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We would like to welcome you into our cottages to look round each cottage and see what we have to offer in the way of space and comfort. We live on site and pride ourselves in making sure that you will have an enjoyable holiday in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
It is ideally situated for visiting Beamish, Durham Cathedral, York Minster, Bowes Museum and the Lake District which are all within easy driving distance. From Mellwaters Barn there are several good country pubs / restaurants serving food in the locality. Local activities include walking, cycling, golfing, fishing etc.
Wake up to peace and tranquillity of England’s wildest countryside where wildlife is plentiful. There are beautiful quiet country roads to drive on through magnificent scenery. Mellwaters Barn is an old traditional stone built dairy and granary that has been converted into 4 spacious and light self-catering cottages situated on a working farm. Beautiful clean air and spring water these award winning cottages are designed for a perfect relaxing holiday.
Mellwaters Barn is situated on a working farm off the A66 in beautiful Teesdale
near Barnard Castle. The Barn dates back over 100 years and is situated in the centre
of the Steading with magnificent views* down the valley to Bowes or up towards the moor.
This is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with beautiful walks including the Pennine Way which runs along the western edge of the farm. We are also in the first British European Geopark. The farm has purpose made footpaths for ease of
walking and these make up part of the Bowes loop of the Pennine Way.
The approach* to Mellwaters Barn from the A66 is down a farm lane and across a Grade II
listed Packhorse Bridge*. At the far western edge of the farm is God's Bridge the best
example of a natural bridge in the UK and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Also on the farm is another SSSI in the Trough where there is scree and limestone paving
visible when the Sleightholme Beck* is not running very fast.
Whatever the time of year we are happy to accommodate you starting on any day of the week, for 3 to 7 days or longer. We are a family business and see many of our visitors on return visits to enjoy the facilities at Mellwaters Barn.
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