Orchard Cottage

Durham, DH1 3ST, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews
a large kitchen with a wooden table and chairs at Orchard Cottage in Durham
a living room with a couch and a tv at Orchard Cottage in Durham
a stone house with a patio and a grill at Orchard Cottage in Durham
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Orchard Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
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Boasting a hot tub, Orchard Cottage is located in Durham. The property is around 29 km from Stadium of Light, 30 km from Sage Gateshead and 30 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Beamish Museum. The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Theatre Royal is 30 km from Orchard Cottage, while Northumbria University is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Durham
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely property and to a high standard. Great to have a hot tub. Excellent communication and helpfulness from the owners.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “lovely and comfortable, great facilities and spacious bedrooms”
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved everything about our stay at this beautiful cottage, we even got amazing sunny weather for a mid-Jan stay which made it even more special for my mum’s 60th birthday celebrations. The location is amazing too, just outside of Durham with...”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,626 reviews from 21557 properties
21557 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Orchard Cottage is a Grade II listed barn conversion near the city of Durham in North East England. The cottage sleeps eight people and has two ground floor king-size double bedrooms (one with woodburning stove) and two first floor king-size doubles. There is also a ground floor wet room and first floor bathroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside is ample off road parking and a lawned garden with patio, hot tub, furniture and barbecue. Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Orchard Cottage is a lovely family holiday cottage at any time of the year.

Neighbourhood information

Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Durham city is one of the jewels in England’s crown. Dominated by the historic centre, a World Heritage Site, the city is home to magnificent Durham Cathedral, with its breathtaking vaulted ceiling and splendid architecture. Durham Castle stands side by side with the cathedral, on a prominent hill-top site, encircled by the wooded slopes of the River Wear below. The city itself offers elegant buildings and fascinating narrow streets with excellent shopping, eating and drinking to suit all tastes.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Orchard Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Orchard Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

    Check-out

    Until 09:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Orchard Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

    FAQs about Orchard Cottage

    • Orchard Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Orchard Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at Orchard Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

    • Orchard Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Orchard Cottage is 2.3 miles from the centre of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Orchard Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Orchard Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.