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Greenlea Cottage

Witton Le Wear, near Hamsterley, County Durham
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Spacious holiday home for multi-generation families and friends
  • Walk to the dog-friendly pub, or relax in the enclosed garden with your friends
  • Great location for access to Hamsterley Forest, the North Pennines AONB or Durham City
Overview
Property code: OC-89896

Situated in the tranquil village of Witton-Le-Wear, this holiday home provides an ideal retreat for friends and families visiting County Durham. The beautiful landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are within easy reach, along with the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Nearby Hamsterley Forest offers 2000 ha of woodland perfect for wildlife watching, dark sky gazing, adventure play, and mountain biking. The historic Raby Castle is just 9 miles away, while the charming market town of Barnard Castle lies 13 miles from the property. Durham city, with its magnificent cathedral, is only 12 miles distant. This spacious holiday accommodation accommodates up to six people and welcomes two dogs, making it a pet-friendly getaway.

The bright, stylish interior features a spacious open-plan living area with picturesque views of the village green. The well-equipped kitchen serves as a social hub where everyone can gather to plan the day's activities over breakfast or prepare evening feasts. The comfortable lounge offers the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing, with a wood burner for cosy nights watching movies on the Smart TV. Three well-appointed bedrooms ensure a restful night's sleep in this welcoming home: a double and a twin room on the first floor, plus a king-size bedroom on the second floor complete with an en-suite shower room and WC. The family bathroom features both a shower and bath option. Modern amenities include a Tassimo coffee machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and a selection of games and books.

The outdoor space includes a veranda perfect for enjoying morning coffee or dining alfresco on summer evenings while admiring the starry skies. The enclosed garden provides a secure area for dogs to roam, enhancing this friendly house's appeal for pet owners. There's secure storage for up to six bicycles, making this an excellent base for cycling enthusiasts. Unallocated on-street parking is available outside the cottage for one car, with additional parking across the village green.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 with bath, shower and WC and 1 en-suite with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, tassimo coffee machine and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Selection of games and books
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Veranda with outdoor dining table, chairs and BBQ (guests to provide own charcoal)
  • Secure storage for up to 6 bicycles
  • Unallocated on-street parking outside cottage for 1 car only. Additional parking across the village green (0.1 mile)
  • Shop 1.5 miles and pub 0.25 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alison 4th June 2026

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The cottage is of high quality with every amenity you require for your stay. Located in a charming village with great walks on the doorstep. Two local pubs are a stones throw away. Will definitely be returning again.

Reviewed by Dawn 22nd February 2026

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Greenlea is a gem of a cottage, extremely cosy, very clean, lots of little touches in the cottage. Bedrooms are lovely decorated each one having a theme. The beds were very comfortable too. We found it to be very cosy, the wood burner an added bonus. We enjoyed the Victoria pub and only a short walk from cottage. The owners Richard and Linda were vRead moreery helpful and always on hand for queries. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 3rd January 2026

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Reviewed by Alison 30th December 2025

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Our party of four adults enjoyed a great new year in this lovely cottage, it was both immaculate and tastefully decorated. We loved the extra little touches which included a bottle of fizz, a fire ready to go and treats for the dog. The village itself is picturesque with nice walks and a friendly pub opposite. Would definitely recommend this cottagRead moree and would love to stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 24th December 2025

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Lovely well presented dog friendly cottage. We celebrated Christmas here & it was lovingly decorated for the occasion. Loved the little touches for the dogs I.e treats, beds & bowls. Really comfy beds & lots of space in the living room with great smart TV. Great outside area secure for the dogs & would be lovely in the summer. Village was so tranquRead moreil & friendly. Fantastic walks from the door down to river & also loved Hamsterley forest. The property just felt like home & we would love to return Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 10th November 2025

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 3rd October 2025

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A fabulous three floor cottage in a quiet village near Darlington, Durham & Bishop Aukland. The cottage, which is open plan downstairs has everything you could need, including a coffee machine, an airfryer & smart TV with all the streaming apps to sign into. There was even dog beds, towel and treats for our dogs. It's also spotlessly clean. The ownRead moreer Richard checked in to make sure we were OK. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 14th September 2025

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Should be stated as not suitable for those with limited mobility. Stairs were very steep. Stone steps down to poky shale covered backyard not clearly shown to n photos. The unallocated parking was difficult to manage. Did not stay Went straight back home.

Reviewed by Brian 22nd August 2025

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We have stayed in many holiday lets for over 20 years up and down the country, This is the best holiday let we have ever stayed in for comfort, facilities, spotlessly clean, everything was perfect,the village is beautiful, as are the local people.I would highly recommend this place for a perfect base, and there are lovely places to walk your pets lRead moreocaly, the victoria pub is dog friendly, staff lovely, definitely returning. Hide

Reviewed by S 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Karl 6th August 2025

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Reviewed by Debbie 17th July 2025

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Perfect cottage especially as there were 5 of us. Wouldnt hesitate to book it again and recommend to family & friends.

Reviewed by Robbert 1st April 2025

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Very clean and nicely decorated and furnished. The two flights of steep stairs are difficult for elderly or handicapped visitors.

Reviewed by Colin 23rd December 2024

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Arrived to be stunned at an immaculate clean cottage with all the mod cons...A lovely quiet village and good little dog friendly pubs. Lovely walks, locals very friendly. Can't fault this little gem. We stayed 4 nights over Xmas and was tastefully decorated with tree etc thanks. Grandkids loved it. Very dog friendly which was great for our and daugRead morehters bulldogs. You don't have to bring anything except yourselves and food. There was 4 adults and 2 kids, never needed anything 100% THANKYOU . Hide

Reviewed by Karen 9th August 2024

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Great cottage, owners have put alot of thought and effort into it. Very clean and comfortable. Had a lovely week.

Reviewed by N 26th July 2024

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Had a fabulous week, we were blessed with good weather and the cottage is perfectly located to explore the local area. Witton Castle was lovely and walks along the river (and in the river) were enjoyed by all! The cottage is beautiful, decor excellent, a real home from home. It was equipped with everything you could need and we wanted for nothing. Read morePlenty of space for everyone, lovely patio and outdoor seating area which we enjoyed. 10/10, we would def recommend and would return! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 19th July 2024

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A lovely cottage in a superb location. Very thoughtfully equipped and very comfortable. We stayed with 5 adults, two babies (9mths and 4 mths), a 3 year old and a dog. The high chair, cot, stairgates on every level, toddler steps and loo seat in the bathroom were very much appreciated and made our stay very easy.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.