Cottage vacation rentals in Bishop Auckland

A very peaceful and quiet retreat in a lovely part of the North East. It was so quiet and relaxing spending time in the hot tub and inside the cottage. Although this is no fault of Rachael's and/or the cottage please be wary that if you're over 6 foot you will be ducking a lot! I banged my head twice coming out of the bathroom when going during the night and still half asleep (again, this is nothing against the host or the location - just a pre-warning!)

Lovely house, Courtney is friendly and super quick at replying to any questions. Awesome location and we’ve all said we’d happily book to stay again when visiting Newcastle x

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, well equipped with lots of homely touches and even lots of things left out for the dog on arrival (towels, treats, ball, dog bags). Plenty of fields for long walks and a huge luxurious hot tub in the Spa room. The host Kathryn was very informative leading up to our stay with lots of activities and places to go, and she was extremely quick to reply when we had questions during our time there. I’d highly recommend this cottage as a place to stay and would love to go back in the future.

I absolutely loved our stay at Barnacre Alpacas, we stayed in the rose cottage, it was very clean and the hot tub was a bonus. We enjoyed the alpaca walk and talk, that was something I’ll never forget! On arrival the cottage was dressed up for a birthday surprise and champagne and chocolates was left for us. Thank you to Paul and Debbie, we will be back!

We absolutely loved our stay at Hannah’s lovely home! Beautifully furnished and the hot tub kept our children entertained. Richmond itself is lovely and easily walkable. And the Yorkshire Dales are just a stones throw away. We would recommend to anyone and look forward to returning!

Jane met us on arrival, explained everything, then left us to chill out. The welcome pack and fresh flowers were a lovely gesture and were much appreciated. The cottage was spotless and felt extremely homely. We very much enjoyed the games room and enclosed hot tub. The garden areas were vast with lots of outdoor furniture. We enjoyed a lovely ice cream at Archers ice cream parlour (10 min walk) and experienced both pubs in nearby Heighington, very friendly, great food and service in the George & Dragon. Another recommendation is the nearby Raby castle, definitely a worthwhile visit. We definitely recommend staying at Ivy cottage and look forward to returning there again. Thank you Jane.

A beautiful and cosy home which was spotlessly clean and as described. It had a well equipped kitchen and the hot tub was ready to use on our arrival. I only wish we had stayed for longer!

Four of us have just spent 3 nights in Peewit Cottage. From the moment we arrived, we all felt right at home, the place was spotless, beds very comfortable too! Everything you could possibly need for a self catering stay was provided. Having the private hot tub was fabulous, we loved it after full days of being tourists in the local area. On a separate note, we would highly recommend a visit to Beamish Museum which was about a 30 min drive, we also spent a day in Durham City & booked a 2.5 hr History/City Tour with walkaboutdurham - highly recommended. Tour Guide Peter is very knowledgeable & so passionate about his job plus he gives everyone a "free" cocktail voucher for Turtle Bay - well deserved after 2.5hrs walking around the City 🤣🤣

Homely place with nice touches including a fire waiting for us and home made bread. Ideal location to Yorkshire Dales and good value for what we paid. Host took their time to introduce us and show us around.

We've just returned from our second visit the House on the Hill. It's a lovely little space, so cosy and welcoming. Barry is a great host, proactive and responsive when needed. The new bathroom is a lovely addition! We have loved our latest visit and can't wait to return!

We had such a lovely weekend stay at Wrens Nest. The communication beforehand from the hosts was excellent, with with very clear instructions & some really good recommendations. there were also recommendations of where to eat, drink and walk in the area. We popped into Brass Monkey on Sunday which was such a cool place & I really recommend. Lots of shops, bars, eateries all a few mins away and plenty of lovely walks. The accommodation was spotless and exactly as described, very nicely decorated and the bathroom was wonderful with lovely toiletries provided and lots of thoughtful extras throughout the house. highly recommend

This is a perfect place for a couple to take a break away from everyday life. The cottage is full of character and the local area is renowned for its natural beauty. Alyson is a perfect host - ready and willing to engage in friendly conversation but never intrudes on your privacy. She is always willing to share her local knowledge when it is requested. The enclosed garden is large and completely secure for a dog to run around in. I could not recommend this venue and host more highly. We will return.

We had a lovely couple of days at Brandybuck cottage. Superb location in the heart of Kirkby Stephen with the high street a minute walk away and some gorgeous walks around the local area straight from the cottage. The cottage itself is a real home from home with a well equipped kitchen,comfy beds and a decent shower. There was plenty of space for our family of 4 with 2 older children(who appreciated the TV in each bedroom). Communication from the host was excellent with directions and check in details clearly explained so arrival and check in was a smooth process. Parking is on a road to the rear of the property which again was clearly explained and Marks directions took us to the exact place to park with further clear directions from there to access the rear of the cottage. Tea,coffee,sugar,milk and a packet of biscuits was provided upon arrival which was a nice touch and much appreciated. We booked this cottage as a last minute break and it is a real gem of a find.

Absolutely perfect little get away in a lovely area. My girlfriend really liked it and wants to go again. Very cosy and private place with a little garden for the dogs. Beautiful surroundings will 100% be booking again. Very responsive host even though we got there late. Thanks again

My third stay at Nicks place was brilliant. Looking forward to going again soon.

House was very well presented, only issue was the closeness of the road and having to cross it to use the car park, we had a young child with us and we had to be extra careful for him.. Anne

Abbey Hill Cottages to high above W. Hartlepool. They are well equipped.Beds are comfortable and so is sitting room furniture. Plenty of hot water. Good shower.Lots of space. I would stay again.

Spotlessly clean, perfectly quiet, and best of all, a 10-minute walk to Allen Banks. Highly recommended.

An absolute gem of a cottage in a beautiful place. Loved the cottage so much - felt so homely and was a perfect place to venture off into the surrounding areas.

The directions Rachel gave us were very precise and we arrived without any problem. The cottage is very warm, cosy and super clean with everything you need for a pleasant stay. We had no problems but as Rachel is close by I am sure they would be sorted quickly. Lanchester is a short drive away and has a good selection of shops and places to eat.

We had the most wonderful time at Joanna’s lovely cottage. It is even better than we imagined! The garden space was perfect for our dog, she could stay off the lead and we knew she was safe because of the wiring on the fence. Great location with lots of walks that were recommended on a leaflet left in the cottage which we found really helpful too. We would definitely return and recommend to others! Thank you again 🥰🥰

This is a delightful cottage in beautiful surroundings. A great place to get away and relax. Very comfortable and cosy. Highly recommend and will definitely come back. Fran is a great host and responded promptly to any query. Thank you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The cottage was lovely, well presented and clean. Had loads of games to play and films to watch. Would definitely come back.

Hen Cottage faces newly planted fruit trees in front of a low stone wall enclosing a stone barn in a farmer’s field. Has a bench out front so you might want to park a little down the road so to not block the charming view. Inside is shipshape and snug with a robust warm shower. Galley kitchen had good knives, etc., and full-size cooker. John lives behind and, though we never met him, dropped off a couple of items I requested ASAP.