Thistle Close

Fantastic property at a very reasonable price. Kitchen was very well equipped not many places I looked at had a tumble dryer which was a necessity for us with 2 small kids. Really spacious with comfortable seating which I have found is unusual in holiday homes. The play area outside was great. My husband who is a farmer was as happy as a pig in muck to be on a farm and had a few chats with the owner who was really friendly and showed him around his farm and suggested he visited their local contractor, which he did!! Would recommend this property to anyone even without kids or from a faming background it was a real home from home.

Cosy comfortable cottage. Very noisy early morning because of farm machinery. It didn't bother us but I think it could cause problems with others who are not used to farm life! Our Westie was attacked by two dogs from the farm opposite which was a bit upsetting. But on the whole a very good experience.

Just got back from a 3 night stay here. Wish we'd booked longer as we didn't want to come home.
Cottage is lovely and the pics don't do it justice. Well equipped and very spacious.
Lots of placed to visit but the village of Cleatlam is very very quiet which is what we loved the most.
Most definitely recommend and we will return.
The Goodwin's!

Facilities were perfect,the owners very very helpful

Nice place, quiet and tranquil.

The accommodation was superb, very spacious and to a very high standard. The layout, huge living/dining area and play area also meant it was ideal for our small children. Like a plush hotel with the freedom of self-catering - and all set in beautiful peaceful countryside. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely recommend this to friends.

The cottage was excellent. We were very impressed with the facilities compared to other cottages we have stopped in.

Helpful and supportive owners. A good range of tourist information available in the cottage. A full range of manuals is available for all electrical appliances. Very enjoyable days at Durham Cathedral and the Otter Trust.

No problems. Party was happy with cottages. Owners very helpful

Although the property is on a working farm it is a very peaceful location. You also get the occasional flypast from RAF Leeming. We would definitely go again. We were two couples and each couple had their own key. A very rare occurrence!

Excellent property. The owners were considerate & helpful hosts. Great touring centre for Teasdale, Weardale, Northumberland and the Coast.

Owners friendly & helpful.

We found the history of the area fascinating. A visit to Raby Castle is a must. The play area provided for children seemed excellent at the property,

For us, the property was just excellent . Its situation was ideal giving us peace and quiet and in lovely surroundings. Also ideal for our cocker spaniel.

Exceptionally high quality property. Perfect peace & quiet location.

Nicest place I have ever been on holiday!

An excellent cottage, superbly decorated with everything we needed. A perfect location; very relaxing, but also close to many different places. Lovely owners - very friendly.

The property we rented was excellent and in a beautiful location which was close to many good visitor attractions such as Yorkshire Moors, Dales, Lake District and attractions such as Beamish museum, Boowes museum, Raby castle and many more. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends and family.

I have to say that we were all absolutely delighted with the property, we couldn't have asked for anything nicer. The lounge was huge, and the high ceilings and great decor really added to the attraction of this property. We would recommend this property to anyone.

The cottage was superb. The pictures on the website do not do it justice. The owners were very friendly and had left a very good selection of leaflets, brochures etc. of things to do in the area. Perfect if you want a relaxing holiday, or if you want to explore there are many places around, especially Barnard Castle. We all had a lovely holiday and found the cottage to be of a very high standard.

Very lovely people, The Black Swan is ideal for a lovely Sunday lunch. The accommodation is situated in an ideal location for easy reach to many places of interest.

A good location, continuous heating/hot water, a high standard of decor/furnishing.

Wonderful holiday, lovely cottage and lovely people.

The accomodation was excellent, it was home from home. We all enjoyed the beautiful surrounding.The owners were very friendly. We have already recommended the area and in particular the Strathmore Barns to our friends. We will be going back again.

The cottage was spacious, clean, well-equipped. Toddlers were well catered for. Area was stunning.

The property exceeded our expectations for comfort and space and we particularly liked the 'green' hot water and heating system - not only this but the ability to separate our rubbish for recyling was a nice touch. The area was one we hadn't visited before and we found the surrounding towns and villages to be a great experience of typical Yorkshire and I am sure we shall visit again.

The best cottage we have stayed in.

We cannot recommend this property highly enough. It was absolutely excellent. Everything was thought of for our comfort and enjoyment. The garden area was excellent for the kids.

Everything. Great cottage. Lovely area. Loads to do very close by. Best winter holiday I have ever had! Will be back next year to visit all the places we didn't have time to see.

The property is beautiful, well worth its award "Pride of Northumbria"! Fantastic base for visiting surrounding area.

Lovely location, great walking and friendly people.

This was an excellent cottage. It was also ideal for my dad who is mainly in a wheel chair. This was a real home from home.

It was a family holiday so we had all four cottages. We all really enjoyed our time there.

Fabulous barn conversion, living area was impressively spacious and standard of furnishings was excellent. The property was clean and extremely comfortable, set in a beautiful area.

Very high standard of accommodation.

Cannot praise the accommodation highly enough, home from home and extremely child friendly. Nothing not to like, it was superb! Even the weather! Would highly recommend!

It was in a very good location for the surrounding area.

The area was excellent and the people lovely.

The accommodation was a real home from home, comfortable and well equipped. We were on a working farm and apart from the occasional cow mooing or dog barking it was perfect peace.
The owners were friendly and helpful and I have already recommended this accommodation to friends.

Enjoyed the location, and we were left alone and not bothered by anyone.

A fantastic place to visit and the cottages were lovely, ideal for a large family holiday. We had 3 of them. Want to book again for next year!

Excellent accommodation. Well worth the money. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely surroundings in an area with plenty to see and do. The owners made us feel very welcome. We felt very relaxed in the property and would return!

It was a beautiful property, very nicely situated and very spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and the lounge was very comfortable. The children's toys and little playground were really nice and my grandson loved them.

The cottage was lovely and warm on arrival, and had been decorated for Christmas, which we had not expected, but it was much appreciated. It was a good size and had all the facilities needed.

We had a great time and the village is beautiful. Would certainly recommend. The family/farm owners are lovely and allow you to walk around the farm. Great time had by all.

Brilliant holiday. Accommodation like home from home. Great surrounding countryside. I would stay there again.

Thistle Close is an interesting spacious conversion of former farm buildings. It is within short distances of plenty of things to see and do, and the quiet roads made driving an unusual joy. For anyone contemplating a winter break, the excellent central heating system would be a reassuring bonus.

Excellent stay. Love this place and this was our second stay. We'll be back again soon.