Guests say
Guests have praised the cottage for its stunning location, cleanliness, and comfort. The property is well-maintained with thoughtful touches, though some mentioned minor maintenance issues and parking challenges. The surrounding views and local walks are highlights, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable stay.
The majority of reviews commend the cottage for its cleanliness, with guests noting it as warm, cosy, and well-kept. One review mentioned finding unclean utensils, but this seems an isolated incident.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with stunning views and proximity to local attractions. However, some guests noted parking difficulties and a few negative interactions with locals.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. There are some remarks about bedroom doors not closing properly and a low ceiling in one room, slightly affecting the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the kitchen and shower. However, maintenance issues like door handles and locks, and a noisy water pump, along with comments on the lack of TVs in bedrooms and incomplete bathroom work, impact the score.
Several reviews mention the owner's thoughtfulness, including welcome packs and dog treats. While these gestures are appreciated, it's important to note that such personal touches, although delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Overlooking the pretty River Wear is this charming, semi-detached cottage, 2 Holme Pool, situated just a mile away from the village of St John's Chapel. This rural retreat lies at the heart of the North Pennines AONB and offers superb opportunities for walking, cycling, birdwatching and spending quality time with your loved ones. After soaking up the countryside setting, be welcomed into the sitting room, where you can snuggle up in front of the woodburning stove and tune in the TV during a chilly winter’s evening. Beyond here is the well-equipped kitchen, where the designated chef of the group will find all the essentials to whip up home-cooked meals before settling down around the dining table to plan the days ahead, with the added charm of the additional woodburning stove.
As the evening draws to a close, venture up the staircase to retire to one of the well-presented bedrooms, comprising a double and a twin, each boasting ample storage for a week-long break and delightful views of the surrounding countryside. If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, venture to the quaint village of St John's Chapel where you will find two welcoming pubs, each serving delicious evening meals. Here, you will also find a village shop and a Post Office for picking up any holiday essentials. Venture a little further to the market town of Stanhope where you will find a larger selection of amenities, whilst the city of Durham houses an imposing cathedral, a castle and a choice of shops to explore one afternoon.
Alternatively, the North Pennines AONB offers miles of walking and cycling routes amid breath-taking scenery and an abundance of wildlife to admire. 2 Holme Pool is a wonderful base for exploring this part of County Durham.
St John's Chapel is a small village resting at the heart of the North Pennines aonb, which houses excellent bird watching, cycling and walking. Within the County Durham village you will find two pubs, a Post Office, a shop and a café. Within close reach is the larger market town of Stanhope which houses a wider choice of amenities and an outdoor pool. Slightly further afield is the city of Durham laced with tremendous architecture and a selection of attractions to enjoy.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x twin (can be made into a double on request).
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with open fire.
External utility.
Electric central heating with 2 x woodburning stove.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Road side parking.
Garden area with patio area with table and chairs.
Cot and high chair available.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking .
Pub and shop within 1 mile.
Please Note - This property has a Good housekeeping bond of £400.00.
Reviews (29)
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Michael
A charming cottage style. Very clean & tidy with great comfortable beds. Waking in the morning and looking out the window at amazing scenery. Had breakfast outside on the table overlooking the countryside, what a great start to any day. This place had everything you could need for your stay. Roadside parking was no problem.
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Elaine
. disappointed.. garden insecure, this needs to be stated.. and there was no garden!! Just a Front yard and not secure.
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Mark
It had all the mod cons needed for a pleasant stay. Decoration in the house is lovely and it is well maintained. If you have any mobility issues, this is not the house for you - due to the steps up to the house (no handrail), the steep internal stairs and no access to close parking (as the neighbour constantly has a van, a car and a motorbike in the parking area opposite the house). The details provided in the house relating to general procedures are out of date - everything refers to Covid 19 and lockdown. Laundry procedures and bin collection responsibilities etc., require a clearer explanation.