Guests say
Dairy Cottage is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location that combines rural charm with proximity to Durham's centre. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, spacious accommodation, and the scenic riverside walk into town. The cottage's tranquility and the host's helpfulness contribute to a highly recommended stay.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'clean', 'well-equipped', and 'welcoming'. The repeated emphasis on cleanliness across reviews suggests a high standard maintained by the hosts.
The location is highly praised for its rural feel, proximity to a shopping centre, and comfortable walking distance to Durham's centre. The balance of countryside tranquility and accessibility to the town is a highlight for many guests.
Reviewers find the cottage comfortable, noting its warm atmosphere even in winter, good water pressure in showers, and the overall spaciousness. The property seems to provide a cosy and relaxing environment.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, secure parking, and reliable wi-fi. However, one review notes the bathroom setup may not be ideal for those with limited mobility, slightly impacting the score.
While the reviews are positive about the host's helpfulness and the overall experience, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Just a 20 minute walk along the river will transport you from the rolling hills that surround Dairy Cottage into the historical city of Durham.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Dining room: Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: (2 Steps), Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. 4-acre garden with garden furniture (shared). Fishing on River Wear free of charge. Parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a beck in the garden.. Located less than a mile from the city centre, tucked away down a country lane and surrounded by rolling countryside, this converted dairy has been renovated to a good standard with a well-equipped kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, spacious living room with double height beamed ceiling and minstrel balcony. Set by the owners’ home and sharing their 4-acre grounds, a 20-minute walk along the riverside takes you directly into Durham city where you can enjoy excellent cafés, restaurants and shopping. Steeped in history, Durham is renowned for its spectacular architecture and the unesco World Heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle along with its famous university which dates back to the 13th century. Enjoy a 10-minute train journey into the vibrant city of Newcastle and only 45 minutes to historical York. Shop and pub serving food 0.5 miles.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Reviews (15)
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Peter Sidebotham
A lovely cottage, with a rural feel (complete with llamas in the neighbouring field) yet close to the city, with a big shopping centre just 5 minutes' drive. A good 1/2 hour walk into central Durham along the river (or 20 minutes' drive). The accommodation was spacious, clean, warm and welcoming and had all we needed for a good stay. A well-equipped kitchen. We came with my elderly mother. There were two steps down into the kitchen from the front door, then two steps up to the lounge, both with hand rails. The only difficult bit was the downstairs bathroom which has a bath with shower over, so not so good for someone with limited mobility. Dave the host was helpful and there to welcome us when we arrived.Thanks.
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Joanna
We loved our stay at Diary Cottage. The location is perfect; rural but only a 20 minute walk into the centre of Durham along the river and close to a retail park for food and shopping. The cottage was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be back!
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely stay at Dairy Cottage. The cottage is clean, well equipped and the location was perfect for us, in the country but with a comfortable walk of 15-20 minutes into the centre of Durham. We would definitely consider staying there again.