Fern Cottage, Butterknowle

Fern Cottage is a luxury single-storey barn conversion set on a working farm in Butterknowle, County Durham. This converted stable features character beams and a pitched roof exposing original timbers. The open-plan living area centres around a cosy multi-fuel stove. Outside, a shared enclosed patio overlooks fields where Belted Galloway cattle graze.

The rural setting offers beautiful unspoilt countryside. Sheep wander past the windows. The farm's resident cat Dora often visits guests. You're surrounded by peaceful farmland with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a few miles away.

Two ground-floor bedrooms sleep two guests one double and one twin. The modern bathroom has a bath with shower over. The open-plan space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas. A shared laundry room provides washing machine and tumble dryer. Off-road parking for two cars.

Hamsterley Forest sits nearby (6 miles, 15 minutes) for woodland walks and cycle routes. Barnard Castle (7.6 miles, 18 minutes) offers cobbled streets and medieval ruins. Raby Castle (9 miles, 20 minutes) and High Force waterfall (14 miles, 25 minutes) make excellent days out.

Perfect for couples wanting a peaceful countryside retreat. Fern Cottage combines barn character with high-spec fittings and a genuine farm setting.