Oak and Nook is a home decor website and is not connected to Kip & Nook. We have no commercial or affiliate relationship with it. This guide is based on public information and may change; check the official website before you book.
By Hannah Mercer, Oak and Nook Editor
Last updated: 30 October 2026
What is Kip & Nook?
Kip & Nook is a rural accommodation and hospitality venue at Manfield, near Darlington. The official Kip & Nook homepage describes it as a countryside retreat built around distinctive places to stay, food and bookable activities. The site also lists a business and events offer. These details were checked on 30 October 2026, and the official website should be treated as the current source for what is available.
The Google result for the exact search “kip and nook darlington” was mainly navigational or booking-led on 30 October 2026. Its business profile showed Kip & Nook with 4.8 from 634 Google reviews, alongside a booking panel and the Pinkney Carr Farm location. That is a snapshot, not a promise about future availability or experience.
Where is Kip & Nook and how do you get there?
The official contact page gives the address as Kip & Nook, Manfield, Darlington, DL2 2RD. It also lists stay@kipandnook.com and 01325 344584, with calls answered during office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The official site uses “Yorkshire countryside” in its description, while the postal address is Darlington; check your route and arrival information in the booking confirmation.
Google’s result page and Companies House both associate the business with Pinkney Carr Farm, Manfield, Darlington, DL2 2RD. Companies House recorded KIP & NOOK LIMITED as an active private limited company when checked on 30 October 2026, incorporated on 7 December 2020, with SIC 55209, “other holiday and other collective accommodation”. That is a register description rather than an endorsement.
What places can you stay in?
The official accommodation pages list a varied collection rather than one standard hotel room. The homepage names The Barn, The Loft, The Cabin, The Story, The OG Cabin, The Bon Bon, The Den, The Sky, The Baby Bro and The Pinkney, as well as The Pitches. Descriptions and facilities differ, so compare the individual page before paying rather than relying on a general label such as “cabin”.
The official Barn page says The Barn sleeps up to eight and has a kitchen, dining area, snug, log-burning stove, private courtyard and wood-fired hot tub. It also says the property has a two-night minimum and is dog friendly. The official Cabin page says The Cabin sleeps two, is solar powered and off-grid, has an indoor bathroom and outdoor bath, and is dog friendly. Weekend stays have a two-night minimum. These details were checked on 30 October 2026.
What is The Workshop like?
The official Kip & Nook food page says The Workshop serves breakfast and brunch Monday to Sunday from 8:30am to 3pm. Its dinner service is listed Monday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with pizzas, sides and specials. The page says visitors can eat in or take pizza back to a cabin, and that The Workshop is dog friendly. Hours and menus can change, so check the official page before travelling.
The same official page also lists Alberto’s Farmhouse, an Italian farmhouse restaurant serving Thursday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. It mentions hand-stretched pizzas, fresh pasta and sharing dishes, and says Alberto’s is not dog friendly. Restaurant reservations are made through OpenTable. The official page gives additional booking rules for larger groups, so groups should read those terms rather than assuming a walk-in table will be available.
What are the touring pitches?
The official Pitches page describes a campervan site with standard pitches, water and electric hook-up, and luxury pitches with private wood-fired hot tubs. It says the off-grid pitch has no electricity or water, and that toilets and showers are nearby. The site is for campervans, motorhomes and cars with a roof or tent box; the page says caravans and tents are not catered for.
The Pitches page states that children are not allowed to stay there and describes the site as adults only and dog friendly. It publishes check-in at 3pm and check-out at 10:30am for the pitches. The same page lists communal Wi-Fi, The Workshop, games, a coffee van, wellness facilities and access to walks. Treat those details as pitch information, not as a universal rule for every accommodation type.
What should you check before booking?
Start with the individual accommodation page. The official site does not support one simple rule for the whole venue: The Pitches are adults only, while The Barn is described as sleeping up to eight and has a different layout. Dog policies also vary by place. The Barn and The Cabin pages say dog friendly, The Workshop is dog friendly, and Alberto’s is not. Ask before booking if your party includes children or a dog.
Check arrival times too. The Pitches page gives 3pm check-in and 10:30am check-out, but the general terms do not provide one universal arrival rule for every unit. The official terms say accommodation bookings are managed through Mews, prices include VAT and may change seasonally, and optional extras can include a dog charge. Confirm the final price, minimum stay, cancellation window and any extras in the booking flow.
Which nearby walks are named by the official site?
The official walks page names routes and places including Easby Abbey, Low Force, Round Howe and the River Swale, Aysgarth Falls, Richmond Falls and Hamsterley Forest. Its descriptions range from riverside walks to waterfalls and woodland trails. These are the official site’s suggestions, not a guarantee that every route will suit every visitor or be open in every condition; check local access and weather before setting out.
How do you book?
For accommodation, start from the official Kip & Nook website and use its booking links, which lead to Mews for stay reservations. The official contact page also gives stay@kipandnook.com and 01325 344584 for questions. The official food page directs restaurant reservations to OpenTable. Use the official domain rather than relying on a third-party listing, particularly when checking current prices, dates, policies and availability.
How can you bring the cabin look home?
The official descriptions emphasise timber, soft lighting, outdoor bathing, log burners and relaxed countryside textures. You can borrow that mood without copying a venue: layer natural fibres, use warm lamps, keep storage simple and add one tactile piece such as a wool throw or wooden stool. For more ideas, see our rustic home decor guide. The link is inspiration only, not an association with Kip & Nook.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. Is Kip & Nook connected to Oak & Nook?
No. Oak and Nook is a home decor website and is not connected to Kip & Nook. There is no commercial or affiliate relationship. This guide is based on public information checked on 30 October 2026.
Q2. Is Kip & Nook in Darlington?
Yes, the official contact page gives Manfield, Darlington, DL2 2RD. Companies House records the same Darlington address for KIP & NOOK LIMITED. The official marketing also refers to the Yorkshire countryside, so use the booking confirmation for precise arrival directions.
Q3. Can children stay at Kip & Nook?
Children are not allowed on The Pitches, according to the official Pitches page. Do not assume that rule applies identically to every accommodation type. Check the specific unit’s current page or ask Kip & Nook before booking a family stay.
Q4. Can you take dogs to Kip & Nook?
Some areas are dog friendly and some are not. The official site says The Barn, The Cabin, The Pitches and The Workshop are dog friendly, while Alberto’s Farmhouse is not. Confirm any dog charge and restrictions in the current booking information.
Q5. What time is check-in at Kip & Nook?
The official Pitches page gives check-in at 3pm and check-out at 10:30am. Those times are published for the pitches. For cabins and other stays, check the individual booking details because the general terms do not state one universal time for every unit.
Q6. What food is served at The Workshop?
The official food page lists breakfast and brunch from 8:30am to 3pm daily, then dinner from 5pm to 9pm daily, including pizzas, sides and specials. It says The Workshop is dog friendly. Hours and menus may change, so check before travelling.
Q7. Is Alberto’s Farmhouse dog friendly?
No. The official food page specifically says Alberto’s is not dog friendly. It lists dinner Thursday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm, and directs diners to OpenTable for reservations. Check the current page before making plans.
Q8. What are the touring pitches for?
The official Pitches page says they are for campervans, motorhomes and cars with a roof or tent box. It says caravans and tents are not catered for. Standard, luxury hot-tub and off-grid options are described, with different hook-up arrangements.
Q9. How do I book a stay at Kip & Nook?
Use the booking links on the official Kip & Nook website, which lead to Mews for accommodation reservations. For questions, the official contact page lists stay@kipandnook.com and 01325 344584. Restaurant reservations are directed to OpenTable.
Q10. What does Companies House show about Kip & Nook?
When checked on 30 October 2026, Companies House showed KIP & NOOK LIMITED as an active private limited company, incorporated on 7 December 2020. It listed Pinkney Carr Farm, Manfield, Darlington, DL2 2RD and SIC 55209, other holiday and other collective accommodation.
