Corner Cottage

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Features

Sleeps 4 people
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Pets allowed

Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

27 Customer Review(s)

“Cottage is cosy and very comfortable.”

We were staying there during the hottest weather of the year so far so it did get a bit hot in the cottage even with all windows and the door open but not much you can ... more
We were staying there during the hottest weather of the year so far so it did get a bit hot in the cottage even with all windows and the door open but not much you can do about that. Staindrop is a large and pretty village and it is very quiet. Only a few shops, a Spar, a butchers and 2 tea shops, with one local's pub, so you need to travel if you wish to go out to eat. People very friendly. Good base for walking.

Mrs Williams, July 2019
“We were delighted with this cosy and comfortable cottage, which is situated in the tree lined village green.”

The comfortable bed , milk , tea , shower gel and extra toilet rolls etc are a plus. We appreciated having a Spar shop, excellent butchers, friendly hairdressers and ... more
The comfortable bed , milk , tea , shower gel and extra toilet rolls etc are a plus. We appreciated having a Spar shop, excellent butchers, friendly hairdressers and Ls' small cafe. Good bacon sandwiches and quiche. There are interesting walks around the village, and recommend the use of the local guide books, which pick out the historic buildings there. Of course Staindrop is well situated for visiting Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and the beautiful surrounding area. Thanks to Mike and Fiona for the books on the local area.

Mr Woolley, June 2019
“On a positive note - the cottage was clean and comfortable and it was good to have eggs, milk, tea and biscuits left for us.”

Thanks! One thing, though, that we hadn't realised was how close the cottage is to the very busy main road through the village. We found the traffic noise woke us u... more
Thanks! One thing, though, that we hadn't realised was how close the cottage is to the very busy main road through the village. We found the traffic noise woke us up every morning, which was a shame. I think this fact should be included in the information because we wouldn't have chosen it had we known how noisy the road is. Also - there was a problem with the shower while we were there - which was fixed - but for three days we had to have a bucket catching water by the front door (the seal around the bath had come away and water was just coming through the ceiling). This wasn't great while we were trying to relax on holiday! The other thing is that the cottage says that dogs are welcome - but then when we got there the info in the cottage said that dogs were not allowed upstairs. My partner's dog is a guide dog, and is accustomed to sleeping in the bedroom. I think if there is a restriction on where the dog is allowed to go within the property - that information should be included in the description on the website (apologies if it is there - I didn't see it).

Rev Thornton, May 2019

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you were disturbed by the road noise, this hasn't been a complaint previously. The cottage does have double glazing and faces away from the road. If we had been aware that the dog you had was an assistance dog we would have endeavoured to help, the rules regarding dogs are part of the booking terms and are there as a courtesy to all guests. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Sykes owner relations
“If you are considering renting Corner Cottage then I would have absolutely no hesitation in urging you to do it.”

The cottage itself is compact, but has two double bedrooms so will comfortably sleep 4. The open plan kitchen is small but very well designed and equipped with everythi... more
The cottage itself is compact, but has two double bedrooms so will comfortably sleep 4. The open plan kitchen is small but very well designed and equipped with everything you could ask for. The bathroom is also quite small, but well planned and the roof window makes it really light and airy. The shower over the bath is awesome. The main bedroom has a tv and DAB radio, and there is a tv and another DAB radio CD player in the living area. The two of us found it a great place to stay, and very comfortable. The views out across the green were also really nice, giving it a great village feel. To be fair though, we didn't go to the Dales to sit indoors, and this cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the area. There are nice walks around the village and Raby Castle is very nearby. Barnard Castle is also close, as is Bishop Auckland (and both of those have numerous places to eat or get take-aways). The Dales themselves are obviously also very close by, (amongst other things we walked from Keld to Muker and back which was superb, visited High and Low force waterfalls and took a trip to the Tan Hill Inn, England's highest pub, which was also very enjoyable with some great views). The Durham Coast (we went to Seaham) to the East and the Lake District to the West are also very easy to get to for a day trip. The cottage has plenty of information and leaflets for the local attractions, as well as a very useful OS map. We would return to Corner Cottage without a second thought, (to be fair we would both like to live there permanently!) and the whole booking process through Sykes was as easy as it could possibly be. If you like the sound of the cottage from the advertisement but are just not quite sure, then in our opinion you should just go for it.

Mr Bullock, May 2019
“Lovely cottage in a lovely village.”

We wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Mr Bolton, April 2019
“We had a lovely stay at Corner Cottage.”

The village is very pretty and the cottage is right opposite the village green. Our 7 year old son loved it & it was great we could take our small spaniel. The cottag... more
The village is very pretty and the cottage is right opposite the village green. Our 7 year old son loved it & it was great we could take our small spaniel. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were super comfy. It was very clean and well presented. Highly recommended!!

Mrs Holland, April 2019
“We had a great stay at Corner Cottage.”

We knew it was small (as is our own home!) but it was well-equipped and very comfortable. We really appreciated being able to take our two dogs. Corner Cottage was very... more
We knew it was small (as is our own home!) but it was well-equipped and very comfortable. We really appreciated being able to take our two dogs. Corner Cottage was very easy to find and parking was straightforward. We appreciated being left some milk, coffee, tea and biscuits: many holiday home hosts don't seem to bother with these small but important touches, so thank you. We also appreciated being contacted by text message before and during our stay by the owners. We found this much less intrusive that the host knocking on the door. We would certainly recommend Corner Cottage to other guests. The information file provided by the owner was very comprehensive and would be a fantastic resource for any visitors who do not know the area. Thanks: overall an excellent experience.

Mr Warren, March 2019
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Corner Cottage.”

The cottage is in a lovely position on the village green in the delightful village of Staindrop with several dog walks straight from the door and an excellent butchers ... more
The cottage is in a lovely position on the village green in the delightful village of Staindrop with several dog walks straight from the door and an excellent butchers shop just over the road. The cottage has everything you need and the tea & biscuits and gorgeous daffodils to greet us on arrival were much appreciated.

Mrs Watson, March 2019
“Very comfortable and well located for trips to the hills, Durham and lower valley walks.”

Mr Mitchell, February 2019
“The cottage is ideally located for Barnard Castle, Raby Castle and Bishop Auckland.”

Plenty of space to park the car. The hosts responded quickly to texts in a warm and welcoming manner. They left a box of shortbread for our arrival. Initially the co... more
Plenty of space to park the car. The hosts responded quickly to texts in a warm and welcoming manner. They left a box of shortbread for our arrival. Initially the cottage was cold (but it was minus 4 degrees Celsius outside) so was to be expected. Log burner easy to light, and the cottage warmed quickly. Very clean, well-equipped kitchen, extremely good/comfortable mattresses on beds and plenty of storage in the bedrooms. Shower sufficiently powerful, and it proved easy to regulate the temperature. (These things are so important in cold, snowy weather!) Although the cottage feels rural from inside, there is a Spar directly across the road for essentials, and a bus stop close by. Definitely ideal for two people interested in a little rambling, culture, history and great pub meals on a wintry night! Good value accommodation.

Miss Robinson, February 2019
“Christmas at corner cottage...”

From booking to arrival and all through our week away..everything was spot on. Very easy access and good communication from the owners. Real Christmas tree up for us al... more
From booking to arrival and all through our week away..everything was spot on. Very easy access and good communication from the owners. Real Christmas tree up for us all lit up on arrival. Flexible on our arrival time allowed us to come early Cottage was clean and comfortable...shower and king size bed exceptional.. log burner very easy to use too. Area really good. As a non driver the public transport links are easy from here. Bus stop near enough outside Butchers..spar...post office and tea room a stone's throw away. I went to Carol concert at the local church and was made to feel very welcome. Tv in quite a strange place....but it actually was good. In the cupboard. On top of all this.. corner cottage is extremely good value for money...

518tinaw, January 2019
“Very coy cottage it had everything we could have asked for.”

The village of Staindrop was charming as was the surrounding area

Mr Wilkin, January 2019
“What a lovely little cottage.”

Christmas booking at a very reasonable rate. A real christmas tree put up for us and lights around the door. Owners very flexible and had total privacy. Easy access ... more
Christmas booking at a very reasonable rate. A real christmas tree put up for us and lights around the door. Owners very flexible and had total privacy. Easy access and so convenient for public transport Shower fantastic...bed so comfy and log burner very easy to get going. Thank you for a lovely stay...Tina

Mrs Williams, December 2018
“Lovely Cottage and Village except the local pub didn't do food.”

.. But had a complete week of R&R and even the power cuts probably due to the weather didn't affect me at all... Many thanks..

Mr Webb, September 2018
“IT WAS A SHAME THAT THE VILLAGE PUB DID NOT COOK MEALS.”

HOWEVER WITHOUT VENTURING TOO FAR THERE ARE PUBS IN MOST DIRECTIONS THAT DO SERVE FOOD.

Mr Payne, September 2018
“This was a very comfortable cottage and key collection was easily managed”

Mr Holian, July 2018
“This was a beautiful cottage in the centre of the village and was very comfortable.”

The location was ideal for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and indeed the Lake District. The village was very friendly containing a Butchers, Spar shop, Pub and a c... more
The location was ideal for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and indeed the Lake District. The village was very friendly containing a Butchers, Spar shop, Pub and a couple of lovely cafes. Raby Castle is only 5 minutes away by car or about 20 minutes walk through the Churchyard and is a must visit venue. Main problem is the lack of eating establishments in the village although there are some wonderful pubs just outside in Winston or Barnard Castle. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Mr Bragg, June 2018
“We had a lovely relaxing short break in this little cottage in County Durham.”

It was a really nice touch to find lots of farm eggs in the kitchen. The cottage is lovely and cosy, with a very comfortable king-size bed. We didn't need the wood b... more
It was a really nice touch to find lots of farm eggs in the kitchen. The cottage is lovely and cosy, with a very comfortable king-size bed. We didn't need the wood burning stove, but can imagine the lounge area would have been very cosy with that lit. I really liked the way that there were climbing roses surrounding the front door, with small fairy lights which came on at night, and a small seating area in the front garden which overlooks the green. It is a very convenient spot from which to explore various places in Co. Durham and N. Yorkshire - and great to have the very good café at Raby Castle virtually on our doorstep. The owner was very helpful - and although we only needed to check out a couple of things he was very quick to respond. The information file was also extremely helpful - especially the recommendations about local eating places: we went to two of those and both were really good. There were only 2 of us and we found that really comfortable, but thought it might have felt a little over-crowded with 4 adults, although it may be that we just like to spread out, as others had clearly managed very well!

Ms Thomas, May 2018
“Lovely little cottage.”

Kettle issue quickly sorted by owner. Nice and comfy for a quick break. Some road noise.

Mrs Smallwood, April 2018
“Small village of Staindrop was better than we expected.”

It was pretty and had good facilities for the size We thought the locals were friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with the situation of Corner Cottage because it... more
It was pretty and had good facilities for the size We thought the locals were friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with the situation of Corner Cottage because it enabled easy access to all parts of County Durham. We liked the history of the cottage and it was warm and welcoming.We were lucky with the April weather and sat outside a few times when we returned from our travels. We enjoyed visiting many places including the coast and NT properties, and the attractive town of Barnard Castle had everything within about 5 miles. Our favourite visit was to Raby Castle, only a mile from Staindrop, with wonderful views and interesting rooms..

Mr Filsell, April 2018
“Well worth a visit”

We stayed in this lovely old cottage for a week, it was great. Well equipped, so cosy and warm, especially when we lit the wood burning stove. Lovely comfy beds too. S... more
We stayed in this lovely old cottage for a week, it was great. Well equipped, so cosy and warm, especially when we lit the wood burning stove. Lovely comfy beds too. Staindrop is a lovely village, ideally located to visit many places of interest in this beautiful area. Thank you Mike and Fiona. We hope to book again.

Valerie H, March 2018
“Suberb cottage, well equipped, and so cosy and warm.”

Situated in the lovely village of Staindrop we were ideally situated to visit the many places of interest. A big thank you to Mike and Fiona. We hope to return.

Mrs Hopper, March 2018
“Thank goodness the cottage was warm and cosy.”

This was the coldest week ever! Still managed some nice walks and will definitely come back...

Mr Geiger, February 2018
“Corner Cottage was just as charming as we had hoped; very cosy with a comfortable bed and well-equipped kitchen.”

Parking was no problem. Communication with the owner was exemplary, as were the instructions how to find the Cottage & key exchange. We appreciated the fresh eggs and c... more
Parking was no problem. Communication with the owner was exemplary, as were the instructions how to find the Cottage & key exchange. We appreciated the fresh eggs and cookies! Staindrop was a great choice of location - we had some lovely hikes around the village and also along the river in Barnard Castle, from Bowlees to Low Force & High Force, and visited Durham Cathedral.

Mrs Davies, October 2017
“Nice cosy cottage ,good location and nice free range eggs left at the cottage for breakfast.”

Mrs Wells, September 2017
“We had a wonderful week, started off by a lovely welcome parcel of some lovely biscuits and some wonderful fresh farm eggs from the owners.”

The cottage was beautiful, with everything we could possibly need and more. The village of Staindrop is so pretty, a lovely little place to walk around. There is a bril... more
The cottage was beautiful, with everything we could possibly need and more. The village of Staindrop is so pretty, a lovely little place to walk around. There is a brilliant butchers just round the corner and a small shop and just a short walk of only 5 minutes a lovely little cafe that sells the most wonderful cakes among other things

Mr Griggs, September 2017
“lovely old cottage”

I stopped at this pretty cottage for a week with my family, very comfy beds, powerful shower, well equipped kitchen, good Wi-Fi connection,cosy lounge area, lovely log ... more
I stopped at this pretty cottage for a week with my family, very comfy beds, powerful shower, well equipped kitchen, good Wi-Fi connection,cosy lounge area, lovely log burning fire. It is in a central location for many attractions, Durham, Castle Howard, Raby castle, Churches, garden centres and waterfalls... a super village butcher and spar shop and very good coffee shop.

christineb b, June 2017
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The property

This beautifully-appointed, comfortable, terraced cottage is situated in the pretty village of Staindrop, just a mile away from Raby Castle.

Providing comfortable accommodation for up to four people, this cosy cottage is well placed to enjoy the wide variety of local attractions including nearby Barnard Castle and Middleton-in-Teesdale.

The well-equipped open plan kitchen area provides all that is needed to create and enjoy some fine meals from local produce, or to gather for breakfast and plan how to spend the coming days.

At the end of a busy day exploring enjoy curling up with a good book in the cosy sitting area in front of the woodburning stove.

Upstairs there is one king-size bedroom which is zip/link and can be made up to make a twin if required, as well as a further double room with a walk-in wardrobe.

The surrounding countryside is ideal for cycling, walking and sightseeing, with a host of historical buildings to visit nearby, including impressive Raby Castle, The Bowes Museum, the roofless ruins of Barnard Castle and Eggleston Hall.

Not to be missed is a visit to the spectacular set of nearby waterfalls, including High Force, Low Force and Cauldron Snout, then why not finish the day off with a pint and a bit to eat in the charming village of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

This is a perfect cottage in an excellent location for discovering the delights of this lovely region.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2' 6" twin on request), 1 x double with walk-in wardrobe
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, integrated microwave combi oven, Filter / Cappuccino maker, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Roadside parking on first come, first served basis
Front lawned garden with furniture and unsecure for dogs, Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops and pubs 2 mins walk.

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About the location

STAINDROP

Barnard Castle 5 miles; Durham 20 miles.

The pretty Teesdale village of Staindrop has always been closely associated with the fortunes of nearby Raby Castle and its owners. The Castle (open to the public) is one of the most grand in England. Enlarged and beautified over the centuries, the medieval heart remains and a walled garden and 200 acre deer park add to the splendour. Staindrop has many interesting shops, pubs and cafes set round its long village green. The popular market town of Barnard Castle is 5 miles away, with its castle, the Bowes Museum, plus of course its wide range of shops and tea rooms. Walkers will enjoy the many walks around Teesdale.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Cottage is cosy and very comfortable.”

“We were delighted with this cosy and comfortable cottage, which is situated in the tree lined village green.”

“On a positive note - the cottage was clean and comfortable and it was good to have eggs, milk, tea and biscuits left for us.”

“If you are considering renting Corner Cottage then I would have absolutely no hesitation in urging you to do it.”

“Lovely cottage in a lovely village.”

“We had a lovely stay at Corner Cottage.”

“We had a great stay at Corner Cottage.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Corner Cottage.”

“Very comfortable and well located for trips to the hills, Durham and lower valley walks.”

“The cottage is ideally located for Barnard Castle, Raby Castle and Bishop Auckland.”

“Christmas at corner cottage...”

“Very coy cottage it had everything we could have asked for.”

“What a lovely little cottage.”

“Lovely Cottage and Village except the local pub didn't do food.”

“IT WAS A SHAME THAT THE VILLAGE PUB DID NOT COOK MEALS.”

“This was a very comfortable cottage and key collection was easily managed”

“This was a beautiful cottage in the centre of the village and was very comfortable.”

“We had a lovely relaxing short break in this little cottage in County Durham.”

“Lovely little cottage.”

“Small village of Staindrop was better than we expected.”

“Well worth a visit”

“Suberb cottage, well equipped, and so cosy and warm.”

“Thank goodness the cottage was warm and cosy.”

“Corner Cottage was just as charming as we had hoped; very cosy with a comfortable bed and well-equipped kitchen.”

“Nice cosy cottage ,good location and nice free range eggs left at the cottage for breakfast.”

“We had a wonderful week, started off by a lovely welcome parcel of some lovely biscuits and some wonderful fresh farm eggs from the owners.”

“lovely old cottage”