Title: Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes 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 # Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513700/113513667/9c5ba68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, River View | Living area | 30-inch TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513700/113513667/92f5e10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, River View | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513700/113513667/48452e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, River View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513700/113513667/c082a551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, River View | Living area | 30-inch TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513700/113513667/3cfd4163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home Sleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking included - Free WiFi - River view ## 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. ### Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking This smoke-free cottage features a garden and free self-parking. The cottage provides a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a TV with digital channels. Premium bedding and an iron/ironing board are among the other amenities available to guests. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided. This Bishop Auckland cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### Bedrooms - Premium bedding ### Entertainment - 30-inch TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total - Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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) - 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 29 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Magpie Escapes Bishop Auckland Magpie Cottage North East Escapes Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes Cottage Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes Bishop Auckland Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes Cottage Bishop Auckland ## About the area Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Weardale Railway and Hall Hill Farm. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [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%7C54.74546%2C-2.00680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ihhhZmOjGkfCuQOrtuFERRGSKhs=) 6 Wear Terrace, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 2UH ### What's nearby - Weardale Railway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Weardale Museum - 15 min drive - 10.8 miles - Hamsterley Forest - 20 min drive - 14.7 miles ### Getting around - Riding Mill Station - 24 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Black Bull - ‬9 min drive - ‪Number 10 The Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Frosterley Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Grey Bull - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Magpie Cottage - North East Escapes located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Weardale Railway. Killhope Lead Mining Museum is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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