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The Den, Coves House

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wolsingham, England
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Bishop Auckland

A family-friendly stay in Bishop Auckland awaits you at this lodge. You'll be 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Weardale Railway and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen, a patio and a Smart TV. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Bishop Auckland lodge include Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Hall Hill Farm.
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Auckland Castle - 30 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Durham University - 33 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 34 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 42 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 38 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1909 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durham Dales Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Den, Coves House

The Den is set between the two villages of Wolsingham and Frosterley with local amenities including Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes on offer, while there are multiple local walks to enjoy and many other activities.
Located just off the A689, the venue has excellent links to Durham, Newcastle, Darlington and the local town of Bishop Auckland. A train line runs from Stanhope through to Bishop Auckland and stops at the local villages of Frosterley and Wolsingham, it is accessible from the local Caravan Park station just outside the main access to the estate.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Den, Coves House have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

Is The Den, Coves House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Den, Coves House is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Den, Coves House?

No, The Den, Coves House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Den, Coves House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Den, Coves House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Annette S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Party Girls

This property fitted what we needed its an amazing space in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend!

The property was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space for a large family gathering and to play games. David was helpful at every step and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chani C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely excellent

We booked this property for a group of friends to have a weekend away. It was excellent!! just what we needed. Plenty of beds, airy, lovely views. And David was so easygoing and helpful with all our different questions. Best place!!! We're looking forward to booking The Den again!! Thank you David!! We really appreciate everything you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023