Dog Friendly Cottages In Bishop Auckland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Katie - Verified booking

  I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Byre, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations.

  From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how much more incredible the place is in person compared to the photos online. The images simply don't do it justice. The Byre is absolutely large, with impressively high ceilings in the kitchen and master bedroom that add to the spacious and luxurious feel of the place. Each room is beautifully furnished, blending modern country comfort with the charm of original features and beautiful conversions. It's clear that a lot of thought and care went into the design and decoration, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and welcoming. What truly made the stay exceptional, however, were the hosts, William and Nikki. They were fantastic, going above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect. Their warmth and hospitality added a personal touch that made me feel right at home from the start. The setting of The Byre is equally stunning. Nestled in a beautiful, peaceful location, it's the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In conclusion, my stay at The Byre was nothing short of amazing. The combination of the beautiful property, superb furnishings, and outstanding hosts made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly special place to stay.

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• Kevin - Verified booking

  A lovely looking cottage in a superb quiet location with bags of character, lovely wood burner and generous supply of logs, but needs a good spring clean and some maintenance on it.

  We understand it’s an old property and it’s unlikely things will be straight and smooth; and we love all that character, but it’s no excuse for cleanliness and what looks like poorly executed DIY. I won’t list everything but for example dusty radiators, dead flies in the wall lights and windows, grotty sealant around the shower screen, white stuff stuck on the walls, dirty sockets and light switches….and the fixtures and fittings, gaps around sockets, bedside cabinets that fall apart and aren’t painted properly, architrave that doesn’t reach the floor, bathroom sinks with wood wobbling behind them (you can actually see in the pics) and that you can get your hand behind, bedroom lights that don’t work, paint on unpainted surfaces, fitted sheets that are way too big… I did feedback to the owner on the first evening and they said they’d talk with the housekeeper, but a phone call or even a visit wouldn’t have gone amiss. A few days in here fixing things and it would be a beautiful place.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  The Coach House really was a perfect place for us to stay and have some rest and relaxation.

  It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and warm and had everything we needed. Debbie and Nigel were close by in case of any problems but we didn't see them to talk to until our last day. They are lovely and friendly and provided some lovely buns, flowers and milk for our arrival. We had some lovely walks into the Wear valley, drove into Stanhope for the butchers and bakers and greengrocers. We had a coffee by the open fire in the Vicars Pele tower in Corbridge. It was freezing outside so it was great to find somewhere to warm up. Our dog was more than welcome in there and was given a few biscuits. We liked the bookshop opposite the cafe too. Information on both places, and more was provided by Debbie before our arrival. I can't fault anything and I can't think of anything that could be improved either. I have recommended the Coach House to family and Friends already. We had the best week - thank you!

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a wonderful stay at The Byre.

  We chose this accommodation as we had a family wedding at Bradbury Glade but we were also central to family living in nearby Hartlepool and Consett. The Byre exceeded my expectations and as previously mentioned it really is incredible in person. Such a glorious kitchen and I did brave baking in the aga. The hosts were very welcoming and all the little extra touches were very thoughtful and much appreciated. Waking each day to glorious sunshine and peace all around was just perfect. A wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of busy life and I wasn't quite ready to return home. Our dog Evie absolutely loved the space to run around and was getting braver and investigating the cows in the next field! We will definitely be back and already looking forward to our next visit.

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• Zahava - Verified booking

  We had the loveliest time away here.

  Nigel and Debbie were so warm and kind, especially to our dog. This impacted our stay, we felt really welcomed and grateful for their kindness. Nice hosts make for a nice stay! The property itself is lovely and safe as it’s slightly tucked away from the main road, it had everything we needed for a week stay including some very thoughtful flowers, cakes and milk on arrival. We loved the garden so much with beautiful views over the village and fields onward. The surrounding areas are all very lovely too and we were surprised how dog friendly they were, our dog was able to join us in most charity shops and spaces which was a bonus. We would definitely recommend staying here and if we return to the North, would absolutely stay again.

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