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River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.

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The front of the cottage which over looks the river and weardale railway.
decked patio area Pond Summerhouse
Visit us in March/April and you may get to meet the lambs!
The well equipped kitchen
Cosy living room with open beams

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Frosterley, County Durham, ENG
  • Place, Weardale Railway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Killhope Lead Mining Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.

Overlooking the River Wear, this converted farm building is peacefully situated in Frosterley in Weardale with in an AONB.
The cottage makes a wonderful base to explore the surrounding area with its rugged upland, fertile valleys and historical landmarks. Weardale is very popular to both walkers and cyclists with its numerous paths and cycle ways.
The cottage sleeps four people comfortably and is ideal for families. The gardens and grounds are shared with other cottage users but there is ample space for everyone. The matured gardens have ponds (toddlers beware), decked patio areas, seating and a summerhouse ideal for a bit of quiet reading time. The gardens prove popular with children who often make use of the swings, trampoline, and games room which has a pool table, games, books, tv and wii console.
All bedding, towels, gas and electric is included with in your rental.
We would hope you would find everything in the cottage you need to make your stay a great one.
Free Wi-fi.
The cottage is located on the owners small livestock farm.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Weardale Railway and Hall Hill Farm. Crook Leisure Centre and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Frosterley, County Durham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Weardale Railway - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • North Pennines - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Hamsterley Forest - 18 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Number 10 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Weardale Tandoori - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome. on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$184, 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 River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River View - Cosy country cottage. Ideal for a family and pets welcome. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Weardale Railway and 2.5 mi (4 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to visit my sister.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dantetomas

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

Great house, great location

Spend the Easter Bank Holiday here. Well equipped cottage with everything you need and a bit more. Great location in nice village with plenty of walks around, small shop and a pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

River-View Cottage

Spur of the moment getaway so pleased I chose this place, had a fabulous weekend and will definitely go back. Fabulous Host thank you Val
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Beautiful house

Quality accommodation in a bucolic location. Extremely well equipped with everything one couldneed. ( Absence of a dishwasher was not a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Host was fine but on leaving she appeared to be a little annoyed that we hadnt vacated by 10.05. It clearly states on my correspondence that property to be vacated 11.00am on the day. Ive triple checked. The lady insisted quite abruptly its 10? No prob but cleaner was waiting to get in.Maybe check the various booking sites you employ. Otherwise our stay was very comfy, clean, well stocked and welcoming. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GP N.

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

Friendly hosts and comfortable stay

Very nostalgic with the retro decoration and tasteful Christmas decoration. Lovely old farmhouse property which had fantastic amenities including games room and outdoor water features. Loved having a pool tournament with my wife and son. Went walking around the old quarry sites and riverside which had fantastic views and loved going in the local pub. Highly recommend. Thank you Val for being a lovely host. Hope to return some day with extended family after Covid is long gone
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

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

Lovely

Lovely place in a lovely area definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cath H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Child friendly

Great location for what we wanted to do - Beamish and Diggerland. Black Bull short walk and very child friendly.
Archival

8/10 Good

Johanna F.

schön gelegen, einsam, hat trotzdem viel zu bieten

sehr gute Unterkunft, sehr sauber, alles ausreichend vorhanden, freundliche Gastgeber, allerdings zu weiche Matratzen. Im Garten spielmöglichkeiten für Kinder und Erwachsene. Pavillon, Grillecke, Spielhaus mit Poolbillard Gesellschaftsspielen, Wii, etc. schöner Teich mit Brücke ideal zum entspannen.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Val W.

Excellent Weekend

River View Cottage is well appointed for either a long weekend or longer stay and in a good location for exploring County Durham and Northumberland. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are revisiting later in the year and will be bringing our friends with us. Val made us more than welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Val or Bev

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