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Rockwell House

Wearhead, County Durham
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Spacious, well-equipped cottage for multi-generation families and outdoors-loving friends
  • Enjoy a variety of walking and cycling trails in a stunning natural environment
  • Visit nearby villages on the Weardale railway, and explore The Lake District and Hamsterley Forest
Property code: 93527

Within the picturesque heart of County Durham, in the beautiful North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this cottage offers a perfect retreat for families and friends. The surrounding area boasts breath-taking valley views, expansive moorlands, and peaceful forests. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the numerous activities available, including walking routes along the Weardale Way, off-road cycling, birdwatching, horse riding, fishing, and even stargazing in this remarkable landscape. The area offers attractions such as High Force Waterfall (9.5 miles), Burnhope Reservoir (1 mile), and Killhope Lead Mining Museum (3.5 miles). This spacious holiday home accommodates eight people and welcomes up to four dogs, making it ideal for multi-generational family gatherings.

The property features two welcoming lounges, each with its own character and comfort. The first lounge/diner offers a comfortable sofa, Smart TV, and a cosy wood burner set within a stone fireplace, alongside a large dining table with seating for eight. The second lounge provides additional relaxation space with two comfortable sofas, a well-stocked bookcase, another Smart TV, and a second wood burner. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen/diner includes a double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, and dishwasher, with plenty of worktop space and an additional dining table perfect for casual meals. A utility room houses a washing machine, tall fridge, and small freezer, leading to a family bathroom with separate bath, shower cubicle, and WC. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms await, each with en-suite shower and WC - two super king-size bedrooms (one with TV) and two twin bedrooms.

The rear of this friendly accommodation features a small patio area with bistro-style table and seating, providing a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks. Off-road parking is available for one car at the rear of the cottage, with additional on-street parking nearby.

 

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 super king-size and 2 twins
  • 5 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, and WC, 4 en-suite shower rooms with shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric double oven, electric hob, microwave, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine, tall fridge, and a freezer
  • Wood burner in both lounges
  • Smart TV in both lounges
  • Patio area with bistro table and chairs
  • Off-road parking for one car to the rear of the cottage, plus on-street parking
  • Shop, pubs, and cafes 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sharavan 17th April 2025

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It was lovely home with all amenities at serene location. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay at home. Would definitely visit again and recommend.

Reviewed by Gillian 24th December 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret 28th August 2024

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Welcome pack for humans and the dogs really thoughtful . Beautiful cottage, stylish and homely. Location an issue for us in relation to buying groceries as nearest supermarkets did not always have what we needed so be prepared. Jo the owner was lovely and insisted we call her should we need her help at any time which was reassuring to know. Whilst Read morethere is a parking space for 1 vehicle behind the cottage, parking for further vehicles is limited. Hide

Reviewed by Aron 21st August 2024

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This was our first time staying in the cottage and was an extremely successful stay! We arrived to a fresh, clean and welcoming cottage. The spacious rooms downstairs were great, and the upstairs bedrooms all with en suites were absolutely fab-extremely comfortable beds and plenty of cupboard space! We had gorgeous walks right from the doorstep whiRead morech was perfect for us! I'm sure we'll be back! Thanks Jane! Hide

Reviewed by Louise 3rd August 2024

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Very clean, amazing walks and waterfalls locally. The rooms were individually very comfortable, could possibly have benefitted from 1 room being a bigger lounge and the other a dedicated dining room so that we didnt have to split up. The beds were really comfy and each room having its own bathroom was ace.

Reviewed by Adam 7th June 2024

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This is our third stay in the cottage and we will definitely be back. The cottage was spotless on arrival, with fresh bread, eggs and Jam provided for our stay, which was a lovely touch. The cottage is very spacious with 4 large en-suite rooms, so plenty of space for all of us. There were lovely walks right on our doorstep, and Stanhope is just dowRead moren the road which is ideal for a bit of shopping and something to eat. Hide

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