Title: HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye 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 # HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/bedf5954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/132a99c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/e58856e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/d47938b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/w2880h1920x0y0-5fe7fb19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 7.4 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi £247 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov ## 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. ### HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (weekly) ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5851100/5851074/32fa906a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manor House Hotel Bishop Auckland - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 194 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=5851074&PinnedHotelID=5851074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Body treatments, facials, 3 treatment rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2651900/2651862/cde7374c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW Darlington - 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Cottage HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Bishop Auckland ## About the area ![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%7C54.66374%2C-1.67818&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CkdRDVTu_5pqnnSxtXvAkP9sejY=) Watergate Eye, Lynesack, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 5QF #### What's nearby - Auckland Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Binchester Roman Fort - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Escomb Saxon Church - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Witton Castle - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles - Durham University - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles #### Getting around - Bishop Auckland Station - 10 min walk - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Welcome - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Stanley Jefferson (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk - ‪Knead A Slice - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Bay Horse - ‬6 min walk - ‪Fifteas Tearooms - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? > As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye on 17 Nov 2025 start from £247.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels-HC-Property-The-Hideaway-At-Watergate-Eye.h75001767.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye located? > Situated in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Newgate Shopping Centre and No.42. Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Bishop Auckland Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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