The Old Smithy, County Durham

Settled in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham, is this fantastic, terraced house, The Old Smithy. Enjoying a superb location within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the town’s local amenities and attractions right on your doorstep, The Old Smithy is a wonderful dog-friendly choice for a couples, friends, and families. Step into your new home from home, where you will find an inviting sitting room with plush sofas and a TV, a perfect space for relaxing with loved ones after an adventure filled day. Continue through to the spacious kitchen/diner, featuring a beautiful central island and all the appliances you need to whip up family favourites, ready to enjoy over bottles of celebratory fizz. Head down to the lower-ground-floor, where you will find a games room, equipped with a handy washing machine, and a pool table so you can challenge your loved ones to a game. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find a contemporary bathroom, so you can indulge in a leisurely soak or shower at the end of the day, before retiring to one of four beautifully appointed and generous bedrooms, three doubles, one with en-suite shower room, and a twin. Explore the town, where you can visit the remarkable Barnard Castle, enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Deepdale Nature Reserve, tour the Bowes Museum, home to the 247-year-old Silver Swan, test out your swing at the excellent Barnard Castle Golf Club, or treat your loved ones to a meal out at the popular Three Horseshoes, Valentines Restaurant, and Capri restaurant, followed by drinks at Crobar. Continue onto Staindrop, where you will find the esteemed Raby Castle, surrounded by a deer park and features a café and shop, or venture further to Bishop Auckland, where you will find a magnificent castle, a fantastic golf club, and the renowned annual event of Kynren, an award-winning outdoor theatre spectacular not to be missed! For scenic hikes and walks, venture into the North Pennines AONB, where you will find the stunning waterfalls of High Force and Low Force, Cauldron Snout, and the scenic point of Cross Fell which views of the Lake District at its top. For a taste of city life, take a day trip to Durham, home to an impressive cathedral, the National Trust – Crook Hall Gardens, Durham Castle, and the Michelin Star restaurant of Finbarr’s. Experience the Yorkshire Dales like never before with a stay at The Old Smithy.