• Entire home
  • 110 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat offers accommodations in Durham, 24 miles from Newcastle Train Station and 25 miles from MetroCentre. This recently renovated vacation home is located 17 miles from Beamish Museum and 24 miles from Utilita Arena. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a terrace and inner courtyard views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with carpeted floor and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. St. James' Park is 25 miles from Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat, while Theatre Royal is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 23 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durham
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  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great easy commute to airport. 2 places to eat & drink within a few mins walk. Typical English countryside quiet living.
  • Theodore
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cathy was so accommodating, everything was so comfortable, good pub very close and lots of extra amenities in the house like a fire pit and outdoor seating. Sleeps four very comfortably.
  • Rogers
    United States of America United States of America
    Cathy was great, the cottage is faultless, it really is an amazing place to stay. This place made our Christmas & new years stay in England very special...

Hosted by CATHY

10
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Host Review Score
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CATHY
Sleeps up to 5 . A charming, cosy traditional 2 Bedroom cottage dating back to 1870 in the small hamlet of Fir Tree, Crook. Although almost 200 years old, it has been mostly modernised inside to give modern conveniences along with retaining charm and character. 2 pub/restaurants in the hamlet serving excellent food. Although situated on the A68, the main road to Edinburgh, the cottage itself is a haven of tranquility with double glazing throughout. I live 3 miles away but am always on hand if needed. Please note, that I have WiFi in the cottage. Due to it being semi rural, it MAY drop signal strength from time to time. Never happened yet in over 2 years but it is a possibility.
Hi there. My name is Cathy and I have hosted many guests from both near and far already in my cottage, and love doing so. I also own my own personalised travel company so I am well used to meeting people and ensuring they have a great time. I speak fluent French and conversational German, which has come in handy on several occasions! I only live 3 miles away, so am always on hand to help if you need me. There are 2 pubs/restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, 'The Fir Tree Hotel' and 'The Duke of York', both serving excellent food. There is also a petrol station around the corner with a small shop attached, as well as Tow Law 3 miles further with a larger supermarket. The A68 Cafe serves breakfast and meals daily and is located 3.8 miles away on the A68. Being on the A68, Number 7 is in an enviable location for easy access to Weardale, Scotland, Durham, Newcastle, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and so many other places. I have lived abroad for many years in my time, but you cannot beat this beautiful region in the North East of England.
Bishop Auckland Market Town Auckland Castle Raby Castle Barnard Castle National Railway Museum Shildon Weardale Steam Train Express Bishop Auckland Golf Club Hamsterley Forest The Gruffalo Trail Diggerland Kynren Kielder Forest Durham University Newcastle University Restaurants and markets * The Duke of York Inn Restaurant 0.1 miles The Fir Tree Country Hotel Restaurant 0.1 miles Lidl - New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND Supermarket 3.2 miles Aldi - Elliot Street, Crook, DL15 8QQ Supermarket 3.2 miles The A68 Cafe Cafe/bar 3.8 miles Closest airports * Durham Tees Valley Airport 19.6 miles Newcastle International Airport 23.2 miles Leeds Bradford International Airport 58 miles Most popular landmarks * Beamish Museum 13.2 miles Lumley Castle 13.8 miles MetroCentre 18 miles Utilita Arena 19 miles Newcastle Train Station 19.4 miles Darlington Railway Station Sage Gateshead Scottish Border - 85 miles
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Area info

Amenities of Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

FAQs about Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is 9.3 miles from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Yes, Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat on this page.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.