Guests say
The Cart Shed receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully presented interiors, peaceful location, and excellent amenities such as a hot tub and enclosed garden. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, comfort, and the well-equipped kitchen. The property is dog-friendly and suitable for guests with mobility needs. The owners are described as helpful and accommodating, with thoughtful touches noted throughout. The location is ideal for exploring Durham and nearby attractions, with village amenities and countryside walks close by. Minor suggestions include improved water pressure and more evening sun on the decking.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with guests describing the property as spotless, well-maintained, and immaculate throughout their stay.
The location is highly regarded for its peaceful setting, proximity to Durham, local amenities, and excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere, making the property ideal for restful breaks.
Facilities such as the hot tub, wood burner, enclosed garden, and well-equipped kitchen are frequently highlighted. Minor feedback includes occasional low water pressure in showers.
Many guests appreciated welcome gifts such as treats, milk, eggs, and Prosecco, as well as thoughtful touches for dogs and guests with mobility needs. Please note, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated on the outskirts of a pretty village, and with its own private electric jacuzzi hot tub, The Cart Shed is perfect for a family break.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 48" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in en-suite and bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and gas BBQ. Electric jacuzzi hot tub for 6 (private) on lower deck with bogoda. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. The Cart Shed has been built to the very highest of standards and is a super detached holiday home in an excellent location and adjacent to the owner’s home. All on one level with large windows, excellent standard furnishing and top quality fixtures and fittings, guests will find that The Cart Shed is the perfect location for a quiet, luxury, well-earned family holiday or a super celebration spot for friends and family to enjoy spending quality time together. Absolutely ideal too for guests with limited walking abilities, all of the rooms are spacious, accessible and really well laid out. The open plan living area boasts a solid wood floor, beautiful wood burner and sliding doors that open the room out into the private garden area. The kitchen area is very well finished with excellent quality fixtures and fittings and ample modern appliances including a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric hob, electric oven and washing machine. With high ceilings and quirky wooden beam feature this room is a delight to sit in and would make a great place for family meals and celebrations. Further along the hallway, guests will find two double bedrooms each with a zip and link bed and views across the garden and beyond. The master bedroom offers equally spacious accommodation and a super kingsize bed as well as a very useful en suite shower room with shower cubicle, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. The family bathroom is once again finished to a high standard and offers a free standing bath, separate shower cubicle, heated towel rail and his and hers wash basins – luxury indeed.
The small village of Witton Gilbert has a thriving community and boasts a local farm shop and a couple of great pubs that sell good food all year round. A great spot too for walkers and cyclists, there are many established public footpaths from the village leading into the city and beyond into the scenic countryside of County Durham. Durham itself has been awarded unesco World Heritage Site status and is packed full of historic and interesting sites to visit. The cathedral and castle dominate the market place and must be visited at any time of year as there are often popular exhibitions being presented. Also great for a spot of lunch, dinner or afternoon tea, there are many quirky tea shops, restaurants, bistros and the smallest gin bar in the county. The River Wear runs through the city and guests will be able to take a river cruise along it or enjoy a row in a rowing boat. The Lumiere Festival takes place every couple of years in November and brings the city to life with live art, music and light shows in the open air theatre that the city becomes. A little further afield but still within an easy 30 minute drive, guests will be able to take a day trip out to the very popular Beamish Living Museum of the North, see the famous Angel of the North statue in Gateshead, enjoy a day’s shopping at the MetroCentre and explore the vibrant city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Beach 17½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (25)
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Gary
Excellent holiday let would recommend and very dog friendly
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely stay at the cart shed. It’s our second time here. The house is lovely and spacious. Bedrooms are spacious and beds very comfy. Lovely outside space with hot tub. Once again we all have a lovely relaxing break.
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Harley Perczynski
The cart Shed cottage we stayed it was lovely. The owners added little extras in the cottage for our friend that was in a wheel chair to help her with showering so thank you! Loved the lay out of the cottage very spacious and well equipped with everything we needed even down to hot tub towels in a basket as you leave your go out to the hot tub which was wonderful and so relaxing. We went to see the alpacas just down the end of the drive and look at the amazing views surrounding you. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch when we arrived. Loved the cottage rooms were all made as double/king size rooms, which were so comfortable for a great nights sleep. Thank you for giving us an amazing weekend there loved the cottage and the little village with 2 pubs in it only a short work away. Would highly recommend this cottage to everyone.