Dog Friendly Cottages, Hotels, B&Bs for Dog-friendly Holidays in Durham

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Innkeepers Cottage is a luxury 4 star self catering accommadation for 2 guests in the picturesque village of Frosterley in beautiful Weardale, County Durham. It is a beautiful, 17th Century grade 2 listed character cottage centrally located for both the historic city of Durham and the pretty market town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale.

Ideal for romantic breaks situated in the heart of the Northern Dales, perfect for walking and birdwatching or just relaxing and doing nothing.

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Innkeepers Cottage is a luxury 4 star self catering accommadation for 2 guests in the picturesque village of Frosterley in beautiful Weardale, County Durham. It is a beautiful, 17th Century grade 2 listed character cottage centrally located for both the historic city of Durham and the pretty market town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale.

Ideal for romantic breaks situated in the heart of the Northern Dales, perfect for walking and birdwatching or just relaxing and doing nothing.

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The Avenue Inn is ideally situated just off the A177m, just over a mile from the historic city of Durham and only 2 miles from junction 61 on the A1(M) giving easy and quick access to all parts of the region.

The Avenue Inn has eight well-appointed bedrooms (four are en-suite) with television and tea and coffee facilities.  We have three family rooms.  We serve a full English breakfast and if you have special dietary needs - just ask.

The Avenue Inn is a friendly place - visitors are made very welcome by the locals, with many guests returning time and time again.  We have a General Knowledge Quiz every Monday evening from 9.00 pm - if you get stuck just ask the bar staff and they'll make up a believable answer.  

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Hamsterley is the ideal retreat, situated as it is amidst beautiful farmland and woods, with the moors and fells of the Northern Pennines within sight and easy distance. With Hamsterley Cottage as your base, you are free to explore the beautiful surrounds of Teesdale and Weardale, with many exciting places to visit and things to do.

The ancient cities of Durham and York with their history and atmosphere are a short ride away, as indeed are the up to date shopping experiences of Newcastle and the Metro Centre. Discover the Country Pub of your dreams amongst the lanes and hedgerows, enjoy a four star dining experience at any of a number of restaurants, step back into your grandparents past at Beamish Museum ....all this and more is waiting for you at Hamsterley Cottage.

Please Note: We are a No-Smoking property. Dogs welcome. Children welcome. Check-In time: 1430 and Check-Out time: 1100.

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Shotley Bridge Village Trust Design Award 2007

Oak River Holiday Homes comprises two cottages; Mews Cottage and Oak River Cottage, and a recently restored 3-storey,Grade 2 listed structure known as the 'The Old Cart Shed'. They are located in a placid setting on the banks of the River Derwent on the edge of the historic sword making town of Shotley Bridge in County Durham. The properties can accommodate from 4 - 6 people and are furnished to a very high, comfortable standard. T

hey are located within 2 minutes walking distance of local shops and amenites (including 2 pubs) but only 10 minutes away from the beautiful North Pennines, an area accorded a place of Outstanding Natural Beauty by the British Tourist Authority. Shotley Bridge is centrally located and the many of the North East's tourist attractions are within a short driving distance. From shopping at the Gateshead Metro centre (one of the largest malls in the UK) to hill walking in the North Pennines to visiting the Beamish Open Air Museaum plus much more, are all within easy reach. The cottages are open all year round and as we have only just opened for business, there are plenty of slots available for bookings.

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Welcome to South Causey Inn and Equestrian Centre, nestled in the beautiful Beamish Valley with tranquil surroundings, this is the rural gateway to traditional North Eastern hospitality. Our stone built and newly re-furbished Inn has 16 ensuite bedrooms. The Bar and Snug have log beams, oak floors, open fires and an eclectic mix of wooden period furniture.

Located in over 100 acres of grounds, we overlook Beamish and are just a short drive away from the business and shopping centres of the Metro Centre in Gateshead, only 8 minutes away and the Cities of Newcastle and Durham with World Heritage Site Status. We overlook Beamish Museum, one of Europe's largest Open Air Museum's and other attraction nearby include Tanfield Steam Railway which is less than a mile away.

The Inn is also adjacent to South Causey Equestrian Centre, which houses 100 horses and a lively Riding School, as well as Beamish Lakes, our very own series of lakes full of Brown, Rainbow and Blue Trout!

Open all year. Plenty of parking available. Horse riding and fishing facilities. Full Meeting Room facilities available. Discounted tickets for Beamish Museum available.

Accessibility:

Level access from car park into Inn. Two rooms accessible on ground floor for disabled guests.

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In the beautiful open countryside, Highview Country House is the ideal place for peace and tranquillity. Set on the edge of the attractive, quiet village of Kirk Merrington, only two minutes walk from public houses offering food.

Nearby there are good local walks, leisure centres, fishing, golf and pony trekking.

Only ten minutes from the A1M motorway (junction 60), it allows easy access to explore the Northeast of England.
Famous castles, museums, waterfalls, world heritage sites and tourist attraction Beamish are all within comfortable driving distance. The beautiful historic city of Durham with Durham Cathedral and Castle is a ten minute drive.

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Today Bradley Hall and Bradley Burn are a modern 360 acre farm where the Stephenson family have lived and worked for 60 years. Currently we grow wheat, barley, potatoes, and oilseed rape, and raise beef cattle and lambs.

Our holiday cottages are situated centrally on the farm. All four are barn conversions in the former farmyards at Bradley Burn, where we live in the adjacent farmhouse. All have been carefully renovated to preserve much of their original character, while providing well furnished comfortable accommodation with modern amenities for our visitors, who are welcome to explore the surrounding fields and woods, watch the varied wildlife and observe the farming going on around them.

The farm is situated at the eastern end of Weardale on the edge of the unspoilt Northern Pennines in the beautiful rural area of County Durham; an ideal base for sightseeing. The attractive village of Wolsingham, two miles west, has a good range of small shops and friendly pubs. There are facilities for swimming, golf, fishing, pony trekking and dry skiing within a short drive. Further afield but still within easy reach, are the country towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, while major centres such as Durham, Newcastle and the Metro Centre shopping complex are less than an hour's drive away.

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Welcome to Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club...

Formerly the home of thePemberton family, Ramside Hall was transformed into a hotel in 1963. Whilst the tradition of friendly service, good value and a warm welcome remains, the structure is now vastly different, and Ramside is proud to be the North-East's largest privately-owned Hotel, with golf.

The central area of the Hotel - the Old Bar and the Pemberton Suite, both extremely popular with locals - remains as the focal point. This is surrounded by twelve Conference and Banqueting Rooms catering for 2 to 400 guests, the Green Room, the Restaurant and the eighty fine Bedrooms.

Just across the car park stands our superb Golf Clubhouse, Driving Range and Golf Academy.

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Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is situated 21/2 miles from both Peterlee and Hartlepool, 5 miles from Seaham and 9 from Durham.

Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is furnished in a style befitting a traditonal manor house.

A classical country house atmosphere has also been lovingly retained throughout the bedrooms that have all been individually designed and furnished with care and attention. The Hotel is ideally situated between Peterlee and Hartlepool but is also in easy reach of Seaham, Durham, Teesside and Newcastle. The hotel has conferencing facilities. Fine dining is available in The Wedgwood Restaurant located at the front of house which is also an ideal wedding venue.

We also serve food in our Bistro starting with Afternoon Tea, served between 3.00 & 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 4.00 & 5.30 on a Sunday. We also serve a tea time special- Pizza, Pasta & a few favourites Monday to Friday 4.30 to 6.00pm, prices from 4.95.with full Bistro menu also available.

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The Bed and Breakfast is beautifully decorated and each room consists with tea/coffee facilities, T.V in each room, central heating in all rooms and en-suite on most rooms and private washing facilities available. A hearty breakfast is served everyday using local Barnard Castle fresh products from the well established local butchers, Peats of Barnard Castle.

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Hillside Cottage lies in the heart of the historic village of Ireshopeburn. It is a cosy two hundred year old two bedroomed terraced cottage overlooking the River Wear.

The cottage is quite unusual in that it actually sits in the hill, hence the name. Outside is a small patio garden complete with garden furniture and bbq and is ideal for relaxing in after a day touring the area.

This area has recently been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. Within easy reach are reminders of the areas industrial heritage at Kilhope Lead Mine and Beamish museum, reminders of religious heritage at the local chapel, where John Wesley preached, and at nearby Durham Cathedral and natural heritage at Burnhope Moor and the Pennine Way.

Within the hour you can also explore Northumbria, the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales and Moors and the Tees coast.

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The Teesdale Hotel, a tastefully modernised, family-run, old coaching hotel whose fine stone-built exterior and archway display much olde-world charm.

It has the benefit of a warm, friendly atmosphere, log fires, pleasant surroundings, superb food, excellent accommodation and extremely well-furnished en-suite bedrooms. An added advantage is the ample parking found to the rear by passing through the stone archway as did the coaches of old.

We are conveniently located in the quaint stone built country village of Middleton-in-Teesdale which is situated in the heart of the magnificently beautiful Upper Teesdale, historically the most northerly of the famous Yorkshire Dales, in the heart of the High Pennines, at the gateway to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural beauty and the jewel in Northumbria's crown.

Surrounded by dramatic waterfalls and other landforms, as well as numerous nearby historic buildings including castles, abbeys and museums, we provide the ideal base for a holiday.

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The Inn place for the whole family. A warm friendly environment with excellent home made food and extensive menus, pool room, lounge bar and restaurant.

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Kirkstone is a tastefully converted chapel in the heart of Teesdale. Ground floor bedroom with en suite shower, toilet and sink, a conservatory to relax and have breakfast in. Outside there are lawned gardens and flower borders with seats for guests' use. Kirkstone overlooks the stang forest and Arkengarthdale, just 1 mile away is the small market town of Barnard Castle, known as Barny to locals. Barney has lots of interesting shops including several Antique shops. Short walk from the town centre is Bowes Museum, a very grand structure, which has very close ties to the late Queen Mother. Inside the famous feeding silver swan. About 8 miles from the town centre is High Force, the largest waterfall in England. Only 6 miles away is Raby Castle with its large deer park and gardens. Raby Castle is probably one of the best examples of its kind in the country. There are several reservoirs in the area; the furthest away is Cow Green about 12 miles. Most have day fishing permit subject to having a fishing licence. Way marked walks are in abundance all over the area with several quaint old-fashioned public houses offering good quality food conveniently situated after a thirsty stroll. For those wanting a longer journey the Lake District is only 1 hours drive away. For those who like a touch of retail therapy the MetroCEntre, Europe's largest retail complex is only 50 minutes drive away along the A1(M) motorway.

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Situated at the rear of Hollycroft B&B (please see separate listing above) and ideal for those who require more independence and perhaps a longer stay, our Old Stable Cottage is available on a weekly basis. Here you have the advantage of a separate entrance to a well-equipped and furnished home for 4. The Old Stable is across a shared courtyard and garden at the rear of Hollycroft, on the Durham Road within easy reach of Lumley Castle and the County Cricket ground.

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Hamsteels Hall cottages (Four Star grading) are in the grounds of Hamsteels Hall which is a B&B. They are very spacious bungalows with modern amenities, and panoramic views over open countryside. Recently converted stone farm buildings. Each cottage has off road parking at the rear, french windows opening onto south facing patio. The owners live on site and are ready to help or assist in any way to make your holiday enjoyable. Only 10 minutes drive into Durham City, Park and Ride is nearby.

We are close to Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket Club, Diggerland, Metro Centre and Durham City. Ideal for touring Northumbria which is steeped in history, with its breathtaking historical buildings such as Durham Cathedral and Castle, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Bowes Museum, Bedes World/Hadrians Wall, Holy Island. Other places to visit include Kielder Reservoir and Gateshead Quays - Millennium Bridge, The Sage and Baltic Arts Centre.

• Durham Park and Ride is located between us and Durham
• Beamish Museum is only 20 minutes away
• The Metro Centre is only 25 minutes
• Northumbrian Coast 30 minutes.

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The St George Hotel is one of Durham and Teesside's finest hotels. With our superb facilities, excellent location and the very highest standards of service, we are the ideal choice for holidaymakers and business visitors using the Durham Tees Valley Airport. Situated in the North East, within easy reach of Durham, Teesside and the North Yorkshire Moors, The St George Hotel is an ideal base for visitors who want to explore this enchanting area with its many attractions.

• We have a number of bedrooms designated for smokers
  

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We are close to Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket Club, Diggerland, Metro Centre and Durham City. Ideal for touring Northumbria which is steeped in history, with its breathtaking historical buildings such as Durham Cathedral and Castle, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Bowes Museum, Bedes World/Hadrians Wall, Holy Island. Other places to visit include Kielder Reservoir and Gateshead Quays - Millennium Bridge, The Sage and Baltic Arts Centre.

Durham Park and Ride is located between us and Durham.

Beamish Museum is only 20 miutes away.

Metro Centre is only 25 minutes away.

Northumbrian Coast 30 mins away.

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A lovely three star holiday flat for up to five, situated in the heart of Barnard Castle in beautiful Teesdale.
More convenient than Bed and Breakfast, and as economical as a caravan.

The flat is situated in the very heart of the historic market town of Barnard Castle, in the midst of shops, restaurants, and pubs. You are only metres away from the unique Market Cross, a short walk from the castle and world famous Bowes Museum, minutes away from the river Tees and a short drive from Raby Castle.

 

Please note: Online bookings are for stays of 7 days, or multiples of 7. The apartment can also be booked for shorter stays. Should this be required please contact us directly on 07941 671905.