Darlington Cottage for 5: 'Cowslip Lodge' 2BR/2BA with River Fishing

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Winston

Raby Castle11 min drive
Barnard Castle11 min drive
Bowes Museum12 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cowslip Lodge Fantastic pet/family, river fishing and beautiful country side

Cowslip Lodge pet and family-friendly, river fishing and beautiful countryside.
There are 3 lodges , they sit by themselves , on the edge of the river Tees in spectacular countryside. Upriver, the Tees cascades over High force, flows down through the historic town of Barnard Castle, with the majestic Bowes Museum, past the lodges and on to Piercebridge.
Many cosy local pubs to a Michelin Star restaurant, makes sure you never go hungry or thirsty. Family attractions Raby Castle, Beamish museum, high force waterfall ect..

The surroundings are just gorgeous, so peaceful and just a short drive away from Barnard Castle.
There is just 5 Lodges, we rent 3 of them out, the other 2 , are just for our own use.

Fishing access to over a 1 mile of private salmon and trout fishing. If you would like to fish, you will require a valid rod licence and a prepaid permission letter from us, for the days you would like to fish, fishing without prepayment and permission notice, could lead to prosecution.

Highcliffe Waters Lodges are also ideally situated for walkers, with the Teesdale Way passing through the site.

The 92 mile long Teesdale Way runs from Cow Green near the source of the river, all way to the sea and it links up with the Cleveland Way and Pennine.

There are many shorter circular walks running along the banks of the river, all of which are very well marked.

Many cosy pubs
- Barnard Castle mini golf, The Hub, shops, cafes,
- Bowes museum in Barnard Castle too
- Raby Castle and playground
- Wetheriggs Zoo
- Walworth Castle
- High Force Waterfall
- Hamsterley Forest with adventure playground/bike routes in woodland
- Egglestone Abbey
- Beamish museum a tast of the past also wild high ropes and adventure centre.
- Infinete Air and Cathedral in Durham.

SPA DAY
Headlam Hall with a delightful lunch
or
The Garage Spa day in Greta Bridge, very cosy too

Property manager

Hanne Hoejlund Dodd

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

River Tees, Conservatory and Outdoor Dining Area, viewed from the garden terrace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets NOT allowed in bedrooms and on any furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking inside Please, on the terrace is ok

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Darlington

This cottage is located in Darlington. Bowes Museum and Egglestone Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines. Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

Raby Castle - 11 min drive
Barnard Castle - 11 min drive
Bowes Museum - 12 min drive
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 14 min drive
Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 23 min drive

Getting around

Dinsdale Station - 24 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Redwell Inn - 10 min drive
Wheatsheaf Inn - 8 min drive
Golden Lion - 10 min drive
The Fox Hole - 9 min drive
The Crown Inn - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowslip Lodge Fantastic pet/family, river fishing and beautiful country side pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowslip Lodge Fantastic pet/family, river fishing and beautiful country side ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowslip Lodge Fantastic pet/family, river fishing and beautiful country side ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowslip Lodge Fantastic pet/family, river fishing and beautiful country side located?

Situated in Darlington, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Raby Castle, Bowes Museum and Egglestone Abbey. Barnard Castle and The Garage Spa are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Joanne T.

10 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful remote location

Absolutely stunning location and very lucky to befriend neighbouring lodge family which enhanced the stay. Lodges were immaculate and perfect for me and my dogs and my kids half the week and a friend who visited later. The only criticism is no WiFi and no tv service which is not specified when booking. Also the DVD player did not work properly and I bought many dvds locally which I left so this was a shame. Stunning views. A toilet brush would have been helpful and could be sanitised and bleached.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul J D.

2 Sept 2021

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

Totally enjoyable stay

We had a lovely time at this lodge...the place was spotless,peacefull and perfect for the five of us and our dog. No wi fi and no signals on our phones meant we got together nightly as a family to.play games and watch TV. The only niggle...and this is a minor one...is that the river isn't very accessible...its quite a climb down to.it. However this just added to the adventure!! Even the bad weather didn't put us off. Would highly recommend. 5* from us !!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

14 Sept 2020

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

Lovely lodge and location

A lovely lodge in a beautiful location. This is our second time and we will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

22 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful lodge in a very peaceful setting

The lodge has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard and the furnishings and decor are beautiful. The lodge is very well equipped with everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed fishing in the river and walking locally. We also had wonderful food in pubs in nearby villages. We found the owners very helpful and they always responded quickly to messages. Will stay again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a trip to Yorkshire.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eloner

9 Aug 2019

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

The Tees was a revelation

Lovely comfy cosy lodge in good quiet location. Property easy reach for exploring the many treasures the area offers. thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Hanne Hoejlund Dodd

We are a family of 6 plus a dog, we like to be out doors and our boys all enjoy fishing and swimming in the river.

Why they chose this property

The lodges are close to local services, but sit quietly away from busy roads and other houses.
- There are many cosy local pubs
-The Teesdale way passes right through our land as it follows the river Tees up towards High Force.
- Barnard Castle mini golf, The Hub, shops, cafes,
- Bowes museum in Barnard Castle too
- Raby Castle and playground
- Wetheriggs Zoo
- Walworth Castle
- High Force Waterfall
- Hamsterley Forest with adventure playground/bike routes in woodland
- Egglestone Abbey
- Beamish museum a tast of the past also wild high ropes and adventure centre.
- Infinete Air and Cathedral in Durham.

SPA DAY
Headlam Hall with a delightful lunch
or
The Garage Spa day in Greta Bridge, very cosy too

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