Title: California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale Cottage in Barnard Castle with fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112901800/112901774/f5b723c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112901800/112901774/ac267334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112901800/112901774/9d1ae847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112901800/112901774/f261c5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112901800/112901774/eadcc916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom11 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale California Cottage is simply the perfect base to explore the Durham Dales and beyond. This dog friendly cottage sleeping three guests sits on the edge of Middleton in Teesdale, an official 'Walkers are Welcome' town lying in the heart of the dale just five miles from the famous High Force waterfall, two miles from the historic town Barnard Castle, and well within walking distance from several eateries and independent shops in this small town nestled in the North Pennines. Guests are invited in via the main entrance into a light and airy open plan living, kitchen and dining area. The wood burning stove being the focal point, is a welcome feature for cosy nights in with your loved one after a romantic walk taking in the spectacular High Force on a frosty winters day. Stairs from the hallway lead to the master bedroom, further second bedroom and shower room. California Cottage is ideal for a small family, romantic getaway or two friends seeking a walking holiday from their doorstep. Step foot outside and wander along the footpath into the town for a local pint, fish and chips, or a browse around the shops. Ground Floor: Steps lead up to the main entrance Hallway leading to Open-plan sitting/dining area With a wood burning stove, Smart television, comfortable seating and dining table with seating for four guests. Kitchen area With an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, Nespresso coffee, fridge/freezer and washing machine. First Floor: Master bedroom With a 4'6 double bed and built in wardrobe Bedroom two With a 3' single bed and chest of drawers. Family shower room With a walk-in shower, WC and heated towel rail. Outside: Free on-street parking outside the cottage or just a little further down the street. Additional Information One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). A small supply of logs is provided to get you started. Travel cot available on request at time of booking. Please provide your own linen. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74242000/74241996/685ed0e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Cottage with Log Burner-King Bed-Parking-Wifi-Dog Friendly Bishop Auckland - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 651001 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.62682,-2.071407&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:udmlIhqs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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j3unw2moYd72o9TF8ITum96ncN8=) Barnard Castle, Yorkshire #### What's nearby - Eggleston Hall - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles - Bowlees Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles - Teesdale - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - High Force - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles - Barnard Castle - 15 min drive - 11.5 miles #### Getting around - Bishop Auckland Station - 26 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The High Force Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Middleton-In-Teesdale Fish & Chips Shop - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Three Tuns - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is California Cottage, Middleton in Teesdale located? > Situated in Barnard Castle, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from North Pennines and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Teesdale. 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