Shepherd's Cottage, Holwick

Shepherd's Cottage is a converted stone barn in Bowes, County Durham, set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Original features include exposed stone walls and traditional barn architecture that's been carefully restored. The cottage sits in a peaceful rural location with open countryside views.

The barn overlooks rolling fields and moorland typical of this part of the Pennines. You're surrounded by working farmland and dry stone walls. The landscape here is quiet and unspoilt.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests across a double, a twin and a bunk room. There's one bathroom. The living spaces include a kitchen, dining area and lounge with comfortable seating.

Barnard Castle sits 6 miles away (12 minutes) with its medieval castle ruins and independent shops. The Bowes Museum (6 miles, 12 minutes) houses fine art collections. High Force Waterfall lies 12 miles west (20 minutes). Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub, is 15 miles north (25 minutes).

Shepherd's Cottage works well for families wanting countryside walks and couples after a rural retreat in a proper barn conversion.