Deanery View

34 Customer Reviews

• "We had a wonderful weekend at this beautifully presented ' home from home' cottage."

  The location was fantastic with a very welcoming pub across the road (unfortunately they don't serve food) but there is a lovely cafe in the village too. We visited the beautiful Raby castle which was a 30 minute walk away and High Force which was a 25 minute drive. We had a fabulous Sunday lunch at the High Force hotel too. All in all, we had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Apr 2025

• "Wonderful stay at Deanery View, beautiful house and facilities."

  Comfortable beds and so much space. The only negative was the parking, when we arrived someone was parked right in front of the house & also a skip outside another house which made things a little tricky. However there isn’t a specific parking space for the house so a bit of a free for all but certainly not a deal breaker & will know for next time. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Apr 2025

• "Wonderful property."

  Very impressed. Decorated and furnished with thought and care. Kitchen amazing. All mod cons which was very convenient. Great location as a base for investigating the area.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Apr 2025

• "Deanery View is a very comfortable and well appointed property, with a fully enclosed courtyard at the rear which gives total privacy."

  The property is larger than I expected from the photographs online, and was surprised to find a lovely snug as well as the main lounge….both equipped with TV. The kitchen is large, and well equipped. I was pleased to see an air fryer in the kitchen, as it’s something I use a lot at home. Plenty to see and do in the area, so a highly recommended place to stay.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2024

• "Deanery View was an amazing house , not like a holiday home more like your own home and amazingly decorated and furnished."

  Very luxurious and comfortable with the most amazing master bedroom we've ever seen!!. The garden was perfect if you have a dog too, fully enclosed and safe and lovely to sit in. We had a lovely long weekend in Staindrop which is beautiful and some lovely walks. Village needs a decent pub though and some good eating places but for us for a few days it was not a problem.But thoroughly recommend the house.

  Hi Lisa Thank you for your feedback, we use our holiday home ourselves so a home from home was very important for us, and yes the master bedroom and secure garden (we have an escapee dog) helped us choose the house. There has been an application for a restaurant, we are hoping it goes through, it would be another one different from the Country Tea Shop and Restaurant which unfortunately does not open evenings. We would love to welcome you back if you visit the are again. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2024

• "The holiday cottage was very comfortable, very roomy and clean, with a well equipped kitchen and nice outdoor space where we enjoyed playing skittles on a warm summers evening."

  Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay with a large number of people. One problem we did have was with the Nest thermostat the heating was coming on during the night even though the air temperature was high we didn't seem able to stop it. Maybe our lack of understanding. One other slight niggle, there was no plastic box for bottle recycling. Despite the above it was a first class cottage for our stay. Many thanks.

  Hi Arthur Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage and really pleased you and your family manage to spend some time in the outdoor space. We have taken the comments about the thermostat on board and are monitoring it regularly to check for any issues, so far all good. Regarding the box for bottles, just not sure how we could manage this with it being a holiday let and ensuring it is emptied and cleaned for the next guests, maybe we could leave it outside between the bins, we will look into this with the council and see what our neighbours do. Many thanks Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arthur5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely clean comfortable cottage."

  Hi Alyson Thank you for your kind feedback and pleased you felt our house was to your liking, cleanliness and comfort is something we felt was important and a must for a relaxing stay. We hope you stay again. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alyson5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a fabulous 5 day stay at this lovely, clean and comfortable house, the ..."

  We had a fabulous 5 day stay at this lovely, clean and comfortable house, the location was excellent for exploring the area and the house was just fabulous

  Hi Ian Thank you for your kind feedback and pleased you liked our house, we hope you can visit the area again. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautiful cottage very comfortable and high standard of decoration and furnishings, everything needed for a relaxing stay."

  Hi Ceridwen We are really pleased you enjoyed the cottage and that it gave you a relaxing break. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ceridwen5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lovely house, would definitely stay again the next time we are in the area visiting family."

  Hi Julie Really pleased you liked the house and you would be more than welcome to stay again when you are visiting family in the area. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Deanery view is a truly lovely property which we found to be spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and with every comfort."

  The courtyard was ideal for our little dachshund being completely safe and secure. The house is furnished to a very high standard with quality furniture and fittings and the beds are so comfortable

  Hi Gary, Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and it was comfortable for you all and your little dachshund enjoyed the courtyard. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2024

• "The house was very well equipped, comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated."

  We used the Ninja air fryer several times. We explored beautiful Teesdale for the first time. High and Low Forces, Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and local walks around Staindrop.The local tearoom delivered cooked Sunday lunch to the house it was delicious.We took our two dogs who were left welcoming pack which was a lovely thought. We certainly will be visiting again.

  Hi Sandra Thank you for the lovely feedback and really glad you all enjoyed your stay and the area of Teesdale, there are so many lovely places to visit and good for walking. We would love to welcome you again when you return to the area. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely spacious cottage , very clean !"

  Only downside is lack of facilities in the village , would advise doing a food shop before arriving , as only a very small spar shop in the village . Also need to drive to find restaurants /take away goods , as tea shop only open 10-3pm. Other than that pleasant stay

  Hi Nikki Thank you for your lovely review of our cottage. Good advice about doing a food shop before, yes the Spar is only suitable for essentials. There is talk of a restaurant opening in the village and we are keeping our fingers crossed this goes ahead as it would be a great benefit to the village. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nikki4.7★Apr 2024

• "So glad to have found this wonderful holiday let."

  It was the most clean, comfortable, spacious, well decorated and homely place we have ever stayed in. The home is truly beautiful with everything you could possibly need for a cosy stay. It is well equipped, with lots of extra touches which make it extra special. Communication was excellent and check in was easy. The village is lovely and the location of the house is perfect. Thank you. We had a wonderful family break.

  Hi Teresa, many thanks for your lovely feedback and review and we are really pleased that you and your family loved the area and enjoyed your stay at our holiday home. If you wish to return to the area you are more than welcome to stay with us again. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Mar 2024

• "What a fabulous property this is we had a lovely week in this delightful historic village."

  The cottage is top notch so well equipped, spacious and tastefully decorated it really is a beautiful home. The beds are super comfy too so a good nights sleep was had by all. We would definitely stay again and explore the area further we had a trip to the reservoirs, High Force, Beamish, Middleton in Teesdale to mention a few but lots more to see. One of the best cottages we’ve stayed in. Thanks

  Hi Val Thank you for your feedback, it is good to know that we are providing accommodation which you rate so highly, we would love to welcome you back when you can continue to explore the beautiful area. Many thanks Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Mar 2024

• "This property was beautifully maintained, had everything for a very comfortable stay."

  There was lots to see and do in the surrounding area but also lovely walks straight out of the front door.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Feb 2024

• "What a beautiful cottage!"

  Such a restful, homely, and attractive property with careful attention to detail throughout. The master bedroom is a total treat and all the beds were super comfortable. We loved the village and the locality, filled with great places to walk and eat. We would definitely recommend Deanery View!

  Hi Liz Many thanks for your kind feedback and lovely comments about our property and for recommending it to future guests, it is very much appreciated. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Feb 2024

• "We did love this house, furnishings and Christmas decorations are beautiful."

  We left really postive feedback in the guest book but wanted to mention a few things, both the front and back door of this property can be very difficult to open, in an emergency situation getting out in a hurry could be a problem. Gas oven numbers that denote gas mark had worn away so tricky to know how to use, no notes or guidance. Dirty mark possibly from animal under master bed, small toy also der bed and cloth left on the stairs. Lovely property with small improvements would be perfect - thank you.

  Hi Apologies for the delay in replying to your comments and thank you for taking the time to review our property and offer feedback. We visited the property in early January for repairs and maintenance and the doors seemed fine, it was possibly due to the intense rain in the area which made the doors swell, we have since had a visit from a fire safety officer who has confirmed there is no safety issue, if there was an emergency, as the doors opened easily. The oven had been ordered and was replaced whilst we were there, unfortunately, this was the week after your visit so should now be resolved and we apologise that you could not benefit from this. We have raised the potential mark under the bed with the housekeeper, when the bed was pulled out there was no mark visible, and a forward plan of action to ensure the house is kept up to a high standard of cleanliness has been put in place. We are really pleased you liked our property and hopefully we have made some of the necessary improvements to make our property a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the future. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane3.8★Dec 2023

• "An excellent home, very comfortable and cosy, in a beautiful part of the country."

  Many thanks for your review, we are really pleased you like the house and the countryside. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2023

• "Cottage was very comfortable, warm and clean."

  Lovely furnishings in the cottage as well.Plenty of room for 5 of us and our grandson loved the wee sitting room complete with huge telly and good selection of dvd,s. Nice private courtyard with lights but sorry we could not take advantage of same due to the weather.Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area.

  Hi Anne, just catching up on our guest reviews. We are pleased our holiday home was to your liking and you used some of the dvd's, it would be nice if you could have enjoyed the outdoor space, maybe another visit in the warmer months is on the cards. The surrounding area could also be enjoyed, especially the Durham Dales. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2023

• "Deanery View is a lovely spacious property."

  The owners have thought of everything to make staying a pleasurable experience. Staindrop is a beautiful village and there is much to see in the spectacular surrounding countryside.

  Hi Dianne, just catching up on our guest reviews. We are so glad you loved our holiday home and the village and would love to welcome you back sometime. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dianne5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is a lovely house to stay in."

  It is really tastefully furnished, comfortable and homely. All of the furniture, including the beds, is very comfortable. The property was spotlessly clean throughout. The kitchen is well equipped and the courtyard garden is a peaceful secluded place in which to relax. Parking was easy, right outside the front door. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property. The dog welcome was a thoughtful added extra. I would definitely return and stay again.

  Hi Mick Many thanks for your lovely feedback about our property, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and the weather allowed you to enjoy the outdoor space. We would be more than happy to welcome you back again. Thanks again Simon & Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mick5.0★Sep 2023

• "Just had a lovely week at Deanery View."

  The house is really well equipped, from games and jigsaws to everything needed in the kitchen. Great communication from the owners throughout, including a list of dog friendly places to eat nearby.

  Hi Abigail, thank you for your lovely comments about our property, we are really pleased you had a lovely time at Deanery View, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Abigail4.7★Aug 2023

• "A lovely property, well furnished and in a great location."

  Excellent communication with the owners, would recommend.

  Hi Ian, apologies for not replying sooner, we have just seen your feedback. Many thanks for taking the time to review our property and very pleased that you all enjoyed your stay and for your recommendation. We would love to welcome you back anythime. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2023

• "Very nice, well furnished."

  Plenty of utensils. Lovely village. We liked the small enclosed garden which was totally secure for the job. Would be ideal for a hot tub

  Many thanks for your lovely feedback on our property. We are really pleased you liked the property and the courtyard garden. We would love to welcome you again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Apr 2023

• "We have just returned from a wonderful Easter break at Deanery View!"

  All 3 generations under one roof found this house to be exceptionally comfortable and cosy with everything we needed! The owners’ attention to detail is second to none, with thoughtful touches throughout. This was a superb base to explore the local area - we would love to return!

  Many thanks for your lovely feedback on our property. We are really pleased that the location allowed you to explore the local area and that the property offered you a comfortable stay and everything you needed. We would love to welcome you again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Apr 2023

• "We all really enjoyed our Christmas break at Deanery View, it was beautifully furnished ,and decorated with a large Xmas tree etc."

  It’s well equipped with everything you need for your stay ,the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and really comfortable. My only issue was the heating system it was lovely and cosy ,but when I turned it down before going to bed to 9.5 it still came on very early in the morning and the pipes were rattling which kept me awake as am a very light sleeper. Other than that I would recommend your cottage .

  Many thanks for your feedback and we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Deanery View and liked the festive decorations. Regarding the noise from the pipes, we have already bled the radiators and the annual service for the heating is due next month so hopefully, that will resolve the issue, we welcome this feedback so we can strive to improve the experience for our future guests. Many thanks Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Dec 2022

• "A beautiful large and roomy house to stop in, exceptionally decorated and all needs need."

  Great location wether you want to visit the Yorkshire Dales, Pennines or the coast! Would highly recommend

  Many thanks for your lovely feedback for our property and really pleased that the location gave you lots of opportunities for the coast and national parks. We would love to welcome you again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Sep 2022

• "We were very impressed with this holiday cottage."

  It was so spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The outside space is a lovely relaxing, tranquil retreat too and especially when the lights are all lit up on an evening. It looks so pretty, my daughter loved staying up til it got dark to see the lights on. We would love to revisit Deanery View, we are regular customers with Sykes and stayed in quite a few properties now but this has been our favourite.

  Hi Lindsay Thank you for completing the Sykes online review and we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Deanery View. Your final comment really gave us a little buzz and we would love to welcome you back again. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Aug 2022

• "Deanery View was a lovely property - tastefully decorated and very comfortable for all the family."

  Great location for visiting nearby towns / attractions - we were visiting family in Bishop Auckland so location was perfect for us and would certainly consider Deanery View for our next trip.

  Hi Lyndsay, thank you for your lovely comments regarding your stay at Deanery View, we really appreciate you taking the time to give us a review. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lyndsay5.0★Jul 2022

• "Delightful property in an excellent location to enjoy North Yorkshire."

  Lots of lovely touches in the house made it feel very welcoming. More than met our expectations.

  Thank you very much for your lovely feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your stay in our house and the area, we would love you to visit again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Jul 2022

• "This is a lovely property positioned adjacent to the village green at Staindrop."

  The house is beautifully furnished and very clean, and the owners have carefully furnished the property to make it very homely. We will definitely be booking the property again when we are in the area.

  Hi Sally, thank you so much for your review and we are really pleased you like the property and the village, we look forward to welcoming you again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Jun 2022

• "Everything about our stay was wonderful."

  The cottage was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you'd need, including spare dog bowls. The local village is lovely and has a nice cafe for lunch just a short walk away. Raby castle is just 5 minutes drive away too, with a lovely, quiet estate walk available if you have dogs.

  We would just like to say thank you for your lovely, kind review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Deanery View, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sian5.0★Jun 2022

• "Deanery View is a beautiful property."

  Furnished to a very high level, plenty of space for a family of five plus dog, parking directly outside and plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. If we were to make a return visit to County Durham we would definitely stay here again.

  Thank you so much for your wonderful review about your stay at Deanery View, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay as our first guests and would love to have you to visit again, Simon and Melanie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jun 2022

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