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Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage

Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage

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Living area
Private kitchen
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Room
Private kitchen

Overview of Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Daddry Shield, England
  • Popular LocationWeardale Museum2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Pennines4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHigh Force12 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)53 min drive

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

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage

7 Front Street is a traditional stonebuilt Weardale cottage, one of a small row of cottages in the hamlet of Daddry Shield near Stanhope in the Durham Dales. The cottage comfortably sleeps 4 and affords peaceful rural holidays to couples and small families. The cottage is pet and child friendly and is warm and welcoming with a sitting room with open fire and a kitchen with dining area to the ground floor and a family bathroom with two bedrooms to the first floor: a master bedroom with double bed and a second bedroom with two singles. Guests have access to all parts of the cottage which they are encouraged to enjoy as a home from home throughout their stay. The owner is available by email and mobile phone. A welcome pack is provided for guests. Coal and kindling are also provided and further supplies of these are available from stores in neighbouring villages. Towels and linen are included.

The cottage has outstanding views of Weardale, 'The Undiscovered Dale', from every window and is just a short walk from the river Wear and the Weardale Way. The cottage is equipped with all standard modern conveniences including microwave, fan assisted oven, washer dryer, TV with integral DVD and Freeview, Internet and WiFi and a selection of board games. The cottage is just a short walk from the Weardale villages of St Johns Chapel and Westgate, both of which can offer pubs, shops, a cafe and children's play areas as well as numerous footpaths for ramblers and hillwalkers. Further afield are the historic country towns of Bishop Aukland, Barnard Castle, Hexham and Durham itself. There is a bus stop just outside the cottage and a regular service through Weardale and beyond. There is a designated parking spot just outside and beyond the small front yard and further parking is available at the end of the terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
In downstairs rooms only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Weardale Museum and Bowes Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Daddry Shield, England

What's nearby

  • Weardale Museum - 2 min drive
  • North Pennines - 4 min drive
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive
  • High Force - 12 min drive
  • Hamsterley Forest - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Blue Bell Inn - 12 min walk
  • The Grey Bull - 8 min drive
  • Hare & Hounds - 20 min walk
  • The Golden Lion - 11 min walk
  • Chatterbox Cafe - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stonebuilt Durham Dales cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and High Force are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith Q., West Yorkshire

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

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Slater

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

About the host

Your host

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I am a charity worker and live much of the year in Sussex. I have close family in the Durham area and have always loved Northumbria and County Durham. Buying the cottage was a cherished dream and since I have owned 7 Front Street I have felt blessed to have the chance to escape so regularly to such an unspoilt and beautiful part of the world.

Why they chose this property

7 Front Street was one of two properties that I viewed in Daddry Shield but I chose number 7 because of its glorious views from every window. I particularly enjoy the view from the kitchen window and find endless enjoyment in watching the hares, birds, horses and other wildlife that can be seen in the fields behind the house. Number 7 has a generous sized sitting room, master bedroom and bathroom and is a warm house, tucked into the middle of the row of houses.

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