"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Witton le Wear, England

Witton Castle10 min drive
Durham University19 min drive
Durham Cathedral23 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heron cottage was built in 1862 and is a 1 bedroomed stone cottage in the beautiful Anglo Saxon village of Witton le Wear. From the lounge and bedroom there are views over the river and hills. In the kitchen you will find complimentry tea,coffee (instant & perc), sugar, milk pods,tea-towels & washing up liquid.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom with anti allergy (kingsize duvet & pillows provided) and shower room with complimentry toiletries. The cottage has a small front garden with seating.
Pets are welcome (max. 2)
Low Barns reserve is 300 mtrs away also Witton Castle is walking distance. The cottage is perfect for walkers. fishing & sightseeing. Dog walking direct from the door and only 100mtrs from the River Wear
A short drive will take you to Bishop Auckland, Hamsterly Forest,Durham ,Barnard Castle & Shildon. Barnard Castle is were you will find Bowes museum and many antique shops. Further afield for a great days shopping is Newcastle (50 mins). Or the beautuful Northumberland coast. Or a day at Beamish open air museum is definately worth a visit. Also a great location for visiting "Kynren". A 5 minute walk will take you to the village green were you will find The Victoria a modern bar and restaurant (Dogs welcome in small room to right Of main entrance). Or The Dun Cow a traditional inn serving real ale. Low Barn Nature Reserve offers afternoon tea.
There is no WIFI/internet at the cottage . There is a good selection of games, dvds & cds for cosy days by the woodburner. Please note as per contract max of 2 guests at the cottage.

Minimum stay 2 nights
(Christmas 3 nights)
Fuel suppl.1/10/22..30/4/23
Payable on arrival £10pn Due to increase in fuel prices.

Property manager

Ellen Green

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

2 maximum not allowed on beds.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Whilst we welcome pets please donot allow them on the bed. Throws are provided in sitting room for all seating. Please clean up after your pets.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Gala Theatre Durham are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Deer Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Stadium or Sedgefield Racecourse. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Witton le Wear, England

What's nearby

Witton Castle - 10 min drive
Durham University - 19 min drive
Durham Castle - 21 min drive
Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive
Diggerland - 24 min drive

Getting around

Bishop Auckland Station - 8 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

The 68 Cafe - 4 min drive
Blu's Cocktail & Wine Bar - 7 min drive
The Victoria Inn - 11 min walk
The Horse Shoe Inn - 7 min drive
The Copper Mine - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Low Barns Visitor Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Witton Castle and Escomb Saxon Church. Deer Park and Auckland Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Jane

18 Sept 2023

Disliked: Amenities, communication

The cottage was well equipped for 2 people.I doubt that the bedding is anti allergic, maybe it was once. The picture on Tv in the lounge was poor and the bedroom one could not receive all stations. The decor is very dated, with a few dog hairs and dead flies. There is NO WIFI despite the website and joining email indicating there is. We were told this was taken out as the property was being sold. Despite all this we enjoyed our stay and it was good value for the money.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

31 Aug 2023

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

Cute little Durham retreat

We love visiting the cottage. It has everything we need for a comfortable stay and is in an idyllic part of Durham. The views are breathtaking. The fire makes the whole cottage feel so cozy and homely. When you visit, try to remember it is over 100 years old so dont expect a "new build" - it has all the wrinkles of age, which make it endearing. We will be visiting again as soon as we can

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

19 Aug 2023

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

Amazing couple of day

Will definitely go again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cottage had all we needed for 2 night stay whilst visiting Kynren and other local towns/attractions

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amelia W.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location and check in but no fridge or wifi

Great communication with property owner and easy to check in and out , unfortunately no wifi , dvd player wouldnt work , and fridge freezer wasnt working

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Green

My husband and I are retired and love the rural life. There are lots of lovely walks here in the village.

Why they chose this property

There are under 400 homes in the village and 2 village inns. If you like green fields & hills and walks by the river you'll love it here. The village is steeped in history with its12th century tower, Norman church and 15th century Witton castle .

What makes this property unique

Perfectly located to explore this magnificent area of outstanding natural beauty. In contrast Newcastle is 50 mins. away York 90 mins for a great days shopping.