Scargill Castle

Scargill Castle nestles in the beautiful Teesdale landscape close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Built in 1560 on the site of an earlier medieval castle, now fully restored from a crumbling ruin into a delightful retreat for two. The space Combining historic character with all the cosiness and comfort of the 21st century. Private parking leads through a gate into your own sheltered and enclosed courtyard gardens (perfect for visiting dogs), created from the old Tudor manor house. From the garden, the arched entrance hall leads into a dining hall with long oak table; take a moment to admire the ornate roof beams carved from oak trees felled over 400 years ago! From here you can wander into the sunny kitchen which overlooks the Tudor gardens. The stone spiral stairs lead up to the living room with oak floors and a wood burning stove set within a Tudor fireplace. Two deep set windows pierce the ancient thick walls and overlook the Tudor courtyard gardens to the east and the rolling landscape of Teesdale to the west. Further up the spiral staircase is the romantic bedroom with double bed on an oak floor adorned with Persian rugs. The rich colours reflect the Tudor love of golds, reds and rich greens which are highlighted with mood lighting enhancing the exposed timber beams above. Windows to east and west provide views of the walled garden and the high moors beyond. Additional Information: Sorry, no children or infants. The historic building means that surfaces can be uneven and rooms are spread over 3 floors with the bedroom on the top floor and the bathroom on the ground floor. The stone spiral staircase has uneven steps and low headroom. Stone floors to ground floor with underfloor heating, solid oak floors to first and second floors. Well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog). Dogs receive a welcome hamper, towels, a toy and two bowls are provided. There is an outside tap for hosing down muddy dogs. The property is situated on the edge of a working farm so please keep your dogs under careful control when outside the castle grounds. For an extra special treat why not get local cook Rachel Markham to make you a Tudor meal at Scargill? Click here for details. Please be aware, there is no Wi-Fi at Scargill Castle, allowing complete escapism. Improved 4G coverage does permit some internet access to mobile phones. Guest access Ground Floor: Arched glazed double doorway leading to Dining hall With antique long oak table, stone floor with underfloor heating. Kitchen breakfast room With breakfast table, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bathroom With a roll-top bath, separate steam shower cubicle, antique wash stand and WC. First Floor: Sitting room With a wood burning stove, window seats, antique furniture, digital television, DVD player and iPod dock. Second Floor: Bedroom With a 4'6 double bed and antique furniture. Outside: Enclosed courtyard gardens with herbs, garden furniture and a barbecue. This is a safe enclosed space suitable for dogs, although chicken, guinea fowl and sheep can be seen beyond the garden (visiting dogs say this is better than the telly!). There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in an external byre. Two designated parking spaces are available.