A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Tow Law

Diggerland18 min drive
Durham University21 min drive
Durham Cathedral23 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A charming and traditional rural retreat, offering peace and quiet; convenience and comfort; rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.

Binks Cottage is a 4 star gold accommodation. The front door opens into a private walled garden with lawn and comfortable garden furniture and a bbq. There is private parking for two cars at the back of the cottage.

Children are very welcome and we can offer a cot, high-chair and toys; we are happy to show guests around the farm.

Perfect for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham City., Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and various coastal towns - Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Bamburgh. The village is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for sightseeing, walking, pony trekking, fishing and golf.

Property manager

Amanda Simpson

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hall Hill Farm and Diggerland. Travelling with kids? Consider Mini Moos Adventure Farm, or check out an event or a game at Heritage Park Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Diggerland - 18 min drive
Durham University - 21 min drive
Hamsterley Forest - 22 min drive
Durham Castle - 22 min drive
Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive

Getting around

Bishop Auckland Station - 17 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Black Lion - 8 min drive
Blu's Cocktail & Wine Bar - 10 min drive
The Horse Shoe Inn - 9 min drive
The Green Billy Row - 9 min drive
Number 10 - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hall Hill Farm, Witton Castle and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Low Barns Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

13 Apr 2024

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

Outstanding!

Beautiful farm cottage, spotless throughout. Nice touches such as milk, eggs and home baking on arrival. Amanda and her family gave us a tour of the farm too, this was very enjoyable, loved seeing the lambs and calves. Comfortable beds, lots of family games, an open fire, garden seating. We would highly recommend and would certainly stay again. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

9 Dec 2023

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

Superb accommodation

Loved staying in Binks cottage. Hope to stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

13 Aug 2023

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

Home from home

Bink's Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Amanda was a superb, friendly host and we were delighted to be welcomed by the smell of baking bread and all the food basics she provided. Our grandson loved the chocolate buns! We visited Locomotion, Beamish and Seaham beach during our stay, finding the cottage was an excellent base for our trips out. Isaac was thrilled to see all the sheep being run through the farmyard one morning. We have no hesitation in recommending Bink's Cottage!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

12 Jul 2023

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

Countryside getaway

Good value for money, spacious property and friendly hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2023

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

Idyllic stay

Thank you to Amanda and Tom for welcoming us so well. The cottage is near a beautiful farm and on a village green with a picturesque church. We stayed during lambing season and it was lovely to see all the lambs being born. The beautiful North Pennines are awaiting on your door step with so many walks and areas of beauty to explore.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Simpson

I have enjoyed welcoming guests to the cottage for 20 years. I work on the family farm alongside my son.

Why they chose this property

Peace and Quiet; Convenience and comfort; Rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Binks Cottage is set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.

The accommodation includes two bedrooms (1 double room, 1 twin room and 1 double sofa-bed), bathroom with large shower, bath robes and luxurious towels. The living room offers comfortable seating for 6 people with a log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. There is a smart TV with Netflix, an Alexa, books and games for all ages. The Kitchen is very well equipped and offers an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, bread maker, washer/dryer, microwave etc. There is a dining table seating 6. The lawned garden, overlooking the village green, is surrounded by a low stone wall, there is garden furniture and a barbecue. Storage for bikes and tack. Private parking for 2 cars.

What makes this property unique

Binks Cottage is situated on a working farm, Thornley Hall Farm, there is also a hill farm 17 miles away, Glenwhelt. We encourage our guests to visit the farm and walk the public footpaths in the area where you will be able to see dry stonewalling, animals in fields and wildlife.

We welcome the opportunity to show you around Thornley Hall farm and Glenwhelt, if you are interested please ask.

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