Footway Cottage

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher

The property

A lovely, terraced cottage situated on the outskirts of Stanhope in the heart of the Durham countryside.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this former railway worker's cottage offers comfortable, well-equipped accommodation.

This Stanhope cottage boasts a fitted kitchen with access to the rear decked area, a cosy sitting room with electric fire and wonderful countryside views.

Glorious walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep of this Stanhope cottage including the Weardale Way, which passes directly in front of the cottage.

Stanhope and the surrounding moorland are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the second largest in England and Wales, boasting great scenery and wildlife.

Take a trip to Barnard Castle, The Bowes Museum, High Force and Rokeby Hall, all easily reached from your Stanhope cottage, plus Corbridge, Hexham and Durham are just a short drive away.

With so many delightful things to do in the area, this Stanhope cottage makes the ideal base for a holiday at any time of year!

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area and door to rear patio. Sitting room with electric fire.

Amenities

Electric heating with electric fire in sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer,washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD, radio, selection of DVDs, books and games
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for 1 car
Decked garden to rear with furniture and BBQ
Shared rear lawned area
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 mile
Note: This property overlooks the heritage Weardale Railway line.

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About the location

STANHOPE

Durham 22 miles.

The ancient market town of Stanhope lies in the beautiful Wear Valley in the heart of superb walking country. Described as the "Capital of Weardale", it occupies a sheltered position on the north side of the Wear at the confluence of the river and the Stanhope burn. The town is home to the Durham Dales Centre, offering tourist information, a coffee shop, local arts and crafts, and a delightful high street. In addition Stanhope offers a selection of pubs, specialist food stores, art gallery, outdoor swimming pool and pleasant riverside walks, plus the town is on the C2C cycle route. Beautiful Blanchland, the "perfect village", lies just 10 miles away. The city of Durham is just 22 miles away and is a World Heritage Site boasting a magnificent cathedral and castle, plus Hadrian's Wall is within easy touring distance. Close by are Hamsterley Forest, Killhope Lead Mining Musem and Barnard Castle - a short picturesque drive away. Further afield is the award winning Beamish Living Museum, along with the Metro Centre housing 300 shops and a 12 screen cinema, plus the Lake District National Park is 43 miles away.

Region Information

Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

Reviews

Mrs Marshall
September 2018

“Cottage in a lovely location .”

Very comfortable and clean , owner very helpful. Left us a lovely welcome pack

Very comfortable and clean , owner very helpful. Left us a lovely welcome pack

Mrs Decorte
July 2018

“Very nice place in a nice environment and lovely little town.”

Kitchen is well-equipped. A pitty that wifi is not available in the house.
Mr Blake
June 2018

“Footway Cottage was a beautiful cottage in an amazing location.”

Everything we needed was there, plus a few extras on arrival.Had a fantastic time at this place.Will definitely try to get back there soon, as there are many things to see and do.A fantastic place to go if you like to chill out or like us,like to explore the hills and dales.Thank you for that oportunity NORMA your a star.
Mr Kirtley
March 2018

“Nothing that springs to mind.”

Everything was as expected. The owner was on hand when we arrived to give us the the information regarding the property and all the helpful local knowledge. Extremely helpful.
Tracy M
November 2017

“Home from Home”

Recently returned from our third visit to Footway Cottage, this little gem has become a firm favourite with us every year. The cottage is immaculate, warm, and offers everything you need for your stay. The bedrooms are a good size, as is the bathroom and kitchen is well appointed. The whole place is spotlessly clean. Always. The kids and dogs thoroughly enjoy their week. Lots of good dog walking in and around Stanhope, along the River Wear, and we always love a walk to the Dales Centre for lunch. Beamish Museum is around 20/25 min drive away and is a MUST if your in the area, it’s always the highlight of our holiday and we visit 2 or 3 times during our stay. Bon Appetito in Wolsingham is 5 mins away by car and if like us you love Italian food you won’t be disappointed. Footway Cottage is a delightful place to spend your holiday, cozy and comfortable to come back to in the evening and if your lucky with the weather, sit in the sun and watch the wildlife. It’s well and truly our home away from home.
Mrs Dalby
September 2017

“The creaky stairs together with the bedroom footfalls add to the minimalistic nature of the cottage.”

The location is ideal for exploring the Durham Dales with pub/eateries close by. Altogether a quaint cottage in a superb location - simply splendid for the simple life.
Mr Youngs
July 2017

“Sykes met the expectations for booking, the real credit has to go to the lovely couple who set up such a wonderful little cottage for me and my family.”

Thanks a million have a great summer to you both.
Mrs Turner
June 2017

“Visit Beamish”
Mrs Rooney
April 2017

“This is a lovely cottage in an ideal position if like me you have dogs and like walking.”

Close enough to the village to access the facilities it is far enough away to be peaceful. The facilities in the cottage are good and the views are outstanding. The master bedroom is a great size and the bed is very comfortable. The owners could not have been more friendly and helpful. Walks along the river are lovely and I saw a kingfisher!
Mr Lawley
March 2017

“Perfect base for exploring the whole area, owner very helpful and will visit again”
Mr Wain
May 2016

“Had a great holiday, fine location.”

Jinny our wonderful dog had her last holiday there.
Nicolaell
December 2015

“Great cottage”

We have just returned from a trip in Footway cottage. We went on the polar express which was great. The cottage is home from home with everything you need and more. The owner Norma is great, friendly and makes your stay very welcoming. The views from the cottage was fantastic. Had a great stay in this very lovely cottage. Highly recommend it. We was 2 adults and 1 child.
VAL B
September 2015

“NEVER DISAPPOINTS”

We have just returned from our second visit to Footway and it really is just a joy to stay there. The cottage is very comfortable, well equipped, cosy, in a lovely quiet area yet close to Stanhope and dog friendly which is very important to us. The owners Norma and David are lovely people and nothing is a trouble to them. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Carl38_13
January 2015

“Another great stay!”

We once again stayed at Footway Cottage, it never disappoints, lovely relaxed break over New Year, great welcome pack, even a Xmas reindeer for our little girl! We shall return later on in the year!
Jouleshelen
August 2014

“Delightful!”

My mother and I spent a very pleasant week here in August. Wonderfully clean cottage with everything you could possibly need for a self catering stay. Great location and lots to do, owners even provide leaflets and typed out a list of recommended places. Area is beautiful and the neighbours are really friendly. We visited the town of Stanhope which has a co op and crafts plus some nice cafés. Alex Clark has a boutique there with beautiful gifts. Would certainly hope to stay again. Great cottage run by great people and a great base for exploring Northumberland and County Durham.
Carl38_13
March 2014

“Fantastic!”

We stayed in Footway Cottage for a week in Febuary. We had a wonderful stay, the welcome pack was very good, and even included a crayoning book for our little girl! The rooms are very good, very clean and nice and warm as it was very cold when we stayed. The location is superb, 5 minute drive into Stanhope. The view to the front is great with rolling fields and a stream winding down the hill. To the back is decking and views over the hills, would be great in the summer. The owner Norma was fantastic, even though we never met her ,the communication was great and even sent our child's book back by post which was left in error with a lovely letter telling my little girl that postman pat has sent it back to her! Overall I would give it 9/10, it would have got 10/10 if there was broadband as it would have been handy picking up emails etc, but that is being picky! We shall certainly being going back this year to this hidden little gem as we have family up there, fantastic!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
December 2013

“Lovely Cottage”

We had a nice stay in the lovely cottage. The Stanhope Show was good, and there are plenty of places to visit. Local pubs and Restaurants were also very pleasant.
Lisa C
October 2013

“Fantastic”

We was moved to Footway cottage after moving from the holiday cottage the we originally booked ( which was unfit for us to stay in) We was so pleased we had to move as this cottage was perfect, beautifully clean and in a fantastic location. On arrival we was welcomed by Norma, the owner. She showed us around and told us what we would need to know. Their was a lovely welcome pack, milk, coffee, tea, sugar, breakfast cereal and she had even brought our son some chocolate, so very thoughtful. We had an amazing few days. We visited, Beamish, Carlisle Castle, Barnard Castle and other local places of interest. The only downside was we didn't have long enough there. We will definitely go back next year. Thank you David & Norma.

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About the location

STANHOPE

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Reviews

“Cottage in a lovely location .”

“Very nice place in a nice environment and lovely little town.”

“Footway Cottage was a beautiful cottage in an amazing location.”

“Nothing that springs to mind.”

“Home from Home”

“The creaky stairs together with the bedroom footfalls add to the minimalistic nature of the cottage.”

“Sykes met the expectations for booking, the real credit has to go to the lovely couple who set up such a wonderful little cottage for me and my family.”

“Visit Beamish”

“This is a lovely cottage in an ideal position if like me you have dogs and like walking.”

“Perfect base for exploring the whole area, owner very helpful and will visit again”

“Had a great holiday, fine location.”

“Great cottage”

“NEVER DISAPPOINTS”

“Another great stay!”

“Delightful!”

“Fantastic!”

“Lovely Cottage”

“Fantastic”