottage, formerly The School House, adjacent to a church in Middleton-in-Teesdale, a village with pubs, shops and plenty to do. The Pennine Way passes through and a brisk walk brings you to Low Force, the first of a series of waterfalls. Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum and Eggleston Hall Gardens are worth a look - 4½ acres of paths, views of the fells, stream and gardens. There are cycle routes and fishing is available on the River Tees with a permit, as well as on Grassholme and Selset reservoirs where there is also sailing. The Lake District is a 45 minutes’ drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Barnard Castle is home to this cottage. North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eggleston Hall and Teesdale Leisure Centre. Visit our Barnard Castle travel guide
What time is check-in at The School House - 28445?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The School House - 28445?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The School House - 28445 located?
Situated in Barnard Castle, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from North Pennines and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Teesdale. Bowlees Visitor Centre and Low Force are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The School House - 28445 Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew Forde
7 June 2025
Everything you need for a ‘home from home’ in a stunning location.
Everything you need for a ‘home from home’ in a stunning location.
Matthew Forde
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Shelagh Baird-Smith
6 May 2025
Cottage was clean and warm when we arrived, but had no soap in the bathroom, or dishcloth in kitchen
Cottage was clean and warm when we arrived, but had no soap in the bathroom, or dishcloth in kitchen, which was otherwise well equipped.The shower was set at either a too hot 42C or cool 33C.The sitting room was comfortable, as was the bed.
Shelagh Baird-Smith
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marian
17 October 2020
Just spent a week at The School House and loved it.
Just spent a week at The School House and loved it. Everything you need is there in this comfy cosy wee house, which was scrupulously clean with Covid 19 in mind.
High Force is nearby and Eggleston Hall Gardens too. If you like cheese, try Teesdale Cheese Company near Copley for a wide range of cheese made on the farm and other local produce like pickles, chutneys, jams etc.
I hope I can come back to the School House again
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Marian
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary
27 September 2020
Well equipped kitchen.
Well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable large lounge. Bedroom good with good storage. It was good for 2 people although I could image it a bit cramped for 4. We found it warm and the shower was fine.
Fabulous location in the village near all amenities. Excellent walking direct from the cottage so no need to drive. On road parking can get busy but by later in the evening we could move the car to be opposite the cottage on the 2 times we used it.
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Mary
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally
7 September 2020
Fantastic setting and cottage.
Fantastic setting and cottage. Lovely private garden (pity the weather didn't allow us to enjoy it more). Close to everything. Superb local butcher Alistair.
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Sally
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard
18 August 2020
We had a great time in the School House cottage.
We had a great time in the School House cottage. The cottage had everything we needed and was well equipped for a self-catered holiday. The cottage is set away from the busy road so we could barely hear the traffic. Parking is on the road but we had no trouble finding a space immediately opposite. The village has all of the amenities you will need including a Co Op, lots of cafes, two pubs and a butchers. A great base for exploring County Durham including High Force, Barnard Castle and Durham city.
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Richard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue
27 October 2019
Lovely small cottage / bungalow right in the heart of Middleton-in-Teesdale.
Lovely small cottage / bungalow right in the heart of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Downside was the parking, made difficult by the roadworks and a problem with the boiler (heating/water), which the caretaker needed to manually turn on morning and evening. Upside, well equipped, clean and so central to the village with its many amenities and walks. Would certainly recommend.
Sue
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
20 October 2019
An excellent cosy and clean cottage, set just off the main street with shops tea rooms and plenty of
An excellent cosy and clean cottage, set just off the main street with shops tea rooms and plenty of places to eat out. Lovely walks nearby and a central location for visiting the Lake District and Durham.
Robert
From a partner site
8/10 Good
J
6 October 2019
Loved the position of The School House in relation to village facilities.
Loved the position of The School House in relation to village facilities. Great walks around the village and alongside the river. The property was well looked after and comfortably equipped. You would need to be fairly able as there are a few steps both outside and inside to cope with. Not a huge problem but just to be aware of. All in all a lovely cottage and we are hoping to return.
Absolutely love this place. Very envious of the people who live there would swap places anytime with no hesitation. Highly recommend hope to go back soon.
Caroline L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
20 September 2019
This is a lovely cottage right in the heart of the village but tucked away so quiet.
This is a lovely cottage right in the heart of the village but tucked away so quiet. I would certainly recommend it to fit friends but for us it was not ideal. We were told there were two steps to the bathroom but they are actually in the bathroom with a corner basin on the first step up and a right angle turn to the very compact shower and toilet. the heated towel rail was right next to the toilet and also had to be negotiated. The caretaker Alistair is the local butcher and he was wonderful at fixing niggles such as the central heating.
Very cosy cottage for two with an enclosed garden. Located in the village with a two pubs and restaurants next door. Very little noise from the road or village. The cottage is situated in the corner of the old cemetary. Excellent loaction for both walking or excursions by car.
Ulf D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
20 June 2019
Gorgeous little cottage, perfect for 2.
Gorgeous little cottage, perfect for 2. Feels tranquil and secluded but has a lovely village and beautiful countryside on your doorstep as soon as you step back through the gate. I would definitely return.