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Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Garrigill
  • Popular LocationNenthead Mines5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Pennines14 min drive
  • Popular LocationHadrian's Wall31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa

This cosy property has completely exclusive use of on-site private spa which was purpose built February 2020, featuring 6 seat hot tub, sauna, and seating area.
This 17th century barn has loads of character and has recently been refurbished to include feature bedrooms.
The open plan lounge and kitchen are traditionally furnished with log burner ( supplied with ample logs and kindling ) with comfy leather sofas, plus dining table that can fold out to cater for up to 6 people. The compact kitchen area includes a Belfast sink, hob, built in oven, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher..
The large upstairs master bedroom with double bed has exposed stone wall and wooden rafters, with shower room. Chest storage includes games and toys.
The second bedroom, on the ground floor built in to the bunkhouse towards the rear of the property which is decorated and furnished in a rustic railway cabin style, with industrial feature lighting. The bed is a completely enclosed built in raised double cabin bed and also includes cabin lighting, smart TV and PS3 plus games. Underneath is a pull out single trundle bed on wheels ideal for a child.
The separate spa is next door to the property, and consists of a wet room, seating area, and 6 person indoor hot tub.
Stone walled garden and off street parking with decking area to the side of the property patio overlooking beautiful scenery. The decking area comprises pergola, hand crafted barrel style BBQ/smoker and enamelled barrel seating.
It's a 2 minute walk to the local church, and very small shop/post office, and only a 3 minute walk to the local Village Hall, where there are events throughout the year - craft fayres, fetes, cream teas etc.
There is ample off road parking, as well as secure gated drive. Garden seating area is also walled and gated for the security of smaller pets and young children.
Ideal if you are looking for peace and quiet, and a place to relax.
Gatecroft is perfect for nature lovers. With stunning views of fells and rural farmland the area is rich in wildlife - grouse, pheasant, hare, red squirrel and more. Ashgill Force is only a very short walk from the property which is directly on the Pennine Way. Many fabulous walking opportunities within very easy reach. Due to the rural environment guests are advised that footpaths, where they exist, may not be suitable for pushchairs, buggies, or wheel chairs, and that for very young children a walking carrier may be advisable.

Property manager

Michael Burton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 55 lbs per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 55 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Barn Conversion With own Private spa

About the neighborhood

Alston

Located in Alston, this vacation home is in a rural area. Appleby Golf Club and New Mills Trout Fishing Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Acorn Bank and Eggleston Hall. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive
  • North Pennines - 14 min drive
  • Hadrian's Wall - 31 min drive
  • Ullswater - 34 min drive
  • Whinfell Forest - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 39 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nent Hall Country House Hotel - 6 min drive
  • Hive at Nenthead - 4 min drive
  • Hartside Top - 5 min drive
  • The George & Dragon Inn - 4 min walk
  • Miners Arms - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gatecroft Barn & Spa, Garrigill. Cute, quirky pet friendly barn with private spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. High Force and Long Meg and Her Daughters are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 191 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay
Weve stayed her now three years running for our annual christmas break with friend. Yet again fabulous stay. Has all you need to chill and relax. Heres to next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really relaxing
The cottage was well equipped and clean. Particularly liked all the books, games and DVDs for when the weather wasn't great. The area is beautiful and we got out most days apart from when storm Debi hit. Our dog loved it and it was nice to stay somewhere genuinely dog friendly. The only slight downside was the darkness inside the property but that's down to the building and part of what makes it so cosy.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well needed R&R
Very cosy cottage, home made cake and flowers on entering made for a very warm welcome. Sauna and hot tub so very inviting after some beautiful walks in the surrounding area "ashgill falls" well worth the trek. Log fire made for very cosy evenings whist watching one of the many dvds on offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing 4 night break
Spent 4 amazing nights at Gatecroft Barn in beautiful quiet village setting with fab walks especially the one to the waterfall. Barn was very well equipped and very cosy. Spa was an absolute luxury and was well used during our visit. Beds very comfortable and plenty of bedding provided as well as towels. Dogs were also well catered for and our 2 were very happy to be there and in their element out walking (1 is a collie and wanted to herd sheep, the other is a poochon so blended right in with the sheep). Would definitely recommend Gatecroft Barn and we’re looking to have a few nights here around Christmas time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANdrew W., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Myself partener and 3 jack russells enjoyed our 2nd stay at gatecroft spa. Everything was perfect good comfart very clean enjoyed the relaxing spa room. Very quite and peaceful loads nice walks for our dogs. Nice flowers lemon drizzle and the dogs loved there treats. Thanks again for lovely stay and we will be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute break away with the dogs
Great location out in the open countryside but very secure garden area for our dogs so made it alot more relaxing for us not having to worry about them getting out, the cottage was really nicely done out, small and cosey but had all the main ameanities and the spa was a really nice touch too, never stayed anywhere before with the hot tub indoors which id imagine would be a god send in the winter only down side was it didnt have any dials to turn the temperature down on the hot tub and it never seemed to cool down even with the main doors open, so we didnt quite enjoy the hot tub as much as we normally do as it got quite unbearable but that is the only thing we would of changed about our stay just the temperature of the hot tub. Overall brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
The property was very clean and well kept, the hot tub and sauna were very clean and great to use. The cottage was very cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anita S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
On arrival the property was quite clean and tidy except for a blood stained plaster left in the bedroom. The bed was very uncomfortable and impossible to sleep in. The shower in the bathroom came out in a dribble making it difficult to use (the owners said to use the Spa shower but that is actually outside and it was freezing cold and although this may be acceptable to some people it was not an ideal solution for me) If I had known of these issues beforehand I would not have booked the property. I had booked for 7 nights but left early because after 3 nights of no sleep and no shower I just wanted to get out of there. I am aware my experience is not the same as most of the reviews for this property, but it just did not meet my expectations. I messaged the owners on the day I left to let them know it was empty - this is the reply: I’m sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the accommodation. It’s a shame that you didn’t get in touch prior to this. The majority of our guests indicate that the property is as described - cute and quirky. The property was cleaned and checked prior to your arrival. Water pressure can be an issue in older properties, however, the spa has a purpose built wet room with new power shower. Regards
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas Relax
Great spot to relax, spa was a bonus and the kids loved it, was difficult to get them our, weather was poor so we stayed in put the log fire on and played christmas games / watched Christmas films, was our 1st Christmas away from home and was definitely worth it, Kathryn was brilliant at keeping in contact, Great Christmas spent with my Girlfriend and 2 beautiful daughters
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay, just as good as 1st
A lovely place to stay, it has everything you need. Log burner, hot tub & sauna. In a small village with walks around. Treats left by hosts were definitely appreciated. Have booked again for next year & look forward to it. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location and splendid hot tub & Spa
The whole property was excellent, although a little more compact than was implied in the advert. We booked 4 adults, but seating 4 for a meal was achieved by borrowing a couple of chairs from the spa. The table on which to eat rather blocked the main door to the lounge/kitchen, but can easily be folded after use.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy, wee outhouse with hot tub and sauna was great. Lovely views in a peaceful wee village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viktorija K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best stay ever!
Stayed in Gatecroft second time and enjoyed it! Very clean and cosy, great location. Very friendly host, left treats for our dog, child and for us :) Enjoyed lemon drizzle. Excellent place to relax from the routine. Definitely recommend and will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with friends
Lovely place. Very clean and well equipment
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
This was our 2nd stay here after staying 2 years ago. I have got to mention that I was slightly disappointed this time as I felt the cleanliness was not what it was last time. There was dust and food crumbs in between the gaps on the sofas and the grill had not been cleaned from the last time it was used. I also noticed that the draining rack which used to be above the sink was gone so there was no where to place your pots once you had washed them, which was abit annoying. The mattress or probably the whole bed really needs replacing! I had 2 awful nights sleep as the mattress was so uncomfortable, my back was aching for a couple of days after our stay. And the actual bed moves and creeks quite a lot. The bowl and spoon which was last in the sauna to use for the sauna was not there so we were unable to use the sauna which was disappointing. I also struggled to get the hob to stay on the cooker (maybe because I’m useless with electric cookers) but after trying for 20 minutes I did try to call the hosts to ask for instructions on how to use it but there’s no reception so was unable to call. So not too sure how you would make contact with the hosts in an emergency unless you drove out of the village to gain mobile reception. But overall we did enjoy our stay and the hosts were kind enough to bake a lovely chocolate cake for my sons birthday which was really nice and thoughtful! The barn is definitely worth a visit but I think for me this time I was comparing it to our last stay and could notice the things which could of been better. It was also quite sad to see that a lot of the shops in Alston had closed or were closing down. Obviously due to Covid and now the cost of living they just can’t afford to stay open anymore. It was a real shame because it is a lovely little village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% coming back
This place is 10/10 you have beautiful views around you there is a beautiful waterfall close by, the place itself was very cosy you had plenty of films and board games, the spa area was amazing the neighbourhood is very friendly will 100% be coming back and will recommend it to anyone who wants to go away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Would stay again, already recommended to others
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arryn B., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Gatecroft!
Quaint, cosy cottage in the countryside with lots of lovely walks right on your doorstep. Goods: My husband and I stayed with our two friends and our puppies over an Aug weekend and had such a lovely time. The cottage comfortably sleeps 4, with the added benefit of a hot tub and spa in the adjoining building. Both seemed brand new, and super clean. There’s also a lovely cosy fireplace in the living room and lots of outdoor seating, with table and bbq if you’re lucky enough to get sunny days! I’d also highly suggest going out at night to see the starry sky, which is incredible in Garrigill! Suggestions: some storage for clothing and a mirror and plug point for those sleeping downstairs would be helpful. Also, a drying rack for dishes (maybe we missed this) and provision of some little body soaps for before the hot tub would be a nice touch for guests. However, these were just small things that certainly didn’t dampen the weekend. Would definitely recommend, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the countryside
The property was clean and cosy and in a quiet little village. Bit of a remote area but we didn’t mind this too much. The hot tub room and sauna were absolutely great. Only downside is it wasn’t suitable for 4 adults (all family member) so weren’t able to share beds. There was no storage in the bedroom downstairs so it was a bit cramped but otherwise a lovely stay. The lemon cake was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break to Gatecroft spa
Delightful short break at Gatecroft spa .Thoroughly enjoyed using the spa facilities and felt owners most generous with settings and timings on jacuzzi , hot tub , especially as there was no additional charge for useage . Amazing location providing a relaxing , restorative break . Enjoyed the lemon cake , and felt cottage well stocked with those little extras we sometimes forget to pack ! , very informative guide for our stay and exceptional contact information before hand . Many thanks Michael and Katherine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The little extras
Lots of extra little touches for the stay, justcto ease you jnto the first day. Nice little village with a great relaxing time, great sun facing area for barbecue, chill and relax. Loved the great discussion with Ronnie, the long standing story telling man who grew up in the village and a true character, just like the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garrigill
Buetiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the forth time I’ve stayed here! Always fabulous and super relaxing
N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy with fantastic facilities.
We've had pleasure staying in Gatecroft over weekend in June. The place was very clean and all set up for us to enjoy. Facilities are great bonus to this place and I can imagine coming back here again in winter. Plenty of walking and very friendly local people. We've had homemade cake (yum) and some refreshments waiting for us. Great addition is free parking in front of property, real fireplace and BBQ. This place has it all ! We used sauna and massive hot tub. I like how close it is to the cottage and how spacious it is. We've had amazing time at Gatecroft and hoping to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022