The Barn & The Log Cabin – Sleeps 12 | 2 Hot Tubs, Games & Countryside Retreat
Welcome to The Barn & The Log Cabin, two beautifully designed countryside properties combining rustic character with modern comfort. Sleeping up to 12 guests across 6 sleeping zones, this unique combination is ideal for families, friends and multi-generational groups looking for plenty of space to gather, relax and enjoy time together. Set within our peaceful private 6-acre estate near Durham, the two properties sit just steps apart, giving your group the flexibility of separate spaces while still staying together.
🏡 The Barn – Sleeps 6 The Barn is a beautifully converted stone farmhouse with exposed oak beams, wood floors and stylish interiors. It features 3 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living and dining areas, making it ideal for groups who value both comfort and privacy. Large windows provide beautiful countryside views, while the generous communal spaces give everyone plenty of room to eat, relax and spend time together.
🌲 The Log Cabin – Sleeps 6 Our handcrafted Finnish Log Cabin adds something completely different, with warm timber interiors, underfloor heating and a fantastic open-plan entertainment space. Enjoy the pool table, retro arcade machine, bar area and huge retractable 83-inch screen, or relax in the conservatory overlooking the countryside. The Log Cabin also has its own kitchenette and a covered outdoor BBQ, perfect for year-round use.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements – 6 Sleeping Zones | Sleeps 12
The Barn – Sleeps 6 • Master bedroom – En-suite: Emperor bed (2.1m x 2.1m) – sleeps 2 • Bedroom – En-suite: Double bed – sleeps 2 • Bedroom – En-suite: Double bed – sleeps 2
The Log Cabin – Sleeps 6 • Elevated sleeping loft: King-size bed – sleeps 2 • Elevated sleeping loft: King-size bed – sleeps 2 • Open-plan lounge: Exceptionally large luxury sofa bed (3.2m x 2m) – sleeps 2 (or more), frequently described by guests as “sleeping on a cloud”
⚠️ Please Note – Log Cabin Sleeping Lofts The two king-size beds are in open, elevated sleeping lofts accessed by ladders, with restricted headroom due to the pitched roof. These quirky loft spaces are a fun and distinctive feature that many guests love, but may not suit guests with limited mobility or those who prefer conventional bedrooms. Total: 6 sleeping zones | Sleeps up to 12 guests
📐 Floor Plans & 360° Tours Detailed photographs, floor plans and interactive 360° tours are available to view before booking, allowing you to explore the layout, bedrooms and living spaces and make sure the accommodation is right for your group.
🍳 Log Cabin Cooking Facilities Please note that the Log Cabin does not have a conventional full-size oven. It has: • Combination microwave with small oven function • Double Ninja air fryer • Hob for pots and pans • Toaster and kettle • Covered outdoor BBQ
The Barn has a fully equipped kitchen with conventional cooking facilities.
🌿 Outdoor Living Guests can enjoy: • 2 private wood-fired hot tubs • Covered BBQ area at the Log Cabin • Outdoor seating and countryside views • Woodland play park with swings and climbing frame • Huge 14ft sunken trampoline • 6-acre estate with lake, mature trees and wildlife • Countryside walks and nearby nature reserve
✨ Highlights 🛌 Sleeps 12 across 6 sleeping zones 🏡 Two separate properties just steps apart 🛁 3 en-suite bedrooms in The Barn 🔥 2 private wood-fired hot tubs 🎱 Pool table & retro arcade machine 📺 Huge retractable 83-inch screen 🔥 Covered BBQ area 🌳 Woodland play park & 14ft sunken trampoline 🏞️ Peaceful 6-acre countryside estate 🏰 Close to Durham City, Bishop Auckland & Kynren 🚗 Free secure on-site parking
🔥 Wood-Fired Hot Tub Information We provide the wood, kindling, paper and firelighters — simply fill the tub, light the fire and allow it to heat. Each hot tub is fitted with a hot-water tap, allowing you to fill it fresh at a time that suits you.
🔇 Quiet Hours As there may be other guests staying elsewhere on the estate, we have strict quiet hours from 10pm–8am. Noise must be kept to a minimum during these hours, particularly when using the hot tubs and outdoor areas. If these quiet hours do not suit your plans, please do not book this property.
STRICTLY NO PETS.
Please remove shoes in carpeted areas. Shoe trays are provided by the main entrance. Whether you're planning a family gathering, celebration or countryside escape, The Barn & The Log Cabin offer the flexibility of two distinctive properties with plenty of space to spend time together.