• Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Offering a garden and garden view, White House Cottages is located in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum and 29 km from Sage Gateshead. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like cycling. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 29 km from White House Cottages, while Stadium of Light is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. A real home from home. John kindly upgraded us to the bigger cottage (The Loft) at no extra cost. Fully equipped, including dishwasher and washing machine (not that we used them.) Lovely powerful shower ...
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great homely and comfortable property. Lovely views too. Our second stay and won’t be our last.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So quiet and peaceful, with a great pub over the road.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

White House Cottages comprises 2 barn conversions which have been modernised to a high standard, yet have kept the features which reflect the country location of the properties. Incorporating a fullyfitted kitchen including washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and central heating . The bathroom/ shower rooms are all fully tiled in travertine stone . all linen, towels are provided plus wi fi is included. the properties are fully furnished in a style to reflect their surrounding . off street parking is included. We have added an additional appartment "The Loft" which is a modern spacious accomodation with its own outside area and overlooks the village green on the front with views over Durham City to the rear. The properties are situated in tranquil Brandon village , with its delightful village green, Local pub and surrounding farmland. there are numerous walks and cycle trails nearby and it is a perfect base to explore Durham City and County Durham
We have sold our hotel business to concentrate on developing our 3 self catering cottages. We have modernised and finished the cottages to a high standard so that they reflect the standards you would expect in a quality hotel, but with a personal touch.. With our extensive knowledge of the area we will be able to direct you to some great restaurants / bars and also direct you to the numerous attractions of Durham City and county Durham . we have also organised discounts at a few restaurants .
The cottages are located in tranquil Brandon village , which is a small hamlet of 50 houses witha village green and a traditional country pub. Yet it is only a few minutes drive from Durham City
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of White House Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • 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
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    White House Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:30 to 22:00

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash White House Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform White House Cottages 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.

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about White House Cottages

    • White House Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • White House Cottages is 2.8 miles from the centre of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at White House Cottages (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests

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

    • Check-in at White House Cottages is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at White House Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at White House Cottages (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, White House Cottages 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 White House Cottages on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at White House Cottages on this page.