Dog Friendly Cottages In The North East

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Annette - Verified booking

  We spent a weekend at "The Stang Hideaway" in August, for a relaxing 3-night stay with my partner and our little dog.

  The views were gorgeous, and the location was as peaceful as a library on a snowy day. But there were a few surprises that gave us a good laugh! First off, the wine cooler was ice-cold—unlike the fridge, which was warm enough to double as a sauna . If you’re planning to brew some coffee, don't forget to bring your own coffee pods; the same goes for dishwasher tablets as there was non available and the free washing up liquid was limited to a very small bottle (use sparingly). The "fully equipped" kitchen was a bit like a game of culinary hide-and-seek, with basic items playing hard to get. And if you’re using the breakfast bar or that “sumptuous” sofa, be prepared to get very close to your partner—like, "hope-you-really-love-each-other" close, perfect if your on a romantic break! Now, let’s talk Wi-Fi. Remember the days of dial-up internet? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you’re in luck—this Wi-Fi will take you right back to the 90s with its charmingly slow speeds which can cause the TV to frequently show the circle of death when it tries to catch up, perhaps it was intentional to create a romantic atmosphere. The outside decking is lovely, but it could use a gate to be truly dog-friendly. And don't be surprised if you step outside to find a crowd in the treehouse—it’s open to everyone on the park, so you might end up with an audience for your morning coffee or romantic sunset. All in all, it was clean and the tranquility was delightful, the stay didn’t quite match up to the price given there’s a lot of competition in the area. Here’s hoping for some improvements in the future, but hey, we still enjoyed the peace and quiet and lovely views!

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• Jemma - Verified booking

  The property is beautiful and very clean!

  !! The bathroom is gorgeous and the bathtub is a key feature. I loved having the bathroom door open to the outside overlooking the wheat field while soaking in the tub. Bed was very comfortable. Only a couple of things that need a little work. The owners would benefit from staying, cooking and cleaning there for a few days as there are some essentials missing such as dishcloths, dish rack to dry dishes, dish washer tablets and we may have needed more than one roll of loo roll. It didn’t hinder our stay too much, but it lost a bit of that luxury feel someone has worked hard to make. The other thing is, the photos are a little deceptive and don’t show you are attached to a caravan park at the back. It’s still secluded and very quite but attached to a caravan park that appears to hold people’s mobile caravans. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend but would encourage the owners to look at little essentials.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  We had a lovely, peaceful stay at Badgers Sett in Winston.

  The lodge is cozy, well-equipped, and perfect for unwinding, surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife. It’s also in a great spot for exploring, with Raby Castle and Barnard Castle just a short drive away, plus many places to eat nearby. One of our highlights was parking at Bowlees Visitor Centre, then walking from Low Force waterfall on to High Force waterfall and back one afternoon, a stunning route! The owners, Mary and Steve, were so welcoming, contacting us before our stay to see if we wanted the hot tub ready for our arrival, then on arrival we found a few lovely touch’s, such as milk, biscuits, tea/coffee, and a couple of bottles of fizz waiting for us. If you’re looking for a relaxing break with thoughtful hosts and plenty to see nearby, this is a fantastic choice!

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Lots of stuff! Having stayed in holiday homes which offered only the bare minimum I had packed so much things, such as dishcloth, floor cloth, washing up liquid, cleaning product, salt,pepper, vinegar etc. to ensure we had all we needed. BUT none of these were needed as everything we needed was already there. Much better than other bookings. Also the welcome pack was tremendous – and made us feel very pampered. The cottage was so warm we did not need to light the fire even in December. The information file was very informative and well displayed. It was lovely to receive a phone call on the 2nd day to ensure we were happy – and we were! I will recommend Coquet Cottages to all our family & friends. We had a lovely stay, and the villagers made us feel very welcome.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  It was a shame the property didn't have all features working yet we were not offered any reimbursement or alternative for this.

  The property needs some attention with it's supplies to keep up with other properties. For example it only had one wine glass, a warm fridge, no washing up liquid, no hand towel, Netflix and prime log ins do not work etc. It would be helpful to note it is more dog tolerant than friendly. There's no gate on the balcony or around the property, there is very close neighbours and is on a car parking area. No doggy bowls. People use the tower as it isn't listed as private and kept setting our dog off with strangers rummaging around Etc Positives is it's very quiet and easy access to get in the lodge, clean and the most amazing comfy pillows.

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