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HORSLEY HEAD HOLIDAYS, family friendly, with open fire in Eastgate
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12175 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Place, Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- Place, Hamsterley Forest
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom -
1 King Bed
6 bathrooms
En-suite Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
HORSLEY HEAD HOLIDAYS, family friendly, with open fire in Eastgate
This detached farmhouse is close to the village of Eastgate and can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.
Horsley Head Holidays is a detached farmhouse close to the village of Eastgate and just three miles from Stanhope. The farmhouse sleeps twelve people and has one super king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower, one king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, two super king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower and one ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, and a ground floor cloakroom. There is also an adjoining barn with a super king-size double bedroom with an en-suite above a games room. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking and a front enclosed garden with furniture. Situated in Weardale, Horsley Head Holidays is a spacious family home, ideal for exploring this fabulous part of the country.
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner. Oil-fired Rayburn range, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Bike storage. Front enclosed lawned garden with furniture and summerhouse. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Note: The first floor king-size double bedroom in the main house is the only that doesn't have zip/link beds.
Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
Town: Eastgate is a small village in Weardale, popular for walking and cycling. The village once marked the eastern boundary of Stanhope Park, the scene of many grand and historical hunting expeditions. The village is also famed for being the birthplace of Emerson Bainbridge, founder of the world’s first department store. Eastgate is set in rural countryside and is home to a pub and the delightful Horsley Hall which provides fine dining and afternoon tea. Further amenities can also be found in the village of Stanhope located just three miles away.
Horsley Head Holidays is a detached farmhouse close to the village of Eastgate and just three miles from Stanhope. The farmhouse sleeps twelve people and has one super king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower, one king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, two super king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower and one ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, and a ground floor cloakroom. There is also an adjoining barn with a super king-size double bedroom with an en-suite above a games room. Also in the cottage are a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking and a front enclosed garden with furniture. Situated in Weardale, Horsley Head Holidays is a spacious family home, ideal for exploring this fabulous part of the country.
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner. Oil-fired Rayburn range, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Bike storage. Front enclosed lawned garden with furniture and summerhouse. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Note: The first floor king-size double bedroom in the main house is the only that doesn't have zip/link beds.
Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
Town: Eastgate is a small village in Weardale, popular for walking and cycling. The village once marked the eastern boundary of Stanhope Park, the scene of many grand and historical hunting expeditions. The village is also famed for being the birthplace of Emerson Bainbridge, founder of the world’s first department store. Eastgate is set in rural countryside and is home to a pub and the delightful Horsley Hall which provides fine dining and afternoon tea. Further amenities can also be found in the village of Stanhope located just three miles away.
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Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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Children
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Events
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Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is home to this cottage. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allendale Golf Club and De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course. Weardale Railway and Armstrong Hydraulic Engine are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Bishop Auckland, Yorkshire Dales
What's nearby
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Weardale Railway - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Weardale Museum - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Hamsterley Forest - 28 min drive - 31.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Blue Bell Inn - 8 min drive
- Durham Dales Centre - 6 min drive
- Hare And Hounds - 6 min drive
- The Grey Bull - 5 min drive
- Parkhead Station - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Main house. Six bedrooms (five zip/link, can be twin on request): 2 x super king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x super king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburner.
One of these bedrooms, the king-size double is situated on the ground floor, together with a separate cloakroom. The games room is located opposite this, with a large TV, comfortable sofas and a pool table.
One of these bedrooms, the king-size double is situated on the ground floor, together with a separate cloakroom. The games room is located opposite this, with a large TV, comfortable sofas and a pool table.
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating with woodburner. Oil-fired Rayburn range, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Bike storage. Front enclosed lawned garden with furniture and summerhouse. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Note: The first floor king-size double bedroom in the main house is the only that doesn't have zip/link beds.
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