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A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village

A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village

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Binks Cottage
Binks Cottage
Seating
Outside seating at the back of the cottage
Living room

Overview of A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tow Law
  • Popular LocationHall Hill Farm12 min drive
  • Popular LocationDiggerland18 min drive
  • Popular LocationHamsterley Forest22 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village

A charming and traditional rural retreat, offering peace and quiet; convenience and comfort; rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.

Binks Cottage is a 4 star gold accommodation. The front door opens into a private walled garden with lawn and comfortable garden furniture and a bbq. There is private parking for two cars at the back of the cottage.

Children are very welcome and we can offer a cot, high-chair and toys; we are happy to show guests around the farm.

Perfect for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham City., Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and various coastal towns - Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Bamburgh. The village is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for sightseeing, walking, pony trekking, fishing and golf.

Property manager

Amanda Simpson

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Comprehensive recycling policy
Composting
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hall Hill Farm and Diggerland. Traveling with kids? Consider Mini Moos Adventure Farm, or check out an event or a game at Heritage Park Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hall Hill Farm - 12 min drive
  • Witton Castle - 13 min drive
  • Auckland Castle - 17 min drive
  • Diggerland - 18 min drive
  • Hamsterley Forest - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 17 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Lion - 8 min drive
  • Blu's Cocktail & Wine Bar - 10 min drive
  • The Green Billy Row - 9 min drive
  • Number 10 - 8 min drive
  • Farrers Arms - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get Away From It All
My husband, my sister and my niece spent 5 wonderful days and nights at this property. It is beautiful, well appointed, quiet and excellently situated for days out in the Penines, the Yorkshire dales and moors, County Durham and the Northumberland coast. Our host was on hand to answer any questions, or to advise us on where to visit or eat. It is off the beaten track, and that is one of it's best features. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen completely equipped and the bathroom, modern and bright. Any of us would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb accommodation
Loved staying in Binks cottage. Hope to stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Bink's Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Amanda was a superb, friendly host and we were delighted to be welcomed by the smell of baking bread and all the food basics she provided. Our grandson loved the chocolate buns! We visited Locomotion, Beamish and Seaham beach during our stay, finding the cottage was an excellent base for our trips out. Isaac was thrilled to see all the sheep being run through the farmyard one morning. We have no hesitation in recommending Bink's Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöner Urlaub
Es war alles wunderbar. Das Cottage war sehr schön eingerichtet. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Countryside getaway
Good value for money, spacious property and friendly hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Simpson

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I have enjoyed welcoming guests to the cottage for 20 years. I work on the family farm alongside my son.

Why they chose this property

Peace and Quiet; Convenience and comfort; Rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Binks Cottage is set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character.

The accommodation includes two bedrooms (1 double room, 1 twin room and 1 double sofa-bed), bathroom with large shower, bath robes and luxurious towels. The living room offers comfortable seating for 6 people with a log burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace. There is a smart TV with Netflix, an Alexa, books and games for all ages. The Kitchen is very well equipped and offers an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, bread maker, washer/dryer, microwave etc. There is a dining table seating 6. The lawned garden, overlooking the village green, is surrounded by a low stone wall, there is garden furniture and a barbecue. Storage for bikes and tack. Private parking for 2 cars.

What makes this property unique

Binks Cottage is situated on a working farm, Thornley Hall Farm, there is also a hill farm 17 miles away, Glenwhelt. We encourage our guests to visit the farm and walk the public footpaths in the area where you will be able to see dry stonewalling, animals in fields and wildlife.

We welcome the opportunity to show you around Thornley Hall farm and Glenwhelt, if you are interested please ask.
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