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"Had a great week here."
Nice and clean. Lots of extras and a lovely welcome pack. The little garden is across the road and is a nice place to sit. Lots and lots of ducks about too!
Only 1 little downside is there is only 1 small cupboard for food. But we managed fine.
Definitely recommend here and the lovely local walks.
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Nov 2024
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"Had a wonderful stay with our two dogs."
Only thing not stated in the listing is that dogs are not allowed upstairs. So this might be an issue if your dog will not settle down stairs and can be trusted to not go near the furniture.
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Oct 2024
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"The property is very clean and has all the equipment you would require for a holiday."
The open plan layout is very spacious which allows you to move freely.
The upstairs is lovely and clean with a comfortable bed.
Very nice.
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Oct 2024
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"As others have said this is very clean and well equipped."
Agree, could do with a washing machine for muddy walking clothes. This is a very quiet village which serves as a hideaway but we needed to do quite a bit of driving as remote.
Reviewed by Jill4.7★Sep 2024
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"We had a great time at Whitfield cottage and enjoyed Wolsingham and the Weardale Valley."
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024
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"A beautiful home from home with everything we needed and more."
Embroidered bed linen which also smelt lovely. A generous welcome basket (including the dog). Lots of fabulous local walks, and a dog park across the road from the house. Locals are friendly, and welcoming. Loved Hamsterley Forest, and Bishop Auckland Castle, gardens and Deer Park.
Reviewed by Avril5.0★Aug 2024
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"We had a fantastic time on this holiday."
The cottage is in a superb location, which made visiting neighbouring town easy. Everything was perfect and we would without doubt stay again.
Reviewed by George5.0★Aug 2024
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"Lovely cottage."
Very comfortable. Excellent library of books and DVDs
Nice welcome pack of basic food essentials.
I would love to stay again.
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2024
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"Amazing area."
Cottage was spotless. Very comfortable and well equipped. Loved the location near wildlife and river.
Reviewed by Charles4.7★Jul 2024
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"The cottage was brilliant, an amazing welcome pack and beautiful vase of flowers to greet us, the towels smelt fresh and so did the bedding, the bed was super comfortable and the shower was super powerful."
I have only one critique it would have been great if there was a footstool to put your feet on whilst sitting on the huge chair as it was leather I kept sliding off lol and when I was reading in front of the wood burner it would have made it perfect.
Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Mar 2024
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Whitfield Cottage."
The cottage was comfortable, clean and tidy and met all our needs for a pleasant week stay. Many good walks with our dog from the doorstep. Off road parking was a bonus. Hope to revisit in the future.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2024
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"A delightful cottage."
Well situated in a small but lively village with a general store, cafés and other necessary facilities readily available. A great area for walking and visiting historic sites nearby. The cottage is comfortable, warm and well appointed with private parking available.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2024
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"We’ve just returned from the most fantastic Christmas break."
Whitfield cottage is an exceptional accommodation. Everything was immaculate and well appointed. We loved every second of our stay and would highly recommend. The cottage was warm and comfortable with so much attention to detail. We couldn’t fault it.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2023
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"Only thing as i may have mentioned before which the cottage could benefit from would be a washing machine."
Nothing worse than getting home to a week or so’s worth of dirty laundry to be done but just my opinion. Everything else with the cottage is perfect can’t fault it at all.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Nov 2023
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"Well furnished cottage with wood burner."
Well equipped.Very good shower and bathroom.Kitchen well equipped and the owner left a very good welcome pack .In the centre of the village, shop cafe bakers butcher and a pub and club and a very good fish shop very close to cottage.
The Italian Restaurant was excellent.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2023
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"Delightful cottage in a lovely village."
The cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a perfect holiday. Would certainly recommend to others.
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Sep 2023
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"A perfect cottage it had everything we needed & more !"
Loved the area & may return. Thank you Christine.
Reviewed by Alan Ernest5.0★Sep 2023
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"Beautiful cottage in a quiet village."
Fully equipped for a really enjoyable stay. I have already booked for 2024 which will be my third visit! Highly recommend
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Sep 2023
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"Clean, well equipped cottage."
Thank you Christine and Dean for the basket of goodies and for facilitating our grandson. We had a wonderful stay in your lovely cottage and beautiful Wolsingham.
Reviewed by Karen4.7★Aug 2023
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"Second time we have stayed here and both times we have had an amazing time, Wolsingham is a wonderful place to visit and the people there are very welcoming."
Reviewed by Darren5.0★Jul 2023
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"We had a smashing week but I do think we were misled by the information on the website."
We were particularly taken on booking by the decking area by the river but in reality this is very small and involves crossing a road and squeezing past the car parked in a small area which meant carrying a tray was not easy so eating there is a challenge. More could be made of this area with pots and flowers.
It felt quite dark in the house as little sunlight comes through and it meant we were cold of an evening.There is a log burner we could have lit , but in June?!
The stairs are steep and the front door is straight out onto the road. Disappointingly we weren't allowed out back either. That being said the beds are comfy and there was always hot water. Essentials were left for us on arrival which was thoughtful.
Wolsingham is a very lovely village and I would stay there again, there are plenty of walks and County Durham people are so friendly.
Reviewed by Jill4.1★Jun 2023
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"We had a lovely stay."
The cottage was spotless and everything worked well. We were thrilled to receive a delightful welcome pack of scones, butter, milk, eggs and bread. So helpful after a long journey. Really responsive host. All much enjoyed and appreciated.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2023
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"Nice quiet location, provided all the facilities we could have wanted, lovely welcome basket, perfect for a short break."
Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2023
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"Cottage very comfortable, clean had everything you needed."
Lovely welcome pack of bread, milk, eggs, scones, tea, coffee and sugar.
Comfortable bed. Great to have the parking space. Outside area by river was lovely to sit.
Village couple of nice pubs, cafes and a great Italian restaurant. Good butchers, small local shop a bit lacking in choice but a big Spar at petrol station 5 mins away with a butchers was very good.
Reviewed by Mavis5.0★May 2023
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"Lovely quirky cottage well equipped with everything you could want."
Fab walks on the doorstep quite literally for our dogs. Wolsingham is very well placed for exploring the area -within an hour of the coasts beautiful beaches and less than that to many historic scenic inland destinations. Would highly recommend
Reviewed by Janis5.0★Apr 2023
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"Very comfortable cottage."
Very well equipped. very helpful owners . Ideal location,many lovely walks from the front door.
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Apr 2023
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"We love this cottage and have stayed in it many times with our dogs."
The cottage is warm cosy and very welcoming it has all you need. There are lovely walks straight from the door but if you want to explore you really don’t have to go far. Christine is always on the phone if needed. We were there when storm Erwin hit, electricity went down, they were so helpful filling us up with logs etc: it was an adventure… Because we like it our neighbours are booking later in the year.. see you again soon..
Reviewed by Georgina4.7★Apr 2023
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"Location of cottage is in a great village (Wolsingham)."
It's a very pretty little village with a proper local pub round the corner (The Black Lion) and a handful of shops. We loved seeing the ducks roam around the village & watching/listening to them pass by the cottage.
The cottage is very warm and cosy, and was very clean and very well equipped. We arrived to a lovely welcome pack with fruit scones, bread butter and eggs etc! Oh and doggie treats. It had good Wi-Fi and a very useful guide to the area. The bed was super comfy & the shower very powerful.
Our only niggles would be....a little more worktop space in the kitchen, washing machine instead of a dish washer. And maybe a little spruce up of the outside space (planters are broken & decking just needs a wash down)
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Mar 2023
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"It was very comfortable clean would stay again"
Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Mar 2023
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"A delightful cottage, convenient, comfortable and well situated."
The owners think of everything and are really helpful if needed.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2023
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"Comfortable and cosy cottage in a beautiful North Pennine village with lots to do and see."
Very lovely welcome pack with fruit scones bread butter and eggs etc! The owner was very friendly and easy to communicate with. We’d definitely go back!
Reviewed by Sasha4.4★Nov 2022
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"A lovely cottage with everything you could need for a restful break."
Great location with lots of fabulous walks and places to visit nearby. The welcome pack and flowers were a wonderful start to our break. We would love to stay again
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2022
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"Lovely cottage, close to shops, and places to eat."
Beautiful location, with a Stream close by. Lots of ducks!
Well equipped cottage, had everything you needed.
Reviewed by Paula5.0★Oct 2022
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"Just back from a wonderful week here,very airy and feels so spacious with the high ceilings and windows."
Very well equipped and the bonus of the garden area across from the property.
Neighbours and people in the village were just lovely, the park a couple of minutes away was superb for the dogs.
The best welcome pack ever,super scrumpy!.Would definitely recommend and would book again.Thank You.
Reviewed by Laura4.7★Sep 2022
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"Whitefield cottage was very warm and welcoming."
It was well equipped and clean. My Mum who is 90 managed the stairs as she said the bannister was strong to hold onto. The shower also has a seat. We could have stayed longer and will definitely come again. Many thanks for the welcome pack. Alfie the dog liked his snacks too!
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Sep 2022
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"We had a lovely week."
The house was so clean, in fact the cleanest holiday accommodation I have stayed in! It was a nice base, really comfy and the kitchen was well stocked too. Thank you for the welcome pack too
Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Aug 2022
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"Absolutely lovely cottage and a quiet little village."
Great local walks.
Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2022
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"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful town."
Only thing to point out is that there are no laundry facilities so if your there for a while either take extra clothing or prepare to reuse clothes.
But highly recommended house, we enjoyed our stay
Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jul 2022
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"Beautiful cottage."
Very welcoming. Lovely extras for us and the dog.
Reviewed by Darren5.0★Jun 2022
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"Great property in the centre of Wolsington with walks from the door."
The small decking area opposite the property near the river is idea when relaxing after a walk.
Reviewed by Edward5.0★May 2022
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"I think I had a Nanna moment when booking thinking garden was attached but we managed with our Border Terrier Percy ."
Brilliant cottage I would like to say the host Christine was fab she made our arrival beautiful with gifts & fresh flowers something we have never had before. The Pub around the corner is fab Black Lion landlady Sarah Jane has a lot of knowledge with regard to surrounding areas. Walks are from the doorstep Tunstall Resovoir is a must Lou & Gez
Reviewed by Louise4.7★Apr 2022
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"Absolutely would come back again."
Love the cottage and the area with lovely walks and excellent amenities in the area. This property offers everything you kneed.
We enjoyed watching the ducks with their little ones and enjoyed chatting with the locals during our walks with our dog.
Also the little extras provided by the owner was much appreciated
Reviewed by Robin5.0★Apr 2022
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"A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting."
Very comfortable cottage - some really thoughtful touches from the owner, Christine. The only thing lacking was the absence of a washing machine - which wasn’t listed I don’t think but would be really useful especially when staying for up to a week. Everything else was perfect .
Reviewed by Philip4.7★Apr 2022
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"Well appointed cottage."
Appreciated the welcome pack. Steep stairs for elderly but worth the effort as shower room good and beds comfortable, slept well. Parking opposite could be difficult with longer car as neighbour runs car across the entrance to park across their property. Fun watching the duck on her nest in the bushes overlooking the river bank.
Enjoyable holiday.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2022
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"We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Whitfield Cottage."
It is very warm and cosy, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Super comfortable beds and a great shower. Lovely location and only a few minutes walk to The Black Lion pub where Sarah-Jane, the landlady is very welcoming ad if you’re lucky, you might get to stroke Herbert the resident cat! We were surprised by a super welcome pack at the cottage which included some amazing scones! We would highly recommend a stay here and look forward to a return visit.
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Apr 2022
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"A charming cottage in a delightful, convenient location."
Well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2022
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"We had a lovely stay."
Wolsingham is a pretty little village with a proper local pub and shop that sells everything. It's a stone's throw from the beautiful North Pennines and Beamish. The cottage is cosy and clean. Thoroughly recommended.
Reviewed by Philip4.7★Feb 2022
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"Whitfield cottage was one of the best cottages we've stopped in,we'll return for sure."
Reviewed by Tina5.0★Jan 2022
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"We had a lovely stay at Whitfield Cottage."
We arrived to a welcome pack of bread, butter, milk, eggs, scones and treats for our dog. The cottage was well equipped, cosy and comfortable. We used the log burner every night, buying logs from the local shop which is just around the corner. There are plenty of walks from the doorstep over farmland, woods and open countryside, we walked every day and barely saw a soul. The dog friendly Black Lion just around the corner is fantastic for a drink, the locals are very friendly and welcoming. All in all a very relaxing stay.
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Nov 2021
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"Had a lovely and relaxing week."
It’s nice to get away from London. A fantastic cottage. We can’t fault it. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack! A lovely cottage and a great base for exploring the area such as Durham and Beamish. We recommend the local Chinese for a takeaway. Once again thank you for a lovely and relaxing week. We will be telling friends and families about this fantastic cottage.
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Nov 2021
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"We stayed for a week in mid Oct."
The cottage was really lovely, very cosy and comfortable, we loved the wood burner in the evenings. It is obviously loved and well cared for by the owners, everything is of a high quality, and a lovely and generous welcome pack (for us and the doggies!- thankyou!). Good base for exploring further afield. Wolsingham village is lovely, quiet, plenty of local walks. We didn't go to any of the pubs, but they looked nice and inviting! The chippy is excellent!, there is a Chinese takeaway (we didn't try it, mainly due to chippy being so good! ). All in all a lovely stay in this beautiful, homely cottage, we felt very welcome and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Reviewed by Dee5.0★Oct 2021
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"A beautiful cottage in a location that met all our needs."
The welcome pack was much appreciated and helped us to settle in very quickly.
Well appointed good Wi-Fi and a very useful guide to the area.
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2021
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely village."
Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Sep 2021
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"An excellent cottage ,clean and tidy ."
Village very pleasant ,ducks add bonus
Reviewed by Ian4.7★Aug 2021
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"Nothing went wrong, but just felt like a £300 cottage overpriced with this years pandemic, make the most of it because next year will be different."
Reviewed by Leigh3.1★Aug 2021
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"We were due to go to Thailand on 14th August 2021 but this was cancelled by TUI."
It has been a long long time since we have staycationed but we were delighted with Whitfield Cottage, would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a place we could easily live in.
Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Jul 2021
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"We had a great time in wolsingham, there was lots to do, couldn’t fault the ..."
We had a great time in wolsingham, there was lots to do, couldn’t fault the cottage it had absolutely everything you could need
Reviewed by Katie5.0★Jul 2021
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"The village was a very friendly place, the cottage was 2 minutes away from a lovely park for walking our dog."
We had a problem with the electrics, the owners had electricians out to sort the problem the same day cannot fault them.
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jun 2021
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"Our stay at this cottage was very enjoyable."
Lovely peaceful atmosphere and lingering smell of wood burning. Everything you could hope for in a holiday home. Hope to return
Reviewed by Jan5.0★May 2021
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"Great location, good amenities in the local village which came in handy !"
Chinese was good
Reviewed by Louise5.0★May 2021
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"Lovely cottage, log fire was nice, beds were really comfy and the shower was amazing!"
Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Rosie5.0★Oct 2020
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"The reason you only met expectations is because we stayed at the cottage last year and liked it so much we book this holiday during our first stay."
I cannot think of a better recommendation.
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2020
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"The cottage was in a great location was well maintained very clean and the welcome basket was much appreciated"
Reviewed by Heidi5.0★Aug 2020
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"The cottage was comfortable and very clean."
It is a good location, near all the amenities of town, but peaceful with walks from the door. The owners are close by if you need them. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Aug 2020
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"Cosy, well equipped cottage in a quiet village which is convenient to local attractions."
Geat communication from owners, would certainly recommend to others
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Jul 2020
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"This is a lovely cottage."
It is comfortable and warm and set in a quiet location. Wolsingham itself is a delightful village with wonderful countryside nearby for walking as well as a number of most interesting historic places to visit. We had a really happy time and thoroughly recommend it. The owners arranged a surprise welcome food pack for our arrival which, after a long journey, was much appreciated.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2020
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"Had a great week."
The cottage was perfect and had everything you could could think of. The shower was amazing. Wolsingham is a lovely, quiet little place with lots of walks around the area.
Reviewed by Karl5.0★Feb 2020
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"Lovely cottage in a great part of the world."
There was a very comfy double bed, great shower and a welcome pack was provided with the basic food essentials which was much appreciated. There was a slight misunderstanding with the heating but once that was sorted the cottage was warm and cosy with the added attraction of the log burner.
Everyone we met in the village was very friendly and we made good use of the Black Bull (food and ale), Black Swan (ale) and Buon Appetito (Italian). Lots of good walks centred on the village and of course lots more in the immediate area such as near High Force waterfall and round the Derwent reservoir.
Reviewed by Mike5.0★Feb 2020
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"Beautiful cozy cottage, very welcoming, very well equipped although as myself and my family were staying for a week so a washing machine would have been great, we will definitely stay again, the owners christine and dean were a lovely friendly couple and added extra touches in the welcome pack, great stay."
Reviewed by Victoria4.7★Dec 2019
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"This little gem of a cottage was fantastic, well equipped, lovely welcome pack of milk bread scones butter and jam, even decorated for Christmas."
The cottage was clean and very well decorated, well situated for the shops and plenty places to visit near by. The owners are a phone call away if needed and very polite and helpful. The log fire is a real treat and just made my day after a day out in the cold. I would certainly go back again without hesitation and strongly recommend it to everyone.
Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Dec 2019
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"Whitfield Cottage is the perfect base to explore Weardale and Teesdale."
It's a very, comfy, cosy and well equipped cottage the welcome basket left by the owners was a very nice touch. Milk, bread, butter, jam and home made scones, just the thing after a long journey. I can't recommend this cottage enough.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2019
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"Beautiful cottage perfectly placed in a lovely area."
Thank you Sykes for a stress free holiday.
Gill and Pel Rogers
Reviewed by Gillian4.1★Jun 2019
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"Lovely cottage, comfortable and clean, Welcome pack a nice touch."
Shame the garden area over the road, did not pick up on that when we booked. Village and surroundings fantastic. Good pubs and an Italian restaurant. Poured down for 3 days solid, but did not spoil our time as cottage so welcoming on our return home.
Reviewed by Ian4.7★Jun 2019
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"The cottage was in a beautiful location with shops a short walk away, The only drawback was that having a dog there was no garden attached to the property for her to exercise in but this was made perfectly clear in the property details so it was known to us when booking."
The property was very clean & extremely comfortable & we really enjoyed our stay there.
Reviewed by Terence Brian4.7★Jun 2019
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"Absolutley lovely cottage, very comfortable, everything you could need there, ..."
Absolutley lovely cottage, very comfortable, everything you could need there, nice little village, sitting on the decking watching the ducks was just great, would recomend this to anyone wanting a nice peaceful relaxing break
Reviewed by Pete5.0★Apr 2019
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"Fantastic location for things to do in the local area - particularly for children (Beamish, Hamsterly Forrest, Diggerland, Hall Hill Farm, Adventureland and even the local park/picnic area to name a few)."
The cottage was really lovely and comfortable with thoughtful extras provided. The village was perfect and had great local amenities including two lovely cafes. On a personal note for us having young children a washing machine & a bath would make the facilities perfect. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Apr 2019
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"The cottage has been nicely renovated, although one or two things could maybe do with updating now."
It was very attractively presented - homely without being cluttered. The layout and style was excellent.
The owner left a lovely welcome-basket of eggs, milk, cob loaf, home-baked scones, butter and a little jam. Fresh flowers completed the picture. Very welcoming indeed.
The wood burning stove was delightful, although we didn’t really need it as the central heating was very good.
The village was attractive and quiet, with lovely walks a-roundabout. Easy driving distance to a number of attractions (Raby Castle, Durham etc).
A well-located, warm, welcoming cottage with beautiful County Durham only a walk away.
Reviewed by Alan4.7★Apr 2019
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"A delightful cottage in a charming village."
The cottage is very well appointed with nice touches; fresh flowers on the table, a welcome pack of milk, bread, butter, eggs, scones etc. The interior decoration is very well done. All in all a very happy and memorable stay.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2019
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"Great house in a wonderful location."
The house felt more like a home than a rental and the thoughtful welcome pack was much appreciated
Reviewed by Brad4.7★Mar 2019
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"The cottage was very comfortable and the welcome basket was a very nice touch."
Plenty of nice walks and the people were very friendly. The local butchers sold excellent meat and the bakery was excellent too. Plenty to do and see in this great part of the world and will be back again soon.
Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Feb 2019
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"The cottage is in an ideal location and as it was near to relatives it was a good place for 'catching up' ."
We like Wolsingham with it's stone cottages and proximity to the river and surrounding country side. There was a welcome pack when we arrived which included fresh scones, bread and eggs. A thoughtful gift at the start of the holiday. We had a good week.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2019
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"This cottage is really lovely, cosy and well maintained."
The owners where very helpful and welcoming and seem to go that little bit further in ensuring everything is spot on. It is well located for walking and local attractions. It is dog friendly, with parking and a lovely sitting out area next to the river. We've stayed in a lot of cottages, this is easily one of the best.
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jan 2019
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"Beautiful"
Reviewed by Rheiba5.0★Jan 2019
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"The minute we walked in to Whitfield Cottage we felt at home."
It’s so well looked after and everything we could want was there for us. The lovely welcome pack and thoughtful touches were very much appreciated and it made a brilliant start to our Christmas week stay. There was everything we needed for an excellent Christmas lunch which is a good test for any holiday cottage! Having stayed in many cottages in past I would say this is most definitely one of the best. Weardale is lovely and the village of Wolsingham has most of the amenities you could need. The garden here is very pleasant and the ducks in the beck below provided much amusement to our dog...who was also made to feel very welcome! Our stay?.......Excellent!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Dec 2018
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"Lovely accommodation and great location
We all really enjoyed our weeks stay"
Reviewed by Rory5.0★Dec 2018
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"Lovely cosy cottage in a friendly village with great access to plenty of walks."
The cottage was well equipped, clean and warm. Really useful welcome basket provided as well. We expected more logs and toilet roll but these were available at the village shop. Lovely cafe's in the village.
Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Nov 2018
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"We had a brilliant holiday, with Whitfield Cottage as the perfect base."
A beautiful area, with plenty of walks from the door.
The Welcome pack was a lovely surprise and the scones were amazing, plus the dog treats went down well too.
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Oct 2018
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"The cottage itself was very nice, warm,clean and comfortable, and everything we used worked."
The reason we chose the cottage was because we wanted somewhere which was in the country and pretty central for our travelling plans. There are a lot of touristy places to visit without going too far and these included, the Roman Wall, (Houseteads, Chesters, Corbridge), Hexham Abbey and town, Beamish Museum, Barnard Castle, Bowlees - for the walks to the High Force and Low force waterfalls and of course access to all the moorlands/forests etc in between! As regards Wolsingham itself - the village is an attractive place but a bit limited in terms of shops and services - for us - pubs didn't do much in the way of food and the one time we thought we'd have fish and chips, the local didn't open till 18.30! Having said that, there were nice shops at nearby Stanhope, and for more adventurous food shopping at Barnard Castle and West Auckland. We really didn't want to go to any bigger town for shopping. The cottage was the ideal base for all our activities and we'll almost certainly go back for more - and return visits to Bowlees, Hexham and maybe Durham - none of which are very far away.
Reviewed by Adrian4.7★Oct 2018
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"Lively welcome pack awaiting for us."
.even biscuits for our dog!!...very helpful too....the lication is great for all kinds of visits.Wolsingham is a very nice village ideal for walks with our dog...2mins away from a picnic area too. Pretty river where you can sit and watch the ducks and birds..and squirrels..just across from the cottage.Just beautiful.....
Reviewed by Julie3.8★Sep 2018
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"Lovely break, lots of opportunity to enjoy a slower pace of life"
Reviewed by Justine5.0★Aug 2018
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"The description of the cottage and the surrounding area does not give the cottage justice."
Both exceeded our expectations. Comfortable bed, great enclosed area for our two dogs, fantastic places to visit in the local area, local people were really friendly. We really couldn’t have asked for more. We were so upset to leave. Thankyou
Reviewed by Dean5.0★Aug 2018
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"Excellent welcome pack."
The owner Christine said if we needed anything we just had to contact her, which we did not need to do. Everything was spot on, no complaints.
Reviewed by Norman5.0★Jul 2018
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"Cosy cottage in a great location."
The village was lovely, the local pubs and shops were handy. Beamish, Gateshead, Newcastle and Durham all a fairly easy drive away.
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jun 2018
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"Your directions to the property were not helpful -in that you stated that on reaching the hump -back bridge in Wolsingham a right turn should be made."
That is correct if coming from the east i.e. from say Durham-but I came from the west i.e. the M6-as probably many do-and a turn to the left is necessary.However,the cottage was great-the weather was great -and I had a super week.
Reviewed by William5.0★May 2018
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"What a fantastic little gem of a cottage this is !"
Both myself and my partner very comfortable stay with our two dogs too. A lovely little welcome pack from Christine too - the dogs loved it ! We will be back again. The Chinese in wolsingham is fantastic also !!!
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Mar 2018
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"Lovely cottage and well equipped and furnished."
Great welcome pack provided. Would stay again without hesitation.
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Feb 2018
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"The cottage was beautiful and cosy."
Wolsingham is a very pretty town with with a super gift shop, Spar and excellent Chinese takeaway. Dog walking is easy within 5 minutes of the cottage.
Reviewed by Pat5.0★Dec 2017
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"A beautiful area to visit, plenty of historical places and lovely towns to see within easy driveable reach, and good walks."
Possible to walk straight out from the cottage up on to the hills, or along the river.
Very good facilities within the cottage, and information supplied about places to visit, walks etc. Roomy cottage, nice big bathroom and kitchen area, spotlessly clean. Cosy in the autumn and winter evenings with the log burner lit. Good parking space available. Little area overlooking the river and ducks, would be nice to sit out in the summer.
Facilities within the village are adequate, not a huge choice of shops or eateries, but we did visit in November, when things are beginning to close down for the winter.
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Nov 2017
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"We had an excellent stay at 21 Silver Street."
The welcome from the owners was very good and the small welcome pack greatly appreciated. We needed to contact the owners once during our stay and their response was excellent with a swift result. The quality of equipment in the cottaqe was to a good standard and far in excess of minimum requirements. I would highly recommend this property to friends and family and are aiming to return to Wear Dale again as there is lots to do in the surrounding area.
Reviewed by David4.8★Oct 2017
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"This is a very pleasant, very well-equipped cottage."
It is an ideal location for touring the area. The town has several good pubs and everyone we met was very friendly. There are plenty of places for dog walking. The park/ride facilities near Durham are very good. Beamish living museum is quite near and is well worth a visit. Would consider visiting the area again.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2017
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"Probably the best cottage and best value cottage I have rented through Sykes in the last 10 years"
Reviewed by Linda4.8★Sep 2017
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"The accommodation was very well equipped,the welcome package was an added bonus, the dogs loved the treats."
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2017
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"Lovely holiday cottage - very comfortable and a nice place to relax, the cottage is nicely located to visit surrounding areas."
The welcoming treat was very thoughtful from the owners.
Reviewed by Emma4.4★Aug 2017
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