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Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Weardale Valley, The Lodge offers a cozy retreat. Unwind in your own private garden or on the decking area, and indulge in relaxation at the Hot Tub located in a serene conservatory. With modern facilities and beautiful views of rolling hills, you'll find comfort amidst nature.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale

A self-contained log cabin with a separate kitchen/lounge available for holiday let, The Lodge is set in the heart of the Weardale Valley.

The Lodge is located within the boundaries of our home, with its own private garden and access, decking area and access to a Hot Tub to unwind, which is located in a conservatory at the back of the main house with private access.

The Lodge is fully equipped with all modern facilities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Set in a small village approximately 300 meters from the River Wear, amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Easily accessible by road to Durham, Newcastle, Hexham and Darlington, and equally accessible to outdoor adventurers and explorers alike.

Our cleaning policy is a 3 stage regime, to replace, clean and disinfect based upon guidance provided by the WHO and local government recommendations.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Permitted outside, in the designated smoking area.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please respect our neighbours. Loud music, activities and behavior, where it may cause distress, is not permitted.
Please respect our property. Damages, all faults must be reported immediately. No littering, use bins provided.
Illegal substance abuse will not be tolerated and immediate removal from the premises will be enforced without refund.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Guide dogs are permitted.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children when accompanied by an adult

Events

No events allowed
Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Permitted outside, in the designated smoking area.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties, events or large gatherings, not permitted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Self contained Lodge in the Heart of Weardale
Beautiful Self-contained Lodge in the Heart of Weardale Lodge

About the area

Map
Bishop Auckland, County Durham

What's nearby

  • Weardale Railway - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • North Pennines - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Hamsterley Forest - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Number 10 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Weardale Railway and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Beautiful self-contained lodge in the heart of Weardale Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent short break stay

Excellent venue , super hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Just had the best weekend. Lovely lovely lodge Perfect host with Emma Comfortable beds Hot tub was a bonus Definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ghilaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Fantastic stay. Hosts brilliant. Would recommend and will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

chloe b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Very helpful clean and tidy lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

An amazing weekend stay will defo be back, lots to do and explore loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Without shadow of a doubt this is a 10/10 rated hidden gem owners are all amazing and friendly people made us feel very welcome and i will 100% be booking again anyone looking for some where to switch off and unplug from the norm then i would suggest paying this wonderful place a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

good property fantastic hosts could not do enough for us lodge very clean and well wquiped would highly reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Very quiet comfortable lodge, Emma was a very nice host
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing place

This cottage was lovely to stay in it was very relaxing and also very clean and private the owners from the cottage was also very friendly. me and my partner will go again in future we would rate is as 5 star cottage thank you lee and Emma we had peacfull relaxing time 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic stay emma and lee we’re perfect host’s will definitely be returning

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tinashe J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tinashe

I enjoyed my stay at the place and I’ll definitely recommend! Looking forward to coming back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Peaceful Break

If your looking for a nice scenic peaceful break to unwind away from the hustle and bustle this is the place to go. Fantastic value for money and great for recharging the batteries. This is our 2nd stay at this lodge so would definitely recommend and will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

My fiancé and I were made to feel very welcome. Fantastic little place! we would love to go back later in the year. Thankyou Holly & Alex x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasantly delightful

Absolutely fantastic! Couldnt fault a single bit of it..emma and lee are amazing..the lodge is fantastic..great location, peaceful tranquil! Thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amanda Green

Fantastic stay in lovely lodge in beautiful surroundings. Spacious lodge immaculately clean and cosy also outdoor area with the fire pit. Would highly recommend and would definitely return x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful getaway

We had a lovely and peaceful Christmas time at the lodge, just as we did two years ago. The owner is very friendly and helpful, the property is clean and well-equipped. I would highly recommend relaxing in the hot tub after enjoying the scenic walking routes in the area :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Callum D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good stay

👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

It’s was overall impressive and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

The Lodge exceeded expectations. The photos do not do it justice and its setting is far better then may be expected from looking at Google Earth. Emma and Lee (the hosts) are very welcoming and have made The Lodge supremely comfortable both inside and out. It is very well positioned in Weardale for exploring a beautiful part of the country both by car and on foot. If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place for a short stay, then The Lodge is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly quaint....

Booked a quick couple of nights away in this perfect, friendly lodge, everything you need has been covered(even down to the ice cubes in the freezer, great little touch👍) great base for walks nearby but only one village pub for socialising, so hop on bus into Woolsingham couple of pubs.....and recommend the club👍👍👍(just ask Emma and Lee the host's 🍻👍) very helpful host's not bothering you but there to help with any problems 👍 100% recommend this perfect little lodge if like us your a lover of the Dales.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay.

I cannot tell you how wonderful this property and the hosts Emma and Lee are. The property is spotless and has everything you need I using a hot tub, fire pit and bbq! . The hosts are attentive but not imposing. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I cannot reccomened highly enough that you try this property out. Read the reviews they are very accurate of our experience. 5 stars out of 5 stars without doubt. Julia my wife said that the massage she had was the best she had ever had too. Thank you Emma and Lee for looking after us so well. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

karl b.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Stay in someone’s back garden

The young lad that showed us in explained the property was very professional and friendly But could have explained more Tv waste tuned in and couldn’t get it to work Decking was told now to go on it as unsafe It was so hot in the property and only one small old fan The property was clean apart from mildew in the shower Jacuzzi was great but so dark walking back to property Bus service is good as not a lot in village
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shailendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Nice clean and good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

High quality location, very friendly and considerate hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC

Could not big this property up enough from the moment we arrived very warm welcome very private comfortable stay can’t wait to return very magical even had a visit off our little friend mr squirrel came right up to our door fantastic hot tub fantastic lodge just perfect so big thank you to Emma and lee for making our stay very welcoming would highly recommend and will be returning g very soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022