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Award-winning East Briscoe Farm Cottages are set in a beautifully peaceful, south-facing position, on a 14-acre wooded riverside estate in Teesdale, County Durham.
Set in truly beautiful North Dales countryside, East Briscoe is the perfect place to escape the city and unwind; offering a wealth of interest for naturalists, cyclists and walkers.
The holiday cottages are situated in Baldersdale (made famous as the former home of Hannah Hauxwell), two miles from the village of Cotherstone, which has two excellent pubs and a village shop/post office.
Holiday guests can enjoy nature walks around the estate, fishing on the estate and in nearby reservoirs, free-range eggs from the resident hens and seasonal food from the vegetable garden.
The holiday cottages are owned and managed by Emma Wilson & Chris Tarpey (and daughter Grace and baby Sammy), who live on site. We also have a larger, 4 bedroom holiday cottage available in Cotherstone (right next door to the pub!) - for more details see Red Lion Cottage.
Winner of: Silver Award, Sustainable Tourism, North East England Tourism Awards 2008; Northumbria Self-catering of the Year; County Durham Environment Award; Durham Wildlife Trust Award; Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award.
The farmhouse and adjoining barns have been converted to form seven cottages one of which is occupied by the managers Chris Tarpey & Emma Wilson.
Constructed entirely of local sandstone, the buildings retain many original features typical of the farms of the North Pennines, with some open fireplaces, beamed ceilings and original stonework.
The cottages have accommodation of a high quality, heated by adjustable electric storage heating with supplementary gas, electric or open fires.
All cottages have 4 ring cookers with oven and grill, refrigerator, microwave, vacuum cleaner, ironing facilities, colour television with Freeview, a VCR and a radio/CD/tape player. All bathrooms have a bath with an over bath shower, a wash basin and a W.C. There are washing machines and a tumble drier in a separate "wash house" which also houses the video library and our own free-range eggs for sale.
There is a large garden area and a car park. Guests are free to wander over the 13 acres of adjoining fields, woods and riverside. There is approximately 1/4 mile of free trout fishing for guests on the River Balder.
Pets are welcome in Studio, Barn & Low Barn Cottages, provided dogs are kept on a lead at all times outside the cottages except in the field set aside for pets exercise. A fee per pet is charged.
Lying within easy reach of the whole of the North of England, East Briscoe makes an ideal base from which to walk, cycle or tour this beautiful region.
At the farm there are cattle, hens and sheep, abundant wildlife, garden space to sit and relax in. A large greenhouse/conservatory, a barbecue, and mountain bikes are available free for guests use.
All bedrooms except Studio Cottage can take a cot. "Sleeps 4/5" means an extra bed may be used.
Tel 01833 650087
www.eastbriscoe.co.uk
County Durham self catering holiday cottages