Bracken Fern

We booked a quiet week away and couldn't have been happier with the location. Waking up to squirrels and birdsong outside, going out for the day and returning to a cosy night in the hot tub, just perfect.

Bracken Fern has been brilliantly thought out by the owners. The secluded cabin blends into the beautiful woodland surroundings and that includes the fire pit and hot tub. Its small and simple but part of the appeal is switching off and reconnecting with nature and that includes making your own fire to eat and escaping the unthinking convenience of modern life. That said comfort is still provided for and we wanted for nothing while we were there.

It was beautiful, we thoroughly enjoyed our break in the beautiful woodland. The wildlife every morning was amazing to listen to and watch.

We truly had a wonderful stay in perfect peaceful surroundings . The hut was spotlessly clean and there was nothing more you could want for so well equipped and little added extras made the experience extra special. After exploring the quaint villages and towns it was lovely to relax in the hot tub and listen to the birds and look up at the sky . Defiantly would recommend thank you for our relaxing stay we feel relaxed and recharged

After a difficult two weeks with parental health issues we went here for some rest. It was the most peaceful break we've ever had. The area that bracken fern is in is so peaceful and calm. The place it's self has everything you could possibly need for a short break. It's spotless clean and warm and the bed is very comfortable. We loved it so much we rebooked straight away. I'd highly recommend it.

What cant i say about this place it is amazing so private and peaceful this is ... What cant i say about this place it is amazing so private and peaceful this is the best cabin i have been too the cabins are not close together giving you that privacy and all you can hear is the wild life in the woodland the hot tub was so relaxing and easy to use everything was just perfect for a stress free and relaxing weekend i would recommend to anyone i will 100 book again

What a lovely lodge in the woods, not a sole to be seen. Honestly, felt like I was walking along a path to Miss Honey's cottage in Matilda. A surprise getaway for my other halves birthday. He said he couldn't have wished for anything better. Ziggy our cockapoo loved it. Plenty of space for him on his 10mtr lead. We woukd love to revisit and recommend to anyone who wants just them time.

A truly amazing place to stay.

Very relaxing. Fantastic place. Immaculate, so clean

This is our second stay at Bracken Fern, as we really fell in love with it the first time round. Perfect location, cabin and hosts. We'll definitely be back for another peaceful weekend getaway. Such a little hidden gem!

The accommodation was really clean, good shower and comfy bed. The only down point was that there wasnt anywhere comfortable to sit inside if it was cold. The kitchen was adequate for couple of nights but I wouldnt have wanted to be there for a week unless I was really good at cooking on open fire as it only has microwave and hob. It also wasnt as private as it could have been being able to view the neighbours. But it was a very relaxing place to be. Hot tub was amazing though, dressing gowns was also a nice touch.

Lovely place to stay so relaxing. The 'hut' was super clean on arrival and very welcoming. The scenery and setting is perfect for total relaxation thank you for a lovely stay.

We had a lovely time and would likely come again, only issues were that the pictures in the listing show a full sized round hot tub however when we arrived it was more an outside bath. The neighbouring hut was closer than we expected so we did see the other people staying a few times wasnt as private as expected, however we still have a lovely time and found the hut every comfortable and clean.

The cabin was great although the bed was a bit small me and the wife had to top and tail it otherwise we wouldn't fit. The facilities and cleanliness was great, the owner was very friendly and the area is lovely.

Amazing little woodland break away to escape from life for a few days! So quiet and relaxing to spend quality time with my partner

Brilliant Stay, Loved every minute of it. It was very cold outside we were kept warm with the log burner and electric heater. Excellent stay and would highly recommend

Lovely location , very cosy cabin , lovely welcome pack , brillant place if you want a bit of piece and quite would highly recomend to every 1. Would like to return in.the summer to see the differnce. And its only 1,5 mile walk to local pub which is a lovely country pub

We have had a fantastic holiday

A delightful secluded hideaway with all the facilities needed for the most relaxing and enjoyable refreshing break you could ever wish for ! ! Surrounded by tranquil woodlands, this beautiful shepherds pod retreat has an amazing wood fired hot tub, outdoor space with fire pit and superbly appointed functional inside space topped off with a super comfy bed What more could you ask for, if a quiet, comfortable place is what youre after to recharge or simply escape the day to day life then this is for you ! Amazing place and will be looking to revisit as soon as possible !

Beautiful cabin, amazing location! It was so nice to disconnect from the world for a couple of days and just enjoy the moment. Also Monty the dog loved spending 4days surrounded by the woods, he now decided he only eats his breakfast outside!! Thank you for the most wonderful stay.

Absolutely perfect, thank you

Bracken Fern was just amazing. For the first time in a long time, we were able to switch off from reality. Everything was just perfect. It was more than we expected. Every little detail had been taken care off. The cabin was immaculate and the bed was so comfy. Bella our little dog loved her treats and she loved exploring outside. Waking up in the morning and sitting outside with a cup of tea, listening to the birds and wildlife was just wow! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, it was out of this world x

Very tranquil, clean & everything we needed for our 3 nights stay.

Absolutely stunning. Perfect get away.

Lovely little cabin in the woods with everything you need for a relaxing weekend. Only met the owner once and they were very friendly and helpful.

Perfect woodland area very rural, I just sat around the fire pit every night with Vinnie, Paul and Laura was very helpful with anything, already booked again.

What a beautiful peaceful break. Laura is so Helpful and there is nothing she hasnt thought of. 5

Loved this sheperds hut in the woods so peacefull. Has every thing u need but there only a microwave and gas hob or firepit with griddle so id take a airfryer as we did or ull b limited to ready meals perfect for a weeks holiday with dog can walk for miles. dog was in her element and exhausted every day would recommend u try it 5 we will book again for next year

Gorgeous little cabin in woods, could hear occasional car on main road but otherwise felt like was out in wilderness, sure in Summer when trees in full leaf will feel more secluded. Only issue was no other comfortable seating available inside cabin and stools at breakfast bar were a little wobbly so had to sit on bed most of time there but was cozy especially with fire on and had everything needed to cook and prepare food! Hot tub was lovely but took far too long to heat up so only used once during stay, would definitely return for another visit when weather nicer! x

The most amazing time ever, gorgeous little cabin, beautiful location, amazing customer service, the best and most relaxing week i have ever had, I will definitely be back !

This will be the second time we have been here, last time was September 23, the place is just stunning, relaxing. As we remembered it. Cannot fault ot in anyway. Amazing place if you just want to relax and switch off l.

We had a beautiful weekend at Bracken Fern. Super clean, cosy and private! A perfect little space to relax and rejuvenate. The owner Laura was so attentive to all our needs and you can tell there is a lot of love put into this place. We was sad to be leaving and missing the hot tub already! We'll definitely be back

Beautiful stay, amazing hosts, very helpful, so clean and tidy great location Would definitely recommend

My partner and I went to Bracken Fern this weekend to celebrate her Birthday. The cottage was absolutely stunning and surrounded by beautiful scenery. It was in a lovely rural area that was so quiet and very private, so perfect for a peaceful getaway. The cottage was in immaculate condition when we arrived, it was very clean and tidy, and smelled lovely. The cottage had everything we needed, and there was a lot of storage for belongings. The hot tub was a great feature, and the cottage was so well heated even at night so we were cosy throughout our whole stay. Despite its rural location, the cottage is a short drive away from both Darlington and Barnard Castle, so there was plenty to do whilst we were away. It was great that we were able to bring our dog Pip with us also, she had a great time. Laura was such a lovely host, and made our stay as perfect as possible. She kept in regular contact and helped us with everything we needed throughout our stay. Thankyou Laura for such an amazing trip! We have been telling our family and friends all about our stay and advising them to visit. We will certainly be returning to experience it during summertime.

OUTSTANDING! !! THE perfect retreat over Xmas nestled right in the heart of wonderful secluded and peaceful countryside. We enjoyed listening to the wildlife and seeing lots of birds whilst sat comfortably on the outside decking Very cosy and clean and clearly a lot of thought, love and attention by the owners to give guests an unforgettable experience. Already looking at booking again for the Spring to see a different landscape as the woodland changes with the seasons. Thankyou for our lovely break and memories Alan and Jane xx

Amazing place to stay for a peaceful getaway. Hosts were amazing provided everything we needed and more!

Very nice setting in the woodland. Hot tub was lovely once it reached the desired temperature, but would be useful to have some lights rather than rely on a solar powered spotlight, which was ineffective. Otherwise, all good. Other facilities were great and a lovely powerful shower too.

Fantastic place, perfect size for 2 people, bed extremely comfy. Would definitely stay here again. Owner was very quick to bring us more wood when we requested it, even though it was a Sunday Would suggest a few extra lights along the path and at the archway to and from the carpark, as on a night it is pitch black and difficult to see

We really loved our stay at Bracken Fern. The property was well presented our only suggestion would be to have a mirror in the bathroom and maybe usb charging ports on the sockets. Instructions on how long the logs last on the hot tub log burner would be beneficial as we have never experienced this before. It was a bit of trial and error on our part. But overall we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend break. Thank you