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Todhills No. 4

Bishop Auckland (3.7mls S), County Durham
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Dog-friendly barn conversion with indoor hot tub
  • Large outside space and walking routes from the door
  • One of three properties that can be booked together to accommodate up to 18 guests
Overview
Property code: 83829

Attractive dog-friendly retreat with a hot tub and enclosed garden, set on a relaxed, working farm in a tranquil hamlet close to Bishop Auckland and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Enjoy walking, running and cycling from the doorstep, and playing golf just a short drive away. For the local pub and takeaway food try nearby Willington village (2 miles) and for shopping, pubs and restaurants, head to the market town of Bishop Auckland (4 miles) where you can also explore the Auckland Project, castle and deer park. Visit Durham Cathedral, the castle, Botanic Gardens, shops and museums or stroll along the riverbanks and enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants. Drive into the North Pennines AONB, a UNESCO Global Geopark, for naturally beautiful landscapes and outdoor adventures, including High Force waterfall and plan a day at Beamish Living Museum, Raby Castle, Hamsterley Forest, and spectacular Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle (30 miles).

Access to this light and airy, single-storey barn conversion is directly into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with doors leading out to the patio garden and wall to wall windows. Unwind and enjoy a cosy evening relaxing on comfortable sofas watching a movie on the smart TV with a cosy wood burner adding to the ambience. You can prepare your meals in the well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher and sit together at the dining table. At bedtime, head down the hallway to find the two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and a TV for leisurely lie-ins. The second bedroom has a double bed, a TV and an en-suite WC. The family bathroom has a freestanding bath, a separate shower, and WC.

Outside, extend your day in the south-facing, enclosed garden/patio with an outdoor table and seating for four, plus additional bench seating, and a fire pit/BBQ for al fresco dining. After a day's walking, relax in the hot tub which is located inside a converted stable at the end of the garden for your privacy and comfort. There is private, off-road parking for two cars. Please note the neighbouring sister cottage's hot tub (No. 3) is located in the stable next to this one.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower and WC and 1 en-suite WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Smart TV in the lounge and king-size bedroom
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Wood-burning hot tub - N B. does not have jets, logs provided
  • Enclosed garden with seating, fire pit and BBQ
  • Parking is off-road for two cars
  • Restaurant, pub and shop within 2 miles
  • 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 6th April 2024

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Positive: quiet area, nice views and you can hear an owl at night. Hot tub and fire place are nice extras and the cottage is spacious and very comfy. Takeaway delivery available from nearby places (Hot Rooster was amazing!). And lots to do within a short car ride. Room for improvement: cleanliness under furniture, mopping, cutlery (some had to be rRead moreewashed) & garden clean up from dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Duncan 25th March 2024

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No.4 is an attractive stone barn. Very spacious, situated on the edge of a village overlooking the moors. Great location for Durham, Seddgefield and Bishop Auckland. Ample parking. Gated garden area suitable for dogs. Part of a farm complex but no activity so peaceful.

Reviewed by Patrik 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by John 21st February 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 30th December 2023

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Everything was absolutely perfect. No complaints at all.

Reviewed by Christopher 23rd December 2023

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We had a fabulous stay over Christmas 2023, the place was spotless and the kitchen was equipped beyond what we needed to cook a full Christmas dinner. It is easy to find and quiet. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Marion 28th November 2023

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We enjoyed our winter stay, cottage was warm and cozy, pleasant and comfortable in an ideal location

Reviewed by Katrina 30th October 2023

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Great property. Very comfortable. Hot tub was nice to have. Location was really convenient for heading into Durham and exploring the wider area.

Reviewed by Paul 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Julian 8th September 2023

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Amazing property, we really enjoyed our stay. Hot tub was really lovely.

Reviewed by Tina 1st September 2023

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Nice area Cottage needed to be a bit cleaner for my liking

Reviewed by Sara 25th August 2023

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The accommodation was fantastic for our teenage daughters and our dog. Clean, spacious and there was everything we needed.

Reviewed by Peter 6th August 2023

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Fantastic place to stay. Really clean and tidy, spacious, had everything you need and in a great location. I couldnt recommend this place highly enough to anyone looking at staying there and will definitely be going back myself!

Reviewed by Gavin 29th June 2023

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Comfortable quiet property which had everything we needed for a small break. Ideal for visiting children at Durham Uni away from the hurly-burly of the city.

Reviewed by Birgit 18th June 2023

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The location is great for dog walks and its very quiet. Ideal for trips into Durham. It was our second stay. We love the hot tub to relax after walks. The beds are a bit on the small side and a few more cooking utensils would have been useful.

Reviewed by Mary 12th June 2023

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Really well presented, with everything we needed for a happy, comfortable holiday. Excellent location for exploring the North East.

Reviewed by Heather 27th May 2023

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It was a great place to stay, very peaceful and the dogs had loads of space. It had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Alison 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 22nd April 2023

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Very clean property, excellent beds , tragic pillows, excellent bathroom and toilet, sofas far too small for any comfort, two two seaters, need side tables. Garden great and lots of parking, disappointing view, large barns and lots of machinery etc, and really shocked to actually have to go through farm yard.

Reviewed by Jeanne 15th April 2023

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An excellent accomodation and we look forward to booking it again

Reviewed by Janet 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 31st December 2022

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Reviewed by Debra 3rd November 2022

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Overall the barn is very nice and well equipped but let down in a couple of areas such as the king size bed is very uncomfortable and the pillows are tragic Im afraid. The rug in the lounge has some very unsightly stains on it (rather get rid completely) and someone elses dog mess in the garden isnt acceptable at all. We had a good break but for thRead moree money involved expected a higher standard. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 12th October 2022

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Highly recommend this place for a lovely retreat away, barn was amazing , hot tub and log fire was a bonus

Reviewed by Veronica 10th September 2022

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The property is excellent with loads of space both inside and out. Our dog loved the secure garden and the wood store. Its set in a lovely farm with loads of walks locally.

Reviewed by Lynne 3rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Hayley 20th August 2022

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A lovely place to stay, very close to nearby towns, seaside trips to Hartlepool, castles and day trips to explore Durham city etc. Cottage itself was very clean and tidy with all the things you need to make it home from home. The garden is very secure and was the perfect size for our cockapoo. (Owners of very small dogs (dashound/chihuahua etc) be Read morecareful as they may be able to wriggle under the main gate). Would definitely recommend the cottage and would return. A great place to relax. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 6th August 2022

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A beautiful property in a lovely location. Well finished and the hot tub was very relaxing. Plenty of space both in and outside the property. The garden is very dog friendly and safe. We had a great time and would happily recommend to others.

Reviewed by Bob 30th July 2022

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Fantastic cottage, we stayed here for a week (2 adults and 2 kids and 1 small dog) perfect size garden for our dog and all safe so couldnt get out, hot tub is fantastic, we had some great days out as it was very central to Newcastle, Sunderland etc, we all loved staying there and would 100% go back again.

Reviewed by Nicola 9th July 2022

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fantastic stay, beautiful place, very clean, all the home comforts. ideal for the dog as fully enclosed garden. hot tub is just lovely, never been in a wood fired one before, was a real treat. we went when was extremely hot but can imagine lovely and cosy in the winter with the log burner.

Reviewed by Shaun 27th June 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 18th June 2022

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So on first impression its a large place and looks great, parking is good and you have your own garden which is fenced in if you have a dog. Beds were reasonably comfy but pillows were very thin and only one each, which wouldnt be good for most people. Well equipped with crockery and glasses and cooking utensils if you want to eat in. Ironing boardRead more and iron, clothes airer and vacuum cleaner available. Good bathroom but shower pressure a bit poor, the en suite is only a sink and toilet. Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 5th June 2022

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The main thing I liked about this cottage it was spacious, the whole cottage was clean and the views out past the farm land on a night were stunning. We went away as a group of 4 and we all agreed it was the perfection location to get away. The hot tub was definitely a hidden extra but would recommend contacting the owner prior arrival to fill. We Read morewill definitely be returning to this cottage later in the summer! Thank you again Hide

Reviewed by Claire 5th May 2022

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 23rd April 2022

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.

2 more properties at this location

Todhills No. 2

Todhills No. 2

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

£575 - £926

Todhills No. 3

Todhills No. 3

Sleeps: 10 | Bedrooms: 5

£1,274 - £2,948

To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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