Swallows' Barn - Durham
54.800453, -1.711704Overview
3-bedroom farm holiday home in Durham with homemade cake, fresh eggs, and working farm animals
Spacious Accommodation
Swallows' Barn offers a three-bedroom house with two bathrooms and a large living room. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and a washing machine, and the property has a fireplace. Family rooms and baby safety gates are available for guests with children.
Outdoor Spaces
The garden provides views of the surrounding countryside and a sun terrace for sitting. A picnic area with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities is set on the working farm. Guests can walk directly from the door to the Lanchester Valley Way trail.
Farm Experience
Swallows' Barn Durham is a working farm with cows in nearby fields and roaming chickens. The host offers children a chance to collect fresh eggs and provides a homemade cake on arrival. Board games, puzzles, and a DVD player are supplied for indoor entertainment.
Local Access
The holiday home is located 15 km from Lumley Castle and Durham Cathedral, and 16 km from Beamish Museum. MetroCentre is 26 km away, and Newcastle International Airport is 39 km from the property. Free on-site parking and bicycle parking are provided.
Pet-Friendly Policies
The barn allows pets with a restriction that dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout the house. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and heating is provided for all rooms.
- Accommodation: 3-bedroom house with fireplace and full kitchen
- Farm life: working farm with cows, chickens, and egg collection
- Welcome treats: homemade cake and fresh eggs on arrival
- Location: 15 km from Durham Cathedral and Beamish Museum
- Outdoor: barbecue, picnic area, and sun terrace with garden views
- Parking: free private parking and bicycle storage
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
35 m²
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Dryer
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Flat-screen TV
Hiking
Cycling
Fishing
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Playpen
Cots
Board games
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Swallows' Barn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 216 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 39.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Newcastle, NCL |
Location
- City landmarks
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