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

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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

About this property

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

Garth Cottage is a superb two-bedroom cottage on one level and boasts a very picturesque and serene location.

Garth Cottage has two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed with an ensuite bathroom (complete with a corner bath with overhead shower). The twin room has an ensuite shower. Both bedrooms are made up with luxurious bedding and soft fluffy towels are also provided.

Extra luxury is added with a spacious, light and airy beamed lounge, which adjoins the extremely well equipped kitchen with dining area. The kitchen has everything provided to cook up a feast and the views from the kitchen won't disappoint. The living area has a smart TV and a huge selection of books, DVD's and board games if it's a rainy day or you just don't want to leave the cottage! Arched windows and doors also lead onto a lovely south-facing patio, which provides glorious views of the Cleveland Hills and is complete with garden furniture, barbecue and a large lawn area. Gorgeous spring lambs can be found in these fields that will definitely keep you entertained, they are a favourite with children in the Easter holidays. There is a lovely pub in the nearest village which is one mile away and also a village shop. There are plenty of beautiful countryside walks directly from the cottage.

Garth Cottage can be booked with Meadow Cottage for groups of 8 people- ideal for family get togethers.

We are located in County Durham between Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe, only 8 miles from the City Centre of Durham. We are close to local attractions such as Auckland Castle, 'Kynren- an epic tale of England', Durham Castle and Cathedral, Beamish Museum, Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Newcastle, Weardale and the Durham Coast. The Yorkshire Dales, High Force and Teesdale are also well worth a visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spennymoor

Located in Spennymoor, this cottage is in a rural area. Auckland Castle and Deer Park 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rushyford, England

What's nearby

  • Windlestone Hall Country Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Durham University - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 28 min drive - 30.6 km
  • St. James' Park - 36 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clems Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Frog And Ferret - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪I Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dean & Chapter - ‬5 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 28 Mar 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 27 June 2026 start from AU$195, 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

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well equipped cottage. Very peaceful. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Mrs

Super place to stay with fab views
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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
Archival

8/10 Good

Nigel R.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wend v.

lovely cottage, people and area!

We have had such a great time, the cottage is absolutely cozy, beautiful and well equipped. It is in a beautiful and calm area but also not far away form Durham and other tourist sites. Sue was super helpful when we didn't find it at first so she navigated us over the phone and was always available to answer any questions. We would love to come back, thank you so much for everything !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wim W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Minze Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Keurige lodge.

Goed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sheila S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

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

8/10 Good

Jan and Paul C.

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

8/10 Good

robert r.

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

8/10 Good

Russell M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim Skinner

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

10/10 Excellent

Smita G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

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