Title: Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve Family-friendly cottage in Hartlepool ## Photo gallery for Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve ![Exterior detail - Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve (Blackhall Colliery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/c1abefb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve (Blackhall Colliery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/72e626b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve (Blackhall Colliery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/96c0c3a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve (Blackhall Colliery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/f50c009e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve (Blackhall Colliery)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/d02325f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a friendly coastal neighborhood, this arty Edwardian terraced cottage is within walking distance to the beach and Castle Eden Dene nature reserve. Unwind in the yarden with sheltered seating area or explore local art murals throughout the house. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve Arty, two bedroom, Edwardian terraced, ex-colliery coastal cottage in a friendly, up and coming, area with good local amenities and walking distance to the beach, Castle Eden Dene nature reserve, river and viaduct. The house features Urban art murals throughout, well equipped kitchen, 58 inch smart TV and bathroom with bath and mixer shower. Free on street parking with plenty of space. To the rear is a yarden (a gravelled yard garden) with sheltered seating area. Well behaved pets are welcome. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching 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) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122760000/122752900/122752887/005f49c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Haven by Decent Properties Hartlepool - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=122752887&PinnedHotelID=122752887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91366300/91366215/6f40c6a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Seaham Seaham - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Hartlepool is home to this cottage. Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Museum of Hartlepool are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tweddle Children's Animal Farm and Cineworld Dalton Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Funshack, or check out an event or a game at Victoria Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. [Visit our Hartlepool travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hartlepool.dx182537) [View more Cottages in Hartlepool](https://www.expedia.ca/Hartlepool-Cottages.d182537-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.75015%2C-1.29244&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ckxghYtjgLoWKUU4LoHns6Qjqb0=) Blackhall Colliery, England ### What's nearby - ![Seaton Carew](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182537/130b6419-b090-49af-81fd-705c20fd39f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seaton Carew Beach 17 min drive \- 15.2 km - Tweddle Children's Animal Farm 6 min drive \- 4.6 km - Hartlepool Maritime Experience 12 min drive \- 11.5 km - Museum of Hartlepool 12 min drive \- 11.5 km - Ward Jackson Park 12 min drive \- 11.1 km ### Getting around - Hartlepool Station 19 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 5 min drive - The Five Quarter (Wetherspoon) 4 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Yoden Fisheries 3 min drive - Subway 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve? ### What time is check-out at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve? ### Where is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Helen L. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right for what we needed Just right for what we needed ##### Helen L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia D. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very well equipped, clean and cosy. Would recommend it to friends ##### Patricia D. 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