Fawn Lea Cottage
Barnard Castle, North East England
- Surrounded by some of the North East's primary attractions
- Open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with gas coal-effect fire
- Patio with garden table and chairs for outdoor relaxing
- Sister holiday apartment available next door if cottage is booked
Fawn Lea Cottage sits near Barnard Castle in County Durham, sleeping four and offering a peaceful base for exploring this corner of the North East. The Bowes Museum is 5.5 mi away for anyone interested in art and history, while train enthusiasts might enjoy the trip out to Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon, 7.3 mi from the cottage. The Bishops, a further museum, is 7.6 mi away.
Shildon station is the nearest rail link at 7.1 mi, making a day trip out by train perfectly possible.
This is a quieter, more rural spot without on-site extras listed, so it suits those happy to travel a little further for their days out and who don't mind self-sufficiency during their stay, with the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions as the main draw.
Shildon station is the nearest rail link at 7.1 mi, making a day trip out by train perfectly possible.
This is a quieter, more rural spot without on-site extras listed, so it suits those happy to travel a little further for their days out and who don't mind self-sufficiency during their stay, with the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions as the main draw.
How far to…
- The Bowes Museum
- 5.5 miles away
- Locomotion - The National Railway Museum
- 7.3 miles away
- The Bishops
- 7.6 miles away
- Shildon station
- 7.1 miles away
Practical details
- Parking
- Private off-road parking for two cars
Accommodation on site
- Cottage
Details taken from the operator's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Bethany Black & Jack Gleadow
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Sat 14 Nov · 19:00
Tess Tickle & the Dragettes Xmas Show Extravaganza
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