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Monday Motivation Nothing like a walk in the morning to get you going for the day ahead , whether that be a short break visiting family and friends, an early Christmas treat, or having visiting for work We still have some availability for this week, see you in the morning for our walks Millers Barn sleeps upto 5 from Monday 18th November 2 - 3 nights from £295 Beamish Cottage sleeps upto 2 from Monday 18th November 2 - 4 nights from £160 Riding Cottage sleeps upto 4 from Monday 18th November 2 - 4 nights from £220 https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/

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Throwback Thursday to last Sunday A very busy day on Sunday tiding up and clearing up getting ready for Christmas Look what we found Vintage toys for vintage farmers !!

For all those bah humbugs out there !! This did make me laugh - bring it on, That's what I say #christmas #christmasdecorations #christmaslights

Lest we forget

It's truly Magnificent - Latest Review of Pig Run Barn "It's truly magnificent. A magnificent house and amenities thought out down to the smallest detail. Considering that noise is taken for granted in England, and that doors of houses, workplaces, cafes and cars are slammed in people's faces and no one is disturbed, it would be an ideal choice to relax." We are so glad guests enjoyed their stay at Pig Run Barn and the peace and quiet It is surrounded by We have still have some special offers available in November https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/pig-run-barn/

Oh Deer it's Friday ! What's everyone up to? Guests have trips planned to Beamish Museum, Durham and Hadrians Wall As well as walks around the farm and enjoy watching the deer https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/

Throwback Thursday Can you remember when Gordon and his team form the Environmental Agency released some young trout into our stretch of the River Team ? They also came to do a survey - look what he caught on the stretch of the river which runs through Riding Farm - not bad, needs to be a bit bigger for tea!! https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk

Last Minute Availability- Beamish Cottage from tonight Beamish Cottage is a 4 Star Gold Cottage sleeping upto 2 people over 1 bedroom and ensuite bathroom,- which enjoys a separate bath and shower. The cottage is surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside, only 1.5 miles from Beamish Museum, yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views of the countryside of our family farm Riding Farm - you can even see The Angel of the North . Beamish Cottage is ideal for couples, people a little less able and business travel. Beamish Cottage enjoys a sunny patio & lawned gardens a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife - you often see Red Kites flying over. Chester le Street, Team Valley & Newcastle/Gateshead are within 4 Durham a World Heritage Site only 10 miles away. Beamish Cottage is often used as a base to explore the North East, Durham & Northumberland . From £180 for 2 nights https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/beamish-cottage/

Got sooo much to do, but got distracted!! While the farmer is out farming, all guests out enjoying their day, I have put the fire on and got distracted with a little bit of tapestry. What do you do on your Sunday ? https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk A Sunday spent with the fire on

Its the 1st of November can we now talk about Christmas?! Christmas and New Year is one of my favourite times of the year, a time to catch up with friends and family, play silly games,eat too much and make memories that will last a life time. Whether you are wanting to get away for Christmas to spend time with the family or escape Christmas, we have availability. All our cottages will be decorated for Christmas and the Christmas Elves always remember to leave something under the tree! Don't forget to invite family and friends round while you are staying with us, the more the merrier. We still have availability in some of our cottages over Christmas and New Year for 5, 6, 7 nights or more, sleeping from 2 - 5 people Don't want to cook? Panic over we have several nice pubs and country hotels nearby that are open for Christmas. Or do you want to cook? We have a fantastic butcher and wine guy, these guys have supplied us for years and we wouldn't go anywhere else - they are family and friends now. They can help with supplies. We are here to help with your Christmas so it is as stress free as possible, if that's possible, have even been known to supply last minute wrapping paper! Please Check out our Availability on line https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/ or call us on 01913701868

Happy Halloween Hope you are enjoying your day filled with lots of hocus pocus Why not enjoy our spooky discounts for November https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/

Wednesday is all about some of wild birds around the farm - thanks to guests staying with us The pheasants and herons seem to be enjoying the Autumn sunshine and walking around the farm as do we and our guests I especially love the colours of the pheasants matching the colours of the changing leaves Why don't you come and do the same https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/

Making the most of blue skies and Autumn Colours We still have some short breaks available this week for you to do the same https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Don't forget - The clocks go back tonight Enjoy your lie in tomorrow, unless you have children, chickens or 4 legged friends ! https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Red Sky in morning, shepherd's warning ! Good Morning Rather nice to the day though #redsky #redskyatmorning https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Night Skies at the Riding Farm How lovely are these photos, taken by guests staying with us in Millers Barn https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/millers-barn/

Can you believe it, 35 Years and still going strong! A day spent, chopping logs, running and a fly over from our resident Red Kite https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Schools Out for Some ! Don't Panic The start of Half Term for some and another week to wait for others - don't panic we still have some availability You can explore the area, the farm and enjoy much needed family time before Santa ! Pig Run Barn available from Sunday 20th October - Thursday 24th October from £300 - don't forget the dog ! Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage is surrounded by peaceful countryside with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal for everyone to relax after a busy day! Fully equipped kitchen, high quality furnishings, with little extras, Free Wi-Fi, ample parking. https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our.../pig-run-barn/ Riding Cottage available from Friday 25th October 2 - 7 nights from £250 Riding Cottage sleeps upto 4 people over 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with wood burning stove, comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's - ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Surrounded by peaceful countryside. Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. DONT FORGET to check out our special offers for 3 nights or more https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our.../riding-cottage/

Schools Out for Some ! Don't Panic The start of Half Term for some and another week to wait for others - don't panic we still have some availability You can explore the area, the farm and enjoy much needed family time before Santa ! Pig Run Barn available from Sunday 20th October - Thursday 24th October from £300 - don't forget the dog ! Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage is surrounded by peaceful countryside with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal for everyone to relax after a busy day! Fully equipped kitchen, high quality furnishings, with little extras, Free Wi-Fi, ample parking. https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our.../pig-run-barn/ Riding Cottage available from Friday 25th October 2 - 7 nights from £250 Riding Cottage sleeps upto 4 people over 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with wood burning stove, comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's - ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Surrounded by peaceful countryside. Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. DONT FORGET to check out our special offers for 3 nights or more https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our.../riding-cottage/

Fun Friday The start of Half Term for some and another week to wait for others - don't panic we still have some availability You can explore the area, the farm and enjoy much needed family time before Santa ! Pig Run Barn available from Sunday 20th October - Thursday 24th October from £300 - don't forget the dog ! Pig Run Barn is ideal for couples & families, 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage is surrounded by peaceful countryside with a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife. The Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal for everyone to relax after a busy day! Fully equipped kitchen, high quality furnishings, with little extras, Free Wi-Fi, ample parking. https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/pig-run-barn/ Riding Cottage available from Friday 25th October 2 - 7 nights from £250 Riding Cottage sleeps upto 4 people over 2 ensuite bedrooms. The cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, with wood burning stove, comfy chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's - ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Surrounded by peaceful countryside. Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi. DONT FORGET to check out our special offers for 3 nights or more https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/riding-cottage/

Happy to share !! Why not go away for Christmas and stay in one of our cottages, enjoy walks around the farm, Christmas treats, snuggles on the sofa, visiting family and friends, Christmas jigsaws and games and so much more https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/granary-barn/ https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/our-cottages/granary-barn/

Which came first ? The chicken , the egg or the cake ? All will be waiting for you when you checking into your cottage https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Monday Motivation Included blue skies, fields to walk , leaves falling . I love the way the light shine through the woodland leaves Autumn has begun https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/

Saturday is all about the night skies From Northern Lights to sunset's - we have had it all this week https://www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk/last-minute-availability/