Guests say
Belle Vue House is a beautifully presented cottage in a stunning countryside location, offering spacious, comfortable accommodation with lovely views. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and homely atmosphere. The property is ideal for families and walkers, with easy access to scenic walks, local pubs, and nearby attractions. While a few minor maintenance issues and early check-out times were noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as very clean and spotless, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, with stunning views and great access to walks, local pubs, and nearby attractions. Some mention the need for transport for shopping and sightseeing.
Guests find the house spacious, warm, and comfortable, with particular praise for the beds and homely feel. Only minor comments about slippy stairs were noted.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes amenities like towels, hairdryer, and iron. Some minor issues were mentioned, such as a loose handrail, slippy stairs, and a request for more drinking glasses.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Belle Vue House is a lovely Georgian house set within the picturesque village of Eggleston, with beautiful rose beds, lawned gardens and panoramic views towards Lunedale.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Netflix, CD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Fire, Electric Hob, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair supplied on request. Enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars; additional on road parking. One well-behaved dog. Wi-Fi. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps down into the front door of the house.. Belle Vue House (UKC4502) has been the family home since the 1890’s and has been lovingly restored in 2020 to a very good standard to include a spacious shaker style kitchen with Neff appliances and a dining area set around a Dimplex electric log-effect fire. The lounge is cosy and overlooks the beautiful cottage style garden, to further relax and enjoy the garden there is a south facing conservatory with garden furniture. The house has three spacious bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room. There is a family bathroom with shower over the bath and a downstairs toilet. Belle Vue Cottage - 3 Belle Vue (UKC778) is a one bedroomed cottage next door with a lovely garden so you can sit and relax with a nice glass of something cold on those lovely warm sunny days.
Guests can choose to be as energetic as they feel as there are plenty of places to explore within a short distance on foot or by car. Within walking distance is the beautiful grounds of Eggleston Hall with a secret garden, gallery and the ruins of a Norman Church. The nearby North Pennines, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers an abundance of trails for walking, cycling and hiking through the picturesque woodland. There are two pubs in the village which serve good food, and the area is one of the remotest parts of England and a walker’s paradise.
The nearby Market Town of Barnard Castle is home to the unusual Bowes Museum, set within stunning grounds and resembling a French Chateau. Its home to some beautiful artwork and antiques and is often referred to as the Victoria and Albert of the North. Just 7 miles away you can visit the highest Waterfall in England (High Force), rising above Middleton in Teesdale, which also offers some lovely riverside walks. Hamsterley Forest is a short drive away, and offers a full day out for the whole family and provides a wide variety of mountain biking for all skill levels. Within a short drive is the City of Durham with its iconic cathedral, cobbled streets and independent shops and restaurants. Newcastle on Tyne with the Sage Concert Hall and Baltic Arts Centre are within an hour away. Bishop Auckland is home to the Railway Museum and Auckland Castle and Darlington (with Railway links) is only a half an hour’s drive. For a day out to the coast, drive to Saltburn with its beautiful coastline, beach and a Victorian vernacular lift.(Shop 4 miles, Pub and Restaurant and Children’s Play Area ½ mile.)
Belle Vue House (UKC4502) and Belle Vue Cottage (UKC778) can be booked together to accommodate 8 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed a lovely, relaxing stay in Belle Vue House. The house is beautiful and very homely with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The countryside is stunning and there are lovely views from the house. There is a pub on the edge of the village that is a 10-15-minute uphill walk away that serves great, reasonably priced food. We also enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the cafe at Eggleston Hall which is very close to the cottage. There are shops and more cafes in Barnard Castle which is a 10-minute drive away.
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Confirmed Guest
This was our second visit this year. We love this house and area.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in a good location. Well equipped and space for everyone; I loved the little conservatory for my morning cuppa. Plenty of walks for the dog. You do, realistically, need transport for shopping and sightseeing. Looked at bus times, between half and one hour to get to nearest town. We managed to get a 7 seater on to the drive. Owner gives lots of useful information in the folder. Earlier checkout was not a major problem.