Sheep Pen Cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was fully equipped and comfortable the only thing we thought a slip mat in the shower would have been useful. The cottage was well situated to visit other places. It was peaceful and quiet in a lovely setting. We enjoyed the eggs that were left for us.

Lovely cottage, had everything we needed.

Great paths for walking with wonderful views. Bus stop at the end of the lane very helpful for a car free journey into Durham.

This is the fourth stay at sheep pen cottage, over the past 5 years and each time the cottage and location is amazing, nice and quite on a farm but only 10 minutes to Durham centre and central to lots of tourist locations.

Like to see money is re-invested into the property and like the new on-suite with new bath. Will definitely book again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sheep Pen Cottage.

The cottage was excellent - spacious and extremely comfortable. It is excellently placed for visiting various National Trust properties including, Crook Hall Gardens, Washington Old Hall, Gibside and Cherryburn. There’s a frequent bus service to Durham with a stop only a short walk from the cottage which was great for a car free trip to the city. We experienced one or two very minor maintenance issues however the hosts were excellent, very personable and helpful.

A beautiful property with everything needed for a great holiday.

Very spacious very well equipped and everything to a high standard. Can certainly see why this property has received awards. Located on a working Farm but very peaceful and relaxing.

Lovely comfortable cottage full of character with all home comforts, excellent well equipped kitchen.

Warm and cosy lounge. Very comfy beds. Wonderful bath shower room. Great location, lovely views, owners very friendly and helpful.

This cottage was excellent for our group, and was perfectly situated for the places we wished to visit.

Our hosts were very kind and fixed a couple of things very promptly. Like many such cottages, we found an overabundance of cushions in the bedroom, and a shortage of space to abandon them in the smaller bedroom, but this is the new norm I understand!!

Beautiful cottage for two couples on holiday .

Bedrooms very comfortable both have en suite . Large walk in showers and one with bath . Cottage is exceptionally well equipped. We found every utensil we needed . Lovely peaceful location but bus stop at end of drive ! Ideal if you plan a summer visit when Kynren is on at bishops Auckland. Great for walking and cycling along the disused railways . Welcoming hosts . We would return there is so much to visit in this area .

Excellent accommodation and location.

We were impressed by the amount of information the owner had provided for us to enjoy our stay there. John Roberts

We had a lovely holiday at Little White Farm.

The cottage had everything we needed - one of the best either of us has stayed in (and as two 70+ers we've done a few between us!) Also a very peaceful location with a variety of places to visit within easy range. A big thank you to the helpful owners Vicki & David.

This charming cottage was beautifully presented and very well equipped.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the surrounding countryside and views were lovely, plus the sightings of various wildlife.

We stayed here for one week.

And was a very nice place to stay you have a very relaxed atmosphere and all facilities you need to have. Also easy way to get to a lot of different places around durham

We have stayed in numerous cottages through Sykes, and this is definitely one of the best.

The location was great, within easy travelling distance of Durham, Barnard Castle, Darlington, and so on. Set on a family farm it was very quiet with lovely views all around. Inside, the cottage was extremely well equipped and very comfortable, very clean and well presented. Given the cold weather we couldn't take advantage of the outdoor chairs and table, but inside we were always warm and cosy. We couldn't fault a thing, even the wi-fi wasn't bad which was surprising given the rural setting. Highly recommended.

Despite the weather conditions our stay was excellent,couldn’t fault the premises everything required for self catering supplied if required, despite the cold temperatures the cottage was lovely and warm.

Also would like to thank David the farmer for going out on the Sunday morning after heavy snow and clearing the roads from the farm allowing us to get to the main road if we needed to.

Had a great time, really relaxing, great location, lots of places to visit within a short driving distance.

The cottage was immaculate and very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again in the future. Loved our stay.

This was a particularly well maintained and well equipped cottage.

A great central location for visiting the main attractions in the area. Very peaceful with lovely views from the cottage. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with our choice and would have no hesitation in recommending the property.

We liked the way she provided information about the farm and it's history plus local information and places to visit.

The owner was very accommodating and helpful. It was very homely. The kitchen was very well equipped. Bed very comfortable. Very peaceful good location well placed for visiting places. Highly recommend this place.

We had a wonderful peaceful stay, so much was thoughtfully provided to make us comfortable in this spacious cottage.

Thank you.

A Great accommodation on a lovely property.

Very comfortable with all ammenities thought of, very clean and lovely decor. Comfortable beds for restful sleep after busy days of sightseeing. A nice touch of fresh eggs from owners hens as well as fresh milk in fridge on arrival, and a personal welcome from the owner who also lives on the large property . We enjoyed returning for a weeks stay after 10 years with one of our daughters , wished we could have spent more time. We highly recommend this holiday property

Had a wonderful stay at sheep pen cottage would highly recommend facilities are amazing plenty to do around the area.

Lovely quiet setting will return.

Great place to stay and thanks to our hosts David and Vicky.

The cottage was well appointed, comfortable and had all the necessary essentials for self catering, and in particular, accessibility. The welcome pack was much appreciated. The cottage location was just outside Brancepeth, ideally situated to visit Durham (using Park & Ride about 6 miles away), lots to see and do in and around Durham, including Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum and Beamish Museum. We also visited the Broom House Farm Shop and Cafe, which served the most delicious breakfast!!! Brancepeth Castle worth a visit particularly when the owner hosted a guided tour. Plenty of walks to follow and see the local scenery. The stay was so good that we have already booked to come back next year.

Cottage well maintained and equipped to a high standard.

Nice welcome pack including fresh eggs from the farm, tea, coffee, sugar olive oil, salt and pepper. Also included dish washer tablets, washing up liquid. We had a very enjoyable week at the cottage with family. Thank you to Vickie and David for making us most welcome.

If you are looking for a quite peaceful holiday, but be a short ride from Durham then this is perfect The cottage was spotless and with everything you need for a comfortable stay We will be going back in the future

Sheep Pen is a beautiful, comfortable cottage.

Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a nice relaxing holiday. We had a very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it.

Very comfortable and well equipped cottage.

The only improvements that we could reccommend would be some sort of soap dish in the showers so that shower gel and shampoo could be easily at hand instead of having to reach down to the floor. Also, provision of hand holds in the shower and on the bath would be of benefit to us older guests. Otherwise everything is excellent. The provision of free farm eggs on arrival was very welcome.

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.

A place to relax, walk, and visit local attractions. Highly recommended

Beautiful cottage, a credit to Vicki and David.

Welcomed with fresh eggs from their chickens. The cottage is extremely well equipped and fitted out with the best of everything. It is the best cottage we have stayed in ,well done Vicki and David!

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area

Excellent, well equipped cottage - exactly as described.

Very good position for visiting many attractions in County Durham (and the city itself).

We had a fabulous stay at Sheep Pen Cottage in August.

Lovely comfy beds, luxurious en-suites and the hand wash provided was divine. Well appointed kitchen with everything we needed to self cater for the week. Good location, only 15 mins drive to Durham. The Beamish Museum was the highlight of our week. Highly recommend.

Extremely enjoyable stay, Vickie and Dave are very helpful.

Lovely surroundings and a comfortable property, Lots to do in Sunderland, Durham and surrounding areas. Seaham is a great place to visit.

Very comfortable cottage in superb location, ideal for visits to many attractions around Durham, Bishop's Auckland etc.

By far one of best equipped cottages we I have stayed in.

Lovely location. Very clean. Plenty of information about the property and places to visit. Would stay again if we came back to the area . Thank you for a great holiday.

We had a lovely break, your beautiful cottage is perfect.

Just as described picked from the internet we thought it was amazing. You have thought of everything it’s perfect for exploring Durham which is gorgeous. It’s a home from home will definitely tell my friends. Thank you so much sorry we didn’t get the chance to say hello in person. My daughter enjoyed watching the lambs skipping about in the fields. Can’t wait to come back

A fabulous cottage with everything you could possibly need, spotlessly clean and a beautiful location, the eggs were a lovely touch, one of the main reasons we booked here was because of the outside door from the master bedroom, this for us was exactly what we needed, perfect.

There was lots of information in the property regarding places to visit and things to do which was very welcome. We thought it was possibly a new letting with the decor and quality of the cottage until we read through the folder and saw the gold awards for 2015 and 2016. We cannot speak highly enough of Sheep Pen. Thank you to the owners for offering such a beautiful place to stay.

Sheep pen was fabulous.

We had a lovely relaxing 2 week stay there in a great peaceful location. Was great to come back after a cold day out to such a warm cottage. Very comfortable beds for a good night sleep too. For us the things we missed was washing machine tablets (we had to buy and forgot to take with us!!). There was no welcome pack at all. A pint of milk at least would have been good to have a cuppa after long journey before our shopping.

wonderful place, would recommend this to any one, had a fabulous week here.

Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, very clean.

Wonderful location for a chilled country break with easy walking routes starting from the property but within easy distance of historical places to visit.

Excellent property, lovely location.

All fittings were of a high standard, beds were very comfortable.

Fabulous holiday cottage with all amenities.

Great place to be if you want to visit Durham and surrounding areas

Beautiful cottage in delightful location.

Spacious and warm. Great local bus service into Durham and a range of local walks. Very friendly staff in New Brancepeth Pub. Would highly recommend

Excellent accommodation, everything we would have hoped for.

Quiet and picturesque location ideal for visiting nearby Durham. Sunrise and sunset was worthy of photos.

This is a really lovely cottage in a very peaceful location.

It is spacious, well equipped, very comfortable and beautifully furnished. There are lots of lovely places to visit within a 40 minute drive and good restaurants in Durham

Lovely cottage with amazing walks.

The cottage was well equipped and the owner was welcoming when we passed him on our walk. We would visit again for sure!

We stayed for a week and sheep pen cottage ideal location to visit family in the north east lovely views well equipped cottage comfortable clean tidy nice warm wellcome Christmas gift for the family nice touch to start the hoilday we definitely book again .

The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed, thank you !

We had a wonderful stay at Sheep Pen Cottage,very peaceful and we loved watching all those hares!

It was a very good location for us to visit our family in Durham and we were in a perfect place to go farther afield to High Force and Middleton on Teesdale where we had a lovely Afternoon Tea.We also went to Seahouses and had a fabulous boat trip around the Farne Islands.What a lot of seals and delightful Puffins! Best Fish and Chips from Gills in Seaham! Such beautiful countryside and Heritage Coastline and lovely weather;England's Best Kept Secret!We hope to return as soon as we can!

Sheep Pen Cottage is a little secluded letting on a working farm, we met the lovely owners on the first night who were more than happy to help and gave us information about the area and must see places to go.

The holiday cottage itself is lovely, open plan space for the main living area and a well stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils and crockery. The bedrooms are lovely and the bathrooms spacious, the only negative were the overly firm mattresses. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the country, not far from Durham and plenty to see and visit in the area.

Second time we have been and love it there.

Sheep Pen is in a great location, lots of walks and wildlife. We will be booking again next year.

Wonderful views from the sitting room especially when the sun is setting.

There are lovely walks straight from the cottage to a woodland where bluebells still flower and the birds sing ,unafraid to sing lustily while being watched by humans. A magical experience to treasure.

A well presented , comfortable holiday home .

Owner introduced herself shortly after we arrived and gave us some good information about the local area , walks etc . We had a lovely week and even the weather was good , we would definitely recommend it to others . Set in really peaceful surroundings .

Totally loved this little place.

It was the perfect location, beautiful scenery. Clean and homely and exactly as it looked like in the picture. It was sad we didn’t get to meet the farmer and his family due to the covid 19. But still felt welcome. I would be more than happy to live there permanently.

Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location.

We had a wonderful stay and we really enjoyed ourselves (especially feeding the chickens). Thank you to the owners who have worked very hard during Covid-19 to make it a nice experience - they had thought of everything.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location

Sheep pen cottage is an idyllic countryside retreat.

The cottage is warm and cosy, spacious, well equipped and perfectly situated in the beautiful Durham county countryside. We spent just under a week here in February 2020. The kids loved collecting eggs on the farm, ‘talking’ to the sheep and brisk walks followed by cake and hot chocolate. I loved running along the old disused railway line and my husband (and we all) enjoyed escaping city life to breathe in some fresh air and relax in this perfect countryside setting together. Recommended things to do... The cafe at Brancepeth Castle: delicious cakes and coffee, plus a lovely little homeware shop. Barnard Castle: the Bowes Museum is brilliant for both adults and kids, plus lovely places to eat in the village. Obviously Durham city and the cathedral, but a walk along the river is really nice.

Enjoyed a brilliant week in September 2019.

Simply perfect. Modern accommodation with well equipped kitchen, clean, warm, quiet. The privacy of self contained accommodation with the security of knowing that its based on a working arable farm which has other holiday lets. Spacious rooms, well finished with a range of modern appliances, but some older furniture adding character. Fantastic bathrooms (2 en-suite rooms), comfortable beds. Ideal for a longer stay. Easy access to Durham with a range of other attractions a short drive away. The comprehensive 'welcome' pack and range of tourist guides was appreciated. Smart TV, excellent WiFi, library of DVDs and books covered all entertainment eventualities. For any one who lives in an urban area the absence of road noise and dark skies makes this location very special. Great network of footpaths and lovely countryside to explore. Great views from the accommodation. I'm very picky when selecting holiday accommodation and have learned that pictures and descriptions sometimes oversell. Not the case here - it fully lives up to the description. One of the best breaks I've had for some tine. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sheep Pen Cottage.

A spendid location for walkers and National Trust members.

Lots of castles and Durham cathedral to visit - Raby and Bamburgh castle - come to mind, plus many gardens and one waterfall! Then there is Beamish, something nobody should miss if you are in striking distance of the living museum of the north . There are many watering holes (pubs) in the area which provide good wholesome food at very affordable prices. Lastly I cannot praise the facilies at the Sheep Pen Cottage more highly, my family thoughly enjoyed our stay and our holiday.

Friendly hosts who met us to check all well.

Vouchers to Beamish and Raby Castle ensured we had savings on entry. Lovely farm with beautiful animals. Loved it!

Fantastic cottage, great layout that worked great for us and our disabled daughter.

Fully stocked with everything you'll need. Friendly helpful owners. Great location, very peaceful, lovely local walks from the door and our girls loved the pet lambs, hens and horses that are on the farm. We had no idea how many things there were to do in Co. Durham, spoilt for choice - from Durham itself, the coast, Beamish museum, waterfalls, castles, playgrounds and so much more

What a fab place.

The owners are really nice and the cottage has fantastic views. I can't recommend the cottage enough.

Accommodation was Excellent everything we needed Owners where helpful and on hand if required Local pub in village Brawns Den great food Lots of places around to visit

Perfect position to visit Keswick.

The cottage was very well equipped for the eleven of us five adults and six children. We would definitely return.

Sheep Pen Cottage was extremely comfortable with everything we could need for a super week.

The homemade cake and milk was a nice surprise. Mr & Mrs Jackson were very welcoming hosts.

Lovely deco warmth and facilities

Sheep Pen Cottage is absolutely fabulous.

It is very comfortable, warm and clean. The Lemon Drizzle Cake was soooooo nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Sheep Pen Cottage.

We had a fabulous week away for half term in this lovely cottage.

My husband and I stayed here with our two children and had an amazing break. The cottage was clean, modern and really well equipped. There was cake and milk in the cottage when we arrived which was much appreciated. The cottage is set in a quiet rural spot but was really close to lots of great days out. We felt totally refreshed and rejuvenated after our stay so thank you to David and Vicky. I have a feeling we will be back one day!

We have used your holiday cottage site before and were very pleased with our last holiday.

This was a similar experience and we would certainly book the cottage again.

The attention to detail that the owner went too.

Cake made on our arrival, milk available on arrival for a drink, and many more extras. Much appreciated--unusual.

Idyllic location with views over the rolling Durham countryside.

Welcomed with freshly baked cake & milk in the fridge. Vickie, the owner, paid us a personal visit to recommend local attractions and check that all was ok. Great location for sightseeing- so much to do in the area.

Very friendly owners with lots of information about the local area.

Although it rained nearly every day, my husband, friends and myself enjoyed ourselves. This is the third property we have rented from you and is by far the best so thank you for adding Sheep Pen Cottage to your list of properties. It is difficult to find 2 double en-suite bedrooms so if you can find any more, I think you may have success with two couples like us.

The cottage was by far the best we have stopped in.

Everything was superb and me and my brother really enjoyed the break! Reliable wifi which was good as it's not always the case. Great for people with mobility issues and really nice owners

We stayed 22-29 April 2017 and would highly recommend this very very well-equipped, comfortable, perfectly clean and beautifully located cottage.

We had a lovely welcome package awaiting us as well as lots of invaluable information about the immediate, local and wider area, including some fascinating local history. We visited many of the local attractions including Tweddle farm park, Durham Cathedral, locomotion museum , Prudhoe castle, Finchale Priory, Barnard Castle, Wharton park in Durham (with great kids play park) Washington hall, Seaham (amazing ice cream parlour) and St. Brandon's and the lovely coffee shop in the gatehouse of Brancepeth castle. Our young child loved being able to feed the chickens and see the sheep and horses on the farm too! We had a great break in a lovely cottage in a great location. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful cottage, relaxing and serene location and friendly hosts, I would thoroughly recommend it.

We really enjoyed this excellent cottage, it is very comfortable and clean.

A good location, set in attractive countryside, a short drive to the lovely city of Durham.