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"Nice cottage, very handy for the shops in the town."
Lovely open fire, and very quiet location. Very clean cottage and lots of towels, bedding and other facilities provided. Great location for local walks around Middleton in Teesdale as well as further afield walks. One of those cottages where you feel sad to leave at the end of your stay. We will definitely be returning at some point in the future.
Reviewed by David4.7★Feb 2025
"Had a super time."
We booked last minute on the morning of our stay for 4 nights. It was no problem at all for the owners of Miners Cottage. Lovely cottage in a great spot for exploring further a field.
Reviewed by Rich5.0★Nov 2024
"Every thing was good loved the open fire felt at home it was our second time may be back"
Reviewed by P5.0★Nov 2024
"The property was warm and welcoming, however we did have to report issues to the owners during our stay."
We asked for a new frying pan as the one in the property was very badly scratched, and enquired if a mattress topper could be provided as we were getting bad backs from the bed. These were promptly provided; we also reported areas in the property which had layers of dust.
The Kitchen is well equipped but the fridge freezer could easily be replaced. It was good to have an area at the back of the property for wet coats and boots. We enjoyed exploring the area but wouldn't stay at this property again.
Reviewed by Jennifer2.8★Oct 2024
"We found Miners Cottage to be clean, cosy and comfortable."
The town had a couple of pubs, and cafés plus a CO- OP for groceries. We liked having a real fire to keep us warm in the evenings, it made for a lovely atmosphere after walking all day.
The property would benefit from supplying a hair dryer and a mirror near a wall socket but other than that it had everything you could need.
Reviewed by Helen4.7★Sep 2024
"We enjoyed the property but felt that the very small downstairs shower was a let down especially as dressing gowns weren’t provided."
Everything else was great.
Reviewed by Jane4.4★Aug 2024
"Comfortable cottage convenient for all amenities in a very attractive village surrounded by stunning scenery."
Could quite easily revisit.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2024
"Beautiful accommodation with everything you need for a comfortable stay."
It is situated in such a nice quite area with Pubs, Cafe's, Co-op and a lovely Chippy only a few minutes walk away.
Loved our visits to Raby Castle, Bowes Museum, Low Force Waterfall.
One of our best holidays so far and we have been on many with Sykes.
Reviewed by Glenn5.0★Jun 2024
"We loved our stay at Miners Cottage."
The cottage is well equipped with everything you might need during your stay. Beds were really comfortable with good quality bedding. Within easy reach of local pubs, restaurants, shops etc. No problems parking. Would highly recommend. We loved the local area and would definitely return to Miners Cottage. Owners were more than helpful. Thank you Holly for everything.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2024
"Miners Cottage is perfect for anyone seeking peaceful characterful holiday accommodation in a lovely location."
It has all mod cons yet maintains a warm old fashioned homely ambience. It was perfect for us. Would have no hesitation in staying there again.
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2024
"A cosy and well equipped cottage very close to the town but quiet."
As it is old it took a while to heat up and we found it needed the fire alight to help maintain heat in the living room but we did have quite a cold week, snowing on the last day. Despite that had a relaxing week and it's a lovely town and area and one we will return to.
Reviewed by Maureen Anne5.0★Feb 2024
"Beautiful cottage walking distance from all the village amenities stocked with ..."
Beautiful cottage walking distance from all the village amenities stocked with everything you need on a breakaway from home and a welcome pack to get you started beautifully decorated spotless warm and cosy I would highly recommend staying here you won’t regret it
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Feb 2024
"We had a fabulous stay at Miner's Cottage."
Over New Year
On arrival we were greeted with a Christmas tree all lit & an open fire ready to light.
The cottage is in a quite location in the village with plenty of parking.
The cottage is very well equipped & is very clean. It cosey and warm & the beds are extremely confortable. There is nothing to dislike. The cottage is in an excellent location for exploring the surrounding area.
Thank you to Holly and Sally Ann for your contact.
We would highly recommend the cottage.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Dec 2023
"Lovely cottage and in an excellent location."
Only slight niggle and that is that the fridge/freezer is a bit small, particularly over the Christmas period.
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Dec 2023
"Love our stay and the Christmas tree was a lovely surprise will definitely be staying again"
Reviewed by Dan5.0★Dec 2023
"A very comfortable and stylish cottage which is well-cared for by the owners."
The location was perfect for exploring the area and very close to the centre of Middleton. We loved our short stay.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Dec 2023
"Miners cottage is a home from home."
Very spacious and well equipped.
Great decor throughout, very clean, comfortable and cosy.
We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to return.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2023
"Fabulous cottage, would highly recommend"
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2023
"Lovely cottage in a quiet area of Middleton, immaculate & well equipped, we would have no problem in recommending Miners Cottage to anyone wanting to holiday in this lovely area of Teesdale."
Mr&Mrs Tiffany.
Reviewed by Irene5.0★Aug 2023
"Miners Cottage was a lovely home from home with everything you need for fantastic stay in a lovely area of the country!"
Thank you Holly!
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2023
"A very nice cottage in a central location in Teesdale."
Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jun 2023
"A well equipped cottage within an easy stroll of the village with a good co-op and pubs."
A great area for walking and bird watching. Loads of walks right from the door. River path can be accessed just down the lane from the cottage.
Reviewed by Sue4.7★Jun 2023
"Lovely house in village location."
Very clean, tidy and well equipped. Near great walking country and access to the local attractions. Holly was very helpful and we had a great stay.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2023
"Lovely cottage, great location."
We really enjoyed our 3 nights and didn’t want to go home. Thanks.
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Apr 2023
"Really nice cottage, warm, comfortable and quiet."
Sally Ann really friendly and welcoming. Provided great ideas for walks in the area.
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2023
"We had a great week in Miners cottage very comfortable and plenty facilities ."
Lots of walks from the village but it’s also worth a visit to High Force magnificent waterfall. Two good places to eat and drink in Middleton In Teesdale Forresters and the The Teesdale hotel also try the chip shop best we’ve had. Sally Anne and Holly were very helpful if any issues with cottage luckily we had none. All in all a lovely week. Sam & Anne.
Reviewed by Sam5.0★Mar 2023
"Lovely cottage, very cosy and homely."
The heating wasn’t working when we arrived a phone call to the owner and it was fixed within the hour and all toasty.
5 star
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Feb 2023
"Lovely comfy cottage in a beautiful location."
Would highly recommend Miners cottage and Middleton in Teesdale for a perfect holiday.
Reviewed by Gail5.0★Jan 2023
"Lovely stay in a homely, well equipped cottage."
The friendly owners made sure we had everything we needed to cook our Christmas Dinner. The bottle of Prosseco was appreciated and information about walks in the area was great. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Dec 2022
"We were delighted with Miners Cottage, it’s a real gem!"
Beautifully clean and very comfortable. A perfect place to stay when exploring the area. The owners couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and would love to come back.
Reviewed by Susannah5.0★Nov 2022
"A lovely cottage in a very interesting town."
The cottage is equipped with everything that is needed for a week away. Spotlessly clean, extremely well presented and comfortable; it really was a pleasure to spend time in the house.
We like to wander and found plenty of walks from the cottage. On our next visit we may take the opportunity to see some of the other many attractions that are nearby. (Castle, abbey, museums etc). There is so much to do!
Excellent. Thank you
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2022
"Lovely cottage in a g"
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Aug 2022
"Absolutely fantastic property."
Home from home. Comfortable, clean, well equipped just perfect so nothing else to say except thank you we’ve thoroughly enjoyed staying at Miners Cottage and we will be back.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2022
"Excellent little cottage near to some excellent walks."
Would have no hesitation recommending it to other people and we hope to return some time in the future.
Reviewed by J5.0★Jun 2022
"We've stayed at Miner's Cottage several times and always enjoy it."
Such a relaxing location but within easy and scenic drives of so many good places to visit. Will be looking to book again for 2023. Comfortable cottage with everything you need. Handy to have the ground floor shower room as well as the upstairs bathroom. Cottage is clean and cosy. Neighbours are friendly and the village is well served by a Co-op food store, newsagents, butchers, hardware and cafes/restaurants. Recommend meals out at The Teesdale Hotel and Foresters, as well as the chippy for a takeaway and the Tees Pot cafe. Good place to go walking. Lots to do in the county as well as over to N Yorkshire, Lake District and Northumberland.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2022
"Very comfortable, well equipped cottage, within a short stroll of shops, cafes, and restaurants."
Lovely scenic walks from the door. Enjoyed visiting Barnard Castle and also Locomotion, Shildon. Would recommend Miners Cottage and area to family & friends. Hope to come back.
Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Mar 2022
"The cottage is ideally located in the centre of Middleton, with the Co-op general store just a few minutes walk away."
There are many great and varied circular walks starting in Middleton, whilst Barnard Castle and the Bowes museum are just 20 minutes' drive away. The cottage has all the facilities you need for cooking, washing, and relaxing and is warm and comfortable. A great pleasure is the open fire which throws out a good heat in addition to feeling very homely.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Feb 2022
"Been several times to Miners Cottage and have booked again for 2022."
Always been clean and welcoming. Comfortable accommodation and an ideal location for exploring County Durham, the Lake District and Northumberland.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2021
"Everything good I didn't need it but perhaps a new Bosch washing machine would be a good investment."
Cheers
Reviewed by Bernard4.7★Jul 2021
"Miners Cottage was a very well equipped, cosy and welcoming."
Middleton-in-Teesdale was a lovely village and there were lots of lovely walks in the area.
Reviewed by Ann Fiona5.0★Jun 2021
"This is the 3rd time we have used this cottage."
it's always very clean and has everything one might need. The owners are very pleasant and on hand should you need them. We certainly will return to this lovely area
Reviewed by Bruce5.0★May 2021
"It was our first self catering experience as hotels are still closed and we were dreading it but we were pleasantly surprised."
The cottage has plenty of character and is recently renovated. It has been cleaned to the high standard. The decor is neutral and tasteful. The bedding is new and of 4*hotel quality. The heating works and temperature is comfortable. The only thing is that windows in the living room and master bedroom do not open for fresh air. It is important during the pandemic to allow air flow so we had to open front door and bathroom windows to allow some air there.
The town is beautiful with waterfalls and stunning walks. There are pubs, restaurants where you can eat outside. All accessible by foot. Owner is super friendly and attentive so are the neighbours. We felt welcome everywhere. We would recommend this property.
Many thanks for your feedback. The window has been checked and it does open and we are here to assist any guest if they have any issues during their stay.
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and thank you again for the lovely feedback
Property Owner
Reviewed by Wioletta3.4★Apr 2021
"We've been here several times and hope to book again for next year."
We know what to expect. The cottage has always been immaculately clean. Lots of good quality towels and all bedding provided. Clear Covid instructions from Sykes and in the cottage. Very happy with Miner's Cottage. Middleton in Teesdale has a very good Co-op food store, as well as eateries and local shops. Excellent Sunday lunch at The Teesdale Hotel. Easy car parking front or rear of cottage. Lots of places to visit in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria, all easy to drive to on scenic roads. Lots of local walks too.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2020
"Good location, for walking and visiting the local area."
Reviewed by Timothy5.0★Sep 2020
"Nice cottage in a lovely location ."
Owner were very helpful. Flowers ,milk and cookies were a lovely thought x
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2020
"A beautiful village in a lovely unspoilt area."
Cottage cosy and well equipped. A good relaxing holiday with great walks nearby.
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2020
"Everything was perfect."
The cottage was immaculate and well equipped. Location was fantastic, close to local amenities (less than 5 minute walk to local shops and pubs) and nearby walks.
Home from home.
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Aug 2020
"Just to say blackout blinds would be helpful in the bedrooms as it was too light to sleep well."
Reviewed by Pearl4.4★Jul 2020
"Very comfortable and well equipped."
Suggest you mention WiFi is available in the listing.
Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Nov 2019
"Everything V."
G.
Reviewed by Bert5.0★May 2019
"Good facilities and an ideal location for walking the fells"
Reviewed by Allen5.0★Apr 2019
"Loved the cottage."
Well equipped kitchen with everything you need. The cottage is very cosy and in an ideal position close to the centre of the village.
We really enjoyed the open fire at night.
Middleton-in-Teesdale is an ideal centre to start hiking from. With a reasonable choice of places to eat when you get back.
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Nov 2018
"Super cottage in a great location."
Good walks right on the doorstep and easy access to further afield. Well stocked Co-op, fab chippy and 2 pubs/restaurants within a 5 minute walk.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2018
"This has to be one of the top three holiday lets that we have ever stayed in, no matter where."
It had the most welcoming feel, was extremely well equipped and located, comfortable and very much home from home. The area is beautiful and the village delightful and friendly. We certainly hope to return
Reviewed by J5.0★Sep 2018
"Had several holidays in Middleton in Teesdale and Miners Cottage is our favourite place to stay."
Booked again for next year. Always immaculate and welcoming. Good amenities in the village and a good location for getting to plenty of other nice places - Lake District and Northumberland are in easy reach as is Durham and Newcastle. Lovely place.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2017
"Great walks from cottage."
Situated in small village with amenities in easy walking distance. Would definitely go back.
Reviewed by Carole4.4★Oct 2017
"Just the fact of no wifi at the property was a bit of a problem."
We rely so much on this for planning our stay anywhere. Saying that, the place it's self was faultless.
Reviewed by Jane4.8★Sep 2017
"Fantastic location in the Durham Dales."
Immaculately clean cottage with all you need there for a relaxing holiday. Easy to travel around the area and further afield to Northumberland and the Lake District. Have stayed at Miners Cottage before and would hope to go again next year.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WIFI CD/radio, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 1 car at rear, roadside parking to front
Spacious lawned front and side garden with furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 mins walk, pub 3 mins walk.
7 night bookings to be made from Friday-Friday
The property
A delightful, Grade II listed, stone-built, end of terrace cottage in the very heart of Middleton-in-Teesdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 10 miles from Barnard Castle.
This lovely Middleton-in-Teesdale cottage provides warm, cosy accommodation in this ever popular area.
Just a stones throw from the centre of the village, this delightful Middleton-in-Teesdale cottage is a perfect base for touring this interesting and historic area.
Featuring a cosy sitting room with an open fire, a farmhouse-style, spacious and well-equipped kitchen with dining area, a useful ground floor shower room, a small utility area and entrance hall, this is a wonderful holiday base.
Upstairs, the spacious main bedroom boasts pleasant views, the second bedroom is a well laid out twin and there is a good bathroom.
Outside, the spacious garden extends round two sides of the cottage and there is a patio area, ideal for sitting out after a long walk on the nearby fells.
This Middleton-in-Teesdale cottage is perfect for couples or for family and friends to get together and experience village life, with all the local shops, pubs and village walks just a short stroll away.
The nearby market town of Barnard Castle, with its cobbled streets and quaint lanes, attracts visitors all year round, while the northern dales are waiting to be discovered slightly further afield.
Visit medieval Raby Castle with its deer park, Bowes Museum, High Force Waterfall and Egglestone Hall.
A perfect Middleton-in-Teesdale cottage, ideal for getting away from it all and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Nestling by the banks of the River Tees is the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, which lies in the heart of Teesdale, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This bustling town offers a good range of shops, pubs and places to eat and is surrounded by superb walking country, with high open moorland as well as pretty wooded valleys. The nearby waterfalls of High Force, Gibson's Cave and Cauldron Snout are amongst the most spectacular sights in the district, and the nearby market town of Barnard Castle can be easily reached and offers a full range of facilities.
