Stunning Cottage in the Heart of Durham Dales

9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Cockfield, Durham

Raby Castle5 min drive
Hamsterley Forest15 min drive
Barnard Castle16 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A stunning cottage in the heart of the Durham Dale's, with views over Cockfield fell to die for, the cottage is minutes from the amazing Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland a great base to explore all that Teesdale, County Durham and the Durham Dale's has to offer. A great location to visit the world famous Hamsterley forest, fantastic for walking or cyclists or head into Teesdale for a day walking the Teesdale way, visiting our local village pubs and take a trip up to High force to revel in the wonder of one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million years!

A lovely light, spacious kitchen and living room with downstairs bathroom, upstairs has a large king-size bedroom and twin room with 2 single bunk beds. The cottage has parking for one small car to the rear and there is plenty of parking nearby for others, you will have your own garden to the front of the property with views over Cockfield fell t sit and enjoy after a day exploring the surrounding areas. The whole cottage has a lovely light feel, a great place to relax after a day out.

Cockfield is a village on the edge of Teesdale, County Durham, England. It is situated 8 miles to the south-west of Bishop Auckland, 15 miles north-west of Darlington and 40 miles south-west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Remains found on Cockfield Fell suggest there was a settlement in the area during the Iron Age. There are village pubs all within walking distance, a coop shop with essentials shopping items and a village doctor too.

A stunning cottage in the heart of the Durham Dale's, with views over Cockfield fell to die for, the cottage is minutes from the amazing Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland a great base to explore all that Teesdale, County Durham and the Durham Dale's has to offer. A great location to visit the world famous Hamsterley forest, fantastic for walking or cyclists or head into Teesdale for a day walking the Teesdale way, visiting our local village pubs and take a trip up to High force to revel in the wonder of one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million years!

A lovely light, spacious kitchen and living room with downstairs bathroom, upstairs has a large king-size bedroom and twin room with 2 single bunk beds. The cottage has parking for one small car to the rear and there is plenty of parking nearby for others, you will have your own garden to the front of the property with views over Cockfield fell t sit and enjoy after a day exploring the surrounding areas. The whole cottage has a lovely light feel, a great place to relax after a day out.

Cockfield is a village on the edge of Teesdale, County Durham, England. It is situated 8 miles to the south-west of Bishop Auckland, 15 miles north-west of Darlington and 40 miles south-west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Remains found on Cockfield Fell suggest there was a settlement in the area during the Iron Age. There are village pubs all within walking distance, a coop shop with essentials shopping items and a village doctor too.

Property manager

Host

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Latest check in is at 23:30

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

This cottage is located in Bishop Auckland. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Bowes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sweet Greetings and Walworth Castle Birds of Prey. Travelling with kids? Consider Eggleston Hall and Planet Leisure. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.

Cockfield, Durham

What's nearby

Raby Castle - 5 min drive
Witton Castle - 12 min drive
Hamsterley Forest - 15 min drive
Barnard Castle - 16 min drive
Bowes Museum - 17 min drive

Getting around

Shildon Station - 19 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

March Hare - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The 68 Cafe - 8 min drive
Eden Arms - 7 min drive
Costa Coffee - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Cottage in the Heart of Durham Dales pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Cottage in the Heart of Durham Dales?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Cottage in the Heart of Durham Dales?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Cottage in the Heart of Durham Dales located?

Located in Bishop Auckland, this family-friendly cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Raby Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Witton Castle and Heritage Park Stadium. Sweet Greetings and Walworth Castle Birds of Prey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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8/10 Good

Lisa

25 July 2023

Beautiful location, very nice cottage

Very relaxing

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10/10 Excellent

Diane

25 July 2023

Beautiful cottage in quite location.

Booked the cottage for a few days 'away from it all' and this cottage served us perfectly. The village was really quite to the point of silent, just what we needed!

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

23 Sept 2021

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Gorgeous property in village location. No noise at all. Wonderful stay.

Cosy cottage with all the facilities you need. Clean and warm. Couple of walks from the cottage and a small drive to Raby Castle which is interesting to visit

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Host

Hello! We are the Swinbank Family, the business is run by Dad (Robert) Mum (Ali) Son (Brad) and Daughter (Tori) Brad and Robert are in charge of all things maintenance, Brad is an exceptional joiner by trade and so he is responsible for fitting everything and making sure all repairs are up to scratch, Dad is our dogs body, who works full time and still finds time to implement our demands whenever we shout! and Ali and Tori are responsible for the cleaning, and day to day running of our cottages and Apartments.
We are all huge outdoors enthusiasts and love sharing our passion and knowledge so guests can enjoy the mazing area we love in, the Apartment has lots of framed maps to inspire walks, cycling or just a riverside stroll whilst enjoying your stay and we are always happy to give any advice needed to make the most of your stay.