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Spacious Accommodation: The Turnip Barn in Durham offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Amenities: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing space, complemented by a cosy fireplace. The property features a seating area and dining space, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Convenient Location: Located 38 km from Newcastle International Airport, The Turnip Barn is close to attractions such as Lumley Castle and Beamish Museum, both 11 km away. Other nearby points include The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, each 25 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The Turnip Barn ensures a comfortable and memorable stay with its spacious layout and excellent facilities.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This has got to be one of the nicest holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. The kitchen is so well equipped , Chris and his wife have thought of everything for a comfortable stay. The beds are lovely and cozy with beautiful bedding. The...
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing accommodation!!! Was beautiful and well worth visiting.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very spacious, very comfortable, very clean, lovely facilities. En-suite bathrooms to every bedroom and a downstairs toilet. Historical features like the beams, steps and old turnip-processing machine. Plenty of everything for 6 people. We didn’t...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything was perfect, attention to detail, cleanliness, there was even a large shelf full of soft clean white towels to use. Prosecco and chocs were a lovely little extra touch!
  • Irene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good communication with the owners prior to arrival and on arrival. Very comfortable beds. Spotless accommodation. Plenty of hot water. The enclosed garden for the dog.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,080 reviews from 20871 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Turnip Barn is a converted barn in the village of Witton Gilbert in County Durham. It provides you with three en-suite bedrooms including two king-size bedrooms and one twin room, there is also a cloakroom, all together the cottage can sleep six people. Inside it also includes a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside there is plenty of off road parking and an enclosed rear lawn garden with furniture. The Turnip Barn is a beautiful cottage, its traditional features give it a homely feel. Minimum 3 night stay

Neighbourhood information

This village sits in between the North Pennines AONB and the city of Durham. Witton Gilbert provides a shop, two pubs and a takeaway. The disused railway now forms part of the National Cycle Trail Route 14. Durham is three miles away, dominated by its architecture, the city offers a wealth of amenities. Lovers of the outdoors can explore the North Pennines AONB which leads towards the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Turnip Barn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.