Forestside View

We found the property to be lovely, clean, tidy with modern facilities.

The beds were comfortable and the kitchen very well equipped. This old property has been lovingly and tastefully restored. Katie the owner was very attentive and on hand in case we had any issues. She provided information on what to see and where to eat. We could not have asked for more. Highly recommend this property and if we visit the area again we will be staying here.

We had a wonderful stay with family at Forestside View.

A beautiful property in an excellent location and brilliant value for money!! This home really had everything you could need/want. Katey even went above and beyond adding in lots of things which made travelling with small children so much easier (travel cot, toddler bed, highchair, bath seat and boxes of toys/books)! We were celebrating two birthdays in the family over our weekend and they had also gone to the effort to put up a birthday banner and leave a cake and bottle of wine! We so appreciative of the additional effort to make our stay extra special. From my Granny to the kids we loved every minute of it. I couldn’t recommend Forestside View enough!

I would first like to thank Katey (landlord) for her warm hospitality, excellent communication, and guidance throughout our stay.

From the very beginning, Katey was extremely welcoming, friendly, and helpful. She communicated with us clearly and was always available whenever we needed any assistance or information. Her guidance was particularly helpful when it came to planning our activities and making the most of our time in the area. She provided useful recommendations and suggestions on places to visit, things to do, and activities that were suitable for our family, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The location of the cottage was excellent. It was situated in a lovely and peaceful area, making it a perfect place to relax and spend quality time together. At the same time, it was conveniently located for exploring the surrounding area and visiting different attractions and activities. We really appreciated having such a good balance between a quiet, relaxing environment and easy access to places to visit. The cottage itself was very good, comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Everything was presented nicely, and it was clear that a lot of care and attention had been given to keeping the property in excellent condition. It provided us with a comfortable and pleasant home during our stay. One of the things we appreciated most was the privacy. Throughout our entire stay, we were able to enjoy the cottage without being disturbed. We had our own space and could relax and enjoy our time together as a family, which made a big difference to the overall experience. I would happily recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a comfortable, peaceful, and well-located place to stay. We would also be very happy to return in the future.

The house is ideal for family - spacious bedrooms themed around animals of the countryside.

The views across the surrounding fields open up to a great big sky which made a spectacular setting for the carefully constructed building. Every inch of the place itself sang out to display the love poured into it by the owners .

Sadly I saw the cottage advertised at a discounted rate along with some of the weeks before ours and afterwards too, however upon payment we were charged the maximum amount- beware Sykes pricing traps!

The cottage was completely amazing and we throughly enjoyed our stay

The host was absolutely fabulous.

Organised a small toddler bed and set up a cot at short notice with everything provided. The house was superb with everything required for a great stay.

We had a wonderful stay at Forestside View and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing break in the countryside.

The property is beautifully furnished, immaculately clean, and equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The enclosed garden provided plenty of space for our dog & we loved spending time on the patio enjoying our morning coffee while taking in the stunning views across the countryside. A huge thank you to the owners for creating such a special place to stay, a perfect combination of comfort, beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and a fantastic garden.

Thank you Katey and Andrew for a wonderful holiday.

The house is beautiful and in an idyllic location. All of the themed bedrooms are fantastic. We loved seeing the animals each day and listening to the birds, we even saw a Barn Owl on the first morning. There was everything we needed and more. We have lovely days out, there is so much to do in the area. We would definitely like to return

A beautiful cottage, everything we needed was supplied.

Clean, comfortable and obviously created with love. Lovely views all round, peaceful and comfortable. We were made to feel really welcome, thank you Katey and Andrew for creating this lovely space.

Forestside view is a lovely property in a lovely quiet setting.

The house is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. We loved the themed rooms, and the downstairs bedroom and wet room are ideal for anyone struggling with stairs. Katey is a perfect host, nothing is too much trouble. We will return!

A lovely house in a beautiful location.

The accommodation was spacious and comfortable for eight of us (6 adults and 2 children). We were made very welcome and would love to return.

We had a wonderful holiday at Forestside view.

The house is spotlessly clean, very comfortable and has spectacular countryside views. The hosts are very welcoming and there is loads to do in the area for all ages.

Fantastic property, immaculately clean, everything you need and more, the hosts couldn't be more helpful and accommodating.

Beautiful location with 360 views of the unspoilt countryside, an excellent place to unwind and relax. Would definitely go again, highly recommend!

Couldn't recommend this place more.

Its location is very remote, which is perfect if you want to get away from things. Saying that, we went in January so even though it was a constant -3 outside it was lovely and warm throughout the house. Facilities are top-notch and the host (Katey) is contactable and helpful throughout. We're already considering a return trip sometime in the summer to explore the local area more

From the minute the cottage came into view the views were amazing WOW !

The cottage had everything you ever needed and thought of everything Not far from Hamsterley forest Absolutely spotlessly clean, warm with high quality finishes lovely welcome gifts and message from Katey and Andrew the owners for our Christmas stay Then a bonus free night offered which we did take up on the offer Thanks again for letting us stay in this fabulous home for our Christmas family get together ☺️ Would definitely recommend a stay here Dawn and Davey and family

Forestside View is a wonderful property with a real homely feel and provides an ideal location for a family get together.

Katey is a excellent host and was available to provide us with every amenity and facility to enable our early Christmas gathering to be a great success. We are most grateful for the high spec of the property, its cleanliness and of course the warm welcome. Thank you!

This property is a real HOME from HOME.

We will definitely be returning again. It was so peaceful in a tranquil setting. Lots of space and VERY WELL equipped. The owners have thought of everything. Terrific views from all windows overlooking the lush countryside with sheep grazing in the fields. A car is a must......however there are plenty of nice walks in the nearby Hamsterley Forest. Ideal as well for kids with a fully enclosed garden with plenty of toys.

An amazing experience from start to finish—the best holiday home we’ve ever stayed in.

The host was exceptionally attentive, going to great lengths to ensure our comfort: from providing toys for the children and a toddler bed, to keeping in touch with helpful updates and even offering out-of-hours assistance when we had a car issue. The house itself is beautiful, with a luxurious feel and everything you could possibly need—especially ideal for larger families with young children. We loved the gorgeous setting, the garden, and watching many sunrises and sunsets. The location is also perfect for exploring local attractions; we especially enjoyed Hamsterley Forest, Raby Castle, High Force waterfall, and Durham. We truly couldn’t fault a single thing and can’t wait to return to this wonderful home away from home.

Amazing property.

Picturesque surroundings and views. An absolute dream

Really enjoyed our time at this property, beautiful views, so relaxing, great host, definitely recommended!

lovely well equipped holiday home, the only slight negative was the WIFI stability as it was sometimes even a struggle to watch a TV programme on downstairs TV but it certainly wouldn't stop us rebooking at Forestside View :)

We had a superb stay, such a well appointed cottage with absolutely everything we could have needed.

The hosts were incredibly proactive and ready to help in anyway possible. We cannot recommend this cottage enough and would love to go back.

Our family holiday in Forestside View Cottage was perfect!

. There were 8 in our party (4 generations) and we all loved the cottage. Katey was a wonderful host. She had thought of everything from ensuring that Mum had a chair in her room and in her bathroom, to the toys that would appeal to our 23 month old grandson, he had a ball! The 7 adults enjoyed sitting around the table playing board games in the evening after the wee one went to bed. The cottage is beautiful and modern and the views are sensational. I'm sure we will be back one day soon.

A brilliant property with everything you need to have a fantastic stay.

Katie and Andrew have thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Great property /excellent communication - very personalised .

Quiet but central to do much - highly recommended

Forestside view is a beautiful, modern and well stocked property lovingly maintained by Katey and Andrew who are the loveliest hosts, their attention to details and Katey's friendly and approachable nature ensures that the holiday is perfect.

We will definitely be returning.

Excellent in every way.

Highly recommended.

Communication from Katie was brilliant, even contacted us beforehand to see if we needed anything and to give us information.

The house is amazing, set in an enclosed garden which was brilliant for our two dogs to run freely in . Location, the house is literally 0.5 miles from Hamsterley forest. About 15 min from Barnard Castle and 30 minutes from Richmond. The Cross Keys pub in Hamsterley village does excellent food and is dog friendly. We loved our week here and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking .

Our group was 5 adults, a 3 year old and 2 dogs.

The property was absolutely perfect for us in terms of size and layout, allowing for the dog owners to take the downstairs double bedroom to be near them overnight. The enclosed garden was a great bonus for dogs and kid, but our chosen weekend was on the cold side so I'm sure we'd use it more in the summer months. We had a great welcome to the property and found everything we needed once inside for cooking etc. The owners left a great pack with local info and tailored recommendations for our child, as she had called us to check who was coming and how old they were. She had also left lots of toys and some children's bowls/cutlery etc which meant less to pack in the car. The contact with our host was great and she was always on hand to answer questions. The place is nicely decorated and very clean. The beds were very comfortable too. In terms of local area, we visited the vast Hamsterly forest numerous times for dog walks, never seeing the same part twice. The riverside walk from the visitor centre was perfect for our 3 year old and included lots of playgrounds and a Gruffalo activity. Fish and chips from Miners Munchies was nice (cash only) and we visited a couple of localish pubs. Despite the cold we had the most amazing skies with expanded views over the hills. I'm sure we'll be back in the future, maybe in the summer months next time!

Great place to stay, lovely location with beautiful scenery.

very clean and comfortable. Excellent hosts.

Highly recommend!

We had such a lovely week at Forestside view. We couldn’t fault anything, the property was so clean and beautifully decorated the kitchen was well equipped and the fully enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs who absolutely loved their stay too! We will definitely be back soon.

The property is great for a large gathering, and very well equipped.

We made an early Christmas dinner and found it had everything we needed! It has a large secure garden that the dogs loved running around in, and it's remote location makes it fantastic for stargazing and enjoying country walks.

A lovely house with loads of space and everything you might need; situated in a beautiful, peaceful location giving amazing views of the countryside

Property was absolutely immaculate in a beautiful setting with stunning views.

Decorated to a high standard. All bedrooms had a theme which was a nice idea with very comfortable beds. Very impressed and will be back....

Absolutely beautiful property, our home away from home!

We'll definitely book again. The property has everything you need for a relaxing holiday and the owners are really accommodating. We can't wait to come back to this amazing home!

We had a great stay, the house had everything we needed, even the extra little touches that made our stay even better.

And Katey made us feel so welcome and relaxed, going out of her way to help us!

We only had a couple of days here to catch up with friends but wish we could have stayed longer.

Lovely house, in immaculate condition, lots of space for two families and a dog and the host was so friendly and helpful, they couldn't have done enough to make sure we had a nice stay. Highly recommend :)

Retrurning visitors, highly recommeded.

Excellent house, had everything we needed for our stay, exceptionally clean and tidy throughout.

Fantastic location with beautiful views of the countryside. Great comfortable beds. Great living space. Stayed multiple times. Excellent host.

Fabulous location, peaceful and private.

Great house, has everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Well equipped throughout house, Good comfortable beds. really enjoyed out stay. Have re booked for another week.

Fabulous!

Amazing! Katey made everything so perfect and special for us celebrating our Ruby anniversary with family ages ranging 3 to 86 plus a dog. The house is beautiful with amazing views in every direction. Loved everything especially the themed unique bedrooms and gorgeous bathrooms. She even left toys for our granddaughter to play with. Thank you so much.

Absolutely beautiful property - a credit to the owners.

Sited in a wonderful peaceful location but within shory driving distance of many beautiful villages/ towns. Book Forestside View and you won't be disappointed.

This was a lovely cottage in a rural setting.

Amazing hosts. Great space - suited our needs well.

Absolutely beautiful holiday home.

It has everything you need for your stay. The owners are so friendly and helpful they made our stay extra special, leaving a lovely welcome pack and balloons for our birthday celebrations. The only thing I would say is that I should've booked a longer stay! I definitely will be booking this home again, loved it!

Fantastic house for a week stay!

Lovely open plan living area and well thought out design. Underfloor heating is welcomed after a brisk day out and the beds are super comfy! Lovely being in the countryside with peace and quiet to sleep and the addition of black out curtains is perfect

The house is excellent, very clean and beautifully decorated.

It has everything you could need. Plenty of space inside and a lovely garden with beautiful views all around. Katey went out of her way to make us feel welcome, making sure my birthday weekend was perfect. Thank you so much Katey, everything you did was greatly appreciated by us all. We will definitely be back

Property was easy to locate via satnav, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped.

We have stayed at many properties over the last few years and this was possibly the best equipped we have been to. Katey and Andrew have literally thought of everything you might need during your stay and respond to any queries you might have quickly and helpfully. Beds were large and super comfy. Location is beautiful with walks and places of interest to visit locally plentiful. Would highly recommend this property and would definitely use again if available.

Just lovely.

Everything at Forestside View is of the highest standard with lots of little details that show how much love and care Katey and Andrew put into the house and which added to our stay. Quiet location but easy access to Hamsterley Forest, Weardale and Teesdale.

An absolutely beautiful house, set in gorgeous surroundings.

The house is of a very high standard and has absolutely everything you need for a perfect stay. We took our dog, and the house and garden are perfectly secure for your furry friend. We love the location in general, and if you enjoy walking or mountain biking, we thoroughly recommend nearby Hamsterley Forest, somewhere we where already familiar with. Overall, we cannot recommend Forestside View. Andrew and Katey are wonderful hosts - being there if you need them, but also leaving you in peace to enjoy your holiday. We are already planning our next visit.

This property has been renovated to the highest possible standards.

It’s simply fantastic. We’ve just returned home from 10. Superb nights. We always look for minimum four star, preferably five. This is by far the best property we’ve stayed in in the UK. Katey and her family live two minutes away, and are super helpful. Nothing being too much trouble. There is off-road parking for a minimum of 4/5 cars The lawned garden wraps around the property with a table and a seating area and a barbecue area. The views from the garden are fantastic, uninterrupted panoramic views of all the open countryside. The best view is to the west where you see the forest and the hills, and it’s relaxing, watching the sunset On entering the property through the front porch to the left of the hallway is the large kitchen diner and lounge To the right of the hallway is the downstairs double bedroom which is of a good size next to. That is a brilliant utility room with plenty of space for storage and a spare fridge. Next to that is the downstairs wet room which is six star. absolutely fantastic with the rain shower with attachment, wash basin and WC Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both are good size one being twin beds there’s a shower room with rain shower and attachment basin and WC. The main bedroom is an excellent size with an ensuite consisting of bath, rainshower attachments above wash basin and WC. All fitted to the highest possible standard. The beds are extremely comfortable. The property is a great position to explore County Durham with all the wonderful history and scenery. We will definitely return Wishing everyone happy holidays. Cheers.

This house - and the views from it - is gorgeous.

In a lovely unspoiled, quiet location but so many things to see and do not far away. Katey was the most top host who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable - quite perfect in every way and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thank you!

This is an absolute gem of a holiday home.

From start to finish the owners could you not do enough to ensure our comfort and convenience. The standard of the accommodation was outstanding with every bedroom and bathroom being of luxury hotel quality. The owners provided a very generous welcome pack for humans and dogs, which was appreciated very much. The garden is enclosed and safe for dogs and children to run free, and the views on all sides are extensive. There are walks from the property but historic sites are also just short drives away. If you're up for a longer drive (about an hour) then Blackhall beach is worth a visit for a rugged beach walk. This beach suffered during its industrial past but now offers a much under-used coastal experience. Search 'Blackhall beach car park' for directions to straightforward free access to the beach. We had a great few days at this property and thank the owners very much.