Located in Bishop Auckland, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and North Pennines, while Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights. Weardale Railway and Hall Hill Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
North Pennines - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Hamsterley Forest - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
Getting around
Bishop Auckland Station - 30 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe 1909 - 3 min drive
Number 10 - 5 min drive
Greggs - 11 min drive
Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant - 5 min drive
The Pack Horse Inn - 4 min drive
About this property
Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale
A self-contained log cabin with a separate kitchen/lounge available for holiday let, The Lodge is set in the heart of the Weardale Valley.
The Lodge is located within the boundaries of our home, with its own private garden and access, decking area and access to a Hot Tub to unwind, which is located in a conservatory at the back of the main house with private access.
The Lodge is fully equipped with all modern facilities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Set in a small village approximately 300 meters from the River Wear, amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Easily accessible by road to Durham, Newcastle, Hexham and Darlington, and equally accessible to outdoor adventurers and explorers alike.
Our cleaning policy is a 3 stage regime, to replace, clean and disinfect based upon guidance provided by the WHO and local government recommendations.
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Suitable for children when accompanied by an adult
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Events
No events allowed
Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
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Pets
No pets allowed
Guide dogs are permitted.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Permitted outside, in the designated smoking area.
Please respect our neighbours. Loud music, activities and behavior, where it may cause distress, is not permitted.
Please respect our property. Damages, all faults must be reported immediately. No littering, use bins provided.
Illegal substance abuse will not be tolerated and immediate removal from the premises will be enforced without refund.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2122065vb
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
Note from host: Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale on 31 December 2026 start from NZ$193, 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 Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale located?
Situated on a river, this lodge is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Weardale Railway and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Without shadow of a doubt this is a 10/10 rated hidden gem owners are all amazing and friendly people made us feel very welcome and i will 100% be booking again anyone looking for some where to switch off and unplug from the norm then i would suggest paying this wonderful place a visit
This cottage was lovely to stay in it was very relaxing and also very clean and private the owners from the cottage was also very friendly. me and my partner will go again in future we would rate is as 5 star cottage thank you lee and Emma we had peacfull relaxing time 😊
If your looking for a nice scenic peaceful break to unwind away from the hustle and bustle this is the place to go. Fantastic value for money and great for recharging the batteries. This is our 2nd stay at this lodge so would definitely recommend and will be going back.
Absolutely fantastic! Couldnt fault a single bit of it..emma and lee are amazing..the lodge is fantastic..great location, peaceful tranquil!
Thanks for having us
Fantastic stay in lovely lodge in beautiful surroundings. Spacious lodge immaculately clean and cosy also outdoor area with the fire pit. Would highly recommend and would definitely return x
We had a lovely and peaceful Christmas time at the lodge, just as we did two years ago. The owner is very friendly and helpful, the property is clean and well-equipped. I would highly recommend relaxing in the hot tub after enjoying the scenic walking routes in the area :-)
The Lodge exceeded expectations. The photos do not do it justice and its setting is far better then may be expected from looking at Google Earth. Emma and Lee (the hosts) are very welcoming and have made The Lodge supremely comfortable both inside and out. It is very well positioned in Weardale for exploring a beautiful part of the country both by car and on foot. If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place for a short stay, then The Lodge is perfect.
Booked a quick couple of nights away in this perfect, friendly lodge, everything you need has been covered(even down to the ice cubes in the freezer, great little touch👍) great base for walks nearby but only one village pub for socialising, so hop on bus into Woolsingham couple of pubs.....and recommend the club👍👍👍(just ask Emma and Lee the host's 🍻👍) very helpful host's not bothering you but there to help with any problems 👍
100% recommend this perfect little lodge if like us your a lover of the Dales.....
I cannot tell you how wonderful this property and the hosts Emma and Lee are. The property is spotless and has everything you need I using a hot tub, fire pit and bbq! . The hosts are attentive but not imposing. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I cannot reccomened highly enough that you try this property out. Read the reviews they are very accurate of our experience. 5 stars out of 5 stars without doubt. Julia my wife said that the massage she had was the best she had ever had too. Thank you Emma and Lee for looking after us so well. We loved it.
Matt S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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4/10 Poor
karl b.
10 September 2023
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stay in someone’s back garden
The young lad that showed us in explained the property was very professional and friendly
But could have explained more
Tv waste tuned in and couldn’t get it to work
Decking was told now to go on it as unsafe
It was so hot in the property and only one small old fan
The property was clean apart from mildew in the shower
Jacuzzi was great but so dark walking back to property
Bus service is good as not a lot in village
Could not big this property up enough from the moment we arrived very warm welcome very private comfortable stay can’t wait to return very magical even had a visit off our little friend mr squirrel came right up to our door fantastic hot tub fantastic lodge just perfect so big thank you to Emma and lee for making our stay very welcoming would highly recommend and will be returning g very soon