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"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

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Beach
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Overview of "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Witton le Wear, England
  • Popular LocationWitton Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham University19 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham Cathedral23 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)57 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

"Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly

Heron cottage was built in 1862 and is a 1 bedroomed stone cottage in the beautiful Anglo Saxon village of Witton le Wear. From the lounge and bedroom there are views over the river and hills. In the kitchen you will find complimentry tea,coffee (instant & perc), sugar, milk pods,tea-towels & washing up liquid.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom with anti allergy (kingsize duvet & pillows provided) and shower room with complimentry toiletries. The cottage has a small front garden with seating.
Pets are welcome (max. 2)
Low Barns reserve is 300 mtrs away also Witton Castle is walking distance. The cottage is perfect for walkers. fishing & sightseeing. Dog walking direct from the door and only 100mtrs from the River Wear
A short drive will take you to Bishop Auckland, Hamsterly Forest,Durham ,Barnard Castle & Shildon. Barnard Castle is were you will find Bowes museum and many antique shops. Further afield for a great days shopping is Newcastle (50 mins). Or the beautuful Northumberland coast. Or a day at Beamish open air museum is definately worth a visit. Also a great location for visiting "Kynren". A 5 minute walk will take you to the village green were you will find The Victoria a modern bar and restaurant (Dogs welcome in small room to right Of main entrance). Or The Dun Cow a traditional inn serving real ale. Low Barn Nature Reserve offers afternoon tea.
There is no WIFI/internet at the cottage . There is a good selection of games, dvds & cds for cosy days by the woodburner. Please note as per contract max of 2 guests at the cottage.

Minimum stay 2 nights
(Christmas 3 nights)
Fuel suppl.1/10/22..30/4/23
Payable on arrival £10pn Due to increase in fuel prices.

Property manager

Ellen Green

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 maximum not allowed on beds.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise Pet Friendly Witton le Wear
"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly Bishop Auckland
"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly Cottage
"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise Pet Friendly
"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly Cottage
"heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly Bishop Auckland

About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Gala Theatre Durham are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Witton Castle and Deer Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Stadium or Sedgefield Racecourse. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Witton Castle - 10 min drive
  • Durham University - 19 min drive
  • Durham Castle - 21 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive
  • Diggerland - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The 68 Cafe - 4 min drive
  • The Pollards Inn - 7 min drive
  • Blu's Cocktail & Wine Bar - 7 min drive
  • The Victoria Inn - 11 min walk
  • The Horse Shoe Inn - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Heron Cottage" Walkers Paradise & Pet Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Low Barns Visitor Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Witton Castle and Escomb Saxon Church. Deer Park and Auckland Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The cottage was well equipped for 2 people.I doubt that the bedding is anti allergic, maybe it was once. The picture on Tv in the lounge was poor and the bedroom one could not receive all stations. The decor is very dated, with a few dog hairs and dead flies. There is NO WIFI despite the website and joining email indicating there is. We were told this was taken out as the property was being sold. Despite all this we enjoyed our stay and it was good value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little Durham retreat
We love visiting the cottage. It has everything we need for a comfortable stay and is in an idyllic part of Durham. The views are breathtaking. The fire makes the whole cottage feel so cozy and homely. When you visit, try to remember it is over 100 years old so dont expect a "new build" - it has all the wrinkles of age, which make it endearing. We will be visiting again as soon as we can
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing couple of day
Will definitely go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage had all we needed for 2 night stay whilst visiting Kynren and other local towns/attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amelia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and check in but no fridge or wifi
Great communication with property owner and easy to check in and out , unfortunately no wifi , dvd player wouldnt work , and fridge freezer wasnt working
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

marilyn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grubby with pans left greasy and a strong smell of dogs badly covered by reed defusers. Surface clean only.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visit
This was our 2nd visit to Heron cottage, we love it here. The cottage is well equiped & cosy. Beautiful location, with stunning views. Would definitely recommend a walk up to the castle. Thank you for another lovely stay. X
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside and Family Heron has it all
The cottage is beautiful and cosy throughout and the setting is perfect. Witton le Wear is ideal with my parents only at Howden . The rooms are comfortabley furnished and in beautiful decor with character. The kitchen has all that you need and easy to use ,with plenty of storage . The shower works well once you remember too lower the showerhead to the floor to get the water running . After that it runs really well .. The surounding area is full of Wildlife and beauty, rolling farmland and Nature Reserves . And after an energetic day return to Heron Cottage for relaxation, what could be better . Would I recommend Heron Cottage YES Would I stay again YES
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning
On arrival we were greeted by Nicky who was very friendly. Overall first impressions of cottage. Looked nice. We then came to put our food supplies away to find cupboards dirty inside. Crumbs all over from the toaster in another. Cutlery draw. Say know more. List can go on.The fridge had not had a clean for ages. Worktops with dried dirty food marks on them. Thankfully we had brought wipes with us. We left all our supplies in our own container's. Living room enough dust you could write your name on top of the fire place. Dining table still marked with dirty food. Let's go upstairs now bedroom. Dead fly's on covers under all the cushions on the bed and dusty. Noted cube 3 pin sockets plugged into extension leads. Dangerous overloads the extension cable. Wire hanging out of a plug. Bathroom. Toilet base not cleaned by look of in ages. Toiletry holder full of thick dust. Fan full of dust. 2nd night awake till 4am with the barking howling dogs next door and greeted each time we entered the place with a yard full of dog excretion in next doors yard. Good points. Overall the cottage is furnished well. Bed ok. Shower good. Lots of good points to the cottage. Seating comfortable. Bad points. Lacking a good deep clean. And I mean a deep clean. Understand the property is sold and possibly why it's not been looked after. But hey I've paid to stay and expect it to be clean. Can honestly say never stayed in such a dirty place. We should not need to clean down on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely wee cottage.
We stayed for one week and were comfortable and warm. No wifi sadly but tv was fine. The stove with logs and sticks was so welcome on chilly evenings. The local pub The Victoria was so friendly with great ale. Just a short walk along a country path. A very enjoyable week.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023