Rockwell House
ID: S166857
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25 reviews
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No pets
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5 Bathrooms
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WiFi
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Open fire
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Parking
Guests say
Rockwell House is consistently praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds, and the warm welcome from the host, Jane. The property's location is ideal for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, although some guests noted parking challenges. The thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack with essentials, are frequently mentioned and add to the positive experience.
Cleanliness
Guests unanimously commend the property for its immaculate condition, noting it as spotless throughout. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
Location
The property is appreciated for its beautiful setting in the Yorkshire Dales, ideal for country walks and exploring the area. However, some guests mentioned limited parking and the need to drive to shops and pubs, slightly affecting the score.
Comfort
Reviewers frequently highlight the comfortable beds and the privacy afforded by en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom. The presence of two lounges adds to the comfort level, although a few guests found the sofas less comfortable.
Facilities
The well-equipped kitchen and the overall maintenance of the house are highly praised. However, the score is slightly lowered due to comments about the showers' water pressure and the limited outdoor seating.
Thoughtfulness
Many guests express gratitude for the welcome pack provided by the host, which includes items like bread, eggs, and homemade jam. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such offerings are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestled in the pretty village of Wearhead, in the Durham Dales is this superb stone cottage. Rockwell House is the ultimate choice for friends and families to explore the wonderful North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property boasts a bright and modern interior with high-quality furnishings, while retaining some of its period features such as the stone fireplace. Step into the open-plan living space, where you can relax and unwind of an evening, with the warming woodburning stove to keep you toasty during those winter months, whilst the dining area provides ample space for family gatherings over a hearty breakfast. Walk through to the open-plan kitchen, which houses a range of appliances, so you can rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family. The ground floor also benefits from a family bathroom and utility room, housing the laundry facilities, as well as an elegant bath and walk-in shower in case you fancy a relaxing soak in the tub to soothe those aching muscles. Follow the steps up to the first floor, which reveals four spacious bedrooms, consisting of two super king-size doubles and two twins, all of which benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms for a small touch of luxury during your stay. Discover the nearby Killhope Lead Mining Museum, housing displays on local mining history and boasting a play park with plenty of wildlife to spot along the way. Venture towards the majestic Hamsterley Forest, a nature site with wooded trails for scenic walking, cycling and mountain biking, not forgetting the wonderful kid's adventure play area - perfect for you and your little ones to explore. There are plenty of nearby rivers and lakes with opportunities for fishing and sailing, or you can take a lovely drive towards the neighbouring region of Cumbria for a plethora of attractions nearby. Rockwell House is the place to visit for its grand walks and sightseeing opportunities.
St John's Chapel is a village in County Durham, England, situated on the south side of the River Wear. It offers a village store, post office, pub and café for all of your amenities, whilst the neighbouring town of Stanhope offers a larger selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarket. Ideally placed within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a plethora of tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twins with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom/utility with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Additional sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, TVs, selection of books, WiFi.
Fuel, power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On gravelled area there is off-road parking for two average sized cars or one large car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
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