10/10 Excellent
Patricia D.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Patricia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Blackhall Colliery, England
- Peterlee Leisure CentrePlace, Peterlee Leisure Centre7 min drive
- Tweddle Children's Animal FarmPlace, Tweddle Children's Animal Farm7 min drive
- Hartlepool Maritime ExperiencePlace, Hartlepool Maritime Experience16 min drive
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)43 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Hartlepool
This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Tweddle Children's Animal Farm and Peterlee Leisure Centre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
What's nearby
- Peterlee Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
- Tweddle Children's Animal Farm - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
- Hartlepool Maritime Experience - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles
- Ward Jackson Park - 16 min drive - 6.6 miles
- Seaton Carew Beach - 22 min drive - 9.3 miles
Getting around
- Hartlepool Station - 19 min drive
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- The Five Quarter (Wetherspoon) - 4 min drive
- The Eden Bar - 4 min drive
- Yoden Fisheries - 3 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.
Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve
Arty, two bedroom, Edwardian terraced, ex-colliery coastal cottage in a friendly, up and coming, area with good local amenities and walking distance to the beach, Castle Eden Dene nature reserve, river and viaduct.
The house features Urban art murals throughout, well equipped kitchen, 58 inch smart TV and bathroom with bath and mixer shower. Free on street parking with plenty of space. To the rear is a yarden (a gravelled yard garden) with sheltered seating area.
Well behaved pets are welcome.
The house features Urban art murals throughout, well equipped kitchen, 58 inch smart TV and bathroom with bath and mixer shower. Free on street parking with plenty of space. To the rear is a yarden (a gravelled yard garden) with sheltered seating area.
Well behaved pets are welcome.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Birdwatching 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
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Recycling
- Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
- Dogs and cats only
- 2 total pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
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: 3:00 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 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.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Hartlepool, close to Blast Beach, Tweddle Children's Animal Farm, and Shippersea Bay. Peterlee Leisure Centre is also within a driving distance of 2.3 mi.
Will I be able to park at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?
No, there isn't parking at this cottage.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve good for couples?
Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Are there connecting rooms at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
How close is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 26.5 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is around 25.9 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?
No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve.
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
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8/10 Good
Helen L.
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right for what we needed
Just right for what we needed
Helen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025