Guidebook Sheila's/Phil's Cottage (Barnard Castle)

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Guidebook Sheila's/Phil's Cottage (Barnard Castle)

Food scene

11 miles from Sheila's/ Phil's Cottage This working farm is well worth a visit. Lovely tearoom as well as butchery, food hall, gift hall, clothing and countrywear. Cows and sheep to see in the fields around the farmshop and a selection of exotic animals to see during your visit. Animals include: Llamas, Ostriches, Rears, Pigs and Piglets, Chinchillas, Donkeys and Fallow Deer.
22 habitants recommandent
Mainsgill Farm
22 habitants recommandent
11 miles from Sheila's/ Phil's Cottage This working farm is well worth a visit. Lovely tearoom as well as butchery, food hall, gift hall, clothing and countrywear. Cows and sheep to see in the fields around the farmshop and a selection of exotic animals to see during your visit. Animals include: Llamas, Ostriches, Rears, Pigs and Piglets, Chinchillas, Donkeys and Fallow Deer.
Our favourite fish and chips shop!
149 Fish & Chips
36 Galgate
Our favourite fish and chips shop!
5 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Award winning farm shop and organic restaurant which supports local producers. Includes in house butchers, delicatessen, bakery, general store and craft section. Children’s play area outside, ‘sheep on the roof’, geese and ducks wandering around and pigs in the fields! Run and built entirely on eco principles.
Cross Lanes Organic Farm
5 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Award winning farm shop and organic restaurant which supports local producers. Includes in house butchers, delicatessen, bakery, general store and craft section. Children’s play area outside, ‘sheep on the roof’, geese and ducks wandering around and pigs in the fields! Run and built entirely on eco principles.
12 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage, Dog friendly pub/restaurant Set in the Roman village of Piercebridge, The Fox Hole Pub & Kitchen welcomes all. With an inspired mix of traditional features and contemporary decor. Offers a selection of locally brewed, hand pulled beers, organic wines and a large selection of spirits – with an extensive gin selection. Enjoy dishes inspired by locally sourced, seasonal, fresh ingredients.
14 habitants recommandent
The Fox Hole
14 habitants recommandent
12 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage, Dog friendly pub/restaurant Set in the Roman village of Piercebridge, The Fox Hole Pub & Kitchen welcomes all. With an inspired mix of traditional features and contemporary decor. Offers a selection of locally brewed, hand pulled beers, organic wines and a large selection of spirits – with an extensive gin selection. Enjoy dishes inspired by locally sourced, seasonal, fresh ingredients.
6 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Country pub offers something for everyone from Couples, families and groups of friends alike and provides a perfect venue to gather in the comfortable, unfussy surroundings or to huddle on a pew together and enjoy a banquet of your choice.
The Crown station
6 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Country pub offers something for everyone from Couples, families and groups of friends alike and provides a perfect venue to gather in the comfortable, unfussy surroundings or to huddle on a pew together and enjoy a banquet of your choice.
15 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Archers Ice Cream is a family run dairy farm. Award winning luxury artisan ice cream is produced from their very own milk. Local fruit where possible as well as other ingredients such as fudge and honey.
7 habitants recommandent
Archers Jersey Ice Cream
Walworth Road
7 habitants recommandent
15 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Archers Ice Cream is a family run dairy farm. Award winning luxury artisan ice cream is produced from their very own milk. Local fruit where possible as well as other ingredients such as fudge and honey.
6.6 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Handmade artisan cheese from the heart of Teesdale. Cheesedale is a cheese-centric cafe and shop where the menu revolves around the cheese they make on the premises. You can take a peek into the dairy and see where the cheese is made, meet the rare breed pigs who are fed on the whey from the cheesemaking and enjoy a great cheese board and cup of coffee in the cafe.
Teesdale Cheesemakers
11 Copley Ln
6.6 miles from Sheila's/Phil's Cottage Handmade artisan cheese from the heart of Teesdale. Cheesedale is a cheese-centric cafe and shop where the menu revolves around the cheese they make on the premises. You can take a peek into the dairy and see where the cheese is made, meet the rare breed pigs who are fed on the whey from the cheesemaking and enjoy a great cheese board and cup of coffee in the cafe.

Sightseeing

High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. Refreshments available nearby at the High Force Hotel. The Bowlees Visitor is nearby offering café, gift shop and picnic area and is ideal for walkers and cyclists, and the centre is dog friendly. There’s also plenty to do for families with nature trails, wildlife spotting and a mud kitchen. Sit a while and discover nature from our birdwatching spots and wildlife areas or walk to Low Force and High Force. After dark, experience the stars at our officially designated Dark Sky Discovery Site.
116 habitants recommandent
Chutes High Force
Alston Road
116 habitants recommandent
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. Refreshments available nearby at the High Force Hotel. The Bowlees Visitor is nearby offering café, gift shop and picnic area and is ideal for walkers and cyclists, and the centre is dog friendly. There’s also plenty to do for families with nature trails, wildlife spotting and a mud kitchen. Sit a while and discover nature from our birdwatching spots and wildlife areas or walk to Low Force and High Force. After dark, experience the stars at our officially designated Dark Sky Discovery Site.
8 miles from Sheila's Cottage Raby is without doubt one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. It is surrounded by picturesque 18th century Walled Gardens and 200 acres of Park land with ornamental lakes and herds of deer. Raby Castle and grounds are open for you to enjoy at your own pace, however guided tours are also available. Raby Estates welcomes well-behaved dogs in the Gardens, Park and Stables Café. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Castle.
79 habitants recommandent
Château de Raby
79 habitants recommandent
8 miles from Sheila's Cottage Raby is without doubt one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. It is surrounded by picturesque 18th century Walled Gardens and 200 acres of Park land with ornamental lakes and herds of deer. Raby Castle and grounds are open for you to enjoy at your own pace, however guided tours are also available. Raby Estates welcomes well-behaved dogs in the Gardens, Park and Stables Café. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Castle.
The North’s Museum of art, fashion and design. The acclaimed Café Bowes is a superb place to spoil yourself, either whilst visiting the Museum or simply as a stand alone dining destination. Takeaways are also available which can be eaten in the Museum gardens. Café Bowes serves high quality fare, featuring locally sourced ingredients. We are renowned for our homemade cakes and scones, and friendly efficient service. In addition to our lunchtime menu, breakfast, light bites and afternoon tea are available.
104 habitants recommandent
Le Musée Bowes
Newgate
104 habitants recommandent
The North’s Museum of art, fashion and design. The acclaimed Café Bowes is a superb place to spoil yourself, either whilst visiting the Museum or simply as a stand alone dining destination. Takeaways are also available which can be eaten in the Museum gardens. Café Bowes serves high quality fare, featuring locally sourced ingredients. We are renowned for our homemade cakes and scones, and friendly efficient service. In addition to our lunchtime menu, breakfast, light bites and afternoon tea are available.
Alpaca farm- 6.4 miles from Sheila's Cottage
Teesdale Alpacas
Alpaca farm- 6.4 miles from Sheila's Cottage
11 miles from Sheila's Cottage Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to activities. With waymarked walks, cycle routes and horse riding trails, all levels of fitness and ability are catered for. There is also a forest play park which is open all year round with a new area of Viking Themed play equipment aimed at the kids, as well as a Gruffalo Spotters trail. Hamsterley Forest is a big magnet for mountain bikers with a number of fantastic sections of exhilarating single track. Families are also well catered for with a multi-user trail along. Relax at the end of your visit with some homemade cake at the Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk.
65 habitants recommandent
Forêt de Hamsterley
Redford Lane
65 habitants recommandent
11 miles from Sheila's Cottage Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to activities. With waymarked walks, cycle routes and horse riding trails, all levels of fitness and ability are catered for. There is also a forest play park which is open all year round with a new area of Viking Themed play equipment aimed at the kids, as well as a Gruffalo Spotters trail. Hamsterley Forest is a big magnet for mountain bikers with a number of fantastic sections of exhilarating single track. Families are also well catered for with a multi-user trail along. Relax at the end of your visit with some homemade cake at the Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk.
10 miles from Sheila's Cottage Blackton Reservoir is located in Baldersdale and is one of a chain of three reservoirs on the River Balder. It sits immediately downstream from Balderhead Reservoir. Surrounded by the fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors, this tranquil space is perfect for de-stressing, boosting your vitamin D intake and exploring the landscape or wild brown trout fishing around the reservoir. Dogs are very welcome at Blackton but must be kept on leads. Blackton is one of four of the very best wild brown trout fisheries in the UK.
Blackton Reservoir
10 miles from Sheila's Cottage Blackton Reservoir is located in Baldersdale and is one of a chain of three reservoirs on the River Balder. It sits immediately downstream from Balderhead Reservoir. Surrounded by the fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors, this tranquil space is perfect for de-stressing, boosting your vitamin D intake and exploring the landscape or wild brown trout fishing around the reservoir. Dogs are very welcome at Blackton but must be kept on leads. Blackton is one of four of the very best wild brown trout fisheries in the UK.