Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat

7 INSTITUTE TERRACE FIR TREE CROOK, Durham, DL15 8DE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>88</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
88 reviews
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Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat

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  • Entire home
  • 110 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath

A recently renovated holiday home situated in Durham, Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a carpeted floor as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like hiking. Beamish Museum is 28 km from Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat, while Utilita Arena is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durham
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  • Becky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful home with a 5 minute walk to 2 lovely pubs either side of the street..Cathy came to meet us at the property to hand over the keys and was very welcoming also it was a very nice touch to be left with milk,water and a few treats, the beds...”
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We have stayed in many places (not just with Booking.com!) and this was probably the first time we’ve been truly amazed at how the owners have gone truly above and beyond to attend to the needs of people staying. It is a pretty small terraced...”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We received a warm welcome to this cosy cottage. The cottage was clean and tidy and had everything you’d need for a few days away. It was warm and comfortable and in a great location to visit Beamish, Durham and Newcastle.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by CATHY

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CATHY
Sleeps up to 5 . A charming, cosy traditional 2 Bedroom cottage dating back to 1870 in the small hamlet of Fir Tree, Crook. Although almost 200 years old, it has been mostly modernised inside to give modern conveniences along with retaining charm and character. 2 pub/restaurants in the hamlet serving excellent food. Although situated on the A68, the main road to Edinburgh, the cottage itself is a haven of tranquility with double glazing throughout. I live 3 miles away but am always on hand if needed. Please note, that I have WiFi in the cottage. Due to it being semi rural, it MAY drop signal strength from time to time. Never happened yet in over 2 years but it is a possibility.
Hi there. My name is Cathy and I have hosted many guests from both near and far already in my cottage, and love doing so. I also own my own personalised travel company so I am well used to meeting people and ensuring they have a great time. I speak fluent French and conversational German, which has come in handy on several occasions! I only live 3 miles away, so am always on hand to help if you need me. There are 2 pubs/restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, 'The Fir Tree Hotel' and 'The Duke of York', both serving excellent food. There is also a petrol station around the corner with a small shop attached, as well as Tow Law 3 miles further with a larger supermarket. The A68 Cafe serves breakfast and meals daily and is located 3.8 miles away on the A68. Being on the A68, Number 7 is in an enviable location for easy access to Weardale, Scotland, Durham, Newcastle, Hamsterley Forest, the Northumberland Coast and so many other places. I have lived abroad for many years in my time, but you cannot beat this beautiful region in the North East of England.
Bishop Auckland Market Town Auckland Castle Raby Castle Barnard Castle National Railway Museum Shildon Weardale Steam Train Express Bishop Auckland Golf Club Hamsterley Forest The Gruffalo Trail Diggerland Kynren Kielder Forest Durham University Newcastle University Restaurants and markets * The Duke of York Inn Restaurant 0.1 miles The Fir Tree Country Hotel Restaurant 0.1 miles Lidl - New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND Supermarket 3.2 miles Aldi - Elliot Street, Crook, DL15 8QQ Supermarket 3.2 miles The A68 Cafe Cafe/bar 3.8 miles Closest airports * Durham Tees Valley Airport 19.6 miles Newcastle International Airport 23.2 miles Leeds Bradford International Airport 58 miles Most popular landmarks * Beamish Museum 13.2 miles Lumley Castle 13.8 miles MetroCentre 18 miles Utilita Arena 19 miles Newcastle Train Station 19.4 miles Darlington Railway Station Sage Gateshead Scottish Border - 85 miles
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat

  • The prices at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is 9.3 miles from the centre of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Yes, Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat on this page.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.