Title: 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope Cottage in Bishop Auckland with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70258300/70258263/a5da58c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70258300/70258263/f5b62229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70258300/70258263/8fff3c91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70258300/70258263/ecf1bfb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70258300/70258263/f8f2f263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Hot tub - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope Set within stunning countryside with unrivalled views, a perfect cottage for a special occasion or holiday for couples, families or friends.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 42" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private hot tub (£100 for short breaks, £130 for week breaks, payable directly to owner). 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couple and family bookings only. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Fully refurbished in 2021, Hare Cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking open fields and countryside. Set within its own private grounds with an extensive lawned garden and front terrace, you can sit undisturbed and enjoy the sounds of the countryside and watch the wildlife. Tucked away at the rear of the cottage is a sunny patio with table and chairs. Furnished for your comfort, the spacious living room is warm and welcoming with a sofa and chairs to relax while watching your favourite movies or box sets on the 42" TV - and curl up in front of the beautiful wood burning stove in the cooler months. The kitchen is well-equipped with all your modern appliances and has everything you will need to rustle up breakfast or supper. For your convenience, there is a ground floor, kingsize bedroom which steps out onto the rear patio. A stylish ground floor bathroom too, with a modern p-shaped bath and a rainfall shower over. The oak staircase leads up to the en-suite first floor bedroom with twin beds, vaulted ceiling and Velux windows taking in the surrounding views. Should you wish to explore further afield, there are an abundance of walking and cycling routes; the surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike with stunning scenery from moorland to fellside. Within a short walk, you are down at the riverside in the village of Westgate, a popular village in the Weardale Valley, a few miles west of Stanhope. The village, which includes a traditional pub with restaurant, church and an active village hall, is surrounded by the moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and riverside walks. Nearby is the pretty market town of Stanhope, located on the popular C2C Cycle Route. Other tourist attractions include the 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the centre of the town, a heated open-air swimming pool, the famous fossil tree which is approximately 320 million years old and the Durham Dales Centre, which hosts craft shops and an award-winning tearoom. The popular, annual Stanhope Agricultural Show on the second weekend in September was first held in 1834. Derwent Reservoir is within a 30 minute drive and perfect for those interested in sailing and fishing, whilst providing a lovely location to walk. Weardale Adventure Centre, 2 miles, offer a host of outdoor activities including canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, archery and lots more. There is also Weardale ski club, 2 miles. A great day our for the family is the Killhope Lead mining Museum, 5 miles. Free WiFi Small dog/s only allowed. The wood burner is for burning wood only, not coal. Please note: The hot tub is available by prior arrangement with owner only; please contact the owner at least 4 days prior to arrival. Towels for the hot tub are not supplied, please bring your own. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928000/88927999/ad7ca9fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Butterfly Lodge, Cosy December get away in this snug converted rural cart house Wearhead - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=88927999&PinnedHotelID=88927999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105680000/105671600/105671554/6998404e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=105671554&PinnedHotelID=105671554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113393800/113393736/1a029795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lonin Cottage. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK35155-UK35155 Cottage 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope Cottage ## About the area Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Weardale Railway and Armstrong Hydraulic Engine. [Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738) [View more Cottages in Bishop Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland-Cottages.d602738-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.72990%2C-2.15731&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Jp-YWA4HBWTGv3AaQJ-OrOWeA0=) Westgate, Near Stanhope ### What's nearby - North Pennines - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles - Weardale Museum - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles - High Force - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles - Hamsterley Forest - 31 min drive - 25.2 miles ### Getting around - Riding Mill Station - 31 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The High Force Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Golden Lion - ‬2 min drive - ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Grey Bull - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Westgate, Near Stanhope located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Weardale Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from North Pennines. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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