Dog Friendly Cottages In England

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stuart - Verified booking

  The house was larger than expected, a good size two bedroom terrace, a reasonable size front room and a nice up to date kitchen diner, there is a small dining room to the side of the kitchen but did not need to use due to breakfast bar.

  The main bedroom is a good size with a large king size bed that was comfy. The bathroom is also a reasonable size with a good shower and full size bath, nice hot water on demand. The location is as stated, and if you have dogs there is a nice walk around the museum grounds/wood that is just 2 minutes up the road, longer walks are just a 5 minute walk away down the road and across from the front of the museum, the town centre is a 5 minute walk with plenty of shops and cafes, a bit lacking in pubs with only one that we really liked(The three horse shoes) it was nice and clean and modern but the food choice was lacking. On arrival at Stang View there was a nice touch as others have said, with milk, cheese, eggs, bread and a bottle of red wine! We can vouch for the heating working as we were cooked in the middle of the night as someone had set a heating schedule to come on at 25 degrees! So just check no one has set a scheduling the heating control! The only slight niggles with the accommodation was it would have been nice to have black out curtains in the bedroom as it was quite light in the morning ( we like a sleep in!) also the large frying pan would not work with the induction hob, and a bigger kitchen bin as we had to empty it all the time, these are really minor things and we had a lovely stay and would stay again.

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• Alice - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay at Spring Cottage.

  The place really feels like home, we didn’t want to leave! Andy and Angela have put a lot of time, effort and money into making this period property luxurious and inviting. Only being recently renovated, the cottage was super clean and fresh, and you can tell has been renovated with a lot of thought and to a very high standard. The homemade cake and bottle of fizz were a very personal touch for our New Years visit. Whilst staying we weren’t blessed with the weather but we hiked every day - we loved the Laurie Lee walk which passed right next to the cottage and had some great elevation. You must try the Woolpack for great seasonal food. We loved our stay, we just can’t wait to come back! One thing I would mention, that I feel the reviews and listing doesn’t mention is the spectacular views directly from the cottage. We were so impressed with the location and the rolling hills right in front of us, we would definitely make sure it’s included in future marketing! Thanks again for the wonderful stay! Alice and Ben

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• Alison - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a lovely week staying in Stang View - our second this year.

  It's perfect for three of us - comfortable and very easy to look after - and the welcome pack of essentials (including bread, butter, milk, eggs and cookies) was very much appreciated. The location is brilliant - within easy walking distance of town centre shops and supermarkets. Despite the cold weather we were very comfy reading in front of the log fire but did venture out for walks in the Deepdale Nature Reserve and from Bowlees Visitor Centre. We also took advantage of our annual passes to revisit the Bowes Museum (purchased in April as they were cheaper than day tickets). We mostly dined at home as few of the pubs offer evening meals during the week and the kitchens close early (at least early for us!) but we did enjoy a very good meal at the Capri Italian restaurant (five minutes walk away on Newgate) and takeaways from the Barnard Castle Fisheries and Babul's (both on the Horse Market) were excellent. We're looking forward to our next visit!

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• Mariusz - Verified booking

  This is beautiful place to stay.

  It was spotless upon arrival - we met Angela on our way in. It is spacious, but cosy. The bedroom and bathroom are very well considered and comfortable. The kitchen was great, and we cooked a lot. Andy was on hand if anything needed attention - we had one thing and he sorted it immediately. These are very considerate and attentive hosts. The cottage itself is a great location and whilst on a road it’s protected by a large box hedge so it’s very quiet. Around the back in the garden there are plenty of birds so breakfast is very entertaining! There are also fantastic walks around the wider area. Supermarkets are not far away although I do think you need a car, or be prepared to get a taxi. Depends on what level of shopping you’re doing! Andy and Angela also left delicious treats for our arrival which was a delightful welcome. It was a lovely stay and we hope to return over the warmer months.

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• Glen - Verified booking

  An absolute gem of a cottage.

  We recently stayed for a long weekend and was immediately bowled over by its unique and quirky upside down layout. The interior is beautifully decorated giving a real feeling of quality and luxury. It’s cosy but spacious , bright and airy and the attention to detail just wonderful. Beautifully soft bedding and fluffy towels, five star level. We loved the views to the front across the valley and with the woodlands behind it has a treehouse feel. It was so wonderfully relaxing just sitting listening to the sound of the water feature and the wind in trees. Hosts Angela & Andy really do make you feel welcome and special touches like the chilled bottle of fizz and homemade cake upon arrival set the tone for our relaxing break. We had some lovely walks and visited the Woolpack pub but when out we just wanted to get back to the lovely Spring cottage. Our favourite cottage stay. Hopefully back soon. G&J

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