Hylton Barn is a stunning one bedroomed barn conversion, set in the grounds of the historic Bowes Castle, having been spectacularly designed and renovated to the highest possible standards. Nestled among some of the most dramatic and scenic countryside in the North of England, uniquely located on the doorstep of the Pennine Way, one of England's most historic and beautiful national trails, offering some of the finest upland walking in England.

Bowes, in upper Teesdale, has a surprisingly rich history for a quiet village and, back in the 1830s, it provided Charles Dickens with the inspiration for Dotheboys Hall, following his stay, which appears in his novel Nicholas Nickleby. Set in the dales, in countryside demarcated by dry stone walls and characterised by the gentle bleating of sheep, Bowes village is a tapestry of historical interest. Dating back to the ruins of the ancient monument, Bowes Castle occupies the north-west corner of the Roman fort, this was first built in 1087 for the earl of nearby Richmond, the castle was strategically important, controlling trade across the Pennines. Managed by English Heritage, the castle is free to visit.