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Forestside View

(Ref. 1139295)

Woodland, Yorkshire Dales - North Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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This property is highly rated by our customers!

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21 Customer Reviews

  • "The property is great for a large gathering, and very well equipped."

    We made an early Christmas dinner and found it had everything we needed! It has a large secure garden that the dogs loved running around in, and it's remote location makes it fantastic for stargazing and enjoying country walks.

    hi Rachel and family, I'm so so glad you enjoyed our house and got to see the wildlife you wanted and the milky way! A huge thanks for your feedback. It is very much appreciated. We hope to see you again soon. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Oct 2024

  • "A lovely house with loads of space and everything you might need; situated in a ..."

    A lovely house with loads of space and everything you might need; situated in a beautiful, peaceful location giving amazing views of the countryside

    Hi Lisa, We honestly appreciate your kind review so much. I'm so glad you loved the country views and the sheep! We look forward to hopefully seeing you again soon. Best wishes. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2024

  • "Property was absolutely immaculate in a beautiful setting with stunning views."

    Decorated to a high standard. All bedrooms had a theme which was a nice idea with very comfortable beds. Very impressed and will be back....

    We love that you decided to spend your birthday with us and hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you all back soon. Katey x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pamela5.0Sep 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful property, our home away from home!"

    We'll definitely book again. The property has everything you need for a relaxing holiday and the owners are really accommodating. We can't wait to come back to this amazing home!

    And we can't wait to have you both back. Amazing guests. The kids adore their croquetted toys. ❤️❤️ We really hope to see you both soon. Thanks for leaving the house so clean and tidy. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Aug 2024

  • "We only had a couple of days here to catch up with friends but wish we could have stayed longer."

    Lovely house, in immaculate condition, lots of space for two families and a dog and the host was so friendly and helpful, they couldn't have done enough to make sure we had a nice stay. Highly recommend :)

    Thank you so so much Gemma. We are so glad you spent some lovely family time here. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future. thanks for taking the time for giving us feedback. ❤️❤️ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gemma5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a great stay, the house had everything we needed, even the extra little touches that made our stay even better."

    And Katey made us feel so welcome and relaxed, going out of her way to help us!

    Hi Jaydene. I really appreciate the time you've spent on feedback. You are welcome anytime and I love that you loved our house. Hope to welcome you back soon. Katey Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jaydene5.0Aug 2024

  • "Excellent house, had everything we needed for our stay, exceptionally clean and tidy throughout."

    Fantastic location with beautiful views of the countryside. Great comfortable beds. Great living space. Stayed multiple times. Excellent host.

    oh I just wanted to thank you for taking time out to write this lovely review. it's been out pleasure hosting you. You are we welcome anytime. Katey and Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jul 2024

  • "Retrurning visitors, highly recommeded."

    Huge thank you for your comments. It's been our pleasure. Katey and Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jul 2024

  • "Fabulous location, peaceful and private."

    Great house, has everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Well equipped throughout house, Good comfortable beds. really enjoyed out stay. Have re booked for another week.

    That is fabulous to hear. A huge thank you for your repeat bookings and for taking the time to write this review. We look forward to welcoming you again. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jun 2024

  • "Fabulous! Amazing!"

    Katey made everything so perfect and special for us celebrating our Ruby anniversary with family ages ranging 3 to 86 plus a dog. The house is beautiful with amazing views in every direction. Loved everything especially the themed unique bedrooms and gorgeous bathrooms. She even left toys for our granddaughter to play with. Thank you so much.

    hi Michelle, absolutely our pleasure. We were humbled you decided to spend time as a family in our property. We really hope to see you and your lovely family again soon. make it before your Golden anniversary! Katey and Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0May 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful property - a credit to the owners."

    Sited in a wonderful peaceful location but within shory driving distance of many beautiful villages/ towns. Book Forestside View and you won't be disappointed.

    it was lovely to have you all and celebrate your mam and dad's milestone. Thanks for everything and for really looking after the house. We hope to see you all again soon. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0May 2024

  • "This was a lovely cottage in a rural setting."

    Amazing hosts. Great space - suited our needs well.

    It was lovely to have all of you ladies. All talented and lovely. We hope to welcome you back next year. Massive thank you to take the time to write this feedback. We really appreciate it. Katey & Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sam5.0Apr 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful holiday home."

    It has everything you need for your stay. The owners are so friendly and helpful they made our stay extra special, leaving a lovely welcome pack and balloons for our birthday celebrations. The only thing I would say is that I should've booked a longer stay! I definitely will be booking this home again, loved it!

    it was so lovely to host you and I'm so so glad you all enjoyed your birthday celebrations. The gifts you left were heartwarming and the house was immaculate and we really appreciate it. We really hope you come back to see us soon. Best wishes Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Apr 2024

  • "Fantastic house for a week stay!"

    Lovely open plan living area and well thought out design. Underfloor heating is welcomed after a brisk day out and the beds are super comfy! Lovely being in the countryside with peace and quiet to sleep and the addition of black out curtains is perfect

    oh huge thank you. Everyone comments about the beds which is lovely! Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We really appreciate it. Hope to see you all again soon. Katey and Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Mar 2024

  • "The house is excellent, very clean and beautifully decorated."

    It has everything you could need. Plenty of space inside and a lovely garden with beautiful views all around. Katey went out of her way to make us feel welcome, making sure my birthday weekend was perfect. Thank you so much Katey, everything you did was greatly appreciated by us all. We will definitely be back

    oh thank you J. It was a pleasure hosting you. You left the house immaculate so I wish I could give you 5 stars on return! Really hope we see you and your lovely family back soon. Thanks again we really appreciate it. ❤️ Katey and Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Mar 2024

  • "Property was easy to locate via satnav, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped."

    We have stayed at many properties over the last few years and this was possibly the best equipped we have been to. Katey and Andrew have literally thought of everything you might need during your stay and respond to any queries you might have quickly and helpfully. Beds were large and super comfy. Location is beautiful with walks and places of interest to visit locally plentiful. Would highly recommend this property and would definitely use again if available.

    Hi Andi, honestly a huge thank you for taking time to write this. We hope you had a amazing New Year at the house and are so glad you loved the house and the area. You are welcome anytime. We would love to have you back. You left the house spotless and for that we are extremely grateful. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andi5.0Dec 2023

  • "Just lovely."

    Everything at Forestside View is of the highest standard with lots of little details that show how much love and care Katey and Andrew put into the house and which added to our stay. Quiet location but easy access to Hamsterley Forest, Weardale and Teesdale.

    Hi Louise, huge thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. We are so happy you had a great holiday and noticed the details in the bedrooms. Welcome anytime you want to visit beautiful Teasdale. Katey & Andrew Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Oct 2023

  • "An absolutely beautiful house, set in gorgeous surroundings."

    The house is of a very high standard and has absolutely everything you need for a perfect stay. We took our dog, and the house and garden are perfectly secure for your furry friend. We love the location in general, and if you enjoy walking or mountain biking, we thoroughly recommend nearby Hamsterley Forest, somewhere we where already familiar with. Overall, we cannot recommend Forestside View. Andrew and Katey are wonderful hosts - being there if you need them, but also leaving you in peace to enjoy your holiday. We are already planning our next visit.

    Hi Suzy, we are absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and love the location. You were amazing guests and we thoroughly enjoyed having you. Your time to write this review is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Huge thanks. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanne5.0Oct 2023

  • "This property has been renovated to the highest possible standards."

    It’s simply fantastic. We’ve just returned home from 10. Superb nights. We always look for minimum four star, preferably five. This is by far the best property we’ve stayed in in the UK. Katey and her family live two minutes away, and are super helpful. Nothing being too much trouble. There is off-road parking for a minimum of 4/5 cars The lawned garden wraps around the property with a table and a seating area and a barbecue area. The views from the garden are fantastic, uninterrupted panoramic views of all the open countryside. The best view is to the west where you see the forest and the hills, and it’s relaxing, watching the sunset On entering the property through the front porch to the left of the hallway is the large kitchen diner and lounge To the right of the hallway is the downstairs double bedroom which is of a good size next to. That is a brilliant utility room with plenty of space for storage and a spare fridge. Next to that is the downstairs wet room which is six star. absolutely fantastic with the rain shower with attachment, wash basin and WC Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both are good size one being twin beds there’s a shower room with rain shower and attachment basin and WC. The main bedroom is an excellent size with an ensuite consisting of bath, rainshower attachments above wash basin and WC. All fitted to the highest possible standard. The beds are extremely comfortable. The property is a great position to explore County Durham with all the wonderful history and scenery. We will definitely return Wishing everyone happy holidays. Cheers.

    Hi Roy and family, we are so so happy you enjoyed your stay in Woodland and recharged those batteries. We really appreciate your time to give us feedback and we really hope you come again soon. Hopefully the weather will be just as kind to you. Wishing you all the best and see you soon. Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roy5.0Sep 2023

  • "This house - and the views from it - is gorgeous."

    In a lovely unspoiled, quiet location but so many things to see and do not far away. Katey was the most top host who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable - quite perfect in every way and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thank you!

    Hi Brenda. We loved having you and your family stay with us. A huge thanks for being perfect guests and for the kind feedback. We look forward very much to you staying with us in beautiful Teesdale again. ❤️❤️ Katey and Andrew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0Aug 2023

  • "This is an absolute gem of a holiday home."

    From start to finish the owners could you not do enough to ensure our comfort and convenience. The standard of the accommodation was outstanding with every bedroom and bathroom being of luxury hotel quality. The owners provided a very generous welcome pack for humans and dogs, which was appreciated very much. The garden is enclosed and safe for dogs and children to run free, and the views on all sides are extensive. There are walks from the property but historic sites are also just short drives away. If you're up for a longer drive (about an hour) then Blackhall beach is worth a visit for a rugged beach walk. This beach suffered during its industrial past but now offers a much under-used coastal experience. Search 'Blackhall beach car park' for directions to straightforward free access to the beach. We had a great few days at this property and thank the owners very much.

    These are such kind words. Thank you so much. We are thrilled you had an amazing time in our hidden gem of a holiday home. Thanks for leaving the house so clean, you are welcome back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0Aug 2023

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Utility
  • Oil-fired central heating and underfloor heating
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 5 x Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Private driveway
  • Enclosed, wrap-around garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue, and storage shed
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.7 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 11am
  • Note: Hairdryer in each room, dog hairdryer also available

The property

Forestside View, a stylish, contemporary four-bedroom home rests in the picturesque village of Woodland, Durham.

Enjoying panoramic, countryside views, nestled within a tranquil rural space in Teesdale near the North Pennines AONB, overlooking the stunning tourist attraction of Hamsterley Forest that lies just a short walk from the property, Forestside View is well-equipped for a large family break or celebration, inviting eight guests to this delightful region.

Be welcomed by a gated, private driveway accommodating four cars, where you can unload your belongings whilst taking in the beauty of your surroundings.

Inside, you will find four woodland themed bedrooms, each with its own bespoke hand carved wildlife bed and a Smart TV, three bathrooms including a downstairs wet room, and a large open plan kitchen and sitting room with exposed stone walls, this property offers everything required for a relaxing self-catered stay.

Wake up to amazing views each morning, and in the evenings be sure to take advantage of your enclosed garden, where you can light the barbecue and dine alfresco, with sweeping countryside views in the backdrop, or even gaze up at the starry night vistas in the evenings, with the property being located in a "dark sky area" and on occasion offering glimpses of the brilliant Northern Lights.

If you can tear yourself away from your retreat, head to enjoy the great outdoors with a host of attractions nearby.

Take a walk through Hamsterley Forest, a breathtaking landscape housing a café, visitors centre, along with a wealth of hiking and biking trails, and a perfect spot for exploring and admiring the breathtaking views of nearby Barnard Castle, where you will find an abundance of shops, attractions, and eateries.

Get a glimpse into the past at Bowes Museum, a magnificent French-style castle, or head to Middleton in Teesdale, a charming, market town.

Experience the majesty of High Force and Low Force Waterfall, two of the most impressive and powerful waterfalls in the country, along the Teesdale Way.

For an awe-inspiring view, visit Grassholme Observatory and witness the stars and planets in the night sky.

For a unique experience, explore the grounds of Raby Castle, a majestic 14th-century castle with a history as rich as its grounds.

Get lost in Plotters Forest, with its beautiful scenery, or take a step back to the Anglo-Saxon era at Escomb Saxon Church, a remarkable stone building that is one of only four that still remain in England to this day.

Escape to your own countryside haven at Forestside View.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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About the location

WOODLAND

Barnard Castle 7.4 miles; Middleton-in-Teesdale 9.3 miles; Bishop Auckland 10.5 miles; Durham 20.4 miles; Hartlepool 32.6 miles

Woodland is a quaint and rural village that can be found resting in the luscious green countryside of County Durham. Ideally positioned within reaching distance of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the breath-taking Durham Heritage Coast, Woodland offers a wonderful array of amenities including a village pub and a charming local church. Set in the beautiful English countryside, visitors to Woodland can enjoy a number of exciting days out within the area. Embark on a scenic country stroll along the Tees Valley Railway Walk and discover enchanting landmarks such as Summerhill Force, Gibson's Cave and Mill Force, before continuing along the pretty River Tees toward Barnard Castle for a tour of The Bowes Museum. Explore the imposing grounds of the iconic castle or head over to the traditional market town of Bishop Auckland to see the ancient ruins of Binchester Roman Fort and Auckland Castle Deer House. Make the trip to the market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, a scenic drive away and home to some of the most picturesque countryside views in the area, along with plenty of eateries and walking paths to discover. Spend the day in the wonderful city of Durham and admire the awe-inspiring architecture of the Norman Church of England Cathedral, or transport yourself back in time at the living museum of Beamish to learn of life in the North East in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Just a short drive away lies the historical port town of Hartlepool, home to the informative and interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy providing fun for the whole family. Uncover unspoilt beaches and impressive clifftops as you set off along the Durham Heritage Coast.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas