Nelly's Cottage

ID: S1331214

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Nelly's Cottage in Bishop Auckland is consistently praised for its peacefulness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the beautiful location, the accessibility for those with restricted mobility, and the helpfulness of the owner. The cottage is noted for its spaciousness and suitability for both relaxation and local exploration, with good food available at nearby pubs.

There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.

The cottage is lauded for its beautiful and quiet location, central to the north of England, with good local amenities and scenic surroundings suitable for walks.

Guests describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and pleasant, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

The property is well-equipped, particularly for guests in wheelchairs, and offers excellent amenities. The presence of large rooms and a variety of facilities is frequently mentioned.

While guests find the host lovely and helpful, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the provision of good facilities and support, so a score cannot be given.

About this property

Active guests will find this a perfect property, with plenty of public footpaths and cycle paths leading directly from the cottage.. All on the

Ground Floor:

Living room: 42" Smart TV

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet, Grab Rail, Shower Seat

Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet, Grab Rail.

Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Barbecue. 2 well behaved people friendly dogs welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Visit England 5 Star.. Situated in the beautiful and picturesque Weardale Valley, Nelly’s Cottage (ref 31147) and Alice’s Cottage (ref 31148) offer outstanding views across some of the most scenic countryside that the county has to offer. Located high up on the hillside and surrounded by working farmland, these detached holiday properties, adjacent to the owner’s home, really are the perfect location for guests wanting to really explore the local area and beyond. Perfect for guests of all ages and abilities, both cottages have been sympathetically designed to accommodate wheelchair users and guests with limited walking ability, and they hold a Visit England Level 2 Disabled Property accreditation. Beautifully renovated and furnished to a very good standard, both cottages offer exceptional comfort and facilities. All on one level, guests will find a spacious and well-presented living room, with views across the surrounding hills and countryside. Each has a large, well-equipped kitchen, perfect for enjoying a well-cooked evening meal. Alice’s Cottage has three bedrooms, which include one single room, one family room and one double room with an en-suite shower room, as well as a large family bathroom with a shower for the disabled. Nelly’s Cottage also has three bedrooms, one of the twin bedrooms has an en-suite shower room with facilities for wheelchair users. Low Cornriggs Farm has won two Green Tourism Awards from the North Pennines Tourism Partnership, which are awarded to an enterprise which makes a ’positive contribution to tourism and the environment in the North Pennines’. The owner also sells Shetland x Icelantic Lamb Joints Chops etc Perfect for guests who enjoy a walking or cycling holiday, there are plenty of public footpaths and cycle paths that lead directly from the cottages and through some of the most magnificent countryside and beyond, offering visitors views of hills, dales, waterfalls and much more. There are also plenty of attractions within a close radius, which include Killhope Wheel, the lead mining museum which is a a favourite of families of all ages, Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Weardale Steam Railway and Locomotion, and the National Railway Museum at Shildon. For guests wanting to travel a little further afield but still remain within an easy hour’s drive, the opportunities are vast. The cathedral city of Durham, with its castle and university, is only 27 miles away, Cumbria and the Lake District can be visited within an hour’s drive, as can Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Alnwick. For romantic breaks, walkers, cyclists, families, couples or groups, Low Cornriggs Farm really is perfect for everyone with a small flock of Icelandic and Shetland sheep. We sell Fleece for gardening and Spinning ,Shop at Nenthead 1 ½ miles, pub 4 miles. Please note: There is a surcharge for heating oil on this property: £10 per night, payable by BACs to owner no less than 1 week before arrival, please.

Free WiFi

Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.

Please note: No puppies

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Reviews (12)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Nice cottage and nice quiet place

  • John Smith

    Beautiful location, local pubs do good food, good facilities in the accommodation

  • Confirmed Guest

    Really good very relaxing, nice and quiet just what we al needed

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