If you are looking for a quiet get-away-from-it-all weekend for 2 or a longer family stay in some of England's most beautiful surroundings, then Boot and Shoe Cottage is just the place for you.  We offer a warm welcome with a roaring log fire and home baking, books, videos and games for adults and children alike, comfy sofas, feather & down bedding (synthetic available if required); a true home-from-home.

Outside, the river with kingfishers, duck, geese and trout off the back garden and fields with horses, sheep and rabbits to the front.  

New for 2008 - all weather tennis court.

To whet your appetite, some recent comments from our visitors' book:                            ... fantastic walks and roaring log fires
... a fabulous cottage - what a find
... beautiful river, beautiful cottage, wonderful birds - especially the kingfishers
... everything you could ever want in the cottage and the area
... the number of return visits in this book speaks volumes
... nice to find people who care about their heritage and environment
... thank you to the Peats for their thought and care
... the most peaceful place we have ever stayed

Events

Bowes Museum - Art Nouveau, Streatlam Galleries opened on 31st March 2007
Illumination: Judy Hurst 19th April - 20th July
Alfred Sisley: Impressionist Landscapes 17th May - 21st September 2008  

                            
Barnard Castle Farmers' Market on the 1st Saturday of the month, weekly market on a Wednesday

The nearest pub - a 10 minute walk - has recently opened a great restaurant.  The second nearest pub - a 5 minute drive - has been awarded a Michelin "Bib Gourmand".  So stay with us and enjoy some fabulous meals out.

Walkers and Cyclists

We actively encourage walkers and cyclists to visit and enjoy all the area can offer - World Heritage sites, Areas on Outstanding Natural Beauty and a National Park. Walking for everyone from a stroll along the riverside to the Teesdale and Pennine Ways.  Cycle routes include the C2C, W2W and many circular routes as well as Hamsterley Forest for off-roading.  Boot and Shoe Cottage has drying facilities and safe storage for bikes.

Environmental Issues

Boot and Shoe Cottage is committed to good environmental practice and sustainable development and we are constantly striving to reduce our impact on the environment.  
To this end we provide:
 - recycling facilities and compost bins
 - environmentally friendly cleaning products for our and our guests' use
- a grocery delivery service
 - ideas for "leave the car at home" days
 - information on local products and shops, walks and bus timetables.

2nd May 2008