Field Barn Cottage

Stapleton, North Yorkshire

A one bedroom cottage for two near Stapleton with everything on the ground floor, an enclosed lawn and a wood fired hot tub, two dogs welcome.

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Two dogs, two people, and no stairs between any of them and the garden. Field Barn Cottage is a dog friendly cottage for a couple in the farmland south of Darlington, with bedroom, bathroom and living space all on the ground floor. Its garden is enclosed, mostly lawn, and has the furniture out on it. The bedroom window looks straight over that lawn.

Inside is a single open room: a kitchen along one wall, a table set for two, a sofa at the far end. The bathroom earns its keep after a long afternoon out, being a bath with the shower over it, which is the difference between rinsing a dog indoors and doing it with a hosepipe. Floors are hard throughout, so a dog that comes in soaked does no lasting harm.

This is a booking for two people who want a hot tub and nothing in the diary. One bed, one table, one bathroom, and two dogs to occupy what is left. The tub is fired with wood rather than switched on, so the evening has a job in it. Beyond the fence the farm keeps further fields open, which gives both dogs a proper run without anybody starting the car.

Piercebridge is 3.7 miles west, where the Roman road crossed the Tees and the stone abutments still stand in a field on the south bank with the fort behind them. Middleton Tyas lies the other way, a long village of stone houses on the lane towards the moors, and the field paths linking the two are quiet enough that dogs have them to themselves. Past that the ground lifts into Teesdale.

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from £646 for 7 nights

Field Barn Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Venturing outside is your own enclosed garden which has a large lawn area and garden furniture where you can enjoy the early evening sunshine and al fresco dining
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £646 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Hot tub, Parking, Wifi

Field Barn Cottage from £646 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Field Barn Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Field Barn Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage has hard floors throughout, an enclosed lawn garden, and farm fields beyond the fence where dogs can have a proper run without needing to get in the car.
Are dogs allowed at Field Barn Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your travel dates. The setup — hard floors, an enclosed garden, and easy outdoor access — seems designed with dogs in mind whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Field Barn Cottage with my dog?
The cottage is set up well for dogs: hard floors mean wet or muddy arrivals aren't a problem, and the bathroom has a full bath with shower over it, making it easy to rinse dogs off after a walk. The garden is enclosed and mostly lawn, and the surrounding farmland and field paths towards Piercebridge and Middleton Tyas are quiet enough that dogs can roam freely. The maximum is two dogs, so if you're bringing more you'd need to check with the owner.