Old Rectory, Barningham (Yorkshire )

Summary 20th century buildings Smoking permitted Breakfast included Free car parking Facilities Free broadband access Gardens Children's cots Children's highchairs Drinking and dining Tea room English breakfast (included) Dinner available (at additional cost)

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Built in 1810, to house the rector (parish priest) and his curate (trainee priest) The Old Rectory is situated in a charming village which nestles in the lee of the Yorkshire moors. The sheltered garden features a south facing terrace with views of the Barningham henge, a stone circle which causes much speculation as to its origin. Accommodation is a double room en suite in the adjoining Coach House, which is accessed via an external stone staircase with exceptional views over Teesdale and the church.

 

 

 

 

History to the present day

The Old Rectory was built in 1810. The Curate lived in the wing which faces west  and opens out onto the Courtyard where the Coaching House is situated. There is a door from the Courtyard into the Churchyard and from there you can look out over the hills to the moors. St. Michael and All Angels church burnt down in 1850 and was rebuilt soon after. Barningham Park gardens are open to the public on certain days during the summer. The house dates back to the 14th century.

 

Dining and drinking

Supper can be arranged when booking and usually consists of two courses but menus can be discussed and preferences taken into account.  Very informal, we eat in the large family kitchen with whoever is staying at the time. Cost £18.50 each. Guests are asked to bring their own wine. There are some excellent pubs and restaurants in the area including three in The Good Food Guide.

Breakfast is taken in the large dining room where the sun pours in, fruit juice, fruit, cereals, porridge, full cooked English breakfast, toast and home made marmalade are all on offer.

Grounds and gardens

The Old Rectory sits in a half-acre walled secluded garden with views up to Barningham Wood  with some wonderful planting it sits above the snow line and has a steep north facing slope with waterfalls cascading down through colourful beds. Sheltered and peaceful it is filled with herbaceous plants, roses and shrubs.   You can sit on the terrace, take tea and relax and the only sound you can hear is that of the odd tractor going by. The cobbled courtyard is filled with tubs of geraniums and pleached apples and pears grow up the walls.

Other facilities

There are endless places of interest to visit: Rokeby Park House, Bowes Museum, Barningham Park Gardens, Egglestone Gardens, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Raby Park and great antique shops in Barnard Castle. Swaledale is 20 minutes away and you will not find a more breathtakingly beautiful drive. The walking is stunning be it over the moors, through the woods or down by the river.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Old Rectory, Barningham, Nr. Richmond, North Yorkshire. DL11 7DW.

Check In: 4.00pm  Check Out: 10.30am

Tea and cake await your arrival in the drawing room.

Turn south off the A66 at signs for Greta Bridge and Barningham, 10 miles west of Scotch Corner/A1. Immediately turn left again to Barningham. Two miles later enter the village between dry stone walls. The Old Rectory is the second entrance left after the Barningham village sign. If you get to the T junction you have gone too far!

Darlington train station is 25 minutes away, London to Darlington is only two and a half hours.

 

More photos of Old Rectory, Barningham

Court Yard	Bathroom	Garden	Garden and Coach House	Bedroom
Bathroom	Barningham Church