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"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

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Interior
Living area
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Living area

Overview of "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Witton le Wear, England
  • Popular LocationWitton Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham University19 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham Cathedral23 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

Heron cottage was built in 1862 and is a 1 bedroomed stone cottage in the beautiful Anglo Saxon village of Witton le Wear. From the lounge and bedroom there are views over the river and hills. In the kitchen you will find complimentry tea,coffee (instant & perc), sugar, milk pods,tea-towels & washing up liquid.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom with anti allergy (kingsize duvet & pillows provided) and shower room with complimentry toiletries. The cottage has a small front garden with seating.
Pets are welcome (max. 2)
Low Barns reserve is 300 mtrs away also Witton Castle is walking distance. The cottage is perfect for walkers. fishing & sightseeing. Dog walking direct from the door and only 100mtrs from the River Wear
A short drive will take you to Bishop Auckland, Hamsterly Forest,Durham ,Barnard Castle & Shildon. Barnard Castle is were you will find Bowes museum and many antique shops. Further afield for a great days shopping is Newcastle (50 mins). Or the beautuful Northumberland coast. Or a day at Beamish open air museum is definately worth a visit. Also a great location for visiting "Kynren". A 5 minute walk will take you to the village green were you will find The Victoria a modern bar and restaurant (Dogs welcome in small room to right Of main entrance). Or The Dun Cow a traditional inn serving real ale. Low Barn Nature Reserve offers afternoon tea.
There is no WIFI/internet at the cottage . There is a good selection of games, dvds & cds for cosy days by the woodburner. Please note as per contract max of 2 guests at the cottage.

Minimum stay 2 nights
(Christmas 3 nights)
Fuel suppl.1/10/22..30/4/23
Payable on arrival £10pn Due to increase in fuel prices.

Property manager

Ellen Green

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
view from folly to lodge
Beautiful lodge set in a magical garden with folly
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (45 reviews)
Beautiful lodge set in a magical garden with folly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
2 maximum not allowed on beds.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Gala Theatre Durham are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Deer Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Stadium or Sedgefield Racecourse. 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 cycling nearby.
Map
Witton le Wear, England

What's nearby

  • Witton Castle - 10 min drive
  • Durham University - 19 min drive
  • Durham Castle - 21 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive
  • Diggerland - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The 68 Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Blu's Cocktail & Wine Bar - 7 min drive
  • The Victoria Inn - 11 min walk
  • The Horse Shoe Inn - 7 min drive
  • The Copper Mine - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet retreat
We were welcomed by the neighbouring sheep and the friendly hostess. We found the property to be clean, well equipped and comfortable. The weather was cool and rainy so we did not take advantage of the fields and trails nearby. The cottage is some distance from shops- knowing that now we would have got our groceries before checking into the cottage. The owner of the cottage was most accomodating and returned emails and a phone call immediately. We would say again.

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Amenities, communication
The cottage was well equipped for 2 people.I doubt that the bedding is anti allergic, maybe it was once. The picture on Tv in the lounge was poor and the bedroom one could not receive all stations. The decor is very dated, with a few dog hairs and dead flies. There is NO WIFI despite the website and joining email indicating there is. We were told this was taken out as the property was being sold. Despite all this we enjoyed our stay and it was good value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little Durham retreat
We love visiting the cottage. It has everything we need for a comfortable stay and is in an idyllic part of Durham. The views are breathtaking. The fire makes the whole cottage feel so cozy and homely. When you visit, try to remember it is over 100 years old so dont expect a "new build" - it has all the wrinkles of age, which make it endearing. We will be visiting again as soon as we can
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing couple of day
Will definitely go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cottage had all we needed for 2 night stay whilst visiting Kynren and other local towns/attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Green

Host profile image
My husband and I are retired and love the rural life. There are lots of lovely walks here in the village.

Why they chose this property

There are under 400 homes in the village and 2 village inns. If you like green fields & hills and walks by the river you'll love it here. The village is steeped in history with its12th century tower, Norman church and 15th century Witton castle .

What makes this property unique

Perfectly located to explore this magnificent area of outstanding natural beauty. In contrast Newcastle is 50 mins. away York 90 mins for a great days shopping.

Languages:

English
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