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Brignall Mill, near Barnard Castle, is an eighteenth century watermill. Offering a totally tranquil stay, with all home comforts. The Mill stands in an idyllic spot within the old North Riding of Yorkshire, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty .

The Mill is situated in a dramatic gorge carved out by the River Greta through Teesdale, a beautiful rolling landscape of sheep pastures divided by ancient stone walls and, on the tops, open moorlands. The waterwheel, machinery and grindstones have been incorporated into an ingenious living space which can sleep 4/6.

We are eighteen miles from the railway station at Darlington where there is a very good bus service to Barnard Castle. There is easy access from the trans-Pennine A66, but the Mill is set remotely near the moor and is absolutely tranquil. Our nearest neighbour is the sheep farmer half a mile away and the only noise in the Gorge is the rush of the river and the sounds of hawks, owls and pheasants.

We are committed to making a historic building sustainable for the future. A micro-hydro electric scheme, a heat pump, solar panels and woodburners have been installed to make the Mill warm and comfortable while being nearly self-sufficient in power.

The Mill features in the Guardian's Great British Walks for Summer 2009

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......and some of our guests comments

"It was great - never seen a house like it"

"Truly memorable! Will recommend it to all. Hope to return in April '08"

"Beautiful cottage, lovely views, had an excellent time, can't wait to come back"

"Comfortable house. Had very enjoyable holiday in a wonderful scenic location"

"Beautiful house, lovely accommodation, fantastic location & great hosts. Wish we had longer. Hope to return."

Please note:

The nature of the Mill building makes it unsuitable for children under 11 and anyone with a mobility or visual impairment. There are steep staircases, stone steps and drops as well as voids with old machinery and low lintels. Our ancestors did not have a well developed sense of health and safety and although we have made the structure as safe as possible there are limits when preserving the integrity of an old industrial building.