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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Durham, Durham
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hall Hill Farm
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall

One bedroomed bungalow with a double bed. Shower room with walk-in shower, vanity unit, w.c. Open plan living/kitchen area - flat screen tv, dvd, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, pans, casserole/serving dishes, utensils. Table, chairs, coffee tables, 2 sofas. Door out to patio and lawned area looking out onto open countryside. Off-road parking directly outside cottage at rear. Beds are made up before you arrive, and towels, tea towels etc. are included.

Sleeps up to 2

Comprising kitchen/living room and bathroom and four poster bedroom with south facing patio. Living area with TV/video/dvd, sitting area, dining table etc. Kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, etc. Ample parking at rear of cottage. Beautiful views over open countryside. Close to Beamish Museum, Diggerland, Durham City, Crazy Kingdom, Newcastle, Tyneside, Sunderland, Consett.
We are close to Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket Club, Diggerland, Metro Centre and Durham City. Ideal for touring Northumbria which is steeped in history, with its breathtaking historical buildings such as Durham Cathedral and Castle, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Bowes Museum, Bedes World/Hadrians Wall, Holy Island. Other places to visit include Kielder Reservoir and Gateshead Quays - Millennium Bridge, The Sage and Baltic Arts Centre. Kynren - Epic Tale of England - is the latest attraction - it is held outside at night in the grounds of Auckland Castle

Durham Park and Ride is located between us and Durham.

Beamish Museum is only 20 minutes away.

Metro Centre is only 25 minutes away.

Northumbrian Coast 30 mins away.

DOGS are welcome in self catering cottages by prior arrangement ONLY *** small charge of £10.00 per stay

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Adults Only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 21:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10801661
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Durham

Durham is home to this cottage. Notable landmarks in the area include Durham Cathedral and Beamish Open Air Museum. Diggerland and Hall Hill Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Durham, Durham

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hall Hill Farm - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Valentino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys, Esh - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall located?

Situated in Durham, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Diggerland and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hall Hill Farm and Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve. Willow Maze and Mini Moos Adventure Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Giles

I'd stay here again

Spacious, comfortable, quiet farm environment
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Les

Super, clean and comfortable accommodation, will definately use again.

As above really, great accommodation, very dog friendly with plenty of local walks, quiet at night, all round great break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Good for two people

Lovely area and good accommodation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

beautiful cottages, clean and good price

I can recommend this cottage, quit, good value for money, clean and very friendly staff!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

A great base for exploring the area.

Friendly welcome, quiet rural setting. Loved dining on the patio are in the evening sunshine and the quirky ducks in the yard.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice little get away

Comfortable, quiet and lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MAXINE

Great location

We stayed for 3 nights while we attended the Rugby League Magic Weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

As always a perfect stay in the cottage of Hamsteels Hall

I come here now or 8 years every year, as always perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Lovely cottage

Everything you could need, in a lovely setting.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Great location and very comfortable.

The Bull Pen was very comfortable, clean and tidy. A good size for 2/3 people. Ideal for a few days away. The location was really good for our visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Excellent

Fantastic cottage lovely area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Geoff

Friendly hosts in excellent location for Durham and Weardale

Relaxing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Great value in homely cottage with rural views

Staying for 3 nights. June so helpful. We loved it here and hope to stay again when next in the area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jacquie

A lovely weekend in a clean wholesome environment

Handy for where we needed to be and owners on site and available for any questions we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Small but perfectly formed

We stayed at the Bull Pen for two nights. It was very cosy and had everything we needed, in a beautiful location. We had an absolutely wonderful time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Geoff

Very peaceful

Wonderful location, very handy for Durham City
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelly

Comfortable and Convenient

We were in the area visiting family and needed somewhere to stay that was dog friendly
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anne

More than value for money. Clean and comfortable

Peaceful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful rural location

We stayed in a self-catering Pen, which was spacious and light. Lovely large bathroom and shower.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Colin

Hamsteels Hall

Weekend visit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Long weekend visit with son

This was a long weekend to visit our son and attend the Durham Regatta he was competing in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Relaxing, comfortable short break

Three-night stay. Wish it were longer. Quiet and relaxing. Friendly but unobtrusive from owner June. She even offered us 25% off vouchers for local events.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you Gary for your review. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes June
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mari L

Lovely cottage, shame the stress caused due to lack of info re access to property.

The property was clean and fresh.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David

Comfortable, clean, spacious, warm and welcoming

We were visiting family members and had previously stayed in travel lodge in Durham, which we felt was cold,noisy and overpriced. Hamsteels was very comfortable and beautifully clean, quiet, 15 minutes out of Durham but easy to find. The price was very reasonable and we were upgraded to a bigger cottage which was available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Delighted

We stayed for two nights, Friday and Saturday. We were going to the Rugby Magic Weekend and needed somewhere close to family and easy access for travelling to Newcastle. Hamsteels ticked both boxes.

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This is a working sheep farm in open countryside with beautiful views and walks.

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