Guests say
Guests consistently praise Bellevue cottage for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location in the charming village of Cotherstone. The property boasts well-maintained facilities, including a jacuzzi bath and cosy living spaces. The owners' attentiveness and thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, contribute to a delightful stay.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's cleanliness, highlighting its immaculate condition. The consistent recognition of the cottage's cleanliness across multiple reviews suggests a high standard maintained by the owners.
The cottage's location in Cotherstone is highly regarded, with guests appreciating the beautiful surroundings, local walks, and proximity to attractions like High Force waterfall and Barnard Castle. The village's peacefulness and amenities, including pubs, are also noted.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the beds and sofas comfortable and the property warm and cosy. The presence of multiple living spaces and the conservatory adds to the overall comfort of the cottage.
Facilities at Bellevue are well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, jacuzzi bath, and log burners. The property's maintenance appears to be of a high standard, although one review suggests that kitchen lighting could be improved.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through their communication and welcome gifts, such as wine and biscuits. While these gestures are greatly appreciated by guests, it's important to note that such gifts are offered at the owners' discretion and may not be a guaranteed feature of every stay.
About this property
Perched in the quaint village of Cotherstone near Barnard Castle in Teesdale, is this charming, semi-detached cottage, Bellevue. Situated just 20 yards away from a traditional pub and offering a plethora of scenic walks, this lovely dwelling is the ideal base for a family getaway. Park up outside and locate the home with its red door, step inside and house your shoes and coats in the hallway. Enter the wonderful sitting room, unwind on the plush sofas, with the alluring woodburning stove to gently heat the room and a Smart TV to catch up your favourite shows. Adjacent to the sitting room is a snug room, also boasting a woodburning stove, two sumptuous twin powered reclining sofas and neutral décor for a relaxing ambiance; curl up with a compelling novel and escape reality for a moment.
Prepare heart-warming meals in the bespoke kitchen, with an electric double oven to assist you and a washing machine to keep your holiday attire fresh. When dinner is served, settle down at the dining table, uncork a bottle of wine and toast to splendid escape to the countryside. Carry the conversation into the conservatory to soak in the last of the sun and enjoy a game of cards or a board game for some quality time with the family. As the evening grows dark, climb upstairs to indulge in a soak in the Jacuzzi bath, with a sloped, beamed ceiling to remind you of your rural setting.
Choose between three excellent bedrooms, all providing storage space for you to unload your possessions; there is a double, a twin and a single, beautifully laid-out for a calming atmosphere. Kick-start your day with a refreshing rinse in the shower before joining your family in the kitchen/diner for breakfast, where you can discuss the plans for the day. Step out of your door and into the heart of Cotherstone where you'll find two delightful country pubs, The Fox & Hounds, serving delicious homecooked meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and The Red Lion, perfect for ending the evening with a crisp pint of ale and a game of darts.
Take advantage of the rolling countryside and take a scenic drive to Spurlswood beck waterfall for a peaceful walk through the woodlands and a pretty waterfall and be sure to visit Tees Valley Railway Walk to stroll along the old railway line; here you can soak in spectacular views of Teesdale, either on foot or on a bike. Explore the charming market town of Barnard Castle, aptly named after the castle in which it was built around, here you can discover a fabulous selection of quaint shops, perfect for picking up a keepsake, indulge in a bite to eat at one of the delicious eateries that decorate the high-street, or visit The Bowes Museum which offers a diverse collection of paintings, porcelains and marquetry spanning three floors.
For more stunning sights, visit the delightful village of Staindrop, home to Georgian houses, a country pub and nearby is the medieval Raby Castle, dating back to the 14th century and enveloped by an abundance of greenery and Deer Park to explore, as well as a Tea Rooms for a cup of tea. Embark on an adventure to the market town of Darlington to learn about the first -ever steam trains at the Head of Steam Museum, or enjoy some retail therapy at the shopping centre, which also offers a selection of restaurants. Be sure to spend the day in the city of Durham for a wealth of attractions, tour the fine interior of Durham Castle, be engrossed by the architecture at the cathedral and relish some tranquillity at the Botanic Garden.
For an unforgettable holiday with your loved ones, stay at Bellevue.
Resting in the rolling countryside of Teesdale, Durham is the market town of Barnard Castle. The town is dominated by the ruins of the castle and is home to cobble streets with back lanes. Visit the Bowes Museum for intriguing exhibitions, embark on woodland walks and experience cascading waterfalls for a peaceful afternoon. The Lake District, Teesdale Ways and the Pennine are all within easy reach from Barnard Castle.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Oil central heating with two woodburning stoves.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and stairgate available on request.
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Roadside parking.
Enclosed rear patio garden with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350 Please note: This property only takes bookings of a week or more.
Reviews (15)
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Pauline
Plenty of space - it was great to have the second sitting room and the conservatory as well as the patio. The hosts were very attentive with a call about a week before we stayed and then shortly after we checked in. Just wished we could have stayed longer than we did!
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Timothy
We love the place and will most likely be back again. It looks nice from the outside - but inside its a whole different thing - its really lovely. A large living room that to be honest we didn't spend much time in. A lovely cosy snug with electrically operated recliner sofas with a nice fireplace. We spent a fair amont of time there! The kitchen is well appointed with a very nice range style double oven. Lighting in the kitchen could be better but that's about the ONLY negative point. Off the kitchen is the conservatory which again is nice and relaxing. This second year it was not as warm weather as the first year - so didn't spend quite so much time in there. The bedrooms are nicely done - and beds very comfy. I love the heavy curtains in the master bedroom - they feel "special" somehow - and the whole place feels a bit luxurious. We may not go back this next year - as variety is good - but I think its VERY likely we will be back again sometime soon. I should add that the owner is very nice, phoned a few days before the booking to make sure we know what the process was and to ensure she made up the correct beds etc, and to make sure we had contact details. Never "in your face" and we never heard from her during the holiday but knew we could call on her if we needed. One of our favorite places we've been to, and only 5-10 mins drive from Barnard Castle (please, you must visit the Bowes Museum!).
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Neil
Its got every thing you need and it is warm and comfortable.