A new 30-bedroom boutique hotel in County Durham that has been pinpointed as a major UK wedding venue has opened its doors after a multi-million-pound revamp.

Runa Farm, which is based in Barnard Castle, just on the North Yorkshire border, has marketed itself as a unique venue – boasts a country pub, boho wedding venue, and hotel – and is expected to stage plenty of weddings and events in the future.

Run by The Apartment Group, this is the latest in a long line of hotels that the company have opened in recent times.

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According to Runa, the venue “combines natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique”.

Debrah Dhugga, chief executive of The Apartment Group, has said it was the businesses’ plan to “create an individual and special destination for a boho, honest and earthy experience”.

She said: “The result is a loveable, laid-back, and luxurious County Durham country retreat complete with standout spaces and suites, field-to-fork dining, inviting people to gather, feast, stay, and enjoy every element of its feelgood spirit and endless appeal.

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“Expect crisp white linens, fluffy towels, and gorgeous beds for the ultimate night's sleep.

“Our mix of bedrooms include Farm rooms in the courtyard with open views and hot tubs, to stunning main house individually designed quirky rooms with fabulous in room baths and designed wet rooms.”

Alongside offering hotel rooms, the original farmhouse is also available for private hire set in its own garden with private hot tub.

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The house sleeps 14 with up to six bedrooms, while the bedrooms are spread over the first floor and ground floor each one has its own bathroom.

It also has a private kitchen, a large open lounge, and people even have the choice to book their own private chef.

The Smithy Pub is the main hub of the Farm with food and drink available, offering a British food experience.

People can also make the experience family-friendly, who can visit the animals on the farm, while dogs can be brought but must be kept on a lead.

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