'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly.
Our stone terraced property, "Tilly Cottage", offers comfortable, well-equipped & homely 2 bedroom accommodation for up to 4 people (2 double beds)
Tucked away on a quiet terrace in the village of Evenwood, which is situated midway between Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland (approx 15 minutes drive to both) it offers a great value break. Explore the Durham Dales, Hamsterley Forest, Raby Castle, Bowes Museum, High Force, Locomotion Railway Museum, Beamish & Durham City, all within easy reach.
Tilly Cottage offers a great value get away for up to 4 people. It has a well equipped 'cottage style' kitchen with large range cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave. A utility room with washing machine and a place to store bikes. The living/dining room is open plan, with comfortable seating and a dining table for 4. There is wifi and Freesat TV channels available. Gas central heating and hot-water on demand.
Upstairs you will find 2 double bedrooms (each has a double bed) one with an additional small dressing and seating area, a large bathroom with a fab walk-in shower and a roll-top slipper bath, perfect for along soak!
We provide bed linen and towels, tea towels and a hair drier.
To the front of the cottage is an enclosed garden, to the rear is a small enclosed yard.
Whilst not in a 'pictureque tourist' village (Evenwood was part of the coalmining heritage of this area) the cottage offers very comfortable and homely accommodation, and is within easy reach of all tourist activities, including Raby Castle, High Force Waterfall, Auckland Castle, the Kynren Light and Sound performance, Locomotion railway Museum, the Durham Dales, Stanhope Steam railway, Beamish Living History Museum, Durham City, and the town of Barnard Castle with its amazing array of quirky shops and eateries, plus the Castle and the amazing Bowes Museum.
Other things to note We accept one well behaved dog, but please note pets are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture. There is an extra pet charge of £10 per stay.
Please note that the lane leading to Tilly Cottage is 'unadopted' and is a little uneven. Parking is on the lower end of 'The Green' and the walk to the property is less than a minute from there. (It is possible to unload outside the property but access for a car is narrow)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is home to this holiday home. Raby Castle and Witton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heritage Park Stadium and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex. Sweet Greetings and Gainford Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Auckland Castle - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Escomb Saxon Church - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Shildon Station - 14 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
The Pollards Inn - 9 min drive
Tindale Crossing Brewers Fayre - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
The March Hare - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly.?
As of 11 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly. on 8 Jul, 2026 start from S$144, 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.
What time is check-in at 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 'Tilly Cottage' Homely 2 bedroom stone property, Co Durham. Pet friendly. located?
Situated in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Raby Castle, Heritage Park Stadium and Witton Castle. Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and Low Barns Visitor Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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I am INCREDIBLY disappointed, that having given us 8-10/10 in ALL aspects of this property, you then gave us an overall 6/10 with just one word 'okay'. We provide clean, well equipped and comfortable accommodation for a a great value price, and strive to provide all guests with an excellent stay. What could we have done better please to get a better overall rating from you? You reported no issues or expressed any disappointment with your stay, so to award a 3 star review 'okay' is gives us no indication of what may have been improved. According to your actual scores you Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy.
I'm left rather flummoxed by your comment and I hope this will not put off other guests choosing Tilly Cottage, as it really is a 'home-from-home' and we have excellent reviews through other platforms.
About the host
Hosted by Philippa and Allan Lyall
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests