Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall

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A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small garden area with chairs.
A row of stone buildings with a grassy lawn in front.
A bed with a white metal frame, a blue bedspread, and two matching pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a drawer.
A room with a sofa set, a television, a cabinet, and a fireplace.
A stone building with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a grassy lawn.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Durham, Durham
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hall Hill Farm
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Durham

Durham is home to this cottage. Durham Indoor Market and Durham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mini Moos Adventure Farm and Holmside Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Diggerland, or check out an event or a game at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Durham, Durham

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hall Hill Farm - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • North Pennines - 13 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pavillion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Valentino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall on 31 Oct 2026 start from £140, 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 Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Bull Pen room at Hamsteels Hall located?

Located in Durham, this family-friendly cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Diggerland, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hall Hill Farm and Willow Maze. Mini Moos Adventure Farm and Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super, clean and comfortable accommodation, will definately use again.

As above really, great accommodation, very dog friendly with plenty of local walks, quiet at night, all round great break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I'd stay here again

Spacious, comfortable, quiet farm environment
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good for two people

Lovely area and good accommodation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

beautiful cottages, clean and good price

I can recommend this cottage, quit, good value for money, clean and very friendly staff!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great base for exploring the area.

Friendly welcome, quiet rural setting. Loved dining on the patio are in the evening sunshine and the quirky ducks in the yard.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice little get away

Comfortable, quiet and lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

We stayed for 3 nights while we attended the Rugby League Magic Weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

As always a perfect stay in the cottage of Hamsteels Hall

I come here now or 8 years every year, as always perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Everything you could need, in a lovely setting.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location and very comfortable.

The Bull Pen was very comfortable, clean and tidy. A good size for 2/3 people. Ideal for a few days away. The location was really good for our visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Fantastic cottage lovely area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Friendly hosts in excellent location for Durham and Weardale

Relaxing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great value in homely cottage with rural views

Staying for 3 nights. June so helpful. We loved it here and hope to stay again when next in the area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely weekend in a clean wholesome environment

Handy for where we needed to be and owners on site and available for any questions we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Small but perfectly formed

We stayed at the Bull Pen for two nights. It was very cosy and had everything we needed, in a beautiful location. We had an absolutely wonderful time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very peaceful

Wonderful location, very handy for Durham City
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable and Convenient

We were in the area visiting family and needed somewhere to stay that was dog friendly
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful rural location

We stayed in a self-catering Pen, which was spacious and light. Lovely large bathroom and shower.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

More than value for money. Clean and comfortable

Peaceful
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hamsteels Hall

Weekend visit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Long weekend visit with son

This was a long weekend to visit our son and attend the Durham Regatta he was competing in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, comfortable short break

Three-night stay. Wish it were longer. Quiet and relaxing. Friendly but unobtrusive from owner June. She even offered us 25% off vouchers for local events.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you Gary for your review. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes June
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, shame the stress caused due to lack of info re access to property.

The property was clean and fresh.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable, clean, spacious, warm and welcoming

We were visiting family members and had previously stayed in travel lodge in Durham, which we felt was cold,noisy and overpriced. Hamsteels was very comfortable and beautifully clean, quiet, 15 minutes out of Durham but easy to find. The price was very reasonable and we were upgraded to a bigger cottage which was available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delighted

We stayed for two nights, Friday and Saturday. We were going to the Rugby Magic Weekend and needed somewhere close to family and easy access for travelling to Newcastle. Hamsteels ticked both boxes.
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