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Southview Farm Cottage

Bishop Auckland (3.7 mls S), County Durham
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Escape from the world and relax together in the hot tub
  • Enjoy a private BBQ in the enclosed garden
  • Experience local walks, cycling trails, castles, cathedrals and County Durham
Property code: 86812

This beautifully refurbished property for two with plenty of luxurious touches for a romantic getaway is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions, relaxing holidays and walking adventures. Located in a quiet country hamlet with a pub and restaurant within walking distance and plenty of local walks, rambles, cycle trails and fishing with a day permit in the River Wear all from the door. The beautiful city of Durham with its breathtaking cathedral, castle, historic university, river walks, shopping, and restaurants is less than 9 miles. Enjoy visiting nearby Auckland and Raby castles, art exhibitions, and nature trails at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle and of course, Beamish for a memorable day out. Book to see Kynren’s spectacular open-air show from July to September, explore the Durham Dales (16 miles) and North Pennines AONB (33 miles), or head to Northumberland’s glorious coastline.

Step into the bright and spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where the vaulted ceiling adds to the sense of space along with the lovely fixtures and fittings within. The kitchen has been beautifully finished with an electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, and you can sit on the bar stools at the kitchen island for casual dining. There is a large, comfortable sofa to relax on in the lounge with a Smart TV for your entertainment. Head out through the French doors into the enclosed garden. Upstairs you will find the large bedroom set in the eaves with an inviting king-size sleigh bed and a wall-mounted Smart TV. The contemporary en-suite features a wet-room-style shower and WC.

Outside, the enclosed garden has a patio area with garden furniture, perfect for enjoying drinks and a BBQ dinner. After a day out exploring why not relax in the private, wood-fired hot tub. Private, off-road parking is available for one car. A range of additional treats and services can be booked and arranged with the owner to further enhance your stay.

  • 1 bedroom - 1 king-size with 1 en-suite shower room and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher
  • Smart TV in lounge and bedroom
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood-fired hot tub (can be made ready for arrival by arrangement with owner for a small fee)
  • Enclosed garden with patio area and garden furniture
  • Private, off-road parking for 1 car
  • Pub/restaurant less than 1 mile, shop less than 3 miles
  • Celebration packs can be arranged for your arrival, including sparkling wine or champagne and flowers
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Katherine Turner

This property is personally managed by Katherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jade 1st March 2024

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Amazing place and really friendly and helpful owners who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable for us always on hand to assist with any of our enquiries

Reviewed by Jade 22nd December 2023

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Beautiful spacious cottage with all the anemities! Excellently presented and super comfy.

Reviewed by Dayle 16th December 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 27th October 2023

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The cottage was small but surprisingly spacious and very cosy. It was very comfortable and quiet. Only thing that would have made it better would have been access to Wifi. Would happily return given the opportunity.

Reviewed by Simon 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Conor 5th October 2023

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The cottage was very cosy and very comfy, the bed especially, didn't want to get out of bed in the mornings. Every room was clean and neat. All the equipment was clean and in working order and the hot tub was perfect!

Reviewed by Raymond 25th September 2023

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LOVELY COTTAGE WITH NICE PATIO AREA AND OFCOURSE THE HOT TUB

Reviewed by Chris 17th September 2023

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We found the property to be spacious and on the whole clean and tidy.

Reviewed by Sheena 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 8th August 2023

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Reviewed by Patrick 21st July 2023

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Could not fault it in any way - presented very well and extremely comfortable and quiet.

Reviewed by Adrian 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 16th June 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a great location. Bed was so comfy. Hopefully return soon.

Reviewed by Colin 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 19th May 2023

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Highly recommended from the minute we arrived until we left we were made to feel welcome by hosts very clean and tidy we will be going back in 2 years time

Reviewed by Jason 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Gemma 25th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage, super comfy bed. Has everything you need for a relaxing break away. Would definitely recommend staying here. Next time we visit we will pay the extra to have the hottub heated for arrival as we underestimated how long this would take to achieve so paying the extra will definitely be worth it.

Reviewed by Rebecca 20th April 2023

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We had a fabulous stay at the cottage. The cottage is very clean, and the furniture is so comfortable! The hot tub was great fun, and it was nice to have a secure area for our dog to enjoy too. When we met the hosts briefly, they were very kind and friendly. This is a great base for exploring the area, with lots to see and do right on the doorstep.Read more We would thoroughly recommend a stay here, and hope to be back soon! Hide

Reviewed by Marie 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 28th March 2023

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Very comfortable cottage, had a lovely stay. Great hot tub.

Reviewed by Natalie 24th February 2023

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A stunning cottage, in the perfect location! Exactly what we wanted for our anniversary. Very relaxing and dog friendly!

Reviewed by Marion 12th February 2023

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A really comfortable cottage, specially the bed and sofa. Owners were helpful, however we were woken at 7.55 each morning due to the noise from the agricultural company next door. This didn't suit us as we like a lay in.

Reviewed by Amber 23rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Chelsea 18th November 2022

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We had a fantastic anniversary weekend at the cottage, it was very clean, bed was extremely comfortable, the hot tub was a lovely touch! It was just such a relaxing stay! Very modern. Great cottage we would book again. Thank you to Amanda too for the setting up of a hamper & also been just a text away when I needed to ask any questions! Fantastic hRead moreosts. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 4th November 2022

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Reviewed by Frankie 9th October 2022

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A great find in a lovely location. Super dog friendly with the fully enclosed garden, throws for the sofa and some treats on arrival too. The hot tub is a great addition, although does take a few hours to warm up. Owners are so friendly and helped with a couple of enquiries really quickly. Highly recommend and will be rebooking for next year.

Reviewed by Samantha 1st October 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable, well presented, dog friendly property. Clean and modern Nice layout Comfy bed and pillows Fresh, clean linen and towels Plenty of storage for food and clothes The hot tub was great for relaxing in, once we got the perfect temperature. The garden is fully enclosed with 6ft fencing, including the gRead moreate, which can be locked to keep your dog safe. Thank you xx Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 19th September 2022

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What a perfect place to stay! Situated in a small village not far from Durham, its a great place to unwind and take a step back from the hustle and bustle of life. The cottage is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay (inc dog bowls and treats which was a great touch) - the addition of the hot tub was our fave part! I couldnt recoRead moremmend this place enough; it is a credit to the owners, Amanda & Rob who are so friendly too and offered assistance when needed! Will be returning :) Hide

Reviewed by Vaughan 10th September 2022

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Very clean, the owners were very friendly and helpful, location was beautiful,

Reviewed by James 27th August 2022

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Reviewed by Charlotte 16th August 2022

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We had our first get away with our new addition as a family. We booked south view cottage despite never visiting Durham before, and we are soo glad we chose this property. We loved the city, beach and brilliant dog walks we explored with only being short drives away. The property was done out lovely and hosts couldnt have been any more accommodatinRead moreg. Lovely stay and will be returning x Hide

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