Greenwell Hill Bed And Breakfast
Greenwell Hill Bed And Breakfast
Greenwell Farm
Nr Wolsingham
BISHOP AUCKLAND
County Durham
DL13 4PH
Tel: 01388 527248
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Description
Throughout the year a warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Greenwell Farm's 18th Century barn. The Barn, with its typical Weardale stone roof and converted Gin Gan takes up to thirteen guests and still retains its former character. The bed and breakfast accommodation comprises three double, one triple and two twin bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and having dining room, separate lounge and payphone. All bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities and are traditionally furnished. Located between Wolsingham and Tow Law, Greenwell Farm overlooks the breathtaking views of the hills of The North Pennines which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as England's Last Wilderness and was once the hunting ground of the powerful Price Bishops of Durham. When preparing meals, wherever possible we use produce which is grown on Greenwell Farm, home produced fruit, vegetables and naturally reared meats.
Greenwell Farm's Gin Gan and Barn can also be booked as self catering accommodation, for corporate events and also ideal for family reunions / get togethers.
* Payphone available
* Credit Cards accepted
* £5 deposit per person per night
* 4pm arrival time unless arranged otherwise
* Pub Food, shops and post office 2 miles away
* Greenwell Farm Nature Trail (Please ask for more details)
If you wish to make a booking, a deposit of £5 per person per night is required. Credit cards are accepted. Arrival time is after 4pm unless you have previously contacted us to arrange an earlier
Attractions
Located between Wolsingham and Tow Law in Weardale, Greenwell Farm Cottages lie in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as England's Last Wilderness. Once the hunting grounds of the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham, the breathtaking scenery offers visitors plenty to do.
Moorland streams flow into the River Wear where it makes its way through pretty Dales villages including Stanhope, Frosterley, St Johns Chapel, Fir Tee and Escomb. Wild meadow flowers and traditional dry stone walls complete this picturesque landscape and encourage birds and wildlife. Weardale is ideally located to access the numerous scenic and historical sites of County Durham and Northumbria and is within a short travelling distance of Durham City, Beamish Museum, Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District. The surrounding Weardale countryside is a delight for families as well as cyclists, walkers, fishermen and birdwatchers.
What to see on the Farm
Wild Meadow Flowers like Globe Flowers, Orchids and Foxgloves. Hunting Birds like Owls, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrow hawks and Red Kites Pippastrelle Bats, Roe Dear, Stoats, Weasels, Foxes and Hares.