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Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage

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A horse standing outside a window, with a view of a grassy field and a fence.
A dining table with a vase of flowers, a bottle of wine, and plates of food.
A stone house with a white door and window, a small bench, and a potted plant.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa with a blanket, and a small table with a lamp.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror on the wall, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Pennines

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Daddry Shield, England

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Nenthead Mines. Travelling with kids? Consider Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Daddry Shield, England

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage located?

This family-friendly Bishop Auckland cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage

Lovely, spacious, well equipped, comfortable cottage in the heart of Weardale with great countryside views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short break

Had a lovely time would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy

Lovely cosy comfortable cottage. It was a very relaxing and peaceful location. We really enjoyed the visits from the horse.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Break

We had really good time. Cottage is nice and well equipped . You will find everything that you'll need. We had a visitor (horse) from the back garden each morning.Beautiful scenery and walks around. We recommend a visit to Bowlees infocentrum.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage

It has already been our second stay at this cozy cottage. The cottage had everything that we needed. It just feels like coming home after a day of exploring the North Pennines. The host Sarah is very helpful and kindly left milk, a bottle of wine and some cookies for us. We'd definitely like to come back some day!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy cottage

We loved this cozy cottage very much. Everything you need was provided. We had wine, milk and eggs in the fridge at arrival. There are some nice boardgames. The kitchen ist well equipped and we loved the horse which picks up his carrot every day from the window in the kitchen. The beds are very comfortable. The location within the North Pennines is super for excursion. The landscape is absolutely outstanding. The neighbours are very friendly. We would like to come back once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
All fine, no problem
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming traditional cottage in great location

Lovely stone built Weardale cottage surrounded by wonderful countryside. Everything you need, cozy and comfortable with an open coal fire. Had everything we needed, even had a daily visit from the horse in the field behind the cottage. No garden at the property not too big an issue for ours but may be for some dogs. Short walk either by pavement or the riverside to thr next villages where shops, pubs and cafes are found. Had a fantastic week, really relaxing. Some basic provisions in the cottage ( tea, coffee, sugar, condiments) and a bottle of wine left by the owner, which was greatly appreciated. Great value accommodation in a brill location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful !!

Absolutely loved this property. It was clean, cosy and welcoming. Its situated in a beautiful area, with walks from the door, and breathtaking views from every window. We felt totally at home as soon as we stepped through the door, the cottage is equipped with some very nice touches, including beautiful bed linen and fluffy towels. Even a dog towel provided by the front door. We had a 3 night weekend break, but felt we had stayed much longer. We didnt want to leave ! We had a meal and a few drinks at the local, which was nice and welcoming, and around a 10 minute walk away. And also the walk down by the river was a nice peaceful one. We absolutely loved the visits from the horses in the adjoining field too. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Geen aanrader, niet doen!

Konden de wc niet door spoelen, het aanrecht blad plakte, koelkast stinkt, en lastige verwarming. Weinig ruimte en geen buitenruimte. Beheerder reageert nergens op. Geen aanrader : niet doen deze.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage with walks and views from the front door.

We loved our holiday in Daddry Shield, Weardale. It is a beautiful area with fantastic walking and super countryside. Although only away for the week, we could have stayed much longer as there was so much to do in the area. The cottage had everything that we needed and felt homely and inviting at the end of a days walking. We visited Durham and walked on Hadrian's Wall, but the real highlights were those early morning and evening dog walks from the cottage along the River Wear. Relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daddry Shield

Remote location, but very useful food store just minute's away. We visited Durham and Roman Fort site Vindalanda both broadly 45 minute's drive, and both filled our day. Beautiful scenery everywhere you walk, bike, drive. Would happily book again, and horses at back window are sorely missed by our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL HOLIDAY

The property is well equipped and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay in a lovely situation with good views from the cottage. We enjoyed our walks with our dog. The host was very helpful and kindly left a bottle of wine and milk for us. Thank you very much. Stephen & Hilary.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent position

Insufficient information as regards emergency contact number- none at all . Very poor. Tv needs replacing as normal channels ie BBC 1,2,3 etc not available . Otherwise ok
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
The TV channels are all available through the Now TV box. This gives access to IPlayer, Channel 4, ITv etc and programmes can be live streamed or watched as catch ups. Sky and Netflix are also available through the Now box I am always contactable via the booking agency visitors have used.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and comfort in a lovely area

Simple but comfortable with everything we needed. Spotlessly clean, and the wine was much appreciated. A really lovely area and excellent local facilities, great to have pubs within walking distance. And we enjoyed the morning visits from the horse and the goat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply fabulous!

Lovely quaint cottage. Beautifully decorated and equipped. Amazing walks all around and from the front door. And superb pubs only a 5 minute walk! What more could you ask for?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely break

Lovely cottage. Lots to see and do around the area. Would visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away from Home

The cottage was exactly as described with everything you needed to feel relaxed and at home straight away. Lots of extras provided such as provisions in the fridge plus wine! Lots of books, games and dvds and beautiful countryside on the doorstep to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortale and homely

Great cottage in lovely countryside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, simple cottage in lovely countryside

Perfect. Second time using this lovely cottage and will use again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage and beautiful area

Great location and lovely cottage which was clean and tidy and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What a gem

We have just returned from a super short break and loved every minute. A bottle of wine on arrival was a super welcome and the cottage was more than we’d hoped. Lovely comfy beds, fully equipped and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. The horse in the back field came to say good morning ever day - and all in all a wonderful break. Dog walks are nearby, either up a track a very short distance from the cottage or along the river bank a bit further through the village.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy Cottage

Spent 5 nights at this lovely cottage. Very quaint with attention to detail to make it feel very homely and authentic. Beautiful scenery in surrounding area. Many places to visit. Good communication with owner. A lovely place to get away from it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Character Comfortable Accommodation

We have just returned from a fantastic break in the Pennines. The accommodation was all we could have wished for and we loved the period styling of the cottage. it contains all you need for a self catering stay. The fire lit at night on a snowy night was just so atmospheric and cozy. I would thoroughly recommend a stay here and it was an ideal location for exploring the very beautiful area with all the picturesque villages. The Hare and Hounds pub in the neighbouring village was outstanding for food. Would love to return to stay here again..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cosy , comfortable and clean cottage with stunning views.

Loved everything about this cottage - and the owner was so thoughtful leaving wine, kindling and coal. It was also such good value (we replaced the coal and kindling used as only fair because of this!) The views out of both sides are wonderful as is the walking on the many adjacent footpaths. Beds lovely and comfortable too and went to sleep to the sound of a tawny owl - perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

If you love stone built cottages with oldie worldie accessories and views to die for, then you'll love this place. Easily accessible, lovely comfortable furnishings and beds. Complete kitchen and some condiments and Netflix for the kids and adults. Good little co-op a short walk away and pubs to boot! If you want to go to the town shopping then that's not far. I found great places to visit and there is a wealth of information leaflets in the cottage. Thank you Sarah, I enjoyed my stay X
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
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