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The Den, Coves House

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Exterior
Dining
Property grounds
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wolsingham, England
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

This lodge places you within a 10-minute drive of Weardale Railway and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Auckland Castle - 30 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Durham University - 33 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 34 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 42 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 38 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1909 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Den, Coves House

The Den is set between the two villages of Wolsingham and Frosterley with local amenities including Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes on offer, while there are multiple local walks to enjoy and many other activities.
Located just off the A689, the venue has excellent links to Durham, Newcastle, Darlington and the local town of Bishop Auckland. A train line runs from Stanhope through to Bishop Auckland and stops at the local villages of Frosterley and Wolsingham, it is accessible from the local Caravan Park station just outside the main access to the estate.
Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. Change of bedsheets is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 4 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this lodge?

This lodge is located in Bishop Auckland, close to Hamsterley Forest, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Weardale Railway is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Den, Coves House?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this lodge associated with a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is The Den, Coves House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at The Den, Coves House?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this lodge include breakfast service?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at The Den, Coves House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How far is the airport from this lodge?

The closest major airport to this lodge is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is about 23.3 mi away. Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is around 24.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Den, Coves House?

Yes, every guestroom at The Den, Coves House comes with a patio.

The Den, Coves House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Annette S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Party Girls

This property fitted what we needed its an amazing space in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend!

The property was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space for a large family gathering and to play games. David was helpful at every step and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chani C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely excellent

We booked this property for a group of friends to have a weekend away. It was excellent!! just what we needed. Plenty of beds, airy, lovely views. And David was so easygoing and helpful with all our different questions. Best place!!! We're looking forward to booking The Den again!! Thank you David!! We really appreciate everything you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023