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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets: No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
24 Customer Reviews
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"A very comfortable cottage with plenty of space to relax."
Many places to visit and owner was very helpful with advice on local interest. We enjoyed a lovely week and the weather was brilliant
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"Very comfortable, well equipped cottage."
Ideally situated for local attractions
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"Excellent location , gorgeous views ."
Interior of the cottage beautifully designed, so comfortable , all the bedrooms and bathrooms had lots of room , linen, towels , great quality . The kitchen well stocked with everything supplied . Lots of information available regarding places of interest , travel, restaurants, etc,
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"The house is nice."
Location is very good. Kitchen and living area are spacious with more than sufficient room for 6 people to relax. The main thing that need attention are the internal door locks. None of the four toilet/bathroom door locks work. This is made worse by the fact that one ensuite bathroom is shared between two bedrooms. There is a very real risk of embarrassing moments especially with children. The ensuite bedroom immediately to the right of the entrance has a good size wardrobe and a king size bed. The bedroom set up as a twin is not as big but has a reasonable size wardrobe. The bedroom immediately on left of entering is significantly smaller; it is taken up mostly by the bed with very little space for movement. There is a very small built in wardrobe with a mirror; the mirror would be better mounted on the wall or on the back of the door instead of inside the wardrobe behind the cloths rack. The kitchen is well stocked. There was a hand-wash and hand cream in all the bathrooms and the kitchen. Dishwasher tablets were provided. For coffee drinkers - there is a machine which takes coffee beans! Overall a nice property for a family holiday.
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"Excellent! Beautifully clean."
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"We enjoyed a long weekend at this great property sited adjacent to the main farmhouse."
The area and host were lovely and we would definitely recommend. Our return is already booked! Only minor downside, as others have mentioned, you don’t see the lovely view from the upstairs lounge area…
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"The cottage and its setting was lovely as was the landlady of the farm."
It had everything you need and this upside down house was very comfortable. As we were situated on a brow above Brancepeth there was a lovely view across Durham county toward the coast which created the only downside to the property as there were only sky / roof windows in this barn conversion. It would have been lovely to sit and look out on a nice day. The pub and village was quite a walk with no lighting so take your torch !
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"Loved Cross Cottage!"
Everything we wanted for a much needed getaway with family. Beautiful countryside location, a short walk into Brancepeth village and near to the city of Durham, it provided everything we needed. Tastefully decorated, furnished to a high standard and well equipped. Loved meeting and feeding the chickens and having fresh tasty eggs for breakfast!
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"Lovely property."
Very comfortable and cosy for our winter weekend here. Everything we needed on well-equipped kitchen. Short distance from lovely city of Durham. Altogether a wonderful stay. We would definitely consider returning.
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"We had a wonderful stay,couldn’t have wished for anything more, met David and Vickie , two lovely people,would highly recommend anyone to stay here."
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Cross Cottage was comfortable, well-equipped and centrally located for all the activities we wanted to do during our stay. The cottage itself was pristinely clean whilst still welcoming and friendly. The eggs were well-received.
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"We had the best Christmas in Cross cottage."
The host greeted us and was very friendly and gave us recommendations for where to visit. The cottage was clean and very cosy. We're hoping to stay here again soon. Thank you.
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"We had a wonderful stay at Cross Cottage."
A beautiful home in a beautiful location. We felt really relaxed and at home.
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"Lovely, comfortable property in a brilliant location."
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"The cottage was lovely."
Everything you could need in a fantastic location. You were in a beautiful location but amenities were close by. Owner very friendly with great local knowledge and advice about places to visit. This was our second time and would book again. Sara.
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"Beautiful property, wonderful views, lovely near by walks, owners very friendly, already booked to return."
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"Beautiful accommodation."
Lovely setting. Spotless. Very pleased. Would definitely come back.
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"Lovely cottage, really well furnished and equipped."
Would definitely book again in the future.
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"Very well well appointed, very comfortable"
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"Lovely location and great accommodation."
Living area upstairs was comfortable and airy. Well equipped kitchen . Beds were all very comfortable and bed linen was of good quality . Particularly liked the jack and Jill en-suite bathroom. Plenty of parking and good location for visiting National trust locations .
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"Beautiful location, spotless cottage and brilliantly equipped - the owners had thought of everything to ensure ease and comfort (including thorough covid precautions)."
Would definitely recommend.
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"We stayed at Cross Cottage in Brancepeth for the New Year and could not have enjoyed it more."
All thought had been given to comfort and making it a true home from home and the owners were friendly, easy going and very helpful. We were lucky with a week of clear weather, and the footpaths on our doorstep beckoned. However if it had rained the barn was well stocked with games, books, DVD's and music and was wonderful for the five of us to spread out in and just relax! The bathrobes and furnishings in the bedrooms gave the stay a real feel of luxury - a real treat and a lovely contrast to going out into the sharp winter weather to feed the very popular chickens. We will definitely be visiting again.
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"The cottage was superbly equipped including monogrammed towels and bathrobes which were unexpected."
All furnishings and beds were of a very high standard and everything worked as it should which is not always the case in holiday cottages. The owners were on site and available with little extra touches such as vouchers for different places. The only slight inaccurate detail was that the listing said 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms whereas it was one en suite and a jack and jill wetroom for the other 2 bedrooms with an upstairs claokroom( the cottage is upside-down) Apart from that there are many places to visit in fairly close proximity eg Beamish,Raby Castle,Durham,Binchester Roman Fort, Escomb Saxon church, Brancepeth castle etc.We were blessed with excellent weather!
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"This accommodation was just what we needed as my daughter, son in law and three grandchildren were relocating back to Durham from Sydney, Australia."
With my eldest grandson starting school, the middle granddaughter starting nursery and a five week old baby the cottage was just perfect. Lovely and warm and cosy, spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equipped. Comfortable beds and great bathroom facilities too. The owner was very accommodating and helpful, being on site has its benefits. We would definitely stay again and would recommend to others too.
Summary
- Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request) and 1 x twin (zip/link) with Jack-and-Jill en-suite wet room with shower, double basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
- First floor open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Eco central heating
- Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- 2 x highchairs and 2 x cots
- Ample off-road parking
- Private patio with furniture and lawned area
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 1 mile, pub 10 mins walk
- Please note: Please note: This property accepts a minimum of three nights
- Over the Christmas and New Year period this property only accepts week long bookings
Your home away from home
This well-presented barn conversion offers three spacious, ground floor bedrooms with zip/link beds for flexible sleeping arrangements.
Glide across the Indian Flagstone paves up to the front patio, bordered by flower beds and filled with purple lavender, where you will find a set of table and chairs for you to sit out and absorb the natural ambience of the enveloping countryside.
Enjoy the en-suite facilities inside, serving you day and night in a stylish, contemporary manner; the Jack-and-Jill wet room is beautifully tiled with double washbasin, whilst the bathroom offers a fabulous range of chic fixtures.
Step up to the open-plan living room which is a fabulous, bright and airy space uplifted by exposed stonework, characterful beams and sloping ceilings featuring Velux windows.
A fabulous getaway awaiting your arrival!
Note: Property can be booked with Ref. 982649, together sleeping 10 people.
Littlewhite Farm Cottages
Nestled on the fringes of the imposing, cathedral city of Durham, surrounded by a vast region of undulating countryside, with views out and over towards Brancepeth Castle, are these thoughtfully designed barn conversions boasting stone floors, quality furnishings and en-suite facilities. Perfectly suited to families, groups of couples or friends, this beautiful set of accommodation offers ground floor bedrooms and first floor open-plan living spaces. The light colour schemes, plush furniture and luxurious finish provide extremely comfortable setup to catch your rest in. Receive a warm welcome from the attractive interiors, brought together with country-style kitchen areas, fully-equipped and brightly lit from the natural light flooding in through Velux windows, quaint dining areas and cosy seating arrangements. Holding on to some of its best original features, this open-plan accommodation is wrapped in high wooden beams and exposed trusses, re-enforcing the delicate structure of the building, with considered lighting enhancing the thoughtful space. To the exterior is a delightful south-facing patio area with seating, so you can enjoy the fresh country air with alfresco dining. If you enjoy being outdoors, the spectacular North Pennines AONB is just a mere distance away, with intense views of unspoilt landscape stretching for miles and many opportunities for walking, fishing and picnicking available. Discover the impressive architecture and wonderful attractions such as the cathedral and castle at Durham, as well as a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants to explore. These exceptional cottages, to be enjoyed by family and friends alike, are just what you need for a well-deserved rest.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
Where you’ll be staying
BRANCEPETH
Durham 4.2 miles; Bishop Auckland 6.8 miles
This quaint, attractive village rests in County Durham, south-west of the city of Durham. It is a picturesque, old estate village, home to Brancepeth Castle and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, regarded as one of the finest in the north-east of England. There is also a village hall hosting a number of weekly and monthly activities as well as as well as regular social events, open to members and non-members alike. The cathedral city of Durham is just a few short miles away, dominated by some incredible architecture as well as playing host to a wealth of first-class shops, restaurants, bars and more. Explore the stunning North Pennines AONB for eye-catching, undulating countryside, or pay a visit to the delightful market town of Bishop Auckland, known as the gateway to Weardale, this bustling town boasts Auckland Castle, the Binchester Roman Fort and a plethora of shops and eateries. Further afield is the fabulous Durham Heritage Coast, offering a wealth of beautiful landscapes with rugged cliffs and imposing headlands. This is a remarkable destination to base your family holiday.
Please note, this property is only accepting 7 night or more bookings over the Christmas and New Year weeks.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute