Inspected 4 Stars for quality and comfort. Inspected Mobility 3 for those who have carer support. Quiet and comfortable traditional farm cottage sleeping 4 people in 2 ensuite bedrooms. Full working farm with cattle, sheep and chickens. Pet friendly. Near to historic Durham, Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle. Very comfortable 4-Star inspected cottage in tranquil, rural Teesdale, County Durham. Swallows Nest sleeps 4 people with 2 bedrooms, both en-suite. It is predominantly on one level, as are the gardens and surrounding areas and has been awarded the disability grading of Assisted Wheelchair status by Visit England. Wood beams, log fire, own gardens and free parking outside the door. A restful break from everyday life in an area packed full of activities and sights with walking right outside your door. If you want to stay on, or near the farm, we encourage you to feed the chickens and walk on Cockfield Fell, one of the 8 ancient common lands in England. Along with lots of activities you can do yourself, we also subscribe to some local attractions such as Raby Castle, High Force, Hamsterley Forest, Auckland Castle, The Miners Art Gallery, The Spanish Gallery, Bishop Auckland Viewtower and The Faith Gallery. All of these are free during your stay. We also have discount codes available for Beamish Museum if you fancy a really immersive experience. We are close to the city of Durham, Barnard Castle, Darlington and Bishop Auckland. We are also centrally located if you want to travel further afield to North Yorkshire, Northumberland and The Lake District. If you want a restful break from everyday life in an area packed full of activities and sights then you have come to the right place. Walking, breathtaking scenery, adventure and activities we’ve got the lot!!