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A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub.

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Interior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub.

A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub.. 2 steps to entrance, Ramp access.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Dining room.
Kitchen: Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Llawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. Hot tub for 6 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps to access the property.. Situated in the quiet village of Newfield, just 8 miles from the city of Durham, Stonebank Cottage offers comfortable homely accommodation and is the ideal base for small families and friends wanting to really explore the local area. The spacious living room with a large Smart TV and relaxing sofa is most welcoming after a day exploring the local area. There is a separate kitchen and dining room with a wood burner. Upstairs is a bathroom and three bedrooms, comprising a kingsize master bedroom and two twin bedrooms (one has a pull-out single bed). All bedrooms have a TV. There is a children’s play park just opposite, and a pub within walking distance. To the rear there is an enclosed yard, ideal for those bringing their furry friend. Across the back lane is a large raised lawned-garden with seating, and a double garage conversion which is a great social space with the addition of a luxury six-seater hot tub with mood lighting and chill out chairs, comfortable seating and home bar area.
The stunning local landscapes and heritage offer an interesting variety of days out. Steeped in history, nearby Bishop Auckland, 3½ miles, offers a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as historical attractions including Auckland castle and the now famous Kynren Spectacular, showcased July-September annually and bookable in advance. The performance of Kynren charts over 2000 years of British history, myth and legend. Local attractions include Durham’s castle, cathedral and the city walls. The River Wear runs through the city and guests can enjoy a romantic boat trip or a glass of champagne by the riverside. Filled with quality restaurants, bistros, cafés and bars, the city is thriving at night and there is often street entertainment to enjoy including the Lumiere Festival, jazz festival, book week, arts week and many more. For those who love shopping, there is the famous Metro-Centre, which is situated in Gateshead near Newcastle upon Tyne, approximately an hour away. Many National Trust and heritage sites are within easy reach including Barnard Castle, Raby Castle, Bowes Museum, Beamish and High Force Waterfall. Being conveniently close to the main road network of the A1 and A68, it’s easy to explore a variety of places including the North Yorkshire Dales, city of York, County Durham and Durham Heritage Coast.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are steps to the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-UK35686-UK35686

About the neighborhood

Map
Newfield, near Bishop Auckland

What's nearby

  • Auckland Castle - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Durham Castle - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 27 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 16 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stanley Jefferson (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quarry Burn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Mine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A great place to get together with friends or family and enjoy the wonderful hot tub. located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Binchester Roman Fort, Whitworth Hall Country Park, and Auckland Castle. Bishop Auckland Golf Club is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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