Thistlewood House

Well kept and maintained cottage quite located ideal place to recharge your batteries Would definitely go again

Perfect in every way for 2 adults and 3 dogs.

Thank you.

A very comfortable place to stay.

Quiet with good views. Well equipped. Would recommend to friends

Thistlewood House is an absolutely beautiful place to stay if you want to relax and unwind.

Surrounded by fields of varying animals, birds and hills, its the perfect place to fully chill out. The house is equipped with everything you need, decorated to a high standard and beautifully clean throughout. Highly recommend staying here. Lots of things to do within a short drive and a lovely little village 10/15 min walk away with coffee shop, corner shop, takeaways and a couple of pubs. We visited the Metro Centre (40mins) and Durham (30mins) which are worth visiting too!

Thistlewood House was a wonderful property for us and our dogs.

The access to the enclosed garden was very helpful for the dogs and the accommodation was very spacious and comfortable. We had a very relaxing week and enjoyable walks.

Stunning cottage and location which is excellent for exploring the Durham area.

Plenty to see and do - Beamish not to be missed. Thank you to the Thistlewood House owners for delicious welcome pack and super clean property which is always very much appreciated. Whole family enjoyed the stay including our golden retriever

What a wonderful cottage!

We've had a brilliant week in the sun at Thistlewood House! It was an absolute delight to see the abundance of wildlife around the cottage - the blackbirds constant attention to the chicks in the nest was delightful to see in particular - also rabbits galore, a fox and deer were something to behold. The house was beautiful and well equipped (could benefit from a new frying pan). The beds were exceptionally comfortable and the bedding is just *chefs kiss! We had days out at Beamish, Binchester Roman Fort and Auckland Palace - which were all great days out. We'll absolutely be back! Thank you for a wonderful break!

Really comfortable house and garden, wonderful bedrooms and bathroom.

We loved the bathroom and found the beds really comfy. The kitchen was quite well equipped but could have done with more cutlery sets. More importantly, the cooking knives were so blunt they could not be used. Lovely area and all the local people we met were incredibly friendly. Thoroughly recommend.

Brilliant quiet location, with easy access to village amenities and local pub.

Good walks for the dog straight from the door. Property was clean and comfortable and the wood burner made for cozy evenings in. Beds were comfortable with good quality bedding. We will certainly stay again.

Excellent property, very quiet lane, walks from the door, local pub (Bay Horse) serving a very good Sunday dinner, Hamsterly forest and Durham a short drive away and well worth the visit

Family of six loved Thistlewood House.

We all felt so relaxed and comfortable the whole week. It was very well equipped with everything we needed. It was rural peace and so quiet except for the sounds of the birds and the lambs in the field next to the house. The view was gorgeous out over the fields towards the distant hills and there are lovely walks from the door. The amenities of pretty Wolsingham are a ten minute walk or two minutes in the car. We would love to return very soon.

A lovely charming house with everything you need.

Great set up, very welcoming and clean. We had a great week exploring the local area. A couple of things that would improve it. A small sofa in the dining room would give adult and kid space in the evening. A blind or frosted sticker in the glass kitchen door, to prevent the dogs barking at the local cats.

What a beautiful home.

Spacious, spotlessly clean. Very well equipped. Ideally placed for visiting local towns and villages. Would love to visit again.

A beautiful cottage for a relaxing stay with grown up family had everything you could want and spotlessly clean.

Only complaint was we were all quite cold on the first night and unable to light log fire as logs were too damp which was a shame.

Beautiful cottage with stunning views, a delight even in winter months.

Very private and with parking for 3 cars. The facilities in Wolsingham are within walking distance - pub, well equipped local shop, petrol station and a lovely Italian restaurant. The cottage is well equipped, with very comfortable king size beds. The owners provided additional touches to make it homely, lovely biscuits and the Christmas tree was just perfect. Amazing country walks straight from the front door, with incredible views. This is a “must book” property!

A fabulous house, our third visit and booked again for 2026.

Beautifully clean, warm and comfortable in an elevated position from the village overlooking fields and fells. The garden enjoys sun the whole day long. Our 3 dogs love it here ( 1 has to be kept on a lead as she will just clear the wall). Fabulous walks from the door in lovely countryside. If peace and quiet is what you want then Thistlewood House is for you.

Beautiful house in Beautiful surroundings.

Comfortable, clean & well equipped. Tv didn't receive much but we don't spend much time in front of it! Many thanks, perfect for us & our 3 dogs! Would definitely recommend very highly!

Lovely property, nice and quiet but close enough to near by shops.

Great location and the perfect base for exploring the amazing countryside. We loved our stay and was sad to leave.

Thistlewood House is an amazing cottage in a beautiful location - overlooking farmland and stunning countryside, whilst being a walkable distance to Wolsingham with shops/pubs etc.

, great walks in the area and places to visit like Durham, Raby Castle, Bishops Palace, Barnards Castle etc., and all within easy driving distance. Owners were very responsive when we had a minor issue with the washing machine. Overall, we loved it and felt it would be a perfect place to live!

Lovely property not suitable for anyone with mobility problems steps inside and outside everything else was perfect beds all comfortable the binoculars a lovely thought welcome tray lovely

This is such a beautiful comfortable home.

Everything you need for a lovely holiday. Beautiful views. We thoroughly enjoyed our week. House was extremely clean. Gardens were lovely and the swing and slide were an added bonus for my granddaughter.

Lovely setting, beautiful house and garden.

Fairly close to the village shops but not quite within walking distance. Secluded lane and large garden for dogs. They were very happy in the garden.

Beautiful welcoming house in a lovely peaceful location with great views.

Extremely well appointed, very comfortable and warm. Appreciated welcome gifts on arrival. Well maintained gardens with adjacent sheep and lambs. Whole family and two dogs enjoyed staying at Thistlewood House. Very happy to recommend and hope to return. Thank you.

So glad we found Thistlewood House, what a very special place.

Spent most of the week watching the buzzards and spotting all the many wildlife around the fields. The house is beautifully set up, clean and warm, big windows showing some spectacular sunsets. A lovely short walk down into the town with all its quirky lanes and beck when we weren't feeling too adventurous then back up the hill for a cuppa in the garden, perfect.

We all had a fantastic 5 days at Thistlewood House.

The perfect setting & so peaceful. I am already planning when I can go back. Places to go if you want or, like me, the perfect place to chill out. The house is very welcoming so you feel at home straight away. Everything needed is there, apart from food of course. Once you've been once, you will want to go back again.

Lovely house in gorgeous setting.

Thanks so much for our stay.

Sorry for our late review We had a lovely and comfortable stay at this cozy cottage.

The large rooms and comfortable beds made it feel like a home away from home. The surroundings were beautiful, and we especially enjoyed the cozy log burners, which added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The secure garden was perfect for our dog, giving us peace of mind as he explored safely. It was also a delight to have a wee cat visitor stop by—it kept Ollie amused The location was ideal for visiting nearby attractions and exploring the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, we had to leave earlier than planned due to bad weather, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time and would love to return.

Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting.

Lovely personal touches.

Thistlewood house felt like home!

This fabulous property in its elevated location was perfect with gorgeous views. The listing was totally accurate. The property was warm, beautifully furnished and immaculately clean. The kitchen and bathroom were stunning. Our 3 dogs loved the walks in the area. The village was only a few minutes walk (down and up hill) The gardens were great. Peace and relaxation for the week has left us refreshed. I have already booked March 2025 and can't wait to come back

Beautiful location, fabulous walks from the property.

Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds etc lovely dining area to share meals.

A real gem if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Garden and house were immaculate. Welcome gift very appreciated. Area around cottage is beautiful with plenty of walks. And local shops catered for all our needs. We will be back.

Loved the hole peaceful stay,the welcoming cheese and chutney went well with the red wine we had that night.

We will be returning for another visit soon.Thanks

We had a fantastic time at Thistlewood House, excellent location to go exploring!

Beautiful property, perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.

Ideal location for stunning walks with all the family would definitely use again.

I loved staying at Thistlewood House.

The photos looked good and it didn't disappoint. It is a beautiful house in a beautiful area. I am hoping to visit again.

This is a lovely cottage, well appointed and in a superb location.

Situated on a very quiet lane but close enough to walk into the village. The cottage has a good range of kitchen items to allow you to self cater with ease. Lovely garden, ample parking, highly recommend a stay.