Woodland Escape, a renovated stone barn in County Durham, offers panoramic views over the Derwent Valley countryside and has been described by guests as a 'fantastic property in a wonderful location' and 'idyllic retreat in outstanding location'. The property, set on a farm between Lintzford and Burnopfield, is priced from £456 for seven nights and accommodates up to five guests across two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Wildlife and Setting
The barn is surrounded by 100 acres of fields and woodland, attracting deer, rabbits, squirrels, and birds. One guest who stayed in May noted: 'Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful setting. Loved seeing the birds, squirrels and rabbits. Even saw a deer on the last morning.' Another visitor added: 'Fantastic property in a wonderful location. Deer and rabbits visited the garden. Owners were really helpful.'
Accommodation and Booking
Woodland Escape can be booked alongside Friar's Hide, another holiday cottage on the same site that sleeps up to six additional guests. The property is available through holidaycottages.co.uk with a couple of summer spots left at the time of writing. No dogs are allowed at either property.
Nearby Attractions
The cottage is a half-hour drive from Newcastle and Durham, a 15-minute drive from Beamish Museum, and a 15-minute walk from Gibside, a National Trust park with walking trails. For history enthusiasts, Beamish Museum itself offers self-catering cottages Potter's Cottage and Drover's Rest in its 1820s landscape. The National Trust also provides 17 holiday cottages across the North East, including Garden Gate Apartment near Crook Hall Gardens.
Guest Reviews
One guest wrote: 'Truly is a home from home, I wish we had booked two weeks. Thoroughly relaxing and peaceful. The owners are so lovely and happy to help, it’s the best holiday home we’ve stayed in and the bed was so comfy!' Another said: 'Idyllic retreat in outstanding location. The perfect cottage getaway. Highly recommended.' No negative reviews have been recorded for the property.
