"Like a lot of English Heritage properties, Egglestone Abbey is just a ruin. It was a monastery in the 13th century and the ruin includes the church, living quarters, and traces of the toilet drainage .....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 14 March 11

"Bowes Castle is an English Heritage owned ruin near Barnard Castle in County Durham. The castle was built between 1171 and 1187 on the site of the Roman fort of Lavatris. The Roman fort can still be t.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 13 March 11

"Located in the middle of the town which took it's name, Barnard Castle was founded by the Normans shortly after the conquest in the 11th Century and passed through many hands. It fell into ruin in the.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 12 March 11

"Raby Castle is said to be one of the finest medieval Castle's in England. It has been home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626 and was built by the Nevill family in the 14th Century.

There is lots .....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 2 January 10

Hall. Comfortable sitting room with dining area, electric 'log effect' fire and sofa bed (for + 1). Well equipped kitchen. First floor: Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/WC and bidet.

This beautiful, detached stable conversion has been sympathetically restored and offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation for up to four people.

An outstanding former coach house within a moment's stroll from the centre of Barnard Castle, this quality cottage has two bedrooms and sleeps four people.

Set entirely over the ground floor, this stylish cottage is just minutes from the centre of the market town, Barnard Castle. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Sitting room with well equipped kitchen area. Dining room. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room with additional bed (for + child). Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.