Title: The Den, Coves House 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) # The Den, Coves House Family-friendly lodge in Bishop Auckland ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521700/90521614/7d01ff28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521700/90521614/7524b772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521700/90521614/f5065952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521700/90521614/facf19c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90530000/90521700/90521614/d8331e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Den sits in the heart of County Durham, surrounded by greenery and perfect for families. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBishop-Auckland-Hotels-Fantastic-Converted-Barn-In-The-Heart-Of-Weardale-County-Durham.h90521614.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBishop-Auckland-Hotels-Fantastic-Converted-Barn-In-The-Heart-Of-Weardale-County-Durham.h90521614.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.720943,-1.920327&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_q_mI%60av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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0fcQexgL0XPAAaYBS37xKybD7I0=) Wolsingham, England #### What's nearby - North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles - Hamsterley Forest - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles - Witton Castle - 25 min drive - 11.8 miles - Durham University - 29 min drive - 19.9 miles - Barnard Castle - 32 min drive - 21.0 miles #### Getting around - Shildon Station - 38 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Black Bull - ‬5 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive - ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Frosterley Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Duke Of York - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### The Den, Coves House Family-friendly lodge The Den, Coves House provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Smoke-free property, games and farming classes - Outdoor furniture, a billiards/pool table and books - Barbecues Room features All guestrooms at The Den, Coves House have comforts such as kitchen islands and Internet access. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Den, Coves House pet-friendly? > Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 4 total). ### What time is check-in at The Den, Coves House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Den, Coves House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Den, Coves House located? > Set in Bishop Auckland, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Weardale Railway, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Hall Hill Farm and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Den, Coves House Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Annette S. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Party Girls This property fitted what we needed its an amazing space in a beautiful place. ##### Annette S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon D. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend! The property was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space for a large family gathering and to play games. David was helpful at every step and would definitely recommend! ##### Shannon D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chani C. 21 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely excellent We booked this property for a group of friends to have a weekend away. It was excellent!! just what we needed. Plenty of beds, airy, lovely views. And David was so easygoing and helpful with all our different questions. Best place!!! We're looking forward to booking The Den again!! Thank you David!! We really appreciate everything you did! ##### Chani C. 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