Title: Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/54ec693d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/c1abefb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/72e626b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/d02325f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107980000/107971500/107971459/f50c009e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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 ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112590000/112583200/112583135/607a7065.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### South Hetton Residence South Hetton - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi CA $181 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=112583135&PinnedHotelID=112583135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91640000/91637400/91637318/1f3c22d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lodge w/Amazing Coastal Views Hartlepool - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=91637318&PinnedHotelID=91637318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102830100/102830054/ab97d33d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | Modern home in a seaside town Seaham - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=102830054&PinnedHotelID=102830054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93830000/93826400/93826350/8cc7c8f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Convenient Central Sunderland Budget Studio Sunderland City Centre - Kitchen - Microwave 4.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=93826350&PinnedHotelID=93826350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119380000/119375500/119375496/566268fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Affordable Luxury 1 Luxurious Apartment Tyne & Wear Sunderland. 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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 ![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 - Tweddle Children's Animal Farm - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Hartlepool Maritime Experience - 12 min drive - 11.5 km - Seaton Carew Beach - 17 min drive - 15.2 km - Durham Cathedral - 20 min drive - 24.5 km - Durham University - 21 min drive - 24.8 km #### Getting around - Hartlepool Station - 19 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Five Quarter (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive - ‪Three Stories - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hearts Of Oak - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve located? > Located in Hartlepool, this family-friendly cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Tweddle Children's Animal Farm, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Museum of Hartlepool. North Sands and Ward Jackson Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## 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 9.0 ### 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 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 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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