Bracken Cottage

70 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage was lovely and very clean and comfortable and the little treats left for us on arrival was a nice touch."

  Stanhope is a very nice place and we had some great walks with our dog. The only thing that let things down was although the pubs were pet friendly none of them did food despite advertising on Google they did. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would return to Stanhope and can recommend Bracken Cottage.

  Reviewed by Trudie4.7★Nov 2024

• "The cottage was lovely and cosy, everything you need for your stay is there."

  The bed was very comfortable, I was very happy to have a lay in. The only thing I struggled with was the step down from the lounge into the kitchen, it was deep, but this is mentioned in the details about the cottage. Mark the owner, was very helpful, he sent a message of welcome, asked how our stay was going during the week, he also recommended a lovely place to eat, as we were celebrating our anniversary while at Bracken cottage. Apart from a few rainy days we enjoyed everything. Thank you Mark and family.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2024

• "Wonderful cosy cottage in the heart of Stanhope ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent communication with owners."

  The cottage was perfect for myself and my husband, teenage son and our Labrador. The bedrooms were super cosy, with comfortable beds. Bath and shower over bath convenient, could have a lovely soak or a quick shower. Log burner in living room was wonderful in the evening to relax and enjoy TV. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook full meals, though we did enjoy an Indian Takeaway on a couple of occasions.... Welcoming scones were superb, with cream and jam (and tea, coffee milk all provided too). Stanhope is a wonderful little village to explore with lots of wonderful walks from the doorstep to explore with the dog. Excellent accomodation, very reasonably priced. We loved our stay, thank you!

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely comfortable and cosy cottage."

  The cottage fulfilled all our needs. Great location for lovely walks with our dog. Shops, pubs and takeaways only few minutes walk from the door. Mark the owner text us to make sure our holiday was going well. We were lucky to bump into him out our walk. Very nice chap! Thank you for the nice welcome, the cheese scones were yummy! Hope to return soon.

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Aug 2024

• "All good. No problems at all."

  We stayed four days, and it was excellent.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2024

• "Cottage was cosy, comfortable and was right in the heart of the village."

  With walks right from the front door and excellent shops to cater for all your needs it was just perfect.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jul 2024

• "Bracken Cottage is a lovely cottage, with everything you need for a very enjoyable holiday."

  The rooms are beautifully furnished and dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2024

• "Had a lovely stay at Bracken Cottage, cottage is very comfortable, well resourced and as described."

  One point I'd make is that it is not clear in the description that the courtyard is not private, as the neighbour has access, so dogs cannot be allowed to come and go freely from it. Despite this, we'd definitely stay again and had a wonderful break. Mark, the owner, is a great host, attentive via text to ensure all goes well with the stay.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Cottage central for town centre ."

  Nice cafe . Can easily visit surrounding villages . Cottage clean enough but no spotless . If you are catering for yourselves make sure you take everything with you . .nice touch fresh scone on arrival . Cottage is cold as never gats the sun in . Back yard pokey not really suitable for dogs as it is also a walkway for adjoining house . .still enjoyed our stay but have had better accommodation

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.1★Jun 2024

• "This is a great cottage situated in the centre of Stanhope (but away from the main road), only minutes from the excellent selection of shops and pubs."

  There are lots of great walks right from the doorstep, including the excellent Ashes Quarry just a couple of minutes walk away. The cottage is well maintained and nicely decorated. On entering, there is a small hallway, with space to hang coats. The large lounge was comfortable, with a nice big sofa and good sized TV. The kitchen had everything I needed, including things like teabags, sugar, salt & pepper etc. The main bedroom was nicely furnished, with a good bed and sufficient storage space. The bathroom had a bath tub (which is a big plus for me), the only drawback being the rather small wash basin, which I found a little awkward to use. I very much enjoyed staying here, and would certainly return.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Jun 2024

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bracken cottage."

  Perfect for our needs. Central for all walks and shops so suited us perfectly.

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely property with everything we needed for the week."

  In a great position for shops and our favourite pub after a nice walk. We shall definitely recommend and would love to return

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Mar 2024

• "Bracken cottage was lovely, comfortable and in a great position."

  Stanhope is great for walking and such lovely people. The cottage itself was very stylish and well equipped the only little niggle for me was it didn't have a smart TV which is a personal preference and for me on a rainy day would have been better. I would use this cottage again as it felt very homely and the welcome pack was second to none

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Feb 2024

• "This is a fantastic cottage in a friendly and quiet village, a perfectly clean place, with a well-equipped kitchen."

  I used the woodstove a lot, it warms up the place. . Mark is an excellent host, friendly, considerate, and helpful. A great place to unwind, work quietly, or explore the countryside. I did them all and loved it!

  Reviewed by Stavros5.0★Jan 2024

• "We have just returned from a 5 night stay over Christmas."

  From the moment we stepped into the cottage we felt at home, Mark is fabulous host, we had a welcome pack on arrival of fresh baked scones , tea and coffee, milk and eggs and mince pies. The cottage itself is warm and cosy and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The town of Stanhope has a lovely high street within walking distance, traditional shops and plenty walks from your doorstep. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property and would definitely visit again .

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Dec 2023

• "Nice welcome with milk, tea, coffee and scones."

  Cosy and comfortable cottage, just a few steps and you’re in the Main Street of Stanhope with lots of interesting shops. Lovely gift centre and coffee shop at the end of the street. Beds so comfortable as was the sofa and a lovely log burner to keep you nice and cosy ( it was pretty cold the weekend we were there). Mark the owner kept in touch by text to make sure everything was ok which was lovely. Would perhaps suggest that instructions for log burner and cooker be expanded just to makes things a little easier. However we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Nov 2023

• "Just got back from having 4 nights."

  On arrival nice little welcome pack. Comfortable beds and sofa nice and clean. Lovely little village with everything you need and friendly people. Owner of the property was only a txt away. Mark txt me the night before. It was raining all the time but that never stopped me and my dog from going out as there are some very lovely walks. Thankyou very much for a lovely stay Mark . We will love to return again. Big thanks Ian and Cooper.

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Oct 2023

• "This was a very easy experience."

  The photos were accurate. Once booked the host contacted me which was a nice touch. A warm welcome was given by the lovely scones with milk and tea and coffee and eggs being provided. I also enjoyed the lovely posy of fresh flowers. The property was lovely, great log burner and one of the comfiest sofas I've ever sat on! The bedroom was a good size and the bed was also very comfortable. A few steps away from the cottage the lovely small town of Stanhope which had a healthy buzz about it and a few nice wee shops and places to eat and drink. Everything had been thought of when equipping this cottage and I appreciated it a lot. I would recommend to anyone thinking of going to this area and thank you to my host, Mark, good job! :-)

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Oct 2023

• "Bracken Cottage is a perfect place to stay in the heart of Stanhope and we felt very at home there."

  It is in a lovely location, close to local shops and has lots of places to explore by foot and bike on the doorstep. The accomdation has very comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay, including a washer-dryer. Mark and his family supplied an afternoon tea (cheese scones, tea, coffee, milk and eggs) for when we arrived, which was thoroughly enjoyed after the journey. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage in the centre of Stanhope."

  Comfortable and homely, loved the little personal touches, posy of fresh flowers, tea, coffee and lovely fresh giant scones, milk and eggs,breakfast sorted. Oh and our wee spaniel wasn't forgotten, nice selection of dog biscuits. Would recommend. Mark, the owner, was lovely, kept us up to date with access time and checked in to make sure we were comfortable and happy with cottage

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Aug 2023

• "Bracken cottage is situated in a perfect little village that has everything you need."

  Walks on your doorstep. Shops, pubs, bakery, butchers and couple of takeaways. The cottage it’s self was lovely, clean, spacious. The owners left cake, milk n eggs which was a really nice touch. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Aug 2023

• "We had a lovely time."

  We were well looked after , making sure everything was OK with the stay. People a round us were very friendly.The place was very clean & tidy. We would go back again.We would recommend the place.We had a good stay.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, had everything we needed and more."

  Lovely and clean, bed comfy. Lovely to sit downstairs with a coffee and watch TV. The dog enjoyed it too. Beautiful area for walks and village had all you need. Owners kept in touch to see if we had any problems. Highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Aug 2023

• "Perfectly designed for comfort and practicality."

  Lovely village with great walks for dogs.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2023

• "Bracken Cottage was spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable."

  The kitchen had everything you might need to cook (although I was content to prepare salads and try the local eateries - Roots of India was particularly good). Mark was very thoughtful, in touch with me before and during our stay, check in was a breeze and welcoming treats awaited us. As a dog owner and would be artist Bracken Cottage ticked a lot of boxes for me. There were lots of walks of various lengths right from the door and so many interesting ( and some breath taking) scenes to sketch and to inspire painting. A great location and a great place to stay,

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2023

• "We have just spent 5 days at Bracken cottage."

  It was exactly as described, very cosy and quiet but yet really close to a number of shops and eateries. Thank you Mark for going above and beyond for our stay!

  Reviewed by Alice4.7★Jul 2023

• "A super cottage in a great spot for exploring the area."

  Very comfortable throughout and well equipped kitchen. Lovely welcome treats on arrival. Excellent attention from owner. Definitely worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2023

• "A lovely cottage, close to some lovely walks and Stanhope amenities."

  Very tasty welcome goodies and a warm welcome to our dog with biscuits of her own. Cottage had everything we needed for our short stay, hope to be back for a bit longer next time

  Reviewed by Jeannette5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great property - well decorated and maintained."

  Loved the position Would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★Jun 2023

• "Fabulous place to stay, clean and comfortable with everything provided."

  Owners were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2023

• "Just enjoyed a fabulous week in this lovely cosy cottage."

  Thanks to Mark who was in touch with us before & during our stay & left lovely welcome treats including cheese scones, milk, tea/coffee & eggs! Comfy bed & everything spotlessly clean & finished to a high standard. Great to have the log burner too as it was a chilly week. We loved Stanhope & it's friendly locals always happy to have a chat in the pubs! We did some great walks with our dog. The quarry was good at the top of the street & also the woods nearby with a stunning waterfall. Roots very good for an Indian takeaway. We would definitely return for another stay in Bracken Cottage & to explore more of this beautiful county.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Apr 2023

• "The cottage was lovely and the treats provided were gorgeous."

  Cleanliness and comfort were very good. Mark kept in touch with us before we arrived and during our stay to make sure everything was ok and this was much appreciated. The only warning for others is be prepared for the extremely small fridge. We enjoyed great walks straight from the door on quiet paths and tracks even over Easter. Highly recommended property and location. Thanks Mark!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2023

• "A great place to stay."

  Very comfortable and extremely well fitted out with quality and care.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Bracken Cottage."

  It is very nicely furnished and the wood burner helped to make it really cosy. It is in a great spot with shops and pubs in walking distance as well as the surrounding countryside. Mark, the host, was very friendly and helpful and we appreciated the lovely treats which were there on our arrival

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Dec 2022

• "Had a brilliant stay at Bracken cottage, Mark & his family were great, very ..."

  Had a brilliant stay at Bracken cottage, Mark & his family were great, very helpful & lovely little touches, including afternoon tea scones jam & cream, milk coffee & tea,some lovely fresh farm eggs, bedroom set up for our little girl, a real home from home experience,

  Reviewed by Shane5.0★Oct 2022

• "Great cottage in this lovely village."

  Warm and comfy with everything you could need including welcome goodies. We were greeted by the owner on arrival who was very helpful and attentive throughout. Stanhope has a good supply of independent shops and takeaways and there are plenty of walks from the door. Lots to see and do nearby. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Oct 2022

• "Close to all shops and pubs."

  Walked from the cottage or close to Hadrians wall ( (35 miles) or High Force waterfall ( 18 miles) with a drive. Good takeaway curry and fish and chips within 5 mins walk.Excellent value cottage and we will be back again.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2022

• "The cottage was lovely, comfortable, clean and we had everything we needed."

  The location was great in a lovely village. The parking was also fine - we had no problems getting a space. A really lovely cottage.

  Reviewed by Lois5.0★Sep 2022

• "My wife and I had a lovely five-night stay at Bracken Cottage."

  The location is ideal for day-tripping, whether you like hillwalking, visiting historical towns or just relaxing, it's got the lot. Stanhope itself is a really nice small town with decent pubs, and a handful of charming little shops. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, the main bedroom is really spacious and the lounge was great for relaxing on an evening. If you like a takeaway the Roots of India is a two minute walk down the street and well worth a visit. We both had really nice stay and highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Sep 2022

• "The property is very central, amenities are all there, pubs, co op, chip shop,and an indian takeaway etc."

  The cottage itself is very clean, lovely towels and bedding etc. It has everything you need and is very comfortable. The owner was very helpful and always available. There are some nice walks for the dogs, down by the river and up by the Quarry. The people of Stanhope are so welcoming and it is so dog friendly! We appreciated the chocolate cake, strawberrys and the pint of milk on arrival. 10 out of 10. Many Thanks for a lovely time at Bracken Cottage.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2022

• "A nice cottage just off the High Street, nice and quiet."

  A lovely area to stay. Friendly owner who gave us a tip on a lovely walk to slitt woods, I would recommend this cottage to anybody.

  Reviewed by Zoe3.8★Aug 2022

• "Owner went to a lot of trouble to make us welcome."

  Its a lovely property, in a lovely area. No issues whatsoever.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2022

• "A very good cottage in an excellent location, just a short walk from the centre of Stanhope."

  Convenient on street parking is available at the front and rear of the property. The owner was very friendly and helpful and provided a lovely welcome pack. A great base for exploring County Durham, the beautiful North Pennines and Hadrian’s Wall, Bracken Cottage is highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Hadrian5.0★Jul 2022

• "The house was nice and clean and there was even a few nice bits for when we arrived, like milk,tea,coffee,cake and strawberries."

  The property was a 2 bedroom terraced and was perfect size for us 3 (parents and 21 year old daughter) and a small dog. It was in a great position just off the high street and the town had a good selection of shops, although the Train and swimming pool were not open at this time.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2022

• "This was our 2nd visit to Bracken Cottage."

  The cottage is extremely comfortable & so near the amenities & walking routes. The only reason I have put 3 for facilities is we like to cook & we found the fridge very small & low as the fridge & freezer are both under the lovely kitchen worktops. But, thank you so much for the returning guests welcome pack. Such a treat.

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a good location close to amenities."

  Cottage clean and well furnished. Would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Adrian4.7★Jun 2022

• "Fantastic Host - very quick response and always very helpful to accommodate our needs."

  Great location, easy parking and a very friendly town.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2022

• "Traditional stone cottage, on quiet side street close to centre of village, that has been fully modernised to provide good quality holiday accommodation."

  Always space to park on street outside house. Owner very friendly, and helpful, and easy to contact. Lovely welcome pack. If you enjoy walking, Stanhope is a perfect location.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Apr 2022

• "Bracken Cottage is absolutely lovely."

  Everything you could wish for in a country cottage and really nice, helpful owners. Comfortable bed and beautiful kitchen and bathroom. I could happily have moved in permanently. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Apr 2022

• "Gorgeous cottage, well equipped and perfectly placed to explore the Durham Dales."

  A very helpful owner and some lovely independent shops nearby. I would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cosy comfortable cottage well stocked with useful equipment situated in a great location, walking in all directions with or without a dog straight from the property, river walks, serious hiking of all lengths and short walks around the town."

  Stanhope is a lovely market town in a great area loaded with great facilities to enjoy from great cafes to decent pubs and quality options for takeaway food as well as some very nice gift shops. We plan to return to both the area and the property sometime in the future.

  Reviewed by Martyn4.7★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, clean and homely."

  Loved the breakfast items left. Lovely village, recommend the Bonny Moorhen and the chippy. Local walks as well as lovely walks further afield. Have a lovely weeks stay, will look at returning in the future.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jan 2022

• "Disappointed that there were no instructions for the cooker and washing machine, this information is usually to be found as standard."

  There were only 3 sheets left on the kitchen roll, no replacement available. Also, no replacement toilet roll available when the provided one ran out. We needed to lift the sofa cushions on Saturday to look for an earring finding and there were crumbs underneath. Apart from the above, the cottage was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed and appreciated the provision of the breakfast pack, tea, coffee, milk and sugar.

  Reviewed by Hayley3.4★Nov 2021

• "A lovely cottage I would definitely go there again"

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Oct 2021

• "Great, comfortable and clean cottage with everything we needed for a weeks holiday."

  Great communication with owner and a lovely breakfast hamper on arrival. Stanhope is a very friendly town with all the shops and pubs you would need. The Bonny Moorhen and the Indian take away a must. Great walks from your doorstep with the Quarry behind and the river walk at the bottom of the road. Derwent water has a great 12 acre secure field for dog walkers and Beadnell beach a great visit. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Kelly4.7★Oct 2021

• "Lovely holiday, interesting area with some good walks and impressive scenery - a bit off the usual tourist track."

  Comfortable and well-located cottage.

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Oct 2021

• "A lovely clean cottage in a great location."

  Stanhope was a great place to walk from the door and all the shops and pubs on the doorstep. This is one to put on your list

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Sep 2021

• "Great little cottage, lovely welcome treats from Mark and family including breakfast for our first morning."

  Definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Sep 2021

• "Perfect location for a few days, conveniently situated and lovely place to relax in after a leisurely stroll around the area."

  Mark was on hand and very helpful. We hope to return one day.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2021

• "The accommodation was perfect so cozy and spotless enjoyed our stay"

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2021

• "A truly stunning cottage in amazing surroundings."

  Perfect for long or short walks. The village has everything you could need right on the doorstep. I would not recommend for people unsteady on their feet or with small children, the steps to the kitchen and small bedroom could prove a little tricky. All in all we had a fabulous stay and would definitely look to return.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Aug 2021

• "Good little cottage in Stanhope, a great location, which is perfectly situated to explore Weardale and Teesdale."

  We will return to this cottage

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the surrounding area."

  The welcome pack in the cottage was much appreciated. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable. Mark kept in touch and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. Stanhope is a lovely village with very friendly people Will visit again and would certainly recommend.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a lovely week in Bracken Cottage."

  The cottage is on a hill in Stanhope village. The cottage & the village have everything you need. The only negative for us was the fridge was very small & the new kitchen would have benefited us by having more cooking dishes & pans for self catering. However with the size of the fridge we ate out locally more. We would definitely return to this cottage.

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Jul 2021

• "We had a lovey stay at Bracken Cottage."

  It felt very homely and comfortable as soon as we walked in. Great attention to detail and beautifully decorated. Mark and his family have worked hard to create an impressive holiday cottage. The coffee milk and tea bags were very much appreciated as well as the delicious cakes. Mark kept in touch to make sure we were happy with everything. Would highly recommend Bracken Cottage for a relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was really well located for the centre of the town, with all the facilities we needed and close to gorgeous walks."

  The cottage itself was well decorated, and very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by India5.0★Jun 2021

• "We rented the cottage for about a week and it has been brilliant!"

  The cottage is right in the middle of Stanhope which is a lovely village and it had everything we needed. The place is warm, modern and clean, nicely organized and fitted with everything you need, all safe covid measures were in place and overall made us feel very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and we would strongly recommend the place. Mark and his family were most helpful! Biscuits and coffee was already waiting for us upon arrival and we have been in touch the whole time.

  Reviewed by Oana5.0★Jun 2021

• "Bracken Cottage is a lovely place to stay."

  Stanhope has all facilities one needs and is beautifully situated in the North Pennines. Mark and his family have been very welcoming as hosts. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Doris5.0★Jun 2021

• "We stayed in the cottage, to be near my family who were on a weeks holiday (early June)."

  Weardale is a wild bit of countryside. Stanhope had more stuff than we expected. Good shops and really great walks. Pubs and restaurants were pretty good and there were better ones in nearby towns. Overall a great stay.

  Reviewed by John4.4★May 2021

• "We booked a last minute weekend away to the beautiful town of Stanhope and this lovely cottage didn’t disappoint!"

  It was also our first weekend away with our 11 month old boy, watching a film on the sofa with my boy asleep on me, log burner on and the rain dropping against the windows will always be a very special memory! Gorgeous cottage, tonnes of character, clean and homely. Great location and Mark was very helpful and kept in contact to ensure we didn’t need anything throughout our stay. He even set the log burner up upon our arrival! (What a diamond!) We will definitely be back! Thank you again! The Robson’s :)

  Reviewed by Mia5.0★May 2021

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