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Fern Cottage, Butterknowle

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bishop Auckland, England
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamsterley Forest
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Raby Castle and Witton Castle. The vacation home includes a kitchen and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Raby Castle - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hamsterley Forest - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Teesdale Leisure Centre - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Bowes Museum - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Barnard Castle - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 19 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tindale Crossing Brewers Fayre - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nando - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The March Hare - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fern Cottage, Butterknowle

Summary:

This beautiful, ground floor barn conversion in the village of Butterknowle, sleeps four people in two bedrooms.



The Space:

Fern Cottage is a delightful, semi-detached cottage adjoining another holiday home and and set on the owner's land in the village of Butterknowle near Barnard Castle. With two bedrooms and a family bathroom, up to four people can stay. There's also an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with multi-fuel stove. Outside, there is an enclosed, shared patio with furniture, BBQ and water feature, overlooking the owner's fields. There's also off road parking for two cars. Fern Cottage provides a lovely base with luxury touches, perfect for discovering this delightful area. Sorry, no work bookings are allowed.



The Neighborhood:

Set between the pretty market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, is the sleepy little village of Butterknowle. Beautiful walking country is right on the doorstep, with the North Pennines easily discovered just a few miles away, whilst an array of interesting towns and a wealth of historic attractions can all be enjoyed within an easy drive.
The vacation home features a kitchen. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is located in Bishop Auckland, close to Raby Castle, Hamsterley Forest, and Witton Castle. You'll also find Teesdale Leisure Centre and Heritage Park Stadium nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle on Jul 16, 2026 start from $646, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Fern Cottage, Butterknowle have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Fern Cottage, Butterknowle have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 22.7 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Fern Cottage, Butterknowle.

Fern Cottage, Butterknowle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Best cottage ever

Great cottage, great people and great cat!! Well located for visiting numerous sites. Definitely recommend it. The welcome pack was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017