Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Seaham, Co Durham

Blast Beach
‪1 min drive‬
Stadium of Light
‪20 min drive‬
Durham University
‪24 min drive‬
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Kinley tower is a beautiful, recently renovated folly. This grade 2 British listed building offers guests a peaceful location on a relaxed family run farm. Please be aware that due to the buildings age there a couple of areas where the ceiling heights are lower than normal.

Property manager

Yvonne Conway

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seaham

Located in Seaham, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Ryhope Engines Museum and Penshaw Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Dalton Park and Massive Attack Paintball. Funshack and Karting North East are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Seaham, Co Durham

What's nearby

Blast Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
Karting North East - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
Stadium of Light - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
Durham University - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

Seaham Station - 10 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's Dalton Park - ‬9 min drive
‪The Hat and Feathers - JD Wetherspoon, Seaham - ‬12 min drive
‪Dancing Betty Murton - ‬8 min drive
‪The Coal Face - ‬12 min drive
‪The Marlborough - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hawthorn Hive Beach, Blast Beach and Shippersea Bay. Cineworld Dalton Park is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

stuart t.

24 Feb 2025

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

Mini Castle on the Hill

Fabulous stay in this unique folly! it was lovely to see the sea and horses from the windows each day and there was plenty of activities to keep the children entertained close by - especially finding sea glass treasure on the local beaches.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

16 Oct 2024

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Truly amazing!!!

This place is even more beautiful and unique than the pictures! We had an incredible stay here and really loved the location, wildlife and surroundings. Very clean and well kept, tastefully decorated and made for an unforgettable visit. Would love to come back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

26 Aug 2024

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

Folly good fun!

Such a lovely place, in the centre of fields with horses grazing peacefully around making the setting perfect! 10 mins on foot to the beach (to go sea glass hunting) and 10 mins in the car to Morrisons. The beach is pebble and it has a steep incline so if (like me) you suffer with bad knees, you need to take care but it can be done. I have a tween and a teen and they loved the setting enough to put their phones down and enjoy family time 😊 Durham Castle & Cathedral are also well worth the visit. Will definitely be back as there’s more to see and we ran out of time 👍

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

19 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Castle on the Hill

We had a lovely stay at this little folly, first impressions were justified and it looks amazing sat on the top of the hill! Property was very clean and welcoming on arrival and nice and cosy. Lovely little supply of tea, coffee and biscuits (although we had brought our own!) Comfy beds we all slept very well with the combination of sea air and walks to go on! Also good supply of hand towels and soap for hand washing. Having read previous reviews about no curtains in the bedrooms we took some temporary black out blinds (the sort that can be cut to aize) and pleased we did as the sun rises in the window of the master bedroom! Gorgeous views all arpund, farm and countryside one way and sea views the other, and very friendly horses! We even saw Dolphins in the sea. Overall a peaceful and tranquil setting perfect for our short family get away! Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

31 July 2024

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Fairytale tower tranquil retreat

Stunning property, clean, comfortable cosy and spacious. all the amenities you need. Very well done renovation of historic tower. T

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aksel E.

31 July 2024

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Mr

Really cosy and fun place to stay. Extremely clean, great amenities. The surrounding area was lovely and made for some great hikes. Everything worked nicely. Would recommend to anyone and I would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

June C.

28 July 2024

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A fabulous find

Our second stay at this lovely tower. So quiet, amazing views, we love it here. Walks a plenty and such a lovely space to relax. Thank you once again for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

9 June 2024

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Absolutley amazing 👏

Wow! What a beautiful accommodation! Pictures dont do it justice. So clean and comfortable. Me and my husband stayed here for a weekend celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. Would highly recommend anyone to stay if you are looking for a picturesque, peaceful break away. We would love to stay here again one day. Thank you 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

28 May 2024

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Wonderful

Lovely short stay, super clean and cosy and fab location, total privacy and ease of access. gorgeous coastal circular walk - and into Seaham if wanted. lovey to be amongst the horses also - wonderful break for all the fam if you like peaceful cosy stays

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

11 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Accommodation / Location

Brilliant place to stay as a family, very clean and lovely place to stay, location by a private farm in the sticks you’re surrounded by grass, views, water and horses it’s beautiful. Great size accommodation and with modern kitchen and bathroom making staying here great. Located close to mainly areas, Beamish, Newcastle, Durham etc. Can’t recommend this place enough a lovely cozy warm stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

21 Mar 2024

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Amazing place

Perfect setting. Peaceful. Very comfortable. Special memories for my husband's 60th birthday suprise

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

27 Feb 2024

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Just awesome

Lovely property, so quite and beautiful. One thing, there isn't a microwave or toaster so if you're taking food, bear that in mind

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

31 Jan 2024

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Amazing property it was like staying in our on private mini castle!

Gorgeous homely property with lovely hosts. Any questions we had were answered promptly and the place had everything you could need. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan T.

4 Jan 2024

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New Years Stay

We've stayed in this absolute gem of a "mini castle" (as our kids call it) and will definitely stay again. Cute, cosy, well appointed, loads of character, near some beautiful walks, no neighbours but some horses..... what more could you want! Owners brought us up a set of scales to do some new years eve party baking within 20 minutes of calling them. 5 stars all the way.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

1 Jan 2024

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Brilliant stay at the tower

Quirky (in a good way), beautifully decorated accommodation with amazing views.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

30 Dec 2023

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Fabulous place

We had a lovely stay even though the weather was stormy. The folly is beautiful and had everything we needed. The host has put heating on for our arrival and also helped us to find it in the dark which was much appreciated. The views from the property are amazing. Seaview and horses outside. We felt really comfortable and cozy and we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla D.

9 Dec 2023

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Perfect location, quirky property

Amazing property. We loved staying here and would happily book again. Very well placed for a beach-combing holiday. As described. Very clean. Good heating for a cold weather break.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

1 Nov 2023

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Beautiful getaway

The tower is decorated lovely, it's comfortable, homely and immaculately clean with everything we needed in the kitchen. Set away from any main road it's perfect for quiet down time surrounded by fields. It's perfectly situated for visiting lots of beaches nearby and a short drive to Durham and the famous Seaham Hall beach for collecting sea glass.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

29 Oct 2023

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Beautiful!

We absolutely loved our stay here, the house/folly was really lovely,clean and well equipped. I had read on another review the bedrooms had no curtains so we took some bin bags and popped them at the windows, would recommended doing this if you like to sleep in darkness! We would definitely be back and book again as our kids loved it and the horses! Thanks fkr a lovely stay 😀

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia a.

22 Oct 2023

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Second visit

Ideal getaway for us. Quiet, comfortable and clean. This is the second time we've been and would come back again. Love the area and the Folly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leela S., United Kingdom

2 Oct 2023

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Beautiful location, well appointed quirky property

The location was beautiful and the property comfortable and a good size. It was a shame that they were stingy with loo roll ( only 1 roll for a 3 night stay). Comments relating to the shower have been made over several years and it is not clear why the simple repair needed has not been carried out. The code for the gate was incorrect in the visitor info and we had to call them at 11pm. A dish drainer would have been useful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

18 Sept 2023

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2 night stay

This is a beautiful property which is extremely peaceful. The horses were a lovely bonus. The one thing that would have made it perfect was if you could get up to the top to really see the amazing views. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

18 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Hideaway Stay

The folly is quirky, cosy, peaceful, beautifully kept and so clean. It's really comfortable and the views are delightful. Perfect location for exploring Durham and the surrounds, with the coastal footpath close by. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

14 Sept 2023

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

A special place

We loved our stay here, such a peacefull place . Immaculate and the views were amazing. We will definitely book again.

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Conway

We live in a small Village on the North East Coastline.

Why they chose this property

Kinley Tower is located on our family Farm, and has been recently renovated, it is located a five minute walk from Hawthorn Nature Reserve, and easy reach to Dalton Park (shopping outlet) and Metrocentre, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle.

What makes this property unique

The magnificent view of the surrounding area, Easy walking distance to the Northeast coastline, and quiet secluded rural location.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property