Folly Lodge

65 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage and location were perfect for us."

  Warm, cosy but spacious- we enjoyed the week with lots of walking and finishing writing my latest book. The cottage was well equipped and provided everything we needed. It was a great base to explore the beautiful area. All contact with the hosts was brilliant.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jan 2025

• "I'm sure that I have already given a raving review of this property so here I go ..."

  I'm sure that I have already given a raving review of this property so here I go again it was perfect in every way ideal for dog owners a bit of advice for future customers take your slippers in a separate bag so you can put them on before you walk up the stairs then you don't have to vac up like I had to

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jan 2025

• "Absolutely fantastic house, cannot fault it, everything we could possibly need was there to use, spotlessly clean, and a great location, central to all areas."

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Dec 2024

• "Beautiful property, great layout in lovely area, a must to explore."

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Oct 2024

• "Had a lovely week at Folly Lodge."

  Beautiful views of the garden and surrounding woodland from the balcony, seeing squirrels and rabbits. Folly lodge is beautiful. Lovely little welcome pack

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Sep 2024

• "Excellent property."

  Met all our requirements. Comfortable, roomy, the sky deck was awesome but just lost the evening sun due to the trees. (Can’t control the sun, ). Only suggestion would be an Inventry of equipment, like there were no tongs for cooking. Otherwise perfect, thanks.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very nice property in the beautiful countryside."

  Just ten minutes drive from the delightful town of Barnard Castle. The property had a nice entrance area with space to store some gear and stairs to main accommodation. There is a nice second bedroom which we used for storage and the main living area with a very well equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area. The thing that attracted us was the huge balcony/deck area outside which has a table and chairs and view over the garden and woodland. On the top floor is the lovely main bedroom which is very spacious. Guests are free to roam the woodland and use the firepit which is a wonderful way to spend an evening. There are lots of things to do in the area. If you need supplies there are many shops in Barnard Castle but look online for the farm shop with the Camels! I'd also highly recommend a ride on the Weardale Railway and the Teesside Princess cruise from Stockton on Tees.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2024

• "Everything was perfect."

  The garden is amazing and the house is a great set up for a family of 4 with a dog. Only 10 minutes drive in either direction takes you to a host of amenities and lovely walks. Would definitely go back

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Jul 2024

• "A lovely property, well maintained and welcoming, lovely eggs - fresh from the garden!"

  A great surprise. Very comfortable and in an area full of great walking and visits. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2024

• "It was exactly as described."

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Jun 2024

• "Beautifully situated property for exploring the area."

  Spacious, well equipped, lovely decor, modern bathrooms, kitchen and bed linens all super. Very homely. Loved the decking with woodland view of the grounds and the little adventures and sniffs with our dog round the 3 acres. Fab views at the look out of the valley beyond.

  Reviewed by Kate4.4★Jun 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Folly Lodge, the owners were lovely too, any small problem we had they sorted immediately,"

  Reviewed by Sue3.8★May 2024

• "A charming, cosy well equipped lodge surrounded by gorgeous woodland, very quiet and tranquil within easy travelling distance by car to the surrounding areas in Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria as well as for lovely woodland walks."

  The owners were very accommodating and on hand for any queries and provided a lovely welcome pack on our arrival. We were a party of 4 mature women had a great week celebrating our friend's 60th birthday and though it was a really cold week we managed to drive to visit Richmond, York, Masham, Northallerton and The Tan Hills Inn (a really great experience if you fancy a visit!) We would highly recommend a visit to Folly Lodge.

  Reviewed by Kath4.7★Apr 2024

• "An excellent property."

  We stay in 3 or 4 different properties each year and this is so good that we are intending to return next year! The layout and items provided are lovely as is the location.

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely , comfortable, warm and cozy awesome place, lovely owners, appreciated the added things like milk and fruit"

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jan 2024

• "Beautiful property with nice furnishings."

  Perfect location for exploring North Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Nov 2023

• "4th visit to Folly Lodge , always a warm welcome from Owners Emily & John !"

  Lovely , peaceful Week as always , highly recommend*****

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Nov 2023

• "A terrific holiday property overlooking a woodland garden, which we enjoyed with our dog."

  Plenty of walks on the area, especially around the many reservoirs high up in the North Pennines, where it certainly blows! Shopping delights in nearby Barnard Castle (Barny to the locals). One thing to watch, is that fuel filling stations are few and very far between, so watch that fuel gauge.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2023

• "Fabulous property, very comfortable with everything you need."

  Wonderful woodland location for children to explore safely. We love it and will be back.

  Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Jul 2023

• "Third visit , lovely property’!"

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Jul 2023

• "The property was as described and scrupulously clean - everything there that you needed."

  The milk and biscuits left on our arrival was a nice thoughtful added touch. Plenty to see and do in the area and some very nice eateries!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jun 2023

• "Stay made so much better by the accommodation, great facilities and the amazing balcony,sitting out on an evening watching all the birds on the feeders was amazing."

  The accompanying wood behind the lodge was very secure and Alfie ( Cocker spaniel ) loved his daily run around. Would definitely visit again, highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely stay x Lovely hosts"

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★May 2023

• "Fantastic lodge with an ideal location."

  Our dog loved the woodland to explore and we spent every night at the fire pit watching the sun set. Definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2023

• "Really lovely place, great base for exploring."

  Clean and comfortable, bed is amazing. The property is in woodland, which belongs to to Folly Lodge and is full of wildlife. We also had various birds feeding on the veranda, including a woodpecker. Will be going back!

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a fabulous stay, lovely comfortable and peaceful lodge Thank you."

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a lovely weeks stay at Folly Lodge."

  The spaciousness, tranquility and quality of the accommodation was first rate. Easy access and plenty of parking. Lots of great walking from the door if you're not bothered by the steep hills. We did it several times pushing a pram. When you are in the upstairs en-suite bedroom you can't hear what's going on downstairs which was great with our 14 month grandson who gets up a lot earlier than we do these days. A must visit is to go and have a drink with Paul at the Kirk Inn :-)

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Apr 2023

• "This is an amazing little oasis in the centre of Teasdale so great for exploring the area which we certainly did."

  Set in a little woodland it is magical and clearly the family have created a great outdoor play arena for children with lots of little foci! The murmuration of starlings nature laid on for us to watch from the decking was amazing each sunset, bit noisy at sunrise, but that’s nature. Our only advice would be more crockery and cutlery. One of the party worked in hospitality and suggests that with a dishwasher you need enough for three times the number of occupants so you don’t have to keep washing up. We thoroughly enjoyed the base for our stay in Teasdale and would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Helena4.7★Mar 2023

• "Only positive feedback."

  Everything we needed and wanted. Spacious,beautiful setting,worth every penny. Great for Syd the dog too. We've stayed in quite a lot of holiday cottages,this is by far the nicest.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Mar 2023

• "We absolutely loved it."

  My own comment is that the memory foam bed is so hot and I didnt sleep well because of it. Apart from that it was great.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Feb 2023

• "Both me and my partner had a great time here, Great sized lodge with off road parking and plenty of local walks with a nice market town nearby also, Would definitely recommend to others!"

  Reviewed by Sean4.4★Jan 2023

• "Had a lovely short break to bring in the New Year with my husband, dog and best friends."

  I was greeted by the owner and was very happy with the cleanliness and comfort of our holiday lodge. There was good size grounds for the dog to have a little run around and close to some good walks. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Dec 2022

• "Beautiful place very picturesque, in a quiet location surrounded by wildlife."

  Warm and cosy and everything we needed when we arrived, along with treats just so kind. The owners (whom live on the property) Emily, and John were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Barnard castle a lovely town centre well worth a visit lovely people.

  Reviewed by Faye5.0★Nov 2022

• "A warm and comfortable cottage, and a relaxing break which was just what was needed."

  The log burner is wonderful. It was well equipped with everything needed for fully self catering.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2022

• "Folly Lodge is exactly as the pictures show."

  Immaculately clean, well maintained, warm and comfortable. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Oct 2022

• "Folly lodge is well presented and clean, also a big bowl of fruit for us on arrival, folly lodge has been done beautifully and well equipped for the cooking and baking if you wished."

  Emily and John are very friendly and helpful. We had taken our bikes with us and was able to put them in their garage for storage and it was no problem for them to sort it out for us. I would recommend folly lodge to anyone and the ducks who are owned by Emily and John made us laugh every morning and also get chance to see wild rabbits and their babies. Can not wait to go back to folly lodge..

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Sep 2022

• "As soon as you walk through the front door at Folly Lodge, you feel yourself relaxing in this lovely, cosy and peaceful accommodation."

  Very much home from home with all the facilities and accessories you need for your stay. Sitting on the balcony taking in the garden and woods, complete with a gaggle of ducks, puts a smile on your face. Our dog Parker loved Folly Lodge and laying out on the balcony. He also loved his morning ramble through the property's woods out the back. As for Teesdale and surrounding areas, Wow! What a well kept secret. Stunning scenery and history that we have barely touched on. This neck of the woods will be having a few more visits in future.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2022

• "Folly Lodge is absolutely beautiful!"

  The owners (delightful couple) had left fruit, coffee, milk, their own farm fresh eggs from their hens and biscuits etc. for us and a bowl of treats for our dog! A lovely surprise after our long journey! The place was spotless, the garden a beautiful oasis and the surroundings very peaceful. We enjoyed the fire pit overlooking the dales and all the walks close by. On our last morning we saw all the ducklings going for a stroll on the lawn watched from our balcony! Would highly recommend Folly Lodge and we will be back to visit again!

  Reviewed by Melissa5.0★Jul 2022

• "Stunning. Rarely will you find such a well finished, well thought out and delightful house to holiday in."

  The overall look and feel of the house is relaxing and a pleasure to spend time in. The highlight is the location in the grounds, with a very large balcony/decking overlooking the owners beautiful garden. Everything we needed was addressed and taken care of, and the whole visit was made fuss free. Truly a wonderful place to stay. We will return.

  Reviewed by Nathaniel5.0★Jun 2022

• "A fabulous find!"

  So lucky to have had the pleasure of staying at Folly Lodge. Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful setting with lovely owners. Clean, bright, all modern facilities. Awesome, comfortable beds & fantastic showers! Everything we needed for a much needed break. And the balcony patio area was a stunning place to sit and eat, have a drink, chat, watch the wildlife…Honestly loved this place!!

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jun 2022

• "It was a perfect cottage, we had everything we needed, were comfortable and the woods behind the house were perfect for the dog."

  Great base for exploring the area with beautiful walks within minutes in every direction.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jun 2022

• "Great stay and loved the area,much quieter than the Yorkshire Dales and better value."

  There is some road noise which was more than we were expecting but didnt stop us enjoying ourselves.Our dog enjoyed exploring the woods every morning and evening

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Apr 2022

• "Love the secluded location, very comfortable and just the right space for relaxing and unwinding."

  Found it tricky to locate maybe clearer signage from the main road.

  Reviewed by Valerie4.4★Mar 2022

• "Excellent property in a lovely location."

  Highly recommend this property for relaxing walking vacation

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely warm welcome from Emily & John, pleasure to share their beautiful property"

  Thank you both for your stay at Folly Lodge (again) and lovely feedback. Always a pleasure to meet you in the garden. Stay well and we hope to see you again soon. John & Emily. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Feb 2022

• "Fabulous time at Folly Lodge, it had everything we needed and more."

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and your stay at Folly Lodge. We hope to welcome you again in the near future. John & Emily. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Feb 2022

• "What a lovely property and grounds."

  Went with friends and had a great time . Good facility’s . Everything we needed . Lovely area . Met the owner who was very nice . We will return

  Thank you for your lovely feedback and helpful comments left in the holiday let. That was very useful and all has been sorted. Look forward to seing you again, hopefully when the weather is kinder. John and Emily Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Dec 2021

• "This was my second stay at Folly Lodge and it lived up to the memory of the first."

  The weather was very mixed but that didn't stop me enjoying my time there. Folly Lodge is beautifully decorated and finished and Emily and John should be very proud of what they offer to us. Thank you both so much, and I'll see you next year (already booked)

  Hi Mandy, Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure having you again at Folly Lodge. See you again soon. John and Emily Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mandi5.0★Dec 2021

• "A lovely clean and tidy cottage which was well equipped."

  Welcome goodies of coffee, milk, fruit and even dog treats were an unexpected surprise. The owners were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The log burner was a delight and very cosy on a cold evening. We had a very relaxing break and would have no hesitation in booking in the future.

  Hi Anne, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Folly Lodge. Hopefully we can welcome you again in the near future. John and Emily Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2021

• "Folly Lodge was brilliant."

  Luxury & comfort.The little owner made us very welcome & left us milk eggs,coffee bisciuts,fruit & even biscuits for our dog.A lovely welcoming touch.Thank you.Definatly be back.

  Reviewed by Marlene5.0★Nov 2021

• "My daughter and l had a very restful week at Folly Lodge."

  It is so well situated for easy access to Teesdale and a wonderful location for walking. We did three magnificent walks in the locality one from the cottage. On other days we explored the dale towns and villages and the walled garden attached to the hall down the road kept us busy for a couple of hours followed by a visit to the garden tearooms which serve cakes to die for. The cottage is so well appointed and very comfortable. We enjoyed cooking our evening meals in the very well equipped kitchen. Although the cottage is connected to the owners house it is so well designed that you felt as though you had the place to yourself. We met Emily a couple of times and she made us very welcome but was not intrusive. We enjoyed it so much that l have already booked a return visit for next year.

  Reviewed by Helene5.0★Oct 2021

• "An absolutely fabulous week in this excellent accommodation!"

  Super friendly and helpful hosts. Great weather for visiting the beautiful surrounding area. Would love to return.

  Reviewed by Ann4.4★Sep 2021

• "A beautiful, comfortable home with everything you need to enjoy your holiday."

  We had a lovely week of relaxing and visiting the surrounding areas. Our dog Molly had a lovely time in the woods and the best bit was being able to enjoy the views from the seats at the end of the woods looking out onto the beautiful scenery. The family are very welcoming and the goodie pack on arrival was very much appreciated. Our daughter is now hoping with fingers crossed that there will be further additions to our pets if/when the duck eggs hatch that we were given to bring home. Definitely would go again.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic accommodation in a amazing part of the country."

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Jul 2021

• "The accommodation is outstanding."

  The owners, John and Emily could not have been more helpful. The only surprising aspect was the road noise bearing in mind the main bedroom and balcony face to the rear away from the road. Traffic passes quite fast and the road surface is of course grit that creates a lot of tyre noise. Such a beautiful location though, escape to the circular bench and firepit with a wonderful view for peace and quiet. Conveniently located for wonderful Tees walks and excellent restaurants, our favourites were the Forresters in Middleton and the Rose and Crown in Romalkirk. Easy day out to wonderful Durham and to Richmond and Swaledale. Stunning roads over to Weardale and up as far as Alston. Thank you for a great holiday, we will return and leave nothing behind next time!

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jun 2021

• "Folly Lodge was a beautiful property and gardens being close places of interest."

  Owners, John & Emily were lovely and helpful. Excellent holiday.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jun 2021

• "Nice welcome by owner, Emily"

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★May 2021

• "Absolutely loved the lodge."

  The property has been renovated to a very high standard and has everything you need for a relaxing time away. Loved it so much that it's been booked again for later in the year. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Mandi5.0★May 2021

• "This was our 2nd visit to Folly Lodge, (would have been our 4th if lockdown had not stopped our plans) and the property is still as perfect as the 1st time."

  In a beautiful setting the lodge is fitted out to a very high quality. The outdoor balcony is perfect for looking out onto the woods and garden. Emily and John are very friendly and the extra touches provided such as fresh eggs, fruit, milk, coffee, biscuits and even dog treats make you feel very welcome. Cant recommend highly enough!

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Apr 2021

• "Folly Lodge is a comfortable well equipped property in a lovely location."

  We had some lovely walks straight from the door and loved exploring Teesdale,and was a nice property to return to after a day out.We particularly enjoyed a couple of hours sat around the outdoor fire pit with views across the valley.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2020

• "Loved the location, being enclosed with a woodland area to walk around was fantastic."

  lovely owners.

  Reviewed by Adam4.7★Sep 2020

• "Folly Lodge is a great place to stay ."

  Beautiful accommodation in a great location . Easy access to interesting places , beaches within reason able travel distances , castles, gardens, zoos , animal farms .. waterfalls ...etc etc !! We had a toddler grandson with us , who enjoyed every minute of his holiday .... inspite of mixed weather :-) Would highly recommend ... and the owners are very nice people too, to chat too , or should you need help with anything . Had a great birthday holiday !! Tq :-)

  Reviewed by Chrissie5.0★Sep 2020

• "It was a house in a beautiful location."

  The weather was up and down but we still managed to do lots. The hosts even swept the drive when they heard my daughter had brought her skateboard, and wanted to make sure she was safe. Would definitely return as would recommend to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2020

• "The accommodation has been fitted to a high standard which made it extremely comfortable."

  Enjoyed the woods that surround the property and taking the dog for a short walk before we went out. We enjoyed the Teasdale valley, so many footpaths and beautiful walks and given the current circumstances we felt very safe.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jul 2020

• "Folly lodge was stunning set in beautiful surroundings!"

  Freddie our dog loved having his own Wood's to play in. Can't fault this holiday would love to go back.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2020

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