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A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village
Family-friendly cottage in Bishop Auckland
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
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Explore the area
- Place, Auckland Castle
- Place, Hamsterley Forest
- Place, Witton Castle
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village
A charming and traditional rural retreat, offering peace and quiet; convenience and comfort; rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.
Binks Cottage is a 4 star gold accommodation. The front door opens into a private walled garden with lawn and comfortable garden furniture and a bbq. There is private parking for two cars at the back of the cottage.
Children are very welcome and we can offer a cot, high-chair and toys; we are happy to show guests around the farm.
Perfect for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham City., Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and various coastal towns - Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Bamburgh. The village is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for sightseeing, walking, pony trekking, fishing and golf.
Binks Cottage is a 4 star gold accommodation. The front door opens into a private walled garden with lawn and comfortable garden furniture and a bbq. There is private parking for two cars at the back of the cottage.
Children are very welcome and we can offer a cot, high-chair and toys; we are happy to show guests around the farm.
Perfect for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham City., Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and various coastal towns - Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Bamburgh. The village is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for sightseeing, walking, pony trekking, fishing and golf.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bishop Auckland
Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Mining Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Binchester Roman Fort. Travelling with kids? Consider Hall Hill Farm and Weardale Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Auckland Castle - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
- Hamsterley Forest - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
- Witton Castle - 18 min drive - 11.2 km
- Durham University - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
- Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Horse Shoe Inn (Wetherspoon) - 9 min drive
- The Green - 9 min drive
- Ye Olde Horseshoe - 9 min drive
- The Black Bull - 8 min drive
- Greggs - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Amanda Simpson
I have enjoyed welcoming guests to the cottage for 20 years. I work on the family farm alongside my son.
Why they chose this property
Peace and Quiet; Convenience and comfort; Rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Binks Cottage is set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.
The accommodation includes two bedrooms (1 double room, 1 twin room and 1 double sofa-bed), bathroom with large shower, bath robes and luxurious towels. The living room offers comfortable seating for 6 people with a log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. There is a smart TV with Netflix, an Alexa, books and games for all ages. The Kitchen is very well equipped and offers an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, bread maker, washer/dryer, microwave etc. There is a dining table seating 6. The lawned garden, overlooking the village green, is surrounded by a low stone wall, there is garden furniture and a barbecue. Storage for bikes and tack. Private parking for 2 cars.
The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.
The accommodation includes two bedrooms (1 double room, 1 twin room and 1 double sofa-bed), bathroom with large shower, bath robes and luxurious towels. The living room offers comfortable seating for 6 people with a log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. There is a smart TV with Netflix, an Alexa, books and games for all ages. The Kitchen is very well equipped and offers an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, bread maker, washer/dryer, microwave etc. There is a dining table seating 6. The lawned garden, overlooking the village green, is surrounded by a low stone wall, there is garden furniture and a barbecue. Storage for bikes and tack. Private parking for 2 cars.
What makes this property unique
Binks Cottage is situated on a working farm, Thornley Hall Farm, there is also a hill farm 17 miles away, Glenwhelt. We encourage our guests to visit the farm and walk the public footpaths in the area where you will be able to see dry stonewalling, animals in fields and wildlife.
We welcome the opportunity to show you around Thornley Hall farm and Glenwhelt, if you are interested please ask.
We welcome the opportunity to show you around Thornley Hall farm and Glenwhelt, if you are interested please ask.
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