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# The Hay Barn

Cottage in Houghton le Spring with free parking

## Photo gallery for The Hay Barn

![Cottage | Balcony - The Hay Barn (Houghton le Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365092/1b6f194b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Cottage | View from property - The Hay Barn (Houghton le Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365092/7f1698f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Cottage | Interior - The Hay Barn (Houghton le Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365092/f4c66f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster - The Hay Barn (Houghton le Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365092/e89a5755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Cottage | Exterior - The Hay Barn (Houghton le Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365092/10e6c49f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Hay Barn provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Hay Barn

Cottage in Houghton le Spring with free parking

Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has 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. 2 bathrooms, an electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. 

Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Houghton le Spring cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- 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

- Fishing 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 21 

### 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

The Hay Barn Cottage

The Hay Barn Houghton le Spring

The Hay Barn Cottage Houghton le Spring

## About the area

Located in Houghton le Spring, this cottage is next to a golf course. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre and Ryhope Engines Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Dalton Park and Houghton le Spring Golf Club. Karting North East and Funshack are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Houghton le Spring travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Houghton-Le-Spring.dx6126153)

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Houghton le Spring, England

### What's nearby

- ![Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/875035a1-25c7-4ae9-b0ba-744561349289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Durham Castle  
12 min drive \- 8.8 miles
- ![Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088239/6c21bd25-d748-4925-85eb-5d3ac0451816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Durham Cathedral  
12 min drive \- 9.0 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  
13 min drive \- 9.2 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  
26 min drive \- 19.8 miles
- Hetton Lyons Country Park  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles

### Getting around

- Seaham Station  
8 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)  
40 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
6 min drive
- Dancing Betty  
6 min drive
- The Village Inn  
2 min drive
- KFC  
5 min drive
- The Mill  
6 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## The Hay Barn Reviews

## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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