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The Byre is a wonderfully appointed barn conversion situated nera the town of Sedgefield in County Durham. Set all on ground floor, it boasts three bedrooms, one with its own en-suite shower room, sleeping six guests altogether. The interior also has a bathroom,kitchen/diner and sitting room with woodburning stove. To the outside is an enclosed garden with seating, surrounded by peaceful countryside and there is ample off-road Byre offers a much-needed break with access to the Pennines and North York Moors. PLEASE NOTE: This property only takes a minimum of 3 night bookings.

This town is positioned in the county of Durham and offers many sporting facilities, yet is more popularly known for its Racecourse. With its restaurant, bistro and bars, you can enjoy a fun-filled day out with the whole family. A day out can be spent with the kids at Air Trail in Stockton-on-Tees, which boasts the biggest climbing adventure course of its kind in the UK. Middlesbrough offers many places to eat, drink and shop as well as the Dorman Museum and the Institute of Modern Art. Other attractions in the area worth a visit are Hardwick Hall Country Park and the National Trust's Ormesbury Hall.