Title: Drover's Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=602738&destination=Bishop+Auckland%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=26993056&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Drover's Cottage ## Photo gallery for Drover's Cottage ![Cottage | Interior - Drover's Cottage (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26993100/26993056/708dae25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room | TV - Drover's Cottage (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26993100/26993056/5c478f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Drover's Cottage (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26993100/26993056/ed642211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Drover's Cottage (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26993100/26993056/5468bb33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Balcony - Drover's Cottage (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26993100/26993056/58d7c425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Drover's Cottage provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £298 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr ## 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. ### Drover's Cottage This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a washing machine, free WiFi and a TV. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Family friendly - Highchair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/450500/450423/853578dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Durham - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool 8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=450423&PinnedHotelID=450423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Al fresco dining, serves lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16844/b18b9307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Durham - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=16844&PinnedHotelID=16844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3921100/3921016/8042ab40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Durham Durham - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 230 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=3921016&PinnedHotelID=3921016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2621700/2621674/d5f5829e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honest Lawyer Hotel Durham - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=2621674&PinnedHotelID=2621674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1770100/1770049/9dd3a87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Bannatyne Durham Durham - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Gym 8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=1770049&PinnedHotelID=1770049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2748300/2748219/d77afed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group Seaham - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 333 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=2748219&PinnedHotelID=2748219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned 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 Drover's Cottage Bishop Auckland Drover's Bishop Auckland Drover's Cottage Cottage Drover's Cottage Bishop Auckland Drover's Cottage Cottage Bishop Auckland ## About the area Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Empire Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newgate Shopping Centre and Durham Indoor Market. Hall Hill Farm and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting. [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%7C54.74130%2C-1.87880&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d2gn8bC_4gKId84womdwLPeaEZE=) Bishop Auckland, England ### What's nearby - ![A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655548/cf8dcb66-4453-42e4-8081-0dd828736be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Pennines 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Durham University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/644da214-90a4-4f55-99b2-73af718cc7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durham University 24 min drive \- 17.3 miles - ![Beamish Open Air Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079441/bdfb1ea6-98e4-4fa1-bd96-45268ac3058a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beamish Open Air Museum 27 min drive \- 19.0 miles - ![St. James' Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079501/36056334-aa49-409f-8a12-c29b751a0c8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. James' Park 43 min drive \- 33.1 miles - ![Quayside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126178/1b94f20a-ef8f-4445-93fd-d2eea136bcf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Quayside 43 min drive \- 32.9 miles ### Getting around - Shildon Station 23 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Greggs 5 min drive - The Crown 11 min drive - Number 10 18 min walk - The Crook Hotel 12 min drive - The Black Bull 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drover's Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Drover's Cottage? ### How much is parking at Drover's Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Drover's Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Drover's Cottage? ### Where is Drover's Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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