Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views

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A stone building with a large arched doorway, a small window, and a bench outside.
A garden with a gravel path, wooden fence, and a view of the countryside.
A window with a view of a green landscape, a white pitcher, a saucer, and a small bust on a windowsill.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a Christmas tree, and a comfortable seating area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, patterned sofas, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Pennines

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
The current price is £232
£116 per night
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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Wearhead, England
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
The current price is £232
£116 per night
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 14 Oct

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Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views

Quirkily decorated characterful property ideal for a great get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The property is frequently bathed in wonderful light and the garden catches the sun for most of the day making it a great place to kickback and chill, listen and watch the bird life and admire the hill views. Set in an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty a conservation area and a UNESCO geopark. The large coach doors are impressive and everyone comments on how inviting it makes the place opening the living area out into the garden with the trees and views beyond and the views out across the valley. The cottage is warm and cosy with exposed stonewalls, beams, a real fire and importantly, comfortable sofas and beds. There is something a little bit quirky and different about the decor which guests are loving. The cottage is situated with walks right outside the front door in all directions with a Riverside walk with mini falls a short 5 minute walks away and the small market town of St Johns Chapel just a mile away by foot with 2 pubs, a cafe, a well stocked co-op and rural fortnightly cinema and Town hall where interesting things do happen! Being on the borders of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland there are places to go and things to do in every direction. The Lakes are just an hour for example, Beamish museum 45 minutes or more local attractions such as High Force 15 minute away or killhope lead mine 23 miles away. 2 dogs are very welcome to stay and please contact us if you would like us to consider a 3rd dog. Sorry but we do not accept unhouse trained dogs or puppies.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 999 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No un-house trained dogs or puppies are accepted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11165056
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views on 12 Oct 2026 start from £232, 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 Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Weardale Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Butterfly Lodge, historic converted cart house with rural country views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean property, quiet location. The owner was very relaxed about dogs being in the property, even take your own bedding if you want your dog on the bed. Home made bread and very comfy beds. Lovely walking area. 1hr from Hadrian’s wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable cottage. The only downside was that the parking situation is not made clear in the original description of the property. There is an allocated parking slot a short way up the road and steep steps and 'drivewar' to walk down to get to the entrance of the property so not really suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area for walks and stunning countryside. Friendly village pub and the local Co-Op is great (co-op pizza turned out to be good!). Everything I needed in the rental and delicious homemade bread as a welcome gift. Definitely not the rental or area if you have mobility issues as parking is up a short hill and there are stairs and a gravel path going to the door. Very comfortable rental, plenty of seating and great roads for running and cycling.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, very clean &comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely property well equipped with everything you need and great hosts and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly Lodge provided the perfect base to explore Weardale. It was spotlessly clean, warm and had the comfiest beds. Lovely walks from the door with plenty to explore in the immediate area. Great communication with the thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful quirky and cosy. Extremely kind and thoughtful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Butterfly lodge

What a beautiful cottage. Loved the decoration and super bathroom. Very comfortable and the bread was an added bonus 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway cottage

Lovely cottage in a quiet location in the wear valley. Great space, secure garden for dogs. Loved the Christmas decor (an unexpected surprise for our early Dec stay). Good base for exploring Weardale, Teesdale, Northumberland and Cumbria!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful cottage

The cottage is beautiful. Everything you could possibly need. Anita is lovely and nothing is too much trouble. The beds are really comfy and the coal fire was an added bonus. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous cottage

We had a great week in this lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Anita and Bruce were lovely, helpful hosts, with suggestions for lots of walks from the house. We really appreciated all the extras they provided - homemade bread, butter, milk, wine, cake and dog treats! The cottage was so comfortable, with plenty of space and big beds. The area was so peaceful, with lovely walks and lots of places nearby to visit.Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wearhead Wonder

A fantastic cottage in beautiful surroundings, lovely quirky decor and a very dog friendly garden area. Loads to see and do in the surrounding area. A gem of a find.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Country House

Very warm welcome by both owners - great conversation about the house and area. The cottage is very well appointed, clean and comfortable. The location provides easy access to attractions in all directions - winding roads in beautiful hill country, and lots of walks. Just the relaxing country vacation we were looking for.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in the Pennines

We were welcomed with hot bread, Prosecco, flowers, chocolates, and soft music. Very calming and peaceful.. the views were incredible from the upstairs windows. The garden was sublime in the sunshine.. the rooms were decorated uniquely and it felt like home. The cottage was set in an excellent position to explore the history of the area. It was a beautiful situation to have a peaceful relaxing holiday..
Stayed 19 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the cottage is lovely. This could be the perfect location for you, but I has a couple of issues that may not affect you. 1) The ceiling in the shower room is too low for very tall people to stand up straight. There’s nothing that can be done about this, it’s an old cottage with a pitched roof, it’s just a quirk of the building. For a few days it’s not a big deal, but it’s worth being aware of if you are tall. 2) Its got an electric hob, which I found really hard to cook on - but again this may be a safety thing rather than having gas, but you sacrifice a bit of control, so I keep boiling things over then having to stand holding a pan while the hob cooled down. Again, this may not be a problem for many people, but if you’re planning complicated meals it is lacking a bit in that regard. Basically if you’re a 6’4” chef you might struggle. All that said - had an excellent time, it’s comfortable, warm, nice little garden, lovely area, friendly hosts, plenty of space, and a really good base for exploring the area. And the instructions for getting in are exhaustively precise (which is a very good thing, it’s been really well thought out).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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