Title: Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table 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 # Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table Family-friendly holiday home in Darlington with a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55380000/55373900/55373826/b1aaa22d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55380000/55373900/55373826/15fe3a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55380000/55373900/55373826/w828h369x0y0-19310ca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55380000/55373900/55373826/2f2146c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55380000/55373900/55373826/df9d81da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set in the idyllic County Durham countryside, Ivy Cottage is a homely retreat that invites you to unwind with its hot tub and spacious garden. Inside, discover a cozy lounge dining room with fireplace and games room for endless fun. With nearby attractions like Walworth Castle and Hamsterley Forest, this cottage offers something for everyone. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table Homely 3 bed cottage with hot tub in the hamlet of Walworth Gate and set in the idyllic countryside of County Durham. Ivy Cottage is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and fascinating landscapes in the country. Whether it being long walks in Hamsterley forest, a visit to the thunderous High force or taking part at the many activity centres in the nearby towns, there is a something for everybody during you’re stay. On entering Ivy Cottage you are welcomed by a spacious hall adjoined by a wc on the left and kitchen to the right. Within its newly fitted kitchen you will find utensils and fixtures to make your stay comfortable. Leading on into a lounge dining room where you can put your feet up in front of the fire (one bag of fuel provided, any additional chargeable) as well as enjoying a sit down meal at the dining table. The ground floor also boasts a games room with full size pool table, 58 inch tv and bar to add that element of fun to your stay! Upstairs the spacious landing leads to a master bedroom with king size bed, ensuite with large shower and walk in wardrobe. Further on you will find a smaller second bedroom with a double bed. Next to this is the third bedroom with a kingsize bed and also the main bathroom with large shower and bath (towels provided). To the rear of the cottage is a large garden with garden seating, BBQ and hot tub (brand new and updated hot tub only just fitted June 2021). To the front there is space for 3 cars on a single drive. Cot bed and high chair available on request. However, no stair gates. If you want to explore then Ivy Cottage is a gateway to an array of activities and sights. The local area offers something for everyone. Nearby: Archers Ice Cream Parlour (seasonal) Walworth Castle - Bar and restaurant Heighington - local shop, two village pubs Redworth Hall Hotel - Restaurant and spa Piercebridge - restaurant, river and walking Darlington - cinema, restaurant, train station with links accross country Newton Aycliffe - Planet Leisure for activities such as bowling, axe throwing and laser. ROF 59 for climbing. Quirky drinking establishments; Steam Machine and Aviation Bar. Slightly further but still within an hours drive you will find Hamsterly Forest, Barnard Castle, Durham and Newcastle to name but a few. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Pop the keys back through the letterbox when you check out. Thank you Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No outdoor shoes to be worn inside. We have a septic tank so please only flush toilet roll down the toilet. Thank you. No food to be taken upstairs please ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Sorry no pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: High chair + travel cot available. No stair gates. ### Events No events allowed Please no parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Please no parties Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Home Away From Home 3 bed Cottage With hot tub Home away from home 3 bed cottage with hot tub pool table ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.57241,-1.634108&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:spblIdd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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ti_teBkhte1AZHydtwJ8EQMmz1U=) Walworth Gate, England #### What's nearby - Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles - Raby Castle - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles - Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - The Darlington Arena - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles - Raby Castle - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles #### Getting around - Heighington Station - 7 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Mowden - ‬6 min drive - ‪The County - ‬7 min drive - ‪Siesta - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Aviator Gin Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table located? > This family-friendly Darlington holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey, and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Railway Museum at Shildon and Planet Leisure. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and Sweet Greetings 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 ## Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table Reviews 10 ### 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 39 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Alan D. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home Lovely base for exploring the surrounding area, House is kitted out with everything you could need for your stay. Hot tub and outside seating areas are excellent. Only niggle is the access to back garden from living room was a wee bit awkward for my wife who usually walks with a stick. Still it is a great property to stay at. ##### Alan D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin G., Norfolk 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Faultless cottage. This has been the best property we have stayed at. Everything you could need for a holiday, if it isn’t here you probably don’t need it. The attention to detail in the cottage is excellent from the welcome items,fixtures/fittings to the decoration and equipment in the kitchen and the games room,everything is there. Jane has put together a fantastic family destination. The cupcakes were excellent too. My family really enjoyed this property. Jane was easy to contact throughout our stay and information prior to arriving was superb and we were greeted by Jane on arrival. If I could give this property more stars I would. Thank you very much from us all. Would not hesitate to recommend this property. ##### Kevin G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail W. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect, large country cottage with attentive host Amazing cottage beautifully furnished and immaculately presented. Our host went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely stay. Would have loved to have stayed longer. ##### Abigail W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miles L. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay Ivy Cottage was a wonderful home from home. Jane, our lovely host had thought of everything, from a very nice welcome pack, to garden games and lots of other small touches that made our stay such a good one. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again and would heartily recommend the place! ##### Miles L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 28 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Christmas break Lovely location, fab hosts, amazing cottage and my son loved the games room! Hot tub was perfect and all you need is a short drive away. Can't wait to come back. W x ##### Wendy C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. 13 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ivy Cottage Excellent play to stay. Lovely property with great facilities. Owner very accessible and really friendly Would highly recommend and would certainly use agin if in the area ##### Carol P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joerg F. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage with a great host ! Ivy cottage is a lovely place for six persons, perfectly equipped and ideally located to explore the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire. Check-In was without any problems. Jane is a very friendly host and supported us whenever we had questions. Thank you Jane ! ##### Joerg F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deane C. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We thoroughly enjoyed our stay We got off to a great start with a warm welcome from Jane and a really good welcome starter pack which was much needed after our long journey. We found the cottage very comfortable and spacious which is just what we wanted. As well as the cottage itself we all enjoyed the garden and the hot tub was a special treat for us. ##### Deane C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine M. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very welcoming and relaxing place to stay Ivy Cottage is such a lovely place to stay. Very homely with lots of little touches Jane has provided that help you settle in straight away. Having the pool table and hot tub was an added bonus. We absolutely loved staying here and highly recommend it for others. ##### Elaine M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing get away We booked the lodge as a surprise 21st birthday gift and it was just what we all needed! Perfect house with stuff to do in the house as well as being close to Darlington city centre where we got to spend time our Friday and a visit to archers ice cream parlour too! 100% recommend ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe R. 3 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful! This property is stunning! We found it very underated after viewing the photos, as it is all much more beautiful in real life! Jane was an amazing host! If we needed to get in contact during our stay, she responded quickly and even went out of her way to come to the cottage if she felt needed! She left us some welcome treats, including a bottle of prosecco and homemade brownies, which were very much appreciated, especially after a long drive to arrive... Both the home and hostess were spot on! We will definitely be revisiting! ##### Chloe R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pictures don’t it Justice A wonderful place. Ideally situated for trips and walking. Jane was most welcoming, with the little touches and welcome packages were a lovely added bonus. The photos are lovely but really don’t do this place justice. There is plenty of room for the group and all the amenities you could wish for. The games room and hot tub are great too. Thanks for a lovely stay. ##### Andrew P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky B. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house amd host We had a fantastic stay at Ivy cottage. Me, my parents and my 12 (almost 13) year old twin boys. The boys loved the game room - what a brilliant addition to the property, it kept them entertained for hours! The hot tub was a hit with us all. Property was lovely and clean and really was home from home - great welcome pack that was really appreciated. It is a great base to explore the local area. Our stay did not feel long enough so we will be back! ##### Vicky B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronnie G. 11 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time at the cottage. Jane is a great host and we had everything we needed. The hot tub and pool table were a great and well used addition to the stay. We would definitely recommend staying here. ##### Ronnie G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve T., Harpenden 20 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and well equipped Despite the best efforts by the British weather we enjoyed some walks, knowing that we take comfort in the hot tub. The house is very well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice surprise. M&S very convenient. The 2 TVs and games room made things more civilised with the teens! ##### Steve T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry V. 31 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The beautiful Ivy cottage We booked this beautiful cottage for Christmas, and it definitely didn't disappoint . From booking with Jane to leaving, everything was exactly as we needed it .. beautiful clean house with friendly owner.. I would definitely recommend booking this cottage and will definitely return soon ##### Kerry V. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry A. 11 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful home. The hot tub and games room were such a hit with the children,! Great place to stay. ##### Kerry A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine M. 16 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Cottage Absolutely loved our break at Ivy Cottage, beautiful with every home comfort. There is a bonus of a games room and hot tub. Jane is a wonderful host and left us a fantastic welcome basket. Would definitely recommend ##### Elaine M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan L. 11 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hot tub cottage Cottage was cosy but plenty of room. Bedrooms well equipped to store and hang clothing. Wonderful warm duvets. Kitchen well equipped, welcome pack was a lovely bonus. The hot tub was clean and the provision of specific hot tub towels and robes was a nice luxury ##### Jan L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne Q. 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay. Excellent cottage in a lovely location, Jane the host was very welcoming. Good facilities, pool table and hot tub were great. Easy access to surrounding areas of Darlington, Durham, Beamish etc. Only downside is that both showers couldn’t be run at the same time. ##### Suzanne Q. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 22 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### September break We had a fantastic stay at the cottage. Everything was beautifully clean, well maintained and comfortable. There were so many lovely homely touches from our host and nothing was too much trouble. We loved it. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. 14 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect retreat We recently found this property online, last minute as we had a wedding down in Yorkshire. The pictures don’t do it justice, it made our stay better than we ever imagined. Jane the landlady was really welcoming snd went above snd beyond. Will definitely be going back. ##### James H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol M. 30 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Cottage My family have just spent a lovely week at Ivy Cottage. The house was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything we could possibly need, including the best welcome package we have ever had. Jane was a helpful and welcoming host, we would love to stay again and have no hesitation in recommending to others. ##### Carol M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 14 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as described Beautiful and well appointed cottage in a rural location. Ideal for exploring the North East ##### John H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer T. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage We have had a lovely long weekend at Ivy Cottage. Jane is a fabulous host, she had thought of everything. Not only was the Cottage beautiful but it catered well for everyone in our family- which covered all ages from 2 upwards. ##### Jennifer T. 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