Holiday Cottages In County Durham

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Roy - Verified booking

  This property has been renovated to the highest possible standards.

  It’s simply fantastic. We’ve just returned home from 10. Superb nights. We always look for minimum four star, preferably five. This is by far the best property we’ve stayed in in the UK. Katey and her family live two minutes away, and are super helpful. Nothing being too much trouble. There is off-road parking for a minimum of 4/5 cars The lawned garden wraps around the property with a table and a seating area and a barbecue area. The views from the garden are fantastic, uninterrupted panoramic views of all the open countryside. The best view is to the west where you see the forest and the hills, and it’s relaxing, watching the sunset On entering the property through the front porch to the left of the hallway is the large kitchen diner and lounge To the right of the hallway is the downstairs double bedroom which is of a good size next to. That is a brilliant utility room with plenty of space for storage and a spare fridge. Next to that is the downstairs wet room which is six star. absolutely fantastic with the rain shower with attachment, wash basin and WC Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both are good size one being twin beds there’s a shower room with rain shower and attachment basin and WC. The main bedroom is an excellent size with an ensuite consisting of bath, rainshower attachments above wash basin and WC. All fitted to the highest possible standard. The beds are extremely comfortable. The property is a great position to explore County Durham with all the wonderful history and scenery. We will definitely return Wishing everyone happy holidays. Cheers.

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• Cat - Verified booking

  Our group was 5 adults, a 3 year old and 2 dogs.

  The property was absolutely perfect for us in terms of size and layout, allowing for the dog owners to take the downstairs double bedroom to be near them overnight. The enclosed garden was a great bonus for dogs and kid, but our chosen weekend was on the cold side so I'm sure we'd use it more in the summer months. We had a great welcome to the property and found everything we needed once inside for cooking etc. The owners left a great pack with local info and tailored recommendations for our child, as she had called us to check who was coming and how old they were. She had also left lots of toys and some children's bowls/cutlery etc which meant less to pack in the car. The contact with our host was great and she was always on hand to answer questions. The place is nicely decorated and very clean. The beds were very comfortable too. In terms of local area, we visited the vast Hamsterly forest numerous times for dog walks, never seeing the same part twice. The riverside walk from the visitor centre was perfect for our 3 year old and included lots of playgrounds and a Gruffalo activity. Fish and chips from Miners Munchies was nice (cash only) and we visited a couple of localish pubs. Despite the cold we had the most amazing skies with expanded views over the hills. I'm sure we'll be back in the future, maybe in the summer months next time!

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• Helen - Verified booking

  I have never stayed in a property where I had to purchase a new kettle on day one because of the condition of the one in the property.

  The kitchen was generally unclean. Microwave was rusty. Cooker hood had one out of three lights working. This was a theme throughout the property. The dishwasher leaked. We bought this to the attention of the owners and they were aware of it and put tape around the pipe. The cupboard was unusable because of wetness. Second fridge ( no knobs on door as it was integrated) had food items left in from previous guest. Despite owners instructions we were unable to use the main shower and used the ensuite shower which had comment and stones flooring which had not been cleaned. the main shower had buttons that all appeared to be broken or burnt out.There were no instruction manuals for any appliances and were we told if we wanted the heating on then we were to contact the owner. The main bathroom Window was not frosted glass and looked out on to another property meaning the blind was down for most of our stay. Light bulbs missing or not working,broken tiling across the floor . In the utility room there was an old toothbrush and paint pots that looked as if they were just left. We booked this property through Sykes and were disappointed that it does not seem to reach a satisfactory standard.

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• Laura - Verified booking

  Pepper Cottage is incredible.

  Abby has done a beautiful job making the house comfortable, homely, fun and practical with so many fantastic touches that make it a real pleasure to stay there. The house is designed and styled tastefully and artistically and she really has thought about what people want from a family holiday. The kitchen is brand new and airy while reception rooms are warm and cosy, stocked with everything you need including great games. The bedrooms are restful and comfortable. There is even a room for the dog and the garden is particularly beautiful. The egg chairs are fantastic! We were made extremely welcome with lovely, generous food/wine/coffee welcome pack. Wolsingham itself is great with so many walks, a fantastic pub with a Monday live music evening (Bay Horse), nice cafe, and Durham just up the road. I didn’t want to leave and I hope to be back at some point soon. Thank you for one of the best holidays we’ve had.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  This is an absolute gem of a holiday home.

  From start to finish the owners could you not do enough to ensure our comfort and convenience. The standard of the accommodation was outstanding with every bedroom and bathroom being of luxury hotel quality. The owners provided a very generous welcome pack for humans and dogs, which was appreciated very much. The garden is enclosed and safe for dogs and children to run free, and the views on all sides are extensive. There are walks from the property but historic sites are also just short drives away. If you're up for a longer drive (about an hour) then Blackhall beach is worth a visit for a rugged beach walk. This beach suffered during its industrial past but now offers a much under-used coastal experience. Search 'Blackhall beach car park' for directions to straightforward free access to the beach. We had a great few days at this property and thank the owners very much.

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