Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.

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A rural landscape with a wooden fence, a gate, and a barn.
A room with a wooden chair, a small table with a plate of food and a cup, and a view of a green field through a glass door.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A patio with a view of a green field and a wooden fence.
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Rushyford, England
  • Place, Windlestone Hall Country Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master bedroom ensuite

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

Twin bedroom ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spennymoor

Located in Spennymoor, this cottage is in a rural area. Auckland Castle and Binchester Roman Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Windlestone Hall Country Park and Whitworth Hall Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Spennymoor Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Heritage Park Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Rushyford, England

What's nearby

  • Windlestone Hall Country Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Durham University - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Durham Castle - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • St. James' Park - 49 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 12 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grand Electric Hall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clems Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Spennymoor Indian Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.?

As of 2 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites. on 4 Jan, 2027 start from S$720, 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 Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites. located?

This family-friendly Spennymoor cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Windlestone Hall Country Park and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre and Sweet Greetings are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, stunning countryside.

Lovely. Great owner, thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. I am really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Sue
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice area, nice house. Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs

Super place to stay with fab views
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to see you again in the future. Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well equipped cottage. Very peaceful. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in a great location

The property was very clean and comfortable. It is situated in a very quiet location with uninterrupted views over farmland from the living area, but within easy reach of the nearby towns. It also offers easy access to the main routes, making exploring the area easy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Garth Cottage, and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2020
I am really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Garth Cottage. Thank you for your kind review and we hope to see you again in the future. Sue
Archival

8/10 Good

Cosy home from home with beautiful view

We loved our stay in Garth Cottage. It was very comfortable, warm (the local weather was sunny but bracing!) and well equipped and the view over gently rolling hills was incredibly peaceful. It was well placed for our family events in Durham and Middlesbrough and for lots of sightseeing. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and the lovely views. Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again in the future. Sue
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday stay

Weather unsettled but facilities were fine. Found everything that we needed. DVD player issue was sorted promptly. Property nice and quiet but found the area rather busy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was wonderful. Everything that they said andmore. Spotlessly clean. A little Welcome pack. Will be booking again for later in the year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Garth cottage.It was spotlessly clean, everything was perfect.We loved opening the living room doors in the morning, having a coffee and enjoying the views.Our dog loved the garden, she to loved looking out at the surrounding countryside. Sue checked in by text to make sure everything was ok, which was a nice touch. We enjoyed the Falls, we went to many of the suggested 'places to go' thst we listed in the visitir book.Excellent 4 nught stay, we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September 2023

Prettig verblijf, zeker als je van rust en ruimte houdt. Aardige gastvrouw die je graag van dienst wil zijn. Huisje netjes en compleet. Het enige minpuntje was dat wij bij een bepaalde windrichting de autoweg hoorden. Mogelijk maken we nogmaals gebruik van de accomodatie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location

The cottage is great, it was very clean and unusually well equipped. We enjoyed the calm and quiet, the children especially loved the sheep right in front of the little garden. The location is well situated to have great days out, there is so much to do in the area. The hosts are very friendly and especially helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely countryside cottage

If you’re looking for a lovely quiet break out in the open countryside of County Durham, this is ideal. Also not far to explore places like Durham. Two bedrooms, each with en-suite suits a family group. Living room and kitchen are a good size with most of what you need (though note there is only a fridge - no freezer and no washing machine). Had a comfortable, quiet stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay in Garth Cottage. We do have a separate freezer and a washing machine that are located in the outhouse next to the cottage. We will make sure that this information is clear in the welcome booklet. Many thanks, Sue
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Keurige lodge.

Goed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Durham retreat

We had a relaxing peaceful holiday. Only downside was the settees as my husband is disabled he found it difficult getting up.I
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garth Cottage

Superb cottage in a beautiful location, easy commute into Durham, multiple roads to choose from, journey time was 15 mins or less. Property is very spacious and comfortable, delightfully warm on arrival, nice welcome pack waiting on counter including a lovely bottle of red. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anybody looking for a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peace and quiet

Beautiful location for a peaceful, quiet stay. Lovely cottage but feel it needs a few little jobs doing to bring it up to full marks. Ideal location for visiting the North's attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

remote comfy cottage.

comfy homely cottage, a bit remote for us at our age. Did not see anybody on our stay, would of been nice to of been met
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely cottage suitable for a family, enclosed garden and lovely views.

Very easy to book, pay etc and communication with owner was very quick.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful place with fantastic views.

A lovely place to stay, well equipt and peaceful.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home. just south of Durham

Good use of space and very well equipped, the secure garden kept our 5 months old cocker spaniel busy. Well located to tour the area and easy access to the Durham park and Ride Very peaceful with excellent views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing break.

The cottage is lovely and has everything that you could possibly need. It felt very clean and safe. It was ideal for a break for my elderly mother who has mobility issues and has been shielding since March. Sitting on the patio watching the sheep was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous place

Booking easy, facilities great, view stunning. Absolute tranquility yet close to amenities. Perfect for our group of 4 adults. We will return and have no hesitation in recommending this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodation to explore the surrounding area

A really comfortable and spacious cottage with country views, close to Durham, Barnard Castle and the coast. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in good location

Lovely, cosy cottage in peaceful surroundings. Handy location for Durham and the coast. Will certainly consider returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short break

Garth Cottage was an ideal base for touring Durham and surrounding area. The cottage was immaculate, warm and well equipped with lovely views to the rear. Would have no hesitation to recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your really kind review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Many thanks, Sue
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