Leadmill Piggery

80 Customer Reviews

• "I have a sound support dog, one of the family of Hearing Dogs for Deaf people and this location is perfect for a stay."

  Its isolated area and the woods and forest on your doorstep is perfect for our dog and us to enjoy! Within a short distance there are several dog friendly shops and cafes who welcomed us warmly and were delighted to hear our stories of how we have trained and nurtured our dog to become the clever life changing animal she is. Being a Hearing Dog volunteer trainer is a wonderful experience and this cottage in this location is perfect for us.

  Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Mar 2025

• "Clean and comfortable."

  Ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely property set in beautiful surroundings, very comfortable, warm and inviting, enjoyed every minute!"

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Mar 2025

• "Excellent stay."

  Amanda introduced herself and made sure everything was ok,then owners when in unobtrusive which was great. Property fab exactly as advertised. Only one gripe is that sofa is small and slightly comfortable. but ok for the 5 nights we were there. Everything else was fab and rooms always warm. Would definitely recommend. Great walks on door step and great as a base to get out and about.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Feb 2025

• "I would have liked a thicker Duvet but other than that I had a fantastic stay."

  The owners were lovely

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Feb 2025

• "Lovely comfy cottage."

  A bit quirky but that’s what we love. Gorgeous setting and wonderful view of wildlife through full length windows. Hosts welcoming and friendly. Everything needed was available. Very relaxing break and batteries recharged for the new year.

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Dec 2024

• "We had such a peaceful week no problems, the owners were very helpful and kind."

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Dec 2024

• "Absolutely amazing place to stay, very homely and cosy."

  Owners are absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. Will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Nov 2024

• "Lovely holiday for a week , great base to explore surrounding areas."

  Parking was a little difficult as it involved 3 point turns up a grass hill in order to turn round and to get in to the allocated spot which on rainy days didn’t feel the best as your car has go to do this. We found the blinds in the cottage frustrating as they weren’t working properly which meant we had a few days where one of the main lookout blinds was completely down ruining the view during the day. We did find the towels didn’t dry very well in the cottage as the radiator in the bathroom wasn’t big enough for all the towels and as there is no bathroom window, we did find things were smelling damp in there which wasn’t the best but we couldn’t dry things outside as it was a particularly wet week. Vacuum cleaner also seemed impossible to use with no suction when we tried to clean up at the end of our stay. Other than that the property was clean , comfortable and had everything we needed. We missed not having a washing machine and dishwasher but in such a small property you can’t expect this and I feel that the price reflected the fact that the cottage didn’t include those things which made for a cheap week away. Overall a lovely stay and would stay here again if we were to revisit the area but would bare the above factors in mind :)

  Reviewed by Grace4.4★Sep 2024

• "This is our second stay at the Leadmill Piggery."

  We love it here. So quiet and peaceful and a short drive to Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum and Raby Castle. Lovely hosts that really go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The cottage is so cute and very modern. Comfy bed and furniture and lovely bathroom. Everything you need in the kitchen area. Floor to ceiling windows flood the cottage with light and you can watch the birds, squirrels and rabbits in the adjoining orchard. Our dog loves it too. We will definitely be returning for our third visit next year. Lynne, Steve and Poppy x

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Sep 2024

• "Well equipped for two, lovely views of the woodland and the rabbits in the orchard from the huge windows."

  Friendly unobtrusive owners on hand if needed. Perfect relaxing break whilst being well placed for visits to local attractions.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Aug 2024

• "Loved it here."

  Comfy bed. Clean and contained everything we needed. Would definitely go again lots of walks for the dog

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely week at Leadmill Piggery."

  The property is very well presented and comfortable. There were walks from the property and plenty more that you can drive to. The area is beautiful with extensive views in all directions when travelling. As the owner said, it is a hidden gem. Well worth a visit and a stay at this property. The owners are lovely and always available if needed. Thankyou for a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "Surprisingly spacious property with lovely view and comfy bed."

  Plenty of walks straight out the door, into the woods and beyond.

  Reviewed by David4.1★May 2024

• "This is a beautiful cottage."

  Warm, contemporary, comfortable, clean. We were welcomed by the owner and then were just able to chill out and relax. Ideal property if you have a dog as you are right at the edge of the woods so easy to find lots of walks. Loads of places to visit if you want to venture out. Definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very relaxing warm comfortable,great for stargazing and birdwatching."

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2024

• "For a laid back relaxed long weekend we both just chilled out and enjoyed the peacefulness and calmness of the surroundings."

  Reviewed by Samuel Lindsay5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely place to stay very peaceful lots of places to visit in the area."

  Reviewed by Heather4.4★Mar 2024

• "The directions to the property weren't great."

  If arriving in the dark hard to read the instructions and navigate. Once we arrived in the location of the cottage there were about 6 properties. Leadmill Piggery didn't have a sign on the property or the wall or anything. If we'd been given a 'Pin' on Goggle Maps, or something like that would have been so much easier.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely location however the listing needs to remove that there is a pub nearby as this is no longer the case."

  We therefore had to spend our evenings in the accommodation and although lovely the sofa wasn’t the comfiest and the bed was very uncomfortable. This could be improved with possibly a topper and definitely new pillows .Nice place however had we known there was no pub in walking distance we wouldn’t have booked

  Reviewed by Jane3.1★Feb 2024

• "This was our second visit to Leadmill Piggery we were not disappointed."

  As on our previous visit, we found the Piggery to be clean, comfortable with everything that we needed to have an enjoyable stay. The weather outside was cold, but inside it was warm and cosy. The property is well situated to travel to beauty spots in the area. Amanda and John are fantastic hosts who stay in the background but they are there if you need them. This is a little piece of heaven and we will be back as soon as we can.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jan 2024

• "Property was very clean and in a lovely setting."

  Very peaceful and relaxing. Walks straight from doorstep, into woods. Owners attentive and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay. Only downside was that the bed was too hard for us, so we didnt sleep well, but may well be perfect for others. If topper was available for those who need a softer bed, it would be perfect.

  Reviewed by S4.4★Dec 2023

• "This was a lovely place to stay for a long weekend with my dog."

  The property was very clean, comfortable, warm and had everything you could need for a short stay. I loved how quiet the area is, there are only a few properties close by and it is set back from the road. I really enjoyed watching the wildlife in the garden and of course my morning visit from the chickens! Just some considerations for any future visitors: There is no mobile phone reception at all in this location and this wasn’t a big deal once I as settled as there is wifi, but I arrived in the dark (not planned) and couldn’t see where the property was as there is no artificial lighting in the area at all. I used the postcode for the satnav, which to be fair took me pretty much to the right location…..so to help, if you enter the track through the gap in the wall, the property is up to the right which you can access either end of a track that runs parallel on a slope on the right of the one through the gap in the wall (hope that makes sense!). As I had no phone reception I was unable to call for directions or use “what three words”. However, John saw I was a damsel in distress and came to my rescue (shows how close I was!), which I am grateful for; and he set the property up for me when I arrived. In daylight everything was very obvious! I say all of this with absolutely no criticism to this lovely accommodation, more to help anyone else who arrives in the dark. Even with my confusion on arrival, I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area. Me and my dog enjoyed some really lovely walks in the local area and relaxing evenings. Thank you for being lovely hosts.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Nov 2023

• "Absolutely brilliant we will be back again next year."

  The property owner John was such a nice man. . Would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage perfect for the 3 of us for a couple of nights!"

  Little one loved watching the morning rabbits and hens and squirrels. Perfect location for exploring the area. We only travelled from Sunderland but a lovely get away to visit Bowes and Barnard Castle before the madness of Christmas starts! Thank you for the welcome wine and milk

  Reviewed by Gemma4.1★Nov 2023

• "Absolutely fantastic stay!"

  Cannot fault anything!

  Reviewed by Lilly5.0★Oct 2023

• "Clean and tidy Good base for local attractions"

  Reviewed by David4.7★Oct 2023

• "A very pleasant place to stay."

  The owners visited to ensure we were happy with the place.....we were! Good location to visit areas of interest. To turn the car around was at first a little tricky but soon learned. The garden needs to be checked for wildlife or chickens before letting the dog in there. We sorted that out. Altogether a lovely place and a lovely time had by us. Nice and quiet. Happily recommend and in fact we are seriously considering seeking to stay there next spring. We recommend the Wheatsheaf Inn near Aysgarth Falls for grub. Regards, Jim Gee

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Oct 2023

• "We loved staying here."

  So cosy and romantic. Hosts were lovely and complimentary bottle of wine on arrival was much appreciated. We have booked to go back. Cottage was very modern and comfortable and very clean. Close to Barnard Castle which is a really nice place to visit x

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely accommodation, very quite, clean, very nice owners."

  very nice location.

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a lovely time at the piggery."

  The owners are very friendly but not intrusive. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, milk and wine appreciated. The only one thing was we couldn't let the dog out as garden not secure and it was very hot but we couldn't have the door open. That is the only grumble but on the whole would recommend the property and the area

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2023

• "Just returned from an amazing week at the piggery ."

  The piggery is well equipped and very comfortable,with many added touches.The location is great for visiting local attractions or just sitting outside with a glass of wine with lovely views .We had our dog with us and there are many local walks. The hosts are very friendly and at hand we needed anything.We have already booked for next year. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Aug 2023

• "Leadmill Piggery is a little gem ."

  Deceptively spacious inside, well equipped and comfortably furnished. Floor to ceiling windows in the main living area give great views of Woodland and Wildlife, with walks in the woods from the door- Dog Heaven ! An excellent base to explore Teeside, with more places of interest to visit than time available. Not the easiest place to find, but with extra help from the owners finally got there !. Enjoyed the challenges posed by the minor roads in the area which provided interesting driving experiences. Amanda and John were extremely helpful and quickly resolved any minor problems, as well as providing some thoughtful "Welcome "items. This is an excellent holiday property . Dotty and Harvey.

  Reviewed by Dorothy J.5.0★Aug 2023

• "Would we stay at Leadmill Piggery again ?"

  Yes, most definitely yes. It is an ideal, and quiet little bolt hole for two. Clean, comfortable, and has everything you need, and what is more, it all works. We found it an ideal base for exploration of the area.

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Aug 2023

• "Nice warm welcome with little welcome gift."

  Accommodation was clean and modern in a lovely woodland location. Great for access to Barnard Castle and other local attractions.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely little cottage."

  Peaceful and relaxing which is just what we were wanting. Hope to return in the future

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Jul 2023

• "What a fabulous property!"

  It has everything you need and more! Very clean and comfortable. The owners are really lovely people too and we cannot praise them or their property highly enough! We had a multitude of different birds, rabbits and a squirrel that came to visit every day. Thank you for a lovely holiday, we will definitely be back next year.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jul 2023

• "Leadmill Piggery has everything that you would need to have a relaxed stay in wonderful countryside."

  We would like to thank Amanda and her hubby for a comfortable stay at their cosy clean property. Although always around they were not intrusive so if we needed anything they were there. We had a fabulous stay and will return.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jul 2023

• "Very clean and welcoming."

  Owner very helpful warm and friendly.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2023

• "Had a lovely long weekend break."

  Quiet area, easy access to lots of walking areas. Friendly owners and nice welcome pack with biscuits, wine, milk etc. The mattress was a little firm for myself but that's a personal choice. Lovely modern property, highly recommend. Thank you

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Jun 2023

• "Lovely place, peaceful and quiet."

  We all enjoyed our short break especially our dog Alfie

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★May 2023

• "We loved our stay and hope to return again in the future."

  Lovely hosts Amanda and John who made us feel welcome the minute we arrived, Lovely woodland walks on the doorstep. A very relaxing stay.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a peaceful, rural setting."

  Great walks on the doorstep, lots of bird watching from the garden. Somewhere to just get away from the hurly- burly. Great hosts too!

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2023

• "Love staying here our 2nd time, perfect and so cosy, lovely walks on the doorstep and nice places to sea like Markse by the sea and Saltburn be back soon thanks to Amanda for the lovely welcome pack all in all fab fab week."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "Brillian quiet place to stay off grid"

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful clean cottage lovely place to stay had a great week there at Easter, complimentary bottle of wine and biscuits & milk on arrival a lovely touch made u feel very welcome."

  Beautiful veiws out of the large windows loved the bunnys and birds u see every day whilst sitting on the sofa so relaxing, lovely places to visit near by we loved it here. Only negatives are as someone else had previously pointed out the black swivel chair is so noisy and only other issue we had we cooked a pizza and wedges one night and soon as u open the oven door smoke alarm goes off our dog was scared of alarm kept running off after opening front door to clear the smoke which took quite a while for alarm to stop which I must admit was a bit annoying other than that a fantastic place for a really relaxing holiday

  Reviewed by Margaret4.4★Apr 2023

• "Leadmill Piggery was a lovely, warm property."

  Great to see bunnies hopping about in the orchard out of the windows in the lounge. It had everything you could need for an escape for a few days away. Lots of lovely places to visit and a great place to return home to after a day out exploring. Maybe a mirror could be fitted in the bedroom but otherwise it was faultless. Will be returning.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a wonderful and relaxing break with our Beagle watching the wildlife (birds and rabbits) in the garden and visting neaby towns, castles and places of interest."

  The cottage is a little gem and has everything you need to make your stay relaxing. We really appreciated the little treats for us on arrival too

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely location in the Gaunless Valley."

  The property was warm and comfortable, especially the bed, but it would have been nice to have a proper chair and not a squeaky swivel chair to sit in. The smoke alarm was a nuisance going off whenever the toaster was used or the oven door opened. A good location for anyone who enjoys walking

  Reviewed by Joan4.1★Mar 2023

• "Had a fab weekend stay."

  The property was clean and well presented. Lovely bottle of wine and pint of milk in fridge on arrival. Was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend and would love to stay again. Thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Mar 2023

• "This is a little gem of a property, dropped in a beautiful area with lots to do and places to visit."

  The Leadmill Piggery is warm and comfortable with everything that a couple would need. It's quiet and peaceful surroundings made it ideal for our few days away. Amanda and John were great hosts and helpful. We would love to come back again. Thank you for a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Feb 2023

• "Lovely stay, very clean , just what we required for some peace and quiet."

  We found the direction’s slightly misleading as we came from the other direction but after turning round we got there ok. Would recommend this for a break with your dog as lots of walks for them to enjoy.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful area."

  Ideal cottage for 2 and a dog. It has walks all around. Cottage is pretty well equipped and well laid out. Welcome wine and treats much appreciated. Great communication with the hosts. Ideal for visiting High and Low Force waterfalls, Barnard Castle and Raby Castle. 27 miles from Beamish. We had a fantastic 5 nights and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. My only suggestion is a small sign saying Leadmill Piggeries from the road to make it easy to find first time.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2022

• "We really enjoyed our holiday, amazing location & so peaceful."

  Was lovely seeing all the birds & the large windows made it possible to enjoy their antics. Lovely woods to walk the dog too. The accommodation had everything we needed, the wine was appreciated on arrival on a rainy day. Thank you to the owners Amanda & John , will highly recommend staying at Leadmill Piggery

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage in a nice quiet area."

  We were very lucky with the weather and blessed with clear starry night skies. A good base for walks and visiting sites of interest. Very useful to have TV with FreeSat (including Netflix). 149 Chippy at Barnard Castle well worth a visit.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2022

• "Very nice property in a great setting."

  All amenities at hand cannot fault host's very pleasant, there to help if required. 1 fault only we found shower floor requires a shower mat floor very slippery when wet.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a brilliant time."

  Amanda and John couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming. Peter

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property."

  Nice secluded position. Ideal for leaving the hurly-burly behind. Very welcoming hosts. Will certainly be returning.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely stay, thank you"

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Jun 2022

• "Perfect hideaway, forest walks on doorstep, a short drive to places of interest."

  Very happy all round, host very helpful.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2022

• "Leadmill Piggery was spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable."

  A perfect place to sit, watch and listen to many birds. Lovely woodland walks from the property and lots to see in the area: High Force, Raby Castle, The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Teesdale Cheesemakers. I'd like to return in early summer or autumn when the leaves are changing colour. Thank you Amanda and John for a lovely week.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Apr 2022

• "Such a lovely stay and ideal location if you love the outdoors and want tranquility."

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Apr 2022

• "A lovely clean and comfortable cottage and a paradise for bird enthusiasts."

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2022

• "Perfect place to stay loved it, spotless inside, nice welcome of biscuits,milk,tea and coffee, great walks from the cottage with woods and streams, Barnard Castle lovely place to visit and 149 chippy lovely, hope to be back next year to explore some more, thank you Amanda for welcoming us."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Mar 2022

• "A modern single story building situated in a partially wooded area and with pleasant walks nearby."

  The owners were delightful people who couldn’t do enough to enhance our stay. Top marls all round Ernest Gibson

  Reviewed by Ernest4.7★Feb 2022

• "Leadmill Piggery was spotlessly clean and very warm and comfortable."

  We were made very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.4★Feb 2022

• "Leadmill piggery is such a little gem very quiet just what we wanted to chill out for a week."

  Amanda and John were very helpful lovely hosts it was spotlessly clean we will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Roslyn5.0★Feb 2022

• "Really beautiful cottage loved the surroundings fantastic for relaxing and chilling"

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Jan 2022

• "A lovely quiet spot to escape to."

  Really peaceful area, with good woodland walks on the doorstep. Not much welcome information on how to work things like tv, heating and cooker etc. A nice welcome bottle of wine was enjoyed. Would return during warmer weather.

  Reviewed by Alan4.1★Jan 2022

• "What a hidden gem this property is!"

  It is tucked away in a little valley close to the village of Copley, has great walking from the doorstep, is quiet and secluded. The large glass panels give a wonderful view into the little orchard, and further across the valley; we sat happily for long periods just looking out. Modern and tastefully appointed, everything was sparklingly clean and tidy. The perfect place for a complete rest and reset!

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Dec 2021

• "We had a lovely peaceful stay."

  Beautiful holiday home with everything we needed. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Dec 2021

• "The Leadmill Piggery is a peaceful, cosy cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside."

  Ideal for walkers or for a relaxing break. The cottage is modern and furnished to a very high standard. Lovely views from huge opening windows when the weather permits.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Dec 2021

• "The cottage was great, out of the way and very quite."

  The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would love to go back in summer .

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Nov 2021

• "Arrived to a warm and cosy cottage , with special little additions , milk, tea , everything you need for your arrival ."

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a lovely short stay here."

  The property was nice and the nearby village was a good place to go for a meal and a walk around. We would definitely recommend this lodge and may return again in the future for a longer stay.

  Reviewed by Tommy5.0★Nov 2021

• "Great cottage and great remote location with walks on the door step."

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Nov 2021

• "A real gem of a cottage."

  It was really cozy, clean and comfortable. Lovely walks from the door along the river and through the woods. The owners were really friendly and helpful. Thank you Amanda & John

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2021

• "Leadmill House Workshop is a very nice property located in a beautiful area."

  Highly recommend a visit.

  Reviewed by Dale5.0★Sep 2021

• "Absolutely lovely property."

  What was not apparent from the Sykes listing was the sheer beauty of the location, hidden in a steep wooded valley providing wonderful walks. The property was wonderfully prepared for our arrival with tea, milk, biscuits and wine to make sure our first night was catered for. Kitchen had all that was needed, lovely sized bedroom, sometime properties squeeze a double bed in a room that is too small, not here. Bathroom was fantastic. Definitely recommended.

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Aug 2021

• "Great location, felt very safe for our puppy."

  Lots of places to visit quite close by. Accommodation very new , and it works well for short breaks.

  Reviewed by Russell4.7★Aug 2021

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