The Nutshell

Chester-le-Street, DH2 2PB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>4</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
4 reviews

Beautifully finished mid terrace. Perfect for doggies with private garden and a home away from home. Everything thought of from dog treats and towels to electric velux blinds. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Fiona was an attentive host.

Scott United Kingdom
a kitchen with a sink and a window at The Nutshell in Chester-le-Street
a living room with two couches and a fireplace at The Nutshell in Chester-le-Street
a garden in front of a brick house at The Nutshell in Chester-le-Street
a bedroom with a bed and a chair and window at The Nutshell in Chester-le-Street
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The Nutshell

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  • Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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The Nutshell is located in Chester-le-Street, just 11 miles from The Sage and 11 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The property is around 11 miles from Theatre Royal, 11 miles from Northumbria University, and 11 miles from MetroCentre. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 3.1 miles away. The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at The Nutshell can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Utilita Arena is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Newcastle Train Station is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 19 miles from The Nutshell.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
High score for Chester-le-Street

See what guests loved the most:

  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully finished mid terrace. Perfect for doggies with private garden and a home away from home. Everything thought of from dog treats and towels to electric velux blinds. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Fiona was an attentive host.”
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location and surrounding areas where beautiful”
  • Paulina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It is a lovely, cosy, welcoming home, it had everything we needed and more! Communication with the host is excellent. We were pleasantly surprised with toys available so our little man kept himself busy! House is clean and well equipped with lots...”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,483 reviews from 21526 properties
21526 managed properties

Company info

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 info

The living areas in this holiday home consist of a kitchen/diner equipped with range cooker with oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and breakfast bar and a sitting room with Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a double and twin serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside there is roadside parking available and an enclosed garden with patio, lawn and external gym. Within 0.3 miles there is a shop and 1.8 miles a pub. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore County Durham at The Nutshell. This property only accepts check-ins on a Friday Please note from the 01 Sept. 2023 the property can only accept check ins on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Neighborhood info

North of England's border in County Durham, Chester-le-Street is a fantastic marketplace. The Durham International Cricket Ground, which is located there, plays host to over fifty days of domestic cricket each year (between April and September). Chester-le-history Street's can be explored on foot along the Heritage Trail, and at St. Cuthbert's Church, where artefacts from the Roman, Saxon, and Medieval periods can be viewed. The city of Durham is not far from Chester-le-Street. Durham Cathedral, with its majestic, vaulted ceiling and outstanding architecture, can be found in this city. One of the best specimens of Norman architecture in all of Europe can be seen in this cathedral. The cathedral and Durham Castle are adjacent to one another, with the castle perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the cathedral and the cathedral spire.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Nutshell
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Nutshell takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Nutshell 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 apply.

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

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

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

FAQs about The Nutshell

  • Check-in at The Nutshell is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Nutshell offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Yes, The Nutshell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Nutshell has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • The Nutshell can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • The Nutshell is 1.6 miles from the center of Chester-le-Street. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Nutshell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.