Title: The Barn at Toft Hill Hall Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Barn at Toft Hill Hall ## Photo gallery for The Barn at Toft Hill Hall ![Interior - The Barn at Toft Hill Hall (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917900/32917860/a1f47592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Barn at Toft Hill Hall (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917900/32917860/80d598f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher - The Barn at Toft Hill Hall (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917900/32917860/232ee322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Barn at Toft Hill Hall (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917900/32917860/32a4c6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Barn at Toft Hill Hall (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32917900/32917860/f6272255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Standing detached in a countryside setting, The Barn offers fabulous views and an open plan living space with a woodburner. Unwind on the balcony or explore the nearby historic scenery of Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, and Raby Castle. With three en-suite bedrooms and ample parking for three cars, this property is perfect for families or friends. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### The Barn at Toft Hill Hall The Barn is impressive throughout. Standing detached, it has fabulous views across the countryside.. 3 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: 55" Freeview TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony Dining area. Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Wine Cooler, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Bedroom 3: (4 Steps), Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with terrace and garden furniture. Balcony. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. The Barn is situated in the grounds of the owner’s farm where pure bred Aberdeen Angus cattle are raised, and is in a superb location. One of two cottages The Barn has fabulous views, and the open plan living/dining/kitchen areas are spacious and grand with high ceilings and a beautiful feature window. It has comfortable furnishings and a warming wood burner, whilst each of the three bedrooms offers an en-suite and there is ample space and privacy for families or guests that like to holiday with friends. The north-facing balcony area is the perfect vantage point for enjoying the view and there is also a separate, enclosed garden area for those al fresco evenings. Hidden away down a quiet country lane yet conveniently within easy distance of the county’s most historic and unspoilt scenery, The Barn has something to offer guests of all ages. The property lies only 5 miles away from Bishop Auckland, where the incredibly popular Kynren Spectacular is performed between July and September every year. Barnard Castle, the Bowes Museum and Raby Castle can all be reached within an easy 30-minute drive as well as the historic, cathedral city of Durham which has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Younger children and train enthusiasts will enjoy taking a trip to the National Railway Museum in Shildon which is only 15 minutes’ drive away or take a ride on The Train to Christmas Town which runs through nearby Weardale and leaves from Stanhope Station only 25 minutes away. Perfect for walkers and cyclists too, the property is surrounded by open countryside and fields, and guests will find many established walks, public footpaths and cycle paths within the area leading out into smaller villages including Witton-le-Wear, Escomb and Butterknowle. Hamsterley Forest is one of the north’s most popular destinations for cyclists too, and is only 4 miles away. This impressive 2000-hectare site covers some of the most beautiful countryside and offers various bike trails of different difficulties and plenty of walks for guests of all abilities including the very popular Gruffalo Trail for children. Beach 26½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Free WiFi There are 3 steps from the ground floor and 4 steps down to the first bedroom. Can be booked with 26502 for a larger party. The property is located on a working farm. Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards. Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed. One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking). Pets must be kept on a lead at all times. Suitable for up to 2 pets ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House | 2 bedrooms, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115996400/115996365/664468e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central 2 Bedroom House-parking 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 This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 su-UKC2787-UKC2787 3 Bedroom Accommodation in Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland 3 Bedroom Accommodation in Bishop Auckland Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Newgate Shopping Centre and Durham Indoor Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitworth Hall Country Park and Windlestone Hall Country Park. Sweet Greetings and National Railway Museum at Shildon are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738) [View more Cottages in Bishop Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland-Cottages.d602738-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.65086%2C-1.78080&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E8lvHBmwMyMPAbM7Juw2lHevN7s=) Bishop Auckland ### What's nearby - ![Hamsterly is an ideal Palace for walks and mountain bike trails, great fun day out for all the family, loads of differ t difficulty trails.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9dd774ce-4aac-41e6-92fb-55b4bc398390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hamsterley Forest 12 min drive \- 7.3 miles - Low Barns Visitor Centre 8 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Heritage Park Stadium 10 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Witton Castle 10 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Escomb Saxon Church 11 min drive \- 4.7 miles ### Getting around - Bishop Auckland Station 10 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - The Pollards Inn 9 min drive - Starbucks 8 min drive - Tindale Crossing Brewers Fayre 9 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - The March Hare 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Barn at Toft Hill Hall pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Barn at Toft Hill Hall? ### What time is check-in at The Barn at Toft Hill Hall? ### What time is check-out at The Barn at Toft Hill Hall? ### Where is The Barn at Toft Hill Hall located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Barn at Toft Hill Hall Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Brooks 7 Sept 2025 #### Beautiful, barn, lovely and quiet. Beautiful, barn, lovely and quiet. Amazing views ##### Claire Brooks This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Hodgson 9 Oct 2025 #### Couldn’t fault this place it was lovely. Couldn’t fault this place it was lovely. The photos don’t do it justice. It’s spacious, well equipped and well located. The views were amazing and the under floor heating was welcomed during the storm. It started our Christmas perfectly and the 6 of us have said we would love to return. It is a hidden gem! we we stayed 6th-9th Dec 2024 ##### Lisa Hodgson ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > > [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > > [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > > [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Hotels-Voco-Lythe-Hill-Hotel-Spa.h517258.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > > [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > > [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > > [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > > [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > > [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > > [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > > [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > > [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > > [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > > [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > > [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > > [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) ---