The world is a book
and those who do not
travel read only one page.
(St. Augustine, AD 354 - 430)
Cheeseborough House has a tranquil location in the conservation area of
the oldest part of Barnard Castle, only 50 metres from the River Tees.
It has a loo with a view and a charming visiting ghost who is only
visible to children. Yet the shops, pubs and restaurants are only a few
minutes walk.
- 2 double bedrooms
- one ensuite bath / shower
- one ensuite shower
- Separate lounge
- Secluded patio garden
- Wood burning stove and open hearth fire
- Full central heating
- Non-smoking house
- Heated dog kennel
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Things to See and Do
Barnard Castle has something to offer everybody:
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for those who love arts there are the world-famous
Bowes Museum and a few art galleries
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for those who are interested in history there are the ruins of the
12th century castle (English Heritage)
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for those who appreciate historic houses there are
Raby Castle & Gardens, home of Lord Barnard (10 minutes)
and Rokeby Park
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for those who like to visit churches there are several interesting
church buildings (and
Escomb Saxon Church is only 25 minutes away)
- for those who
hunt antiques there are several antique shops, regular antique
fairs and
Addisons auction rooms
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for those who enjoy walking there are many walks from the doorstep,
e.g. on the
Teesdale Way to the ruins of
Egglestone Abbey
Barnard Castle is within travelling distance of many regional
attractions:
High & Low Force Waterfalls (10 mins.), the Yorkshire Dales (15 mins.),
Durham (45 mins.), The Lake District (50 mins.), Killhope Lead Mine (45
mins.), York (75 mins.), Beamish Open Air Museum (1 hour).
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