About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Colliery Cottage in Durham offers a two-bedroom holiday home with a private entrance. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a children's playground, patio, and outdoor dining area. The cottage is pet-friendly and includes a fireplace, TV, and work desk. Convenient Location: Located 37 km from Newcastle International Airport, the cottage is near attractions such as Beamish Museum (15 km) and Lumley Castle (19 km). Free on-site parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, location, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was spot on, immaculate, spacious, clean,host was amazing, location was great for all the sites. Locomotion free train museum, Kynren, Bernard Castle - lots of things to do in the area. Lovely horses and foals in field...
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was lovely and quiet and the local pub served great food. The cottage was well furnished and the hosts responded to any questions quickly.
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent stay, absolutely spotless, will definitely return.
  • Faith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely two bedroom house in a quiet location. Comfy beds and friendly host. It was easy to park in front the house and there is a lovely woods opposite which was fab for walking the dog. The back garden is enclosed. There's a bus stop opposite and...
  • Saffron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely cottage. Homely, comfortable, clean, spacious, and everything you need! Lovely location, peaceful and perfect for dogs with the woodland walk just over the road (see photo) and plenty of other walks nearby. Easy access to Durham,...
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the very moment that we walked into the home, we felt very welcomed by the inviting nature of the property and the snacks that she kindly left for us. The bedrooms are on the large size for the UK, and we enjoyed the spacious nature of their...
  • Noble
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house, good sized living room, dining room and galley kitchen. Small outdoor area with artificial grass. Two good sized bedrooms and bathroom
  • Julius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    House was amazing. Probably the best house I have stayed in three years travelling with work. The mattress for double bed would be the only thing I wasn't 100% happy. Would come again 100%
  • Tdz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house, spacious for a family of four and very clean. Easy parking at the front of the property, reasonably short journey to Durham city centre (~20 mins).
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, couldn't fault a thing. Nice friendly neighbours especially the pub at the bottom of the road. Clare was amazing . The car broke down she put us in touch with a local garage with a fantastic mechanic. All was good could have been a...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Colliery cottage is set in the peaceful rural village of Cornsay Colliery 6.8 miles from the beautiful historic cathedral city of Durham. The cottage is within easy reach of the surrounding cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle which have many amenities such as shopping centres, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are also many attractions close at hand, Beamish Open air museum, Kynren, Hall Hill Farm, Durham luminair, Durham Gala, Metro Radio arena, the Metro Centre, the Sage and Sunderland Illuminations to name a few. We are also within easy reach of the Weardale valley. We have a children’s park at the foot of Steeley Hill woods which boasts some lovely walks. A 5 minute drive away is a garden centre which is home to a reptile house, birds of prey, duck pond, a children’s play area and a gift shop. Into the next village of Langley Park which is home to Diggerland where children young and old alike can ride on real diggers. The cottage sleeps 4 in a 2 bedroom mid terrace. The cottage has a well equipped fitted kitchen with appliances. A dining room with a log burner for cosy nights in, a separate living room with stunning views over Steeley Hill woods. There is parking to the front and rear. Also individually wrapped tea, coffee and sugar will be available. Toiletries are also provided these include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash, towels and linen. We can provide a travel cot if needed..
We are a family run business who aim to make your stay with us as memorable as possible. We are here to attend to your needs with help and guidance 24/7. We are very approachable and are only a stones throw away as we also live in the village. Colliery cottage is set in the peaceful rural village of Cornsay Colliery 6.8 miles from the beautiful historic cathedral city of Durham. The cottage is within easy reach of the surrounding cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle which have many amenities such as shopping centres, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are also many attractions close at hand, Beamish Open air museum, Kynren, Hall Hill Farm, Durham luminair, Durham Gala, Metro Radio arena, the Metro Centre, the Sage and Sunderland Illuminations to name a few. We are also within easy reach of the Weardale valley.
The cottage is located in a small rural village which has a pub for those who enjoy socialising and a friendly atmosphere. There is also a large wood perfect for those who enjoy long walks and is dog friendly... A children play Park is at the foot of these woods. We are local to Beamish Open air Museum, Kynren, Hall Hill Farm, Diggerland and a lot more local attractions
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Colliery Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Colliery Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.