Idyllic cottage on the banks of the River Tees, Yorkshire / Durham border
Barnard Castle, Durham
3
Bed
1
Bath
Cottage
Property Type
4
Max Sleeps
3 nights
Min Stay
The historic Boot & Shoe Cottage, once a cobblers and a pub, lies on the southern bank of the River Tees at an ancient river crossing from Yorkshire into Durham. We offer a warm welcome with a roaring log stove and home-baking, comfy sofas and country antique furnishings. The River Tees flows past the back garden with an abundance of wildlife including the resident kingfishers and occasional otter and to the front there are fields with horses, sheep and rabbits. A short walk through ou
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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
KITCHEN
Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Car Recommended Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
WiFi Available -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English French -
THINGS TO DO
Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The River On The Waterfront -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Iron/ironing Board Phone -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
Check-in : 03:00 PM
Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 4
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Tracey P.
Submitted Apr 29, 2025
Stayed Apr 23, 2025What a find. A lovely cottage with an interesting history. Surrounded by nature. So peaceful and quite. Comfy & cosy with everything you need for your stay. Welcome package from Rachel which was much appreciated. We didn’t venture far as the cottage was so relaxing we didn’t want to go out. But we did go to one of the farm shops/ cafe Rachel recommends in her folder, Mainsgill. We had a lovely lunch and stocked up some local produce. Also bought some lovely home accessories from the shop upstais. We simply loved this place and are trying to arrange leave from work to visit again next year. I can see why it has so many return visitors & hopefully that will be us a well. Highly recommend.
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Mamie M.
Submitted Jul 25, 2023
Stayed Jul 21, 2023Really spacious living room, kitchen & master bedroom. I requested none fether bedding for one of the single beds, as I am allergic and this was done for us before arrival! Welcome hamper of milk, orange juice, home made bread, jam and home made biscuits! Really nice touch. All you want after a long journey is a nice snack and a drink (tea bags and coffee too!). Thank you very much Rachel, it was a wonder stay with a lovely view.
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Jane L.
Submitted Jun 2, 2023
Stayed May 28, 2023This beautiful period cottage literally set on the riverside in a perfect location for visiting the surrounding area and more importantly absolutely ideal for relaxing at the property itself
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Kathryn B.
Submitted May 27, 2022
Stayed May 13, 2022Perfect
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Hilary J.
Submitted Jun 12, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969The cottage was clean and tidy and really spacious - the rooms were far larger than we expected. We spent much time every day watching the riverbank and the antics of the birds, the rabbits and the hens. The bed was very comfortable and the fod we bought from the owner was delicious.
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Mike M.
Submitted Sep 27, 2018
Stayed Sep 15, 2018My wife and i enjoyed our weeks stay at the cottage,I did a bit of fishing from the garden area.the only downfall was the nearest pub was about 2 miles away not a ten minute walk.
