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Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
TV, DVD player, books
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
  • Popular LocationNorth Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHamsterley Forest22 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeamish Open Air Museum29 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)58 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale

A self-contained log cabin with a separate kitchen/lounge available for holiday let, The Lodge is set in the heart of the Weardale Valley.

The Lodge is located within the boundaries of our home, with its own private garden and access, decking area and access to a Hot Tub to unwind, which is located in a conservatory at the back of the main house with private access.

The Lodge is fully equipped with all modern facilities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Set in a small village approximately 300 meters from the River Wear, amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Easily accessible by road to Durham, Newcastle, Hexham and Darlington, and equally accessible to outdoor adventurers and explorers alike.

Our cleaning policy is a 3 stage regime, to replace, clean and disinfect based upon guidance provided by the WHO and local government recommendations.

Property manager

Emma Julie Barrett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Permitted outside, in the designated smoking area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Guide dogs are permitted.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children when accompanied by an adult

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Self contained Lodge in the Heart of Weardale
Beautiful Self-contained Lodge in the Heart of Weardale Lodge

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and North Pennines, while Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights. Hall Hill Farm and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive
  • Hamsterley Forest - 22 min drive
  • Durham University - 27 min drive
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 29 min drive
  • Barnard Castle - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Lion - 6 min drive
  • The Grey Bull - 4 min drive
  • Durham Dales Centre - 4 min drive
  • Number 10 - 5 min drive
  • Everyday Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 mi (15 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines. Hall Hill Farm and Weardale Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly quaint....
Booked a quick couple of nights away in this perfect, friendly lodge, everything you need has been covered(even down to the ice cubes in the freezer, great little touch👍) great base for walks nearby but only one village pub for socialising, so hop on bus into Woolsingham couple of pubs.....and recommend the club👍👍👍(just ask Emma and Lee the host's 🍻👍) very helpful host's not bothering you but there to help with any problems 👍 100% recommend this perfect little lodge if like us your a lover of the Dales.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
An amazing weekend stay will defo be back, lots to do and explore loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amanda Green
Fantastic stay in lovely lodge in beautiful surroundings. Spacious lodge immaculately clean and cosy also outdoor area with the fire pit. Would highly recommend and would definitely return x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Just had the best weekend. Lovely lovely lodge Perfect host with Emma Comfortable beds Hot tub was a bonus Definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

karl b.

Stay in someone’s back garden
The young lad that showed us in explained the property was very professional and friendly But could have explained more Tv waste tuned in and couldn’t get it to work Decking was told now to go on it as unsafe It was so hot in the property and only one small old fan The property was clean apart from mildew in the shower Jacuzzi was great but so dark walking back to property Bus service is good as not a lot in village
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tinashe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tinashe
I enjoyed my stay at the place and I’ll definitely recommend! Looking forward to coming back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly delightful
Absolutely fantastic! Couldnt fault a single bit of it..emma and lee are amazing..the lodge is fantastic..great location, peaceful tranquil! Thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
My fiancé and I were made to feel very welcome. Fantastic little place! we would love to go back later in the year. Thankyou Holly & Alex x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent short break stay
Excellent venue , super hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Very quiet comfortable lodge, Emma was a very nice host
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023