Title: HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Exterior - HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/b5c5b37c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms - HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/e58856e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Garden - HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/7f9a1e39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Cottage, Private Bathroom | Lounge - HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/d47938b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75001800/75001767/2d819f73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye provides everything that you need. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £243 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## 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. 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets 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 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 This property accepts credit 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 property's cancellation policy. 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 Bishop Auckland is home to this cottage. Deer Park and Auckland Castle are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newgate Shopping Centre and Durham Indoor Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Heritage Park Stadium or The Darlington Arena. [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%7C54.66376%2C-1.67833&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g7IBzGsM2F0TT9fPahdlErR26a8=) Watergate Eye, Lynesack, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 5QF ### What's nearby - ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Auckland Castle 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Deer Park 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Bishop Auckland Golf Club 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Binchester Roman Fort 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Bishop Auckland Station 10 min walk - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - The Welcome 2 min walk - Knead A Slice 5 min walk - The Stanley Jefferson (Wetherspoon) 6 min walk - The Mitre 6 min walk - The Bay Horse 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? ### How much does it cost to stay at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? ### What time is check-in at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? ### What time is check-out at HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye? ### Where is HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Relaxing Break Fantastic cottage with amazing views. The cottage has almost everything you need making it a very relaxing experience. Fields as far as the eye can see. Farmer Andy and his cows are very friendly. We had a very small problem and it was sorted out very quickly. ##### Sue Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pete 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Hot tub wanted, Ice bath received Well this booking was made on the whole purpose of having a relaxing weekend after running 350km for charity over the past few months. So we booked here for the hot tub and the relevant ease of running a Park Run on the Saturday. After running this Park Run we returned back to the accommodation for our day of in and out of the hot tub. Although this turned out to be turned off so we had an ice bath, not advertised on the website. We then were told that we would get a nights refund for this error. (2 weeks on still waiting). The hosts did bring someone round to fill the hot tub up to enable us to get in which took around 30-40 minutes. But then we discovered the cooker doesn’t work by this time we had had enough and just packed up and went home. My verdict on this accommodation is don’t bother and certainly get anything they offer in writing. ##### Pete Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### justin 9 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### justin Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > > [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > > [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > > [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Lythe Hill Hotel & Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haslemere-Hotels-Voco-Lythe-Hill-Hotel-Spa.h517258.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > > [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > > [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > > [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - an Iconic Luxury Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > > [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > > [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > > [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > > [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > > [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > > [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > > [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > > [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > > [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) ---