Boot & Shoe Self-catering Cottage Tourist Attractions for your Holidays near
Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England, UK
 • See High Force in Teesdale & Raby Castle in Durham
 • Go fishing in the River Tees, walking in the Dales
 • Visit Newcastle and York
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What to See and Do
Hi Force in Upper Teesdale ©Graeme PeacockThe cottage provides the perfect location for a relaxing holiday in peaceful and scenic surroundings.

From strolling through Wycliffe to exploring Barnard Castle, experiencing Teesdale's High Force, visiting Raby Castle in, fishing in the River Tees, walking the North Yorkshire Dales to driving out to Newcastle or York, you will be ideally situated for a wonderful holiday in the countryside.
Local Attractions

The River Tees flowing by Boot & Shoe CottageBoot and Shoe Cottage is 400 yds west of Wycliffe Village, birthplace of John Wycliffe, the first translator of the Bible into English.

Set in the heart of Teesdale, one of England's most beautiful and unspoilt areas, Wycliffe is about 6 miles east of the historic market town of Barnard Castle and makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding country.

Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle © Graeme PeacockTeesdale has many small villages and is also home to the John and Josephine Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, High Force - England's highest waterfall and the mediaeval stronghold of Raby Castle with it's deer park.

Activities

The area offers opportunities for many outdoor activities, including walking with the Teesdale Visit Raby Castle, County Durham © Graeme PeacockWay passing close by, golfing, bird watching and riding. Rods on the River Tees can be rented, either by the day or weekly, to take advantage of the excellent trout fishing available with Boot and Shoe Cottage.  There is a newly installed all weather tennis court for guests use.

Further Afield

The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Yorkshire Dales and the cathedral city of Durham are all within easy driving distance, while Newcastle, York the Lake District are approx. 1 hour away.

Enjoy more photographs of North East England by Graeme Peacock
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 Mrs R. Peat
Waterside Cottage
Wycliffe
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
DL12 9TR		 Interior wall window detail Tel/fax: +44 (0)1833 627200

Email:
  info@bootandshoecottage.co.uk