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Binchester Crag Farm is a detached stone farmhouse sleeping 8 in County Durham. Furnished to an exceptionally high standard and awarded Customers' Choice 2025, this is a serious luxury rural retreat. It sits in large enclosed gardens with a private stretch of the River Wear running through the property.
The North Pennines are on your doorstep. Bishop Auckland is the nearest town with Auckland Castle and The Spanish Gallery close by. Low Barns nature reserve is nearby for wildlife walks. Fishing, golf and horse riding are all available locally.
Four kingsize bedrooms sleep 8. Bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower room. The other three bedrooms have Freeview TVs. Two bathrooms serve the house including a family bathroom with slipper bath and walk-in shower.
Binchester Crag Farm is a detached stone farmhouse sleeping 8 in County Durham. Furnished to an exceptionally high standard and awarded Customers' Choice 2025, this is a serious luxury rural retreat.
It sits in large enclosed gardens with a private stretch of the River Wear running through the property.
The North Pennines are on your doorstep. Bishop Auckland is the nearest town with Auckland Castle and The Spanish Gallery close by.
Low Barns nature reserve is nearby for wildlife walks. Fishing, golf and horse riding are all available locally.
Four kingsize bedrooms sleep 8.
Bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower room. The other three bedrooms have Freeview TVs.
Two bathrooms serve the house including a family bathroom with slipper bath and walk-in shower. Three woodburners heat the living spaces.
The open-plan kitchen-dining room seats eight with a large island breakfast bar.
Auckland Castle (4 miles / 10 mins), Binchester Roman Fort (1 mile / 5 mins), Kynren at Bishop Auckland (4 miles / 10 mins) and Low Barns Nature Reserve (5 miles / 12 mins) are all within easy reach.
The private hot tub on the raised patio makes Binchester Crag Farm perfect for groups and families wanting a genuine luxury break in County Durham.
What makes Binchester Crag Farm a brilliant stay?
A private hot tub sits on the raised two-level patio with views over the beautifully kept enclosed gardens. Perfect for evenings outdoors.
Three woodburners across the living room, second sitting room and kitchen-dining room keep the farmhouse warm and cosy. Initial logs are included.
The property has its own private stretch of the River Wear running through the grounds. A genuinely rare feature for a holiday cottage.
Four kingsize bedrooms, a slipper bath, wine cooler, induction hob and EV charging point. This farmhouse is fitted out to a very high standard.
Up to two dogs are welcome at no extra charge. The large enclosed gardens and riverside grounds give dogs plenty of space to run freely.
With an eight-seater dining table, two separate living rooms and four kingsize bedrooms, this farmhouse works well for larger family groups or friends.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach Binchester Crag Farm by car, head towards Bishop Auckland in County Durham and follow signs for the village of Binchester. The property has a private on-site car park and an electric vehicle charging point on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, approximately 4 miles from the property. From there a short taxi ride will get you to the farmhouse with no difficulty.
Things to do and places to visit near Binchester Crag Farm
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
A cot, travel cot, highchair and stairgate are all provided. Three fireguards cover the woodburners. The large enclosed gardens and private River Wear frontage give children space to explore safely. Binchester Roman Fort is under a mile away and Kynren shows run in summer nearby.
Four kingsize beds mean couples can book with friends and still have their own space. The private hot tub, slipper bath, wine cooler and riverside grounds make this genuinely romantic. Bishop Auckland's Spanish Gallery and Auckland Castle are both within 10 minutes for a quality day out together.
Great places to eat and drink near Binchester Crag Farm
What you can reach on foot from Binchester Crag Farm
A short walk away you'll find Binchester Roman Fort less than a mile from the door. The village of Binchester is tiny and quiet. The River Wear runs through the property grounds giving direct access to riverside walking from the farmhouse itself.
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