Guests say
The Byre at High Watch is a beautifully maintained, cosy cottage set in stunning countryside, perfect for a peaceful escape. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, as well as the warm, welcoming hosts who offer helpful local advice. The location is ideal for exploring the North Pennines and surrounding areas, with breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches and attention to detail, making for a relaxing and memorable stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean, well maintained, and cleaned to a very high standard. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were found.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and ideal for exploring the countryside and local attractions. A few guests mentioned minor difficulty finding the driveway, but this did not detract from their overall experience.
Guests repeatedly mention the cottage as warm, cosy, comfortable, and homely, with comfortable beds and a relaxing atmosphere. No negative feedback on comfort was noted.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with all necessary amenities, a well-stocked kitchen, excellent shower, and thoughtful extras like wood for the fire. One review notes the kitchen is small and the boiler takes up space, but this is a minor point among overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Guests frequently mention the hosts' kindness, warm welcomes, and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh flowers, tea trays, and helpful local information. While some guests received gifts or extras, these are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Wearhead 1.5 miles. A charming, stone-built cottage adjoining the owner's home in the tiny hamlet of Lanehead, just a short distance away from Wearhead, County Durham. A former byre, this Lanehead cottage has stunning views over the surrounding countryside and is cosy and well furnished, providing a quiet holiday home with easy access to the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark, one of the most peaceful and unspoilt places in England. The accommodation is all on the ground floor except for the single mezzanine bedroom which is accessed via a staircase above the double bedroom.
A compact, well-equipped kitchen and sitting room with beams and a lovely woodburner in the sitting room complete this pretty Lanehead cottage. The lawned garden is accessed by stone steps and is ideal for relaxing with a refreshing drink whilst watching the children play. The area surrounding this Lanehead cottage is the perfect location for walking, birdwatching, painting and sketching, cycling, touring or just relaxing and enjoying the views. Well positioned for trips to the Northern Lakes, historical Hexham, Hadrian's Wall and Durham City with its magnificent cathedral, this cottage is the perfect setting for a family holiday. For trips further afield from this property, guests can visit Newcastle and the Metrocentre, Bowes Museum, Beamish Open Air Museum and the magnificent Heritage Coast.
This is a lovely Lanehead cottage for a couple or small family to enjoy in the County Durham area.
Wearhead is a small village in County Durham named after the source of the River Wear Wearhead is set in countryside and is home to a shop, whilst further amenities can be found in Stanhope which is home to the Durham Dales Centre, offering tourist information, a coffee shop and local arts and crafts.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x mezzanine single above double bedroom.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer in owner's studio, available by arrangement, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs.
Oil Central heating and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and fireguard on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Shared lawned area to the front with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: A welcome hamper of local produce can be arranged by contacting the owner prior to your visit.
Note: A complementary basket of logs is provided.
Additional logs may be purchased from the owner.
Note: There is a connecting door from the sitting room to the lobby of the owner's property.
To ensure privacy this door is kept bolted on both sides during occupancy.
Reviews (35)
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Hilary
Everything we could ever need was there in this stunning property. Incredibly clean, and with every amenity. The area, Northern Pennines is ideal for nothing but nature, beauty, ancient history, and lovely places to visit. We loved the moorlands and river valleys and Mike the owner was so so kind.
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Samantha
It was really clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We were lucky the November weather allowed us to get out and about walking, however I also would have been quite happy to have spent more time holed up in this lovely place.
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Rosie
Mike was quick to respond to communication and was very friendly, showing us around and checking to make sure we had everything we needed. All in all, a lovely weekend and we would definitely recommend this property.