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The Den, Coves House

Family-friendly lodge in Bishop Auckland

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The Den sits in the heart of County Durham, surrounded by greenery and perfect for families. Travelers stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the outdoor firepit, with local village pubs and restaurants just a short walk away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

About the area

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Wolsingham, England

What's nearby

  • Weardale Railway - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hall Hill Farm - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Hamsterley Forest - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 38 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Duke Of York - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Den, Coves House

Family-friendly lodge
The Den, Coves House provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecues, games and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free property, farming classes and outdoor furniture
  • Books
Room features
All guestrooms at The Den, Coves House have comforts such as kitchen islands and Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 2 bathrooms with toilet paper
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Den, Coves House pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at The Den, Coves House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Den, Coves House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Den, Coves House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Den, Coves House located?

Set in Bishop Auckland, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Weardale Railway, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Hall Hill Farm and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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