Group Accommodation Cottages in the North East

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sally - Verified booking

  What a beautiful cottage it was just perfect ,beautiful stunning decorated to a very high standard .

  The couple who own it are so friendly and helpful nothing is to much trouble for them .After we had booked Julie the owner sent a email asking us to let her know what time we were arriving , it did say we couldn't get in until 3pm so I asked if it would be possible to arrival earlier which Julie said would be no problem on this occasion as we were the first people to say at the cottage which was very kind .Julie was there to greet us which was lovely , she explained everything to us and made sure we were happy which was lovely . Well what can I say Julie said I have a few things in for you I thought a little welcome pack my goodness there was everything to get us started from tea ,coffee ,sugar ,milk ,biscuits ,bread ,butter jam ,bacon ,sausages ,eggs ,crisps ,chocolates ,cheese ham chutney,orange juice ,apple juice ,Prosecco all the fresh stuff was from Broom House Farm,This place is worth going to lovely place .The is everything in the cottage games to play & books to read if the the weathers bad , The kitchen has everything you need it's just like be in at home perfect .The whole cottage has been decorated to a very high standard 5 star perfect ,The lounge was beautifully decorated with two really comfortable sofas and some wonderful touches with cushions and other lovely touches .The kitchen was stunning with its high ceilings and all the wooden floors and beams and the staircase looked amazing it was in the kitchen which also was a lovely touch.All the bedrooms were tastefully decorated and all had there own bathrooms which were perfect 5 star grade all the way I could go on but I will be here all day lol There are some beautiful walks to go on we took our two dogs with us who loved all the different walks and places to go and visit ,any problems or don't know where to go Julie or Chris are happy to help nothing was to much trouble for them ,we would highly recommend this cottage to anyone and we most definitely will be returning to this wonderful cottage and look forward to seeing Julie & Chris again (perfect 10/10)

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  We booked a single storey stay due to my elderly mum having mobility issues.

  She struggled a little with the steps in/out but as we only went in/out once a day, it wasn't a problem. The bungalow was in a good state, very spacious which was nice! Carpets, we felt, could do with a good carpet clean but other than that the place was clean and tidy. There was no handwash soap in any of the bathrooms or kitchen (although small bars of soap were provided I don't find this adequate) but we went out and purchased our own so it was no bother. There were no tea towels left and no matches to light the fire. I did text the owner to say there was no tea towels or matches and they did reply to my text the next day and kindly dropped some off - but by this time we had purchased some!! At least we have a nice tea towel of the castle to take home! The garden was a nice size, our elderly dog liked it and it was nice that it was enclosed. Lovely touch that they left him some little treats, a towel and a bowl. We ate at the local hotel and used the Chinese for take away in Sunniside, both were very nice! The cottage is in a nice area, allbeit on a very busy road, we hardly heard the cars. Owner was very nice, text us to say we could get in early and said that we would leave a little later, so that was a nice touch. Overall a very pleasant time away!

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• Angela - Verified booking

  We had a fabulous Christmas week at Bankwell Cottage.

  It's the first time we haven't had Christmas in our own home, so we thought it might have been a bit limited staying in a rental cottage: we couldn't have been more wrong. It was well equipped, very clean and comfortable - home from home. Our grown up children cooked and served a traditional Christmas dinner with ease. My elderly parents were very warm, cosy and comfortable, and like us, really enjoyed their stay. The owners are very helpful and accommodating, paying much attention to detail and have thought of everything. Little things, like the Christmas decorations, treats (even for our dog!), were a lovely touch and much appreciated. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The location is also very convenient for the many places to visit and things to do in the north east. There are plenty of walks on the doorstep too and the nearby hotel we ate at was great. We will definitely return and highly recommend Bankwell Cottage.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  Lovely cottage in a great location.

  Having 3 en-suite bedrooms worked really well for 3 couples to celebrate new year. All the bedrooms were spacious and had good storage. The shower in the twin room is compact but was fine for the shorter couple in the group. Great size kitchen that had just about everything we needed. Some of the crockery and wine glasses were a bit or a mismatch and would benefit from being updated. Living room was also spacious and had plenty of room on comfy sofas and chair to accommodate everyone. Didn’t use the garden as it was winter, but would have been a great space in warmer weather and looked ideal for anyone with a dog. Great location for getting out and about to Durham and the coast and locally for walks. Used both pubs in the village and both did what we needed. Glendenning arms good for a post walk drink and the travellers rest was great for dinner. Would recommend both.

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• Siobhan - Verified booking

  I booked The Turnip Barn for a week in Dec-22 and we happened to have freezing and snowy weather for the duration.

  The cottage was so warm, inviting and comfortable. It is a large cottage (3 bedrooms, each with en suite) with a walled (secure) garden which was perfect for my dog. The log fire gives extra heat as needed and is perfect for those dark, chilly winter evenings. This really is a wonderful cottage with all the facilities you need during a week away. Additionally, there are very good walks straight from the cottage door. The owners had very sweetly left a bottle of bubbly and box of chocolates as a welcome and when I met one of the owners in person (Chris), he was chatty, knowledgeable and very helpful. This is quite possibly the best cottage that I have stayed in to date and I would certainly look to return for another week next year. Thank you!

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