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3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston

Bishop Auckland accommodation with kitchen

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A stone building with a paved driveway, a bench, and potted plants.
A hallway leading to a kitchen with a tiled floor, wooden doors, and a dining area with chairs.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, fireplace, and a striped rug.
A bedroom with two beds, a shower, and a door leading to another room.
A rural landscape with stone walls, a stone fence, and leaf-covered ground.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowshill, near Alston
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bishop Auckland cottage, you'll find Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Allenheads Heritage Centre and Armstrong Hydraulic Engine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 48 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Durham University - 59 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 60 min drive - 43.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 63 min drive - 42.9 miles

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hemmel Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bankers Draft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cowshill Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston

Active guests will find this a perfect property, with plenty of public footpaths and cycle paths leading directly from the cottage.. All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: 42" Smart TV

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet, Grab Rail, Shower Seat

Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet, Grab Rail. Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Barbecue. 2 well behaved people friendly dogs welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Visit England 5 Star.. Situated in the beautiful and picturesque Weardale Valley, Nelly’s Cottage (ref 31147) and Alice’s Cottage (ref 31148) offer outstanding views across some of the most scenic countryside that the county has to offer. Located high up on the hillside and surrounded by working farmland, these detached holiday properties, adjacent to the owner’s home, really are the perfect location for guests wanting to really explore the local area and beyond. Perfect for guests of all ages and abilities, both cottages have been sympathetically designed to accommodate wheelchair users and guests with limited walking ability, and they hold a Visit England Level 2 Disabled Property accreditation. Beautifully renovated and furnished to a very good standard, both cottages offer exceptional comfort and facilities. All on one level, guests will find a spacious and well-presented living room, with views across the surrounding hills and countryside. Each has a large, well-equipped kitchen, perfect for enjoying a well-cooked evening meal. Alice’s Cottage has three bedrooms, which include one single room, one family room and one double room with an en-suite shower room, as well as a large family bathroom with a shower for the disabled. Nelly’s Cottage also has three bedrooms, one of the twin bedrooms has an en-suite shower room with facilities for wheelchair users. Low Cornriggs Farm has won two Green Tourism Awards from the North Pennines Tourism Partnership, which are awarded to an enterprise which makes a ’positive contribution to tourism and the environment in the North Pennines’. The owner also sells Shetland x Icelantic Lamb Joints Chops etc Perfect for guests who enjoy a walking or cycling holiday, there are plenty of public footpaths and cycle paths that lead directly from the cottages and through some of the most magnificent countryside and beyond, offering visitors views of hills, dales, waterfalls and much more. There are also plenty of attractions within a close radius, which include Killhope Wheel, the lead mining museum which is a a favourite of families of all ages, Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Weardale Steam Railway and Locomotion, and the National Railway Museum at Shildon. For guests wanting to travel a little further afield but still remain within an easy hour’s drive, the opportunities are vast. The cathedral city of Durham, with its castle and university, is only 27 miles away, Cumbria and the Lake District can be visited within an hour’s drive, as can Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Alnwick. For romantic breaks, walkers, cyclists, families, couples or groups, Low Cornriggs Farm really is perfect for everyone with a small flock of Icelandic and Shetland sheep. We sell Fleece for gardening and Spinning ,Shop at Nenthead 1 ½ miles, pub 4 miles.

Free WiFi



Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.

Please note: No puppies

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

su-31147-31147

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston to the airport?

This cottage is 34 mi (62-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is 3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston to downtown Bishop Auckland?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Lanehead.

3 bedroom accommodation in Cowshill, near Alston Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise Ruffell

Outstanding in all aspects! Would visit again in the future.

Outstanding in all aspects! Would visit again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul Johnson

Great location with great views and nice and quiet.

Great location with great views and nice and quiet. But no local shops or pub, the pub in cowshill has closed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison Spink

Lovely location with stunning views.

Lovely location with stunning views. Rural and yet central for some interesting places. Ideal for my 91 year old, disabled mum and frail 90 year old dad. Owner friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emma Boel

Myself and my family really enjoyed our short stay here and would definitely return (in warmer weath

Myself and my family really enjoyed our short stay here and would definitely return (in warmer weather!). More detailed directions would be beneficial as the sat nav takes you up over the tops on quite treacherous roads.