Title: Thistlewood House 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 # Thistlewood House Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking ## Photo gallery for Thistlewood House ![Exterior detail - Thistlewood House (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090800/114090795/00d08ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - Thistlewood House (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090800/114090795/5cb76824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Thistlewood House (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090800/114090795/2f18543c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Thistlewood House (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090800/114090795/48877bbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Thistlewood House (Bishop Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090800/114090795/975510af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thistlewood House provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Thistlewood House Cottage in Bishop Auckland with free parking This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. 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-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. 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 - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - 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) - 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 ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9250000/9247000/9246914/aabc54ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 151 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=9246914&PinnedHotelID=9246914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110920000/110917400/110917362/4be13313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Slaley Forest - Caravan - Sleeps 6 - Pets Allowed Hexham - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=110917362&PinnedHotelID=110917362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/108000000/107996900/107996828/7b95e1fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whitley Bay - Sleeps 6 - Dogs Welcome Whitley Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=107996828&PinnedHotelID=107996828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119301000/119300991/e6b07523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 5 - Pet Friendly - Parking South Shields - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly £120 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=119300991&PinnedHotelID=119300991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=114090795&PinnedHotelID=114090795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=114090795,9246914,110917362,107996828,119300991) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 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 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 Thistlewood House Cottage Thistlewood House Bishop Auckland Thistlewood House Cottage Bishop Auckland ## About the area Located in Bishop Auckland, this cottage is next to a golf course. Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Witton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hall Hill Farm and Weardale Railway. Diggerland and Mini Moos Adventure Farm 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%7C54.74131%2C-1.87881&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8vXScNiO73UiZjBz3xzlSreivcE=) Thistlewood House Thistlewood Lane, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 3HG ### 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 - ![A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses](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 - ![This is a great place to visit in the North of England. It’s like stepping back in time to visit a town, farm, colliery village and old hall and getting to experience what it was like to live in those places from about 1910 onwards. There are staff who take on the roles of various locals that really bring this place to life. This picture is from the town where you can explore a bank, shops, pub, dentists and lots of other things as well as ride in traditional vehicles of the time. Such a brilliant experience.](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 showing modern architecture and a city](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 which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge](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 Thistlewood House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Thistlewood House? ### What time is check-in at Thistlewood House? ### What time is check-out at Thistlewood House? ### Where is Thistlewood House located? ## Have a question? 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