West House

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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

29 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“The cottage was so very cosy and warm with everything we needed.”

The scenery was lovely and we could not fault the location. The owner was so helpful and made our stay a delight, just wish we had booked for a longer stay.

The scenery was lovely and we could not fault the location. The owner was so helpful and made our stay a delight, just wish we had booked for a longer stay.

- Mr Crocker, March 2019
“Beautiful house great location .”

Helpful friendly hosts Returning in September!

- Mrs Foster, March 2019
“We already knew the area and what it offers but the house was as good as anyone could expect.”

We felt at home from arrival to departure and would've taken another week if it wasn't booked. The owner made sure people have everything they need and we all felt she really cares ... we'll certainly go back.

- Mr Scott, March 2019
“Very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a lovely setting with great views over the country side.”

A few minutes walk into the town with its 2 pubs and tea shops. An excellent location for those who enjoy walking as it is very close to the Pennine Way with walks up to Low & High Force waterfalls.

- Mr Smith, January 2019
“We had the most perfect Christmas in the most perfect cottage.”

The accommodation was wonderful as was the host. Would most definitely recommend a stay at West Cottage.

- Ms Edmondson, December 2018
“The house was really lovely and had everything we needed including toys for our boys.”

It was a great location too with fantastic views.

- Mr Walsh, November 2018
“It was a beautiful cottage and we had a fantastic weekend there!”

I was the perfect relaxation get-away! I would definitely return!

- Miss Convery, November 2018
“Brilliant cottage, great location.”

Would definitely return.

- Mr Allen, August 2018
“The cottage was fine, and the owner very friendly and welcoming.”

The views from the garden are wonderful. The kitchen is modern with all mod cons.

- Mr Brooks, June 2018
“Owner very friendly and welcoming.”

Perfect location for exploring Upper Teesdale and very convenient to Middleton itself and the local shops etc.

- Mrs Gibson, June 2018
“What a beautiful, homely cottage with stunning views!”

! We really enjoyed watching the birds, the lovely long walks from the cottage and to top it off we were able to feed lambs up at the farm and even lucky enough to see 3 more being born! We had such a lovely stay, can't wait to return!

- Mrs Gilbert, March 2018
“The cottage is beautiful,well equipped and very clean.”

As a base for exploring the local area it’s great, if any critical comment could be made it would be About it’s listed location. It would be advantageous to note for those of limited mobility that in order to Walk to and from the village a hill climb is required .

- Mr Alexander, February 2018
“The cottage was great and the owners so helpful during the snowy weather.”

Would definitely return but book direct. Sykes - I was distinctly unimpressed with. Payment system is terrible, hidden credit card fees then took balance payment twice. Definitely wouldn’t use again.

- Mrs Headland, February 2018
“Very well equipped cottage and despite the 4 inches of snow that fell when we were there the cottage was very warm.”

Our host. Sally Ann, called by to ensure all was well and was on hand in the event of any problems (there were none!). Great location just a few minutes walk from the town and it's pubs and facilities with a number of walks nearby and central for exploring the Dales

- Mr Smith, January 2018
“Central heating not working properly when we arrived.”

It broke down altogether on New Year’s Day. Owner gave us a bag of logs for the wood burner pending getting a heating engineer the next day. Not a lot else owner could have done. However the thermostat for the heating is in sitting room which means that when the central heating is on at same time as wood burner the thermostat clicks heating off, thus leaving rest of house cold. The dining room was too cold to use any of the time we were there. Also the vast majority of doors do not fit properly. The door on the main bedroom has to be pushed down to open it. The bathroom door does not shut properly unless you bang it shut.....not conjusive to a good nights sleep if any one needs the bathroom during the night ! The second bedroom door does not close at all ! These are all things that could be addressed easily and without too much cost !

- Mrs Adams, December 2017
“A perfect house in a perfect setting.”

- Mr Plunkett, December 2017
“This was our second stay at West house.”

The cottage is in a quiet location, but within walking distance of the village. It is very well maintained, clean and comfortable. If you like walking, the outdoors and peace and quiet then this is the place to stay.

- Mrs Sidebottom, December 2017
“Probably the most comfortable and best equipped cottages we've experienced in more than 20 years of self-catering holidays.”

Lovely eggs from the owner's hens. Short walk to the village - and a longer one back up hill!

- Dr Turner, July 2017
“The cottage provided everything one could wish for, we were lucky with the weather too!”

- Mrs Lewis-Lavender, June 2017
“For a Aussie this is a place dreams are made of.”

This was the second time we've visited the West House that is owned by a very friendly couple, Sally Ann and Andrew Teward. The cottage is made of local stone and has been fully modernized inside to a very high standard. It contains a huge kitchen/diner, two cozy reception rooms and a bathroom and two very large bedrooms upstairs. The cottage has stunning views from every window and it's not unusual to see the likes of rabbits and pheasants roaming around. The town of Middleton In Teesdale, has all the necessary amenities. For a market town, Barnard Castle is a short drive away. For the keen angler, the Tewards have fishing rights to a section of the Tees River and welcome anglers. The Grasholme Reservoir is only 3 miles away and offers great angling for reservoir trout.

- Andrew J, June 2017
“New Year Heaven”

Stayed for 2 nights New Years Eve and New Years Day and it was a real relaxing treat. The house was spotless and so very welcoming with everything we needed, even a bottle of prosecco to toast the New Year. Landlady popped in to say hi and make sure we had everything we needed, she even took the time to give us the best routes to go for a morning run with our two young children too which was really appreciated. Both adults and children loved our stay from the warm cosy atmosphere to the nice walk into the village where we were greeted by the friendly locals....some great places to eat too.....

- Bishopsgate T, January 2017
“very relaxing but near villiage”

Loved this cottage was spotless. plenty room for kids to play outside, lovely view when sitting at patio. Bedrooms smashing bed to big l couldn,t kick my husband when he was snoring. will be back felt to relaxed when l got home

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011
“beautiful cottage , well appointed , friendly owner”

A lovely friendly welcome made by the owner. Lots of advice given regarding the beautiful walks from the cottage . Furnishings in the cottage were beautiful , straight out of the Country Living magazine. Large Kitchen , well equipped with everything for a lovely holday . We didn't need the car once we got there as the village shops catered for everything we needed. The cottage was in such a good location for High Force & Low Force Waterfalls . A splendid walk from the doorstep . Off road parking . We could not have asked for anything more .

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2011
“Perfect Retreat”

The house was everything we could have asked for. Following the cancellation of another property in the area at short notice, the owners of West House couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. Fresh eggs, milk and biscuits all left for us, spacious, comfortable rooms, excellent heating in the teeth of very cold wintry blasts and to top it all a super-king size bed for a great nights sleep. We highly recommend this cottage to anybody, it met our needs and more. Hopefully we may book there again next time we visit our relations and friends in the North East. Forgot to mention the views as well...

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2011
“Amazing cottage in beautiful setting, a perfect Christmas!”

This was our first Christmas away from home, and my wife and I wanted to show our children what Christmas is like away from the city. The cottage was beautiful, we all loved the wood burner, comfy beds and thick stone walls. It was made even better by the snow! The owners were fantastic, providing lovely touches such as decorations and a beautiul xmas tree, fresh eggs and logs. I would recommend this cottage to anyone!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, February 2011
“peace and quiet”

super service , extended help with fishing rights , fresh eggs, beautiful view ,comfortable house.good amenities in the village

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2010
“A breath of fresh air!”

Loveliest cottage we've stayed in. Thoughtfully decked out with all that ws needed, and more. Very friendly owner, who brought new-born lambs around for the children to feed. Teesdale - what a find! Super walks - even for little legs!

- What a find!, June 2010
“property 2040”

We have already writen a review for this property which you have included in your property advertisment. I would also like to add that we thought hte service from Sykes cottages to be excellent and friendly in the finding and booking process.Many thanks we will certainly use your services again .Kind regards and Merry Christmas Jeff Rawcliffe

- Jeff Rawcliffe, December 2009
“fantastic holiday”

This cottage far exceeded our expectations. Beautiful setting great location amd wonderful accommodation. Owner couldn't have been nicer.One of the best cottages we have stayed at. Would highly recommend!!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
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The property

An early 18th century, stone-built, semi-detached cottage, situated on the outskirts of the delightful village of Middleton-in-Teesdale, just 10 miles from Barnard Castle.

Boasting outstanding views of the surrounding fells, West House is full of charm and character, offering a quaint sitting room with cosy woodburning stove, a separate dining room and a spacious rear garden, ideal for sitting out and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area.

This is a good base for those wishing to experience village life with all the local shops, pubs and village walks just a short stroll from the property, whilst the nearby market town of Barnard Castle with its cobbled streets and quaint lanes attracts visitors all year round.

With the Northern Dales waiting to be discovered slightly further afield, this lovely cottage is ideal for family and friends to get away from it all!

Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with twin beds and additional pull-out stacker bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books/games/DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Enclosed garden with patio area, garden furniture and BBQ
Private fishing on River Tees available free of charge by arrangement with owner
Off road parking for 2 cars
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pubs, cafes and restaurant 5 mins walk
Note: During the months of March and April, with prior arrangement with the owner, guests are able to bottle feed the lambs during the lambing season

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About the location

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE

Barnard Castle 10 miles.

Nestling by the banks of the River Tees is the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, which lies in the heart of Teesdale, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This bustling town offers a good range of shops, pubs and places to eat and is surrounded by superb walking country, with high open moorland as well as pretty wooded valleys. The nearby waterfalls of High Force, Gibson's Cave and Cauldron Snout are amongst the most spectacular sights in the district, and the nearby market town of Barnard Castle can be easily reached and offers a full range of facilities.

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“The cottage was so very cosy and warm with everything we needed.”

“Beautiful house great location .”

“We already knew the area and what it offers but the house was as good as anyone could expect.”

“Very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a lovely setting with great views over the country side.”

“We had the most perfect Christmas in the most perfect cottage.”

“The house was really lovely and had everything we needed including toys for our boys.”

“It was a beautiful cottage and we had a fantastic weekend there!”

“Brilliant cottage, great location.”

“The cottage was fine, and the owner very friendly and welcoming.”

“Owner very friendly and welcoming.”

“What a beautiful, homely cottage with stunning views!”

“The cottage is beautiful,well equipped and very clean.”

“The cottage was great and the owners so helpful during the snowy weather.”

“Very well equipped cottage and despite the 4 inches of snow that fell when we were there the cottage was very warm.”

“Central heating not working properly when we arrived.”

“A perfect house in a perfect setting.”

“This was our second stay at West house.”

“Probably the most comfortable and best equipped cottages we've experienced in more than 20 years of self-catering holidays.”

“The cottage provided everything one could wish for, we were lucky with the weather too!”

“For a Aussie this is a place dreams are made of.”

“New Year Heaven”

“very relaxing but near villiage”

“beautiful cottage , well appointed , friendly owner”

“Perfect Retreat”

“Amazing cottage in beautiful setting, a perfect Christmas!”

“peace and quiet”

“A breath of fresh air!”

“property 2040”

“fantastic holiday”