Earl Blue

The historic market town of Barnard Castle is located in County Durham, almost straddling the border of not one but two national parks. WIth the Yorkshire Dales just under a half-hour drive, and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the same distance north-west, you’ll most likely be spending your days hiking through the incredible scenery of North England. But you’ll also need a place to kick off your boots and relax with a cup of tea. This delightful house is a five-minute walk from 12th-century Barnard Castle – while this is ideal for history buffs, the modern interiors of the home will please 21st-century sensibilities. Huge windows in the lounge illuminate an elegant living space, with a charcoal feature wall, and tones of blue and grey bringing a zen vibe. The kitchen is equally stylish, with its minty-green, vintage-style fridge and matching teardrop lamp shades – a lovely spot to enjoy a roast dinner with the family on a rainy Sunday. Both bedrooms have fluffy throws and cushioned headboards as standard, so you’ll be slumbering peacefully (perhaps after a G&T for a little nightcap) before getting ready for another day in the great outdoors.

Home truths:
*You'll need to climb stairs to get around this home in its entirety
*There is free parking for two vehicles in the driveway, but it's a tight squeeze
*As this home allows for self check-in with a lockbox, you won't meet your host
*The entrance to this home is completely private
*As there are no laundry facilities, this home might be best suited to shorter-term stays
*In this pet-friendly home, you might want to check about which breeds have been here in the past if you have strong allergies
*There's no dedicated workspace, but plenty of laptop-friendly spots