Exclusive Country House  ·  Upper Teesdale

Heather
Brae

The Pennine Gathering House

Exclusive-use country house for large family gatherings, celebrations, corporate retreats and countryside group stays.

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10Bedrooms
24Guests
2.5acPrivate Grounds
2Hot Tubs
1Tennis Court
100%Exclusive Use
Heather Brae country house and grounds from above, Upper Teesdale
The Pennine Gathering House

A Private Country House Made for Coming Together

Heather Brae combines the scale of a former country hotel with the warmth and privacy of a much-loved home. Ten bedrooms across three floors, two hot tubs, a tennis court and two and a half acres of private valley grounds — everything a large group needs to gather properly.

Set on the edge of Middleton-in-Teesdale, the house sits within one of England's most quietly spectacular landscapes: open moorland, river valleys, waterfalls and wide Pennine skies.

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What Kind of Stay Are You Planning?

A House for Every Gathering

Library sitting room at Heather Brae with leather sofas, fireplace and countryside views

Family
Gatherings

Three generations under one roof — space to gather, play, rest and reconnect.

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Celebration dining at Heather Brae with laid tables, champagne and gold balloons

Celebration
Stays

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and reunions deserve more than a restaurant.

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Barista coffee station at Heather Brae for corporate retreat guests

Corporate
Retreats

Not a meeting room. A private house where better conversations happen.

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Private gardens and Pennine valley views at Heather Brae

Wellness
Retreats

A private restorative setting for specialist-led wellbeing programmes.

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Tennis court at Heather Brae with the house and Pennine moorland behind

Sporting
Stays

A private base for shooting parties, sporting groups and countryside hospitality.

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High Force waterfall in Upper Teesdale, a short walk from Heather Brae

Walking &
Cycling

Pennine Way, High Force, open moorland — then back to hot tubs and firelight.

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A Place to Gather Properly
Come together properly.

Some places are simply somewhere to stay. This is a house designed around shared time: the long table, the busy kitchen, the evening fire, the terrace looking across the valley, and the conversations that continue long after the plates are cleared.

Whether you come for a family gathering, a celebration, a corporate retreat or a sporting stay, Heather Brae gives you the space and privacy to come together properly.

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The House

Designed for Large Groups

Space to gather and space to step away

Farmhouse Kitchen

The social heart of the house, designed for long meals and memorable gatherings.

Open Fire & Snug

Cosy corners for quiet mornings and relaxed evenings.

Games Room

Friendly competition and entertainment for guests of all ages.

Two Hot Tubs

Unwind beneath the Teesdale sky after a day of exploring.

Tree House & Rope Swing

Outdoor adventures for younger guests within the private grounds.

Tennis Court

Private all-weather court set within the grounds.

Multiple Social Spaces

From the games room to the snug, spaces designed for gathering, celebrating and unwinding together.

Private Grounds

Extensive lawns, terraces and outdoor spaces to enjoy together.

Spacious bedroom at Heather Brae with valley views and en-suite sofa
Togetherness Without Crowding

Built to Work for Large Groups

Large group stays only work when the house works. Heather Brae has the scale, layout and flexibility to support families, friends and private groups comfortably — with space to gather and space to step away.

  • 10 bedrooms across three floors
  • Multiple bathrooms inc. en-suite
  • Annexe with separate staircase
  • Laundry & utility facilities
  • Boot room & practical storage
  • Travel cots & highchairs available
  • Biomass heating & solar energy
  • Walking distance to village
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The House & Grounds

Aerial view of Heather Brae and groundsExterior
Kitchen at Heather Brae in morning lightKitchen
Upper Teesdale countryside from aboveViews
Hot tub terrace with valley views at Heather BraeHot Tubs
Bedroom One at Heather BraeBedrooms
Gardens and grounds at Heather BraeGrounds
Dining room at Heather BraeDining
Upper Teesdale valley and moorlandCountryside
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What Guests Remember

Stays Worth Returning For

Photos do not do it justice. You have to be there.

Perfect for a large family gathering. Plenty of space without feeling crowded.

The kitchen became the heart of everything. We barely left the house.

Beautiful location, incredible views. We would absolutely return.

Ideal for a special occasion. The house handled our whole group with ease.

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Tell Us What You Are Planning

Family gatherings. Celebration stays. Corporate retreats. Wellness programmes. Sporting weekends. Walking and cycling groups. Private dining. Hosted countryside stays.

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