Olive Cottage

26/10/2025

🎃👻 so many fun and adventurous things on our doorstep! 🍂 no better moment than making memories and returning for a cosy evening in Olive Cottage, set the log burner away 🔥 and cosy up by the fire, all after a relaxing dip in the hot tub 🛁 of course! 👌

13/10/2025

🎃🍂 the best time of year! 🙌 🔥

08/09/2025

🌳 OLIVE COTTAGE BARNARD CASTLE 🌳

The ultimate cosy retreat located in the most popular market town to visit 🏡💫

✨ Perfect for couples, families, or a group of four adults 🙌
🛌 Sleeps 4 plus 1 cot bed available
🛁 Stunning Master bedroom traditional roll top bath
🔥 Log burner added cottage cosy nights
🫧 Private hot tub and courtyard
🧺 Welcome hamper with essentials
🌐 Wi-Fi, Sky TV, Netflix all included
🥾Endless local walks & landmarks on the door step
🚗 On street parking
📲 Available on cottages and all other popular booking sites!

💌 email us [email protected] also able to take direct bookings at a discount subject to availability 👌🏼

💻 Follow us on Facebook for more info!

08/09/2025

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Visiting us with children? 🧒 or simply love the country side walks…There are some beautiful walks and family fun activities to participate in here at Bowlees Visitor Centre 😊

🥾 Enjoy the beauty of the countryside right on our doorstep and return to kick your boots off to relax in Olive Cottage 🍂🌳

Bowlees Visitor Centre Waterfall Walks

Read our full guide to these walks here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/07/waterfall-walks-from-bowless-visitor.html

Highlights include:

🍄Walks to High Force, Low Force & Summerhill waterfalls
🍄Nature walks and trails to explore
🍄Information boards along the routes
🍄Some accessible routes and short walks suitable for little legs
🍄Mud kitchen, bird watching garden, stepping stones
🍄Cafe serving good coffee and tasty cakes
🍄Vistor centre with info for exploring the North Pennines
🍄Picnic benches for packed lunches
🍄Parking by donation / accessible by bus
🍄Dogs are allowed in the cafe and gift shop and welcome to accompany you on a lead during the walks

Read our full guide to visiting here: https://www.northeastfamilyfun.co.uk/2023/07/waterfall-walks-from-bowless-visitor.html

Thanks to our writer Gaia for this post.

24/08/2025

👀 Is it too early to talk Christmas 🫣 🙈 well, some of our guests are making plans and booking their stay for the festive period! 🔥

❄️ Plan your stay this December and enjoy a festive break at Olive Cottage which is tastefully decorated throughout the season 🎄

✨There’s nothing more beautiful than sitting in the hot tub looking up to the stars in the dark night sky 🌌 then returning to watch Netflix infront of the log burner 🪵

🧑‍🎄 Don’t miss out this Christmas, plan your stay by following the link in the bio👇🏼

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/olive-cottage-uk47737

24/08/2025

👶 One of our favourite go to places when staying at Olive Cottage with the family 🍃

🌽 Just a short drive away, this beautiful little farm has the most delightful animals to feed and an adventure park for kids to burn energy 😜

🍴 Our favourite part of all though has to be the coffee shop 👌🏼 serving delicious meals for all the family and a delightful Sunday Roast! 🐽

23/08/2025

👀 Here’s a little peek into Olive Cottage ⭐️☀️ Escape to our cosy little holiday home this September with a stay at Olive Cottage in picturesque Barnard Castle! ☀️⭐️🏡 Experience the beauty of this cosy holiday cottage which provides a home from home feel with additional quirky touches, it has all amenities from the doorstep and surrounded by the stunning Countryside providing endless exploring and making memories 🍃 Book your stay today, just follow the link on our page ✨

22/08/2025

☀️ Plan your next getaway to Olive Cottage in Barnard Castle! With room for up to 4 guests it’s the perfect place for family get togethers or a couple’s retreat for a relaxed and romantic getaway in comfort with lots to do nearby! Imagine coming home to relax in either the hot tub or this beautiful roll top bath 🛁 ✨🤗 Just follow the link in bio 👉 🏡

22/08/2025

🏞️ A beautiful landmark in close proximity of Olive Cottage. Take advantage of the beautiful walks we have surrounding our holiday home then return to kick off the walking boots and enjoy a relaxed evening in our private hot tub 🫧👌🏼

Photography Competition – Capture Summer at High Force 🌿

High Force Waterfall is open until 8PM daily, and there’s never been a better time to visit. From peaceful evening skies to the dramatic force of the waterfall, now’s your chance to capture the moment and WIN a 3-course Sunday lunch for two at the High Force Hotel. 🍽️

🏆 How to Enter

🌲Visit High Force Waterfall before Saturday 7th September
🌲Take a photo during your visit (evening entries encouraged!)
🌲Post your photo to Instagram
🌲Tag @ HighForceWaterfall and use

Photos must be taken on the High Force circular route (no drones please)

📅 Competition Closes: Saturday 7th September

🥇 Winner Announced: Week beginning Monday 9th September
🎁 Prize: Sunday lunch for two at the High Force Hotel (valid Sunday's)

🎟️ Entry to the waterfall:
Adults £3.95 | Children £2.45 | Under 4s go free
Family Saver: £10 online | £12 onsite
Open daily 10AM – 8PM | Dog friendly 🐾

📸 Good luck – we can’t wait to see your shots!
👉 More info - www.raby.co.uk/events/high-force-photography-competition/

22/08/2025

“Life is all about having a good time” 🙌 Olive Cottage, our beautiful holiday cottage in the heart of Barnard Castle is where memories are created 🤍

🛌 Sleeps 4
👶 Family Friendly
🫧 Private Hot Tub
🌳 Quaint Courtyard
🚘 On street parking
📺 Sky TV, Netflix & Wi-fi
🤍 Master bedroom with tub 🛁

Find us online or email your enquiry to [email protected]