10/10 Excellent
alan s.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
alan s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home
Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty3 min drive
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum5 min drive
- Hamsterley Forest22 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
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.
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.
Property manager
Emma Julie Barrett
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Suitable for children when accompanied by an adult
Events
No events allowed
Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
Pets
No pets allowed
Guide dogs are permitted.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Permitted outside, in the designated smoking area.
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
Note from host: Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
What's nearby
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Hamsterley Forest - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
- Durham University - 27 min drive - 29.1 km
- Barnard Castle - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Number 10 - 5 min drive
- Buon Appetito - 5 min drive
- The Grey Bull - 4 min drive
- Everyday Cafe - 4 min drive
- Pack Horse Inn Stanhope - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
chloe b.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
chloe b.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
George M.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
George M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Nathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rob E.
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Rob E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ghilaine W.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Ghilaine W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
frank h.
29 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly quaint....
frank h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie D.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Natalie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
amanda g.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amanda Green
amanda g.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
sharon t.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
sharon t.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
karl b.
10 Sept 2023
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stay in someone’s back garden
karl b.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tinashe J.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Tinashe
Tinashe J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasantly delightful
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Holly r.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Holly r.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent short break stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anthony J.
16 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Anthony J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stu H.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Peaceful Break
Stu H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Callum D.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good stay
Callum D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clive C.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay emma and lee we’re perfect host’s will definitely be returning
Clive C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikol
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing place
Nikol
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marlena F.
3 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful getaway
Marlena F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Shailendra B.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Shailendra B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ed P.
23 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Ed P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC
Karen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Abbigaile
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little get away
Abbigaile
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Emma Julie Barrett
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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