Five Acres

Site and location

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• About the area

  A fantastic location

  Barnard Castle is a popular town with a flourishing market held on the cobbled streets every week and all the amenities that you would expect on a traditional high street. There are regular bus services from the town centre to nearby Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Durham City. Alternatively at Five Acres you will be just under a mile from the A66, conveniently linking you to all the region has to offer.

  Essentials on your doorstep

  Culture:

  Barnard Castle town hosts the Bowes Museum, a purpose-built gallery regarded as one of the finest museums in the North of England.

  Days Out:

  Barnard Castle is situated in Teesdale which is one of the picturesque Durham Dales in the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is plenty to explore by foot, bike or car including England’s highest waterfall, High Force or Raby Castle, where history comes to life.

  Shopping:

  Spend your time wandering the cobbled streets in the town centre, discovering the shops, cafes and restaurants. Barnard Castle is renowned for its quality antique shops where you may find a perfect decoration for your new home. Nearby, Darlington and Bishop Auckland offer high street brands as well as out of town retail centres such as Teeside Park.

  Activities:

  For the keen golfers, Barnard Castle Golf Club offers a par 73 course, alternatively Teesdale Leisure centre is just a 5 minute drive away and offers a swimming pool, gym, sports halls and exercise classes.