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The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage

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Large and well equipped kitchen diner
Exterior
Exterior detail
Guest bedroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Houghton le Spring, England
  • Place, Herrington Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage

This 2 bedroom bungalow is ideal for couples, small families and older couples who prefer comfortably furnished properties without stairs. It is also popular for temporary relocation, or short term business trips. It is ideally located for exploring the many attractions of the region be it for business or pleasure.

The bungalow can be rented for 2 days to 4 weeks. It is also available for longer duration’s e.g relocation to the area; temporary accommodation during a home move; periods of home renovation or maintenance; business or training visits and so forth.

We have “Good to Go” accreditation from Visit England thanks to the extra measures we have incorporated into our booking and preparation procedures.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10199216
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Houghton le Spring

Located in Houghton le Spring, this holiday home is near a water park. Beamish Open Air Museum and The Glasshouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Durham Cathedral and St. James' Park. Washington Arts Centre and Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Houghton le Spring, England

What's nearby

  • Herrington Country Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Durham Castle - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Durham University - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Quayside - 24 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • University Station - 9 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dun Cow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North biddick club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mamas Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Havelock Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beehive - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$285, 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 The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage located?

Situated in Houghton le Spring, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Herrington Country Park, Penshaw Monument and Washington Arts Centre. Lumley Castle is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy property with everything you could need, and a good base for all the local tourism.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely homely and comfortable bungalow. It was stocked with everything you could need. The welcome file had all the property information and helpful local suggestions. The cleanliness was exceptional. We loved staying here, sorry to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great stay great place

Comfortable ; great facilities and very clean. Very good welcome pack and information pack too. Good location for north east
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Karen for taking the time to leave a review. I am pleased you enjoyed our cottage and the little extras we do to try and make your stay as pleasant as possible. We hope to welcome you back to The Briar Rose next time you visit the region.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul j.

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

can not fault it

best place ive stayed at everything was provided spotlessly clean i hope to stay again the beehive pub nearby was excellent food and very nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Really is home from hone

Briar Rose was ideally situated for us to visit family, sightseeing and loads of local walks. The bungalow was really clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Unfortunately due to a family emergency we had to reluctantly leave earlier than planned, but we definitely want to return! 10 out of 10 on all aspects!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivien M.

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

What a fantastic bungalow!

There were three of us staying - all pensioners aged 95, 72 and 69. This was the perfect place for a two week holiday that included a wedding, Christmas, a family get together and new year. We felt at home right away. Beautiful large kitchen diner, so well equipped and welcome pack as well. The living room has three sofas and the bedrooms are really comfortable too. We couldn’t fault it at all. Also so easy to get around with excellent road system. Thank you. We loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

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

Everything I needed from a holiday let

With Covid restrictions, I wasn't able to stay overnight with family so I happened across this holiday let close by. The comms from the owner were great and the whole holiday went smoothly. The bungalow is well and thoughtfully equipped with the basics. Plus added extras were available such as toiletries, emergency snacks, as well and bread and milk on hand should they be needed. I really do recommend this let.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the little extras we provide. Welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay at Briar Rose Cottage

We had a terrific time staying at the cottage. The accommodation was very clean and extremely well stocked. The kitchen was beautiful with everything needed to cook and enjoy meals. We really enjoyed relaxing in the gorgeous space. We were visiting family and this location worked well. Herrington Park, Penshaw Monument and The Penshaw Farm shop and cafe were fun outings. If I ever make it back again I would rent this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Than you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Briar Rose. Welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great stay

Lovely bungalow, beautifully clean, quiet residential area Would definitely recommend
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Many thanks for this excellent review. Very much appreciated. Welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Stayed 58 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ray

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After purchasing the property 6 months were spent totally renovating it before making it available as a holiday home. Having spent many years of my life working around the world living out of a suitcase I have a lot of experience of good and bad temporary accommodation. To-date our customer feedback tells us we are doing something right.

Why they chose this property

With easy access to the A1M and the A19 The Briar Rose is perfectly located for exploring this often overlooked yet beautiful and historic part of Britain. The wild dales of the Pennines, the pristine blue flag beaches all along the coast, the bustling cities of Durham & Newcastle and so much more. However long your stay it will be far too short.

What makes this property unique

"An oasis of tranquility " was the phrase used by a guest. The property is very quite, warm and very comfortable. Quality beds guarantee a good nights sleep. The gardens are private and the rear is south facing and is a good place to sit from March onward. Major efforts are made to keep the place spotless, which we see is greatly appreciated by our guests reviews.

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