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IN TWO COTTAGES
MINIMUM STAYS
3 NIGHTS
Disabled Access Holiday
Cottages With You In Mind

Our cottages were designed by a wheelchair user who understands the problems of accessibility. The access to the cottages is exceptionally good and the purpose built footpaths make the farm accessible too so that everyone can enjoy the magnificent views.

We are centrally placed in the North Pennines area of outstanding natural beauty within easy reach of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Durham or York, making it an ideal holiday destination. As owners, we believe in making your holiday as relaxed and pleasurable as possible. Our personal experience with dealing with disabilities  means that everyone including those who use a wheelchair or less able to walk without help can enjoy a stay at our cottages.

Our holiday cottages, designed by a wheelchair user
Disabled and older person facilities in this property
Blue Tit Cottage
Sleeps 4
If spacious living and stunning sunrises are what you desire from your holiday, then look no further than Blue Tit Cottage.

This cottage has been designed with its surroundings in mind with a beautiful picture window in the living area upstairs so you can sit back, relax and gaze into the valley below.
Wren Cottage
Sleeps 2
Wren Cottage is great for catching the early morning sun which many people enjoy. It has a good sized sitting/dining area with an open plan kitchen.
Kingfisher Cottage
Sleeps 4
To catch the afternoon sunlight and the magnificent evening sunsets Kingfisher Cottage has an exceptionally spacious living area upstairs.
Robin Cottage
Sleeps 2
Robin Cottage is a delightful cottage with magnificent sunsets and occasional starling displays in the sky.
Latest Reviews

 " We stayed in Robin cottage for one night as we hiked The Pennine Way. Extremely grateful the cottages are available for hikers thus avoiding extra mileage into Barnard Castle. Cottage was perfect and Michael kindly arranged to provide an evening meal bought from a local pub to avoid us having to carry the food for dinner. This was absolutely delicious and just what we needed. They then provided enough for a breakfast before we went on our way. Perfect in every way, maybe we can return for more than one night! Thank you very much."

Elspeth J, Tripadvisor, May 2026

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East Mellwaters Farm
Stainmore Road
Bowes
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9RH
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