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Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house

Lodge in Bishop Auckland

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Pet-friendly
Miscellaneous
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$159
avg per night

Explore the area

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Wearhead, England
  • Place, Weardale Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Beamish Open Air Museum
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
The current price is NZ$159
avg per night

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About the area

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is home to this lodge. Weardale Museum and Nenthead Mines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway.
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What's nearby

  • Weardale Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 50 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Durham University - 51 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 51 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Ullswater - 52 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 50 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hemmel Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house

Book a few nights away for a Winter festive get away. Fire pack part of your booking for November and December. visit the Durham Cathedral illumiere in November or the Auckland Project Glow light festival or the fabulous Christmas Market town, During December enjoy Mulled wine and Festive nibbles by the roaring fire with the tree lights twinkling. Butterfly lodge is a super quirky welcoming property! Frequently bathed in light and the garden catches the sun for most of the day making it a great place to kickback and chill, listen and watch the bird life and admire the hill views. Set in an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty a conservation area and a UNESCO geopark. The large coach doors are impressive and everyone comments on how inviting it makes the place opening the living area out into the garden with the trees and views beyond and the views out across the valley. The cottage is warm and cosy with exposed stonewalls, beams, a real fire and importantly, comfortable sofas and beds. There is something a little bit quirky and different about the decor which guests are loving. The cottage is situated with walks right outside the front door in all directions with a Riverside walk with mini falls a short 5 minute walks away and the small market town of St Johns Chapel just a mile away by foot with 2 pubs, a cafe, a well stocked co-op and rural fortnightly cinema and Town hall where interesting things do happen! Being on the borders of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland there are places to go and things to do in every direction. The Lakes are just an hour for example, Beamish museum 45 minutes or more local attractions such as High Force 15 minute away or killhope lead mine 23 miles away.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

As of 25 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house on 23 December 2025 start from NZ$338.43, 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 Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Weardale Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly Lodge provided the perfect base to explore Weardale. It was spotlessly clean, warm and had the comfiest beds. Lovely walks from the door with plenty to explore in the immediate area. Great communication with the thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely property well equipped with everything you need and great hosts and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the Pennines

We were welcomed with hot bread, Prosecco, flowers, chocolates, and soft music. Very calming and peaceful.. the views were incredible from the upstairs windows. The garden was sublime in the sunshine.. the rooms were decorated uniquely and it felt like home. The cottage was set in an excellent position to explore the history of the area. It was a beautiful situation to have a peaceful relaxing holiday..
Stayed 19 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Beautiful quirky and cosy. Extremely kind and thoughtful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Butterfly lodge

What a beautiful cottage. Loved the decoration and super bathroom. Very comfortable and the bread was an added bonus 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage

The cottage is beautiful. Everything you could possibly need. Anita is lovely and nothing is too much trouble. The beds are really comfy and the coal fire was an added bonus. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway cottage

Lovely cottage in a quiet location in the wear valley. Great space, secure garden for dogs. Loved the Christmas decor (an unexpected surprise for our early Dec stay). Good base for exploring Weardale, Teesdale, Northumberland and Cumbria!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Country House

Very warm welcome by both owners - great conversation about the house and area. The cottage is very well appointed, clean and comfortable. The location provides easy access to attractions in all directions - winding roads in beautiful hill country, and lots of walks. Just the relaxing country vacation we were looking for.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wearhead Wonder

A fantastic cottage in beautiful surroundings, lovely quirky decor and a very dog friendly garden area. Loads to see and do in the surrounding area. A gem of a find.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the cottage is lovely. This could be the perfect location for you, but I has a couple of issues that may not affect you. 1) The ceiling in the shower room is too low for very tall people to stand up straight. There’s nothing that can be done about this, it’s an old cottage with a pitched roof, it’s just a quirk of the building. For a few days it’s not a big deal, but it’s worth being aware of if you are tall. 2) Its got an electric hob, which I found really hard to cook on - but again this may be a safety thing rather than having gas, but you sacrifice a bit of control, so I keep boiling things over then having to stand holding a pan while the hob cooled down. Again, this may not be a problem for many people, but if you’re planning complicated meals it is lacking a bit in that regard. Basically if you’re a 6’4” chef you might struggle. All that said - had an excellent time, it’s comfortable, warm, nice little garden, lovely area, friendly hosts, plenty of space, and a really good base for exploring the area. And the instructions for getting in are exhaustively precise (which is a very good thing, it’s been really well thought out).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

We had a great week in this lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Anita and Bruce were lovely, helpful hosts, with suggestions for lots of walks from the house. We really appreciated all the extras they provided - homemade bread, butter, milk, wine, cake and dog treats! The cottage was so comfortable, with plenty of space and big beds. The area was so peaceful, with lovely walks and lots of places nearby to visit.Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025