Very cute accommodation. Comfy beds and everything was very clean. There was also a small lounge area and fridge. Everything we needed for a weekend away. Ate at the pub and the food and atmosphere was nice. A couple of vegetarian options. Nice walks nearby.

It was quite cold when we arrived in the evening and took a few hours to warm up. Lounge floor was cold, a rug would have helped. The shower pressure dropped to almost nothing a couple of times but came back after a minute.

Accommodation in a great location and with a lot of character. The owners/managers and staff at The Crown were very friendly and positive. I experienced autumn temperatures at night, but was warm and comfortable.

The sitting room furniture was perhaps a bit dated and perhaps the sofa would be better as a corner unit to better utilise the small space. Self-catering was very limited without a sink, but I expected that.

The barn was cosy, comfortable, and spotlessly clean. The food in the pub was amazing! The staff were really friendly and helpful. The location was great for walks and a visit to Grassholme Observatory. The tea, coffee, sugar, and milk were very much appreciated after our long drive.

It was a bit of a struggle to wash our cups and refill water bottles in the bathroom sink but we asked for a bottle of water from the pub to keep in the fridge.

The micro barn is so beautifully set out and has everything you could need for a lovely warm stay, the shower is excellent and the fresh milk on arrival was a added bonus.

Only thing was there was a private function at the pub and in the evening i could not park outside the barn, but found somewhere along the road.

The location was lovely. Very quiet with dark skies. The surrounding area was great to drive through and explore too. The Crown Pub served excellent food at very reasonable prices too.

The barn was, indeed “micro”. Very basic amenities which meant preparing any food was difficult unless microwaveable and cleaning plates etc difficult too.

Great location. Everything you need for a short stay. Facilities were spotless and leaving milk in the fridge was a most welcome surprise

A bit dark from the car park. Windows hard to open (but not a huge issue as we did manage to get them open in the end). Would have been nice to be able to eat at the crown (but due to staff shortages this wasn’t available)

Great location and design of accommodation to fit everything you need in a compact space

Blinds at windows but let lots of light through. Perhaps blackout blinds for spring/summer mornings

Lovely little place in a quiet location, perfect for exploring beautiful county Durham

Not really a case of not liking as it was perfect for us, but visitors need to be aware that it's not really self-catering as the space is super-compact. You can make a cup of tea, but you're washing your cup in the bathroom :)

Great little barn, super compact but all you need, location is really good for walks, The Crown next door offers great food, staff lovely, nothing to fault, perfect weekend getaway.

No negatives, everything was just great.

Excellent little property for a rural getaway with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very easy to access, milk in the fridge a nice touch and the food served at the Crown pub is super. Would highly recommend

Unfortunately Wi-Fi wasn’t strong enough to work for more than a couple of minutes at a time