Lily Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast - Barnard Castle

4-star bed and breakfast on a working Georgian farmstead in Barnard Castle - home-baked scones and a gourmet cooked breakfast included

Rooms & Amenities

Lily Hill Farm in Barnard Castle provides recently refurbished en-suite rooms with high standards. Each room offers a tea tray with homemade biscuits, fresh milk, and a complimentary scone on arrival. Guests have access to a spacious lounge with a coal fire, a mature garden, and free on-site parking.

Dining

Breakfast at Lily Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Barnard Castle includes a menu of quality local ingredients with options like full English, smoked salmon and scrambled egg, and fresh fruit salad. The host tailors meals to dietary needs and offers gluten-free cereals and yogurts. All breakfasts are cooked to order and served in a room overlooking the garden.

Location

Lilly Hill Farm sits 5 miles south of Barnard Castle on a working farm and is within 10 minutes' drive of the Bowes Museum and Raby Castle. The property lies close to the A66, making it a convenient stop for travelers heading to Scotland or the Yorkshire Dales. Free on-site parking is available for all guests.

Activities & Wildlife

The farm offers views of sheep, cows, hares, and deer, and guests often spot barn owls and pheasants from their windows. Walking routes from the farm lead to Brignall church and Egglestone Abbey, and the hotel provides local insight for birdwatching and hiking. A guest lounge with a TV and local information is available after a day of exploration.

Family-Friendly Facilities

Lily Hill Farm offers family rooms with large windows overlooking the garden and fields. Children can see farm animals including piglets and calves, and the property provides free WiFi and a shared lounge. The host offers recommendations for family outings such as High Force waterfall and local farm shops.

• Rooms: Recently refurbished en-suite rooms with homemade scones and biscuits on arrival
• Dining: Cooked-to-order breakfast with local ingredients and gluten-free options
• Location: 5 miles from Barnard Castle, 10 min to Bowes Museum and Raby Castle
• Activities: Walking routes to Egglestone Abbey and birdwatching on a working farm
• Family: Family rooms and opportunity to see farm animals like piglets and calves
• Parking: Free on-site parking for all guests