Guests say
The Dun Cow is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Ferryhill, praised for its large rooms, beautiful garden with a hot tub, and a prime yet quiet location. Guests enjoyed the local area, with easy access to attractions and walks. The property's kitchen and living areas were appreciated, although some minor issues with Wi-Fi and cleanliness were noted.
The property was generally very clean, with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. However, one review mentioned dirty pans, which suggests room for improvement in the kitchen's cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded, with the property being easy to locate and close to various attractions, including Durham City and Beamish's Living Museum. The village offers good walks and a local pub with value for money meals.
The property is comfortable, with a large bathroom, high-pressure shower, and comfortable beds. The living room is divided into two areas, providing space for relaxation. However, the mention of internal steps and potential height restrictions in the single bedrooms indicates some comfort limitations.
The facilities, including a hot tub, large oven, and gas hob, were well-received. The garden and BBQ area added to the enjoyment. Some suggestions for improvement included better Wi-Fi coverage, sharper knives, and more wooden spoons.
While the reviews reflect the owners' care for the property and guests' experiences, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
The Dun Cow is perfectly located to explore the historic city of Durham with its cathedral and 11th-century castle, a designated World Heritage Site..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 37" TV, Freesat, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric WoodburnerRange, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Woodburner
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freesat
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freesat, Electric Fire
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed, Freesat
Bedroom 5: Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Hot tub (private). Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Perfectly located right at the heart of the peaceful village of Bishop Middleham, which boasts one popular village pub and a local shop, this is the most ideal semi-detached holiday home for a family getaway or celebration. Situated just a short 8-mile drive away from the historic cathedral city of Durham, there are many links between the city and the village itself. Well-positioned between the three castles of Durham, Stockton and Darlington, Bishop Middleham became the favourite seat of the early bishops and has a wealth of its own history. Once known as a popular village pub The Dun Cow remains an important part of that history and guests will be able to take a look at the unusual sign above the door which is identical to a carving on the northwest turret of Durham Cathedral. Perfect for extended families wanting to meet up or for groups of friends wanting to holiday together, guests will find that The Dun Cow is spacious, bright, and full of charm. The enclosed garden is large and well designed with a raised decking area and plenty of outdoor furniture.
There are many established public footpaths, walks and cycle paths that lead directly through the village and out into the heart of County Durham. Perfect for families of all ages and with excellent transport links, there are plenty of amenities and attractions all within just a short 30-minute drive. The city of Durham, a unesco World Heritage Site, is only 8 miles away and is one of the most historic cities in England, offering guests an abundance of attractions to visit and enjoy including Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral. There is also the Gala Theatre and Millennium Square located in the centre of the city, making this the perfect spot for guests wanting to enjoy a theatre trip as part of their break. Packed with top quality restaurants, bistros, cafés and bars, Durham is a thriving city with plenty of entertainment for guests at all times of the year. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Lumiere Festival every other year, annual book week, jazz festival, arts festival, miner’s gala and many more free attractions as well as the weekly farmers’ market and pavement artists that line the streets and marketplace. Beach 14½ miles. Shop, pub, and restaurant ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Confirmed Guest
Gorgeous house with loads of room for 5 of us. Andrew, the owner, was responsive and very helpful in recommending places in the local area. I'd definitely recommend to other people.
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Alison Glover
It was a nice cotrage but lots of internal steps within it. The pans were dirty and we had to clean them before use. . The hot tub was fantastic and well used. The bathroom upstairs was huge. The downstairs shower was very hot with excellent pressure.The kitchen was good. Needed sharper knives and more wooden spoons. But lovely range to cook on with a lovely big fridge.We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.
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Tyler Dunn
I honestly don't think we've ever had a better holiday experience than we did at the Dun Cow, and we didn't want to leave.The property itself is easy to locate on a SatNav (although it doesn't come up itself, you can always just look for the street and it's immediately obvious as you approach), and there's parking reserved for guests immediately to the side of the property. It's a large property with 5 bedrooms (2 singles, 3 doubles), a large bathroom with an incredible bath I didn't want to get out of and a shower downstairs (for everyone else who can't get into the bathroom when I'm in the bath!). The Kitchen is fully equipped and everything makes sense; things are where they should be, there's a dishwasher, large oven and gas hob and a pantry with large fridge. There's two sides to the living room; one with a TV and seating, the other with a log burner and comfy chairs which is perfect for just relaxing in the quiet by the WIFI. The WIFI was probably the only problem with the whole trip and I wouldn't even call it a big issue (although it could be solved by an access point connected by an ethernet wire to the upstairs - I could do it myself honestly haha), you get perfectly good WIFI reception in the living room and the rest of the time you're enjoying the incredibly large garden (with hot tub and BBQ), the huge bathrooms (with relaxing bath...) or the beautiful countryside and various activities.We made the most of the prime - but quiet - location, visiting Beamish's Living Museum (30 minutes drive. You can spend the whole day here and not see everything), Durham City (20 minute drive, reasonable parking nearby. Which has so much history to offer, make a day of it!) and Hardwick Hall (8 minute drive) which has some excellent trails for walking with your dogs or for cyclists. The owners, Andrew and Gillian, are lovely. You can tell they really care about the property and there's a welcome pack and some notes around the house to help you take care of it (nothing like an AirB&B 'You can't do this, this or this', but just reminders of how to get the most out of the house, like turning down the thermostat if you don't need it, turning off the hot tub if you wont use it, or where things are located).Honestly, I cannot wait to go back and I'm already planning it in my head. We went as a family of 6 adults, and it was the best trip we've had in years. I cannot recommend enough. And the best thing is it's such good value for the care and facilities you get access to.