Dog Friendly Cottages in Durham

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Margaret - Verified booking

  Oak cottage is absolutely stunning, one of the nicest we have stayed in, and we have stayed in many.

  The owners have thought of everything to make your holiday "home from home" The cleanliness of the cottage was exceptional particularly in the current climate which is so important, so don't worry about anything as it was spotless. The quality of the crockery and cutlery are 1st class, and the kitchen is well equipped with plenty of everything. The beds are super comfy with lovely duvets and pillows. Two beautiful Bathrooms and a bonus down stairs loo, A gorgeous log burner in the lounge made our evenings so cosy after a full day out. The cottage has excellent heating so we never felt cold. There is a gorgeous snug area up a quirky staircase which we enjoyed sitting in having a glass of wine and a quiet read, and a little games room adjoining the snug, which we didn't use but great if you have children. The cottage is in a village setting, which boasts takeaways, a butcher, chemist a bank and two pubs plus other shops and cafes, literally all on your doorstep. Plenty of walks along side the river, or further afield if you want to drive. The owner is so helpful and only a call or text if you need anything, which we didn't. The only thing to be mindful of is the front "garden" area as its open to the road with no fencing, so be vigilant with small children or your dog as the resident neighbours do drive fast up and down the lane. I would recommend Oak cottage to everyone, it ticked all our boxes to make our post Christmas break the best, so if your thinking of booking it just do it, you won't be disappointed I promise you.

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• Philip - Verified booking

  This cottage is, by a long way, the most luxurious cottage we have stayed in so far.

  The modern layout and stylish equipment really make for a fantastic place to relax after a day out in the beautiful surrounding countryside. The cottage is lovely and warm and the beds are sumptuous! There are some fantastic riverside walks right on the doorstep which was a real bonus as our pet Spaniel was never out of the water. The town itself leaves you wanting for nothing and pretty much everywhere is dog-friendly too, which is brilliant. We spent a good amount of time in the bar of the Teesdale Hotel which is just across the road and has really good, hearty food, great beer and a roaring fire. The local co-op has everything you might want too and even the local garage saved the day. We had car trouble and he was able to sort it out within 24 hours, despite having to order a part. Back to the cottage and the owner, Sean, was on the case - contacting us on arrival and, also, a couple of times during our stay to check that all was OK and to offer advice and tips about the local amenities. We really had a fantastic break and I can't recommend this cottage highly enough to anyone looking to visit this breathtaking area. Thank you

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• Laurence - Verified booking

  Decided to take a staycation close to home and found this gem in Teesdale.

  The accomodation is spacious and well equipped, if you enjoy cooking the double oven electric range is a dream to cook on. A games room with mini pool was a hit with my daughter. The property is set off the main street but I was struck by how quiet it was. Around the corner is an excellent chippie and two pubs, there is also a coop supermarket in the village and a pizza takeaway. Ideally located for visiting High and Low Force water falls, if you park at low force you can walk 1.5 miles to High Force and avoid the parking and entrance fee at High Force. Further afield Barnard Castle is a 10 mile drive with shops, pubs and a Morrisons. A 1.20 hour drive to Forbidden Corner is a must if you have young children they will be delighted, we also drove over to Lake District for a day out Kendal or Keswick is about a 1.15 drive over the scenic North Pennine national Park. Owners were very communicative and property was cleaned to a high standard, if you are looking for a peaceful holiday in great accomodation you have found it.

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• Debra - Verified booking

  Beautiful cottage in an idyllic location.

  Perfect for our family Xmas together. Very clean and comfortable / plenty of space and although we didn’t use the games / reading room I’m sure it’s a welcome addition for larger families. Thank you for the excellent WiFi which my daughters couldn’t do without ;) Cottage had everything we needed for our stay, the kitchen is superbly equipped ( although the bin is very small for a group ) minor issue which in no way negatively impacted our holiday. Lovely little town with plenty of essential shops / cafes / eateries and everyone was so friendly. Located next to some good dog walks which we used a lot … a beautiful river walk and not far from amazing waterfalls. Owners have thought of everything and the large welcome basket on arrival was a pleasant surprise Thank you. Communication from the owner was great / would highly recommend this property if you are thinking of visiting this area … I’m sure it’s even more beautiful in the height of summer.

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• Alastair - Verified booking

  Really great cottage in a wonderful location which made for a great winter break.

  Very well equipped by the owners (they really do seem to have thought of everything!) comfortable, and really good value. Great for the dog. Although there is no garden, which was the biggest drawback for us when we were considering booking, this mattered less at this time of year and in any case we found the advantages of the cottage far outweighed that as an issue. There are so many walks on the doorstep which were great for the dog. The cottage itself is in a very quiet location yet you are right in Middleton-in-Teesdale which we really enjoyed. Middleton is a lovely, friendly place set in what must be one of the most dramatic, beautiful and yet comparatively little know areas. You are close to High Force waterfall and Cauldron Snout in Teesdale, with Weardale not far and Barnard Castle just down the road. We would certainly recommend and look forward to returning.

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