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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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County Durham, England
  • Escomb Saxon Church
    4 min drive
  • Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex
    4 min drive
  • Witton Castle
    8 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Escomb Saxon Church and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Deer Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Heritage Park Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Auckland Castle - 7 min drive
  • Witton Castle - 8 min drive
  • Raby Castle - 11 min drive
  • Durham University - 18 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 5 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪March Hare - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eden Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mason's Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful lodge set in a magical garden with folly

Our beautiful garden lodge is located in Low Etherley which allows for easy access to local attractions such as Beamish Open Air Museum, Barnard Castle, High Force and Auckland Castle as well the fantastic Kynren show as well as many others. Situated on the B6282, you have easy access to the main A1 should you wish to visit Newcastle or Durham City Centre.

Sitting in our lovely garden lodge you will be surrounded by stunning garden views which can cheer up the most miserable of weather. If the sun is shining you have the unique opportunity to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine in the folly, or by the garden pond (we advise caution with children, however this is also surrounded by wrought iron fencing for improved safety). Who knows you may even spot an owl or woodpecker, the garden is a paradise for birds.

Should you wish to explore the local area we can advise on walks such as Low Barns Nature Reserve or a visit to Escomb to see the oldest Saxon church.

Furthermore, the proximity to notable dark sky sites such as Bollihope, Bowlees Visitor Centre, Hamsterley Forest and High Force adds to the allure of the location.

Bollihope, with its remote location and minimal artificial lighting, offers an exceptional vantage point for witnessing the brilliance of the night sky.

With the holiday home located in close proximity to these dark sky friendly sites, guests have the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled stargazing experiences during their stay.

Whether it's setting up telescopes or binoculars in the garden or taking a short trip to Bowlees or Hamsterley Forest for a night of celestial observation, the holiday home offers a perfect base for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

High Force, famed for its spectacular waterfall and rugged landscape, provides an equally captivating setting for stargazing adventures.

The lodge has a full spec kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, oven and hob. Shower room, Bunk room and Double Bedroom. The living room, looks out on to the garden.

The lodge has Wifi internet connection and a t.v.
An iron, ironing board and a hairdryer is provided, along with bedding and towels.

Please inform us if you wish to bring pets, (up to 2 medium sized dogs allowed). A fee of £20 per visit is payable upon booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Glad Bowen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Fee to be paid when booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children to be supervised garden pond is fenced.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Beautiful Lodge With Outstanding Garden Views
Beautiful Lodge with outstanding garden views.
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Beautiful lodge set in a magical garden with folly Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and magical
The lodge was perfect. Spotlessly clean and pretty and everything you could need. However what made our holiday absolutely perfect was the garden the lodge is set in. Stunningly beautiful, magical grounds that you could see from all sides of the lodge. With a folly perfect for an outdoor fire and BBQ. Central to all of the North East and Durham attractions. I have been twice now and can’t wait to go again. Magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden house
Lovely and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Christmas get away
Amazing. So clean tidy everything you need catered for. Garden is stunning and relaxing. All decorated for Christmas. Could not ask for better place to stay. Will defo be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We loved staying here! Glad and Kenny were so warm and friendly, and their cottage was very comfortable and cozy! The garden was beautiful and a joy to walk through as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect short stay
We stayed with our 6 year old when going to Kynren and so glad we did. This is truly a hidden gem. We had such a relaxing stay and loved exploring the peaceful, beautiful garden. Our hosts, Glad and Kenny were friendly, helpful and we have reccomended to many of our friends and family to go and experience this little slice of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lodge
Fantastic lodge, very clean, well equipped and the kids loved playing in the garden. We were made to feel very welcome. This is a great location for visiting the surrounding area including Durham, Barnard castle, Bishop Auckland, High Force, Kynren etc. Hope to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday lodge
Situated in the centre of a beautiful garden, greenery and wildlife all around, this holiday accommodation is the most relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical setting
A wonderful place and helpful and friendly hosts and Johnny Depp looking after the grass cutting! We had an assortment of weather but only minor problems, a few drips from the conservatory roof in the noisy downpour and it got a bit warm in the hot sunshine - but thats because we couldnt leave the door open as our 2 dogs would have found a way into the fields. A truly magical garden with follies and lovely nooks and crannies. Bird feeders next to the conservatory kept us entertained. Just 1 suggestion would be a little gate to secure the rear patio area - for those people who have dogs like ours! We really enjoyed our stay and may return next year to see the bell tower!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Very thoughtful, generous and welcoming hosts. Property is in a lovely garden and is exceptionally clean with very comfy seats and beds - just what is needed after a tiring day. We can't fault it and would recommend wholeheartedly. Thank you, Glad and Kenny.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in the large , beautiful garden of the owners this holiday lodge is spotless and well laid out . There is a small outdoor area for eating which is completely private being surrounded by trees. Also are many seated areas in the garden both for shade and sunshine. The very comfortable double bed is in a room which is surprisingly cool in very hot weather. Hosts Glad and Kenny would certainly be hard to beat. This is a delightful place in which to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Absolutely beautiful property with beautiful gardens. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, Hosts could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful getaway in Glad & Kenny's huge garden. A lovely welcome along with excellent lodgings kitted out with everything you need. A great base to explore county Durham. Thankyou for having us. Would definitely visit again, highly recommended.😁👍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Don't think about it, just book your stay here! It is worth a visit to the area just to see this delightful property. Glad and Kenny are charming and friendly that what they've done with this property is a marvel. Be sure to take time to allow Kenny to give you a tour of the grounds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures really don’t do this property justice. There is good safe off road parking and the hosts Glad and Kenny couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. Good welcome pack. Very clean cottage with all the facilities you could need plus speedy WiFi and Netflix. The icing on the cake though was the beautiful garden with lots of seating choices. There were bird feeders just outside the kitchen window and a great variety of birds and birdsong. It all added up to a very tranquil and relaxing place to stay. The property is also well placed to see the sights - which were all only a short drive away. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

m S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in Bishop Auckland
Glad and Kenny gave us a very warm welcome when we arrived at their property but weren't intrusive at all during our stay. The lodge was very well equipped, clean, warm and the provisions and welcome basket were excellent. We stayed over Halloween weekend and the garden and lodge were decorated which was great fun. All in all a very relaxing, peaceful stay but close enough to thmain roads to be able to get around easily. Thank you Glad and Kenny, we hope to be able to stay in your lodge again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ian b.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet, quirky and well provided
this trip was hugely improved by our experience with our lovely hosts. The property is quirky little scout hut with a vast well heated conservatory living space. soft beds and plenty of additional extras to make a stay comfortable and stress free. plenty of parking which is good as you will need a car to get anywhere reasonable. We had no problem visiting Locomotion railway museum, Binchester Roman Fort, Barnard Castle and Durham city. The garden and house were decorated TO THE MAX for Halloween which made the break even better for our 5 yr old.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it here!
Had a lovely weekend here. Clean and very comfortable property. Very comfy bed, beautiful garden with many birds and wildlife. Really lovely and very talented hosts. Is definitely a place we would like to return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jude L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kynren Weekend
We booked the lodge for the weekend to be handy for Kynren and then discovered so many other local places we wanted to visit. Glad and Kenny are so knowledgeable about the area and made some great recommendations of where to eat and what to visit. We all thoroughly enjoyed watching the birds feeding and the moor hens crossing the lawn in the beautiful grounds. Kenny gave us an entertaining tour around the folly, the pond, vegetable patch, greenhouse etc. and pointed out all the quirky features - it's like a mini "Forbidden Corner". The Lodge is very comfortable and the kitchen well-equipped - Glad and Kenny even went out and bought a cafetiere when one of our party asked if they had one! They are lovely hosts and strike the perfect balance of being on hand to help out and at the same time completely respecting the guests' privacy. A fantastic place to stay and there's plenty to do apart from Kynren.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a lovely stay. Glad and Kenny were very welcoming. The property was spotless and very comfortable with everything we needed. The garden was gorgeous and the children loved playing in it. Would recommend and would stay again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rod d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Welcome
Nice friendly hosts, interesting and quirky place. Clean, with a good shower and decent pots and pans :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay !
Lovely welcome, Glad and Kenny are so kind and helpful. Welcome pack was appreciated. Very peaceful, amazingly tended garden. Great to sit and watch the birds. Thanks to Kenny for the opportunity to toast marshmallows in the wonderful folly. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Break
An absolutely ideal place to stay. The owners were very friendly, extremely helpful and made us feel very comfortable. The lodge was immaculate, clean, whilst the gardens were adorable. The area was ideal for our stay. We will be looking to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Enjoyed our stay at the lodge in a peaceful lovely garden setting. A good base for the Auckland Project, Barnard Castle & the scenery/walking of the North Pennines. Glad & Kenny are a lovely couple & it was a pleasure to meet them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lodge, beautiful garden
Lovely place to stay for half term, gardens are lovely, so nice to spot birds and bunnies whilst eating a meal. Glad and Kenny are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Magical Retreat
We got a feeling about Gardenside looking at the photos and description, reading the excellent reviews - and it certainly didn't disappoint. What a fabulouis place to recharge your batteries and ponder on the meaning of life. Our hosts were so accommodating and friendly and spending time with them was a joy. From a tour of their spectacular garden and its many features to encourage wildlife and create a serene and tranquil haven for wildlife. I am sure Monty Don would say that Glad and Kenny's garden is an inspiration and a good example of gardeners working in harmony with nature. The lodge was very clean and neat with a well planned kitchen - everything you need in just the right place! The welcome pack of eggs, milk, bread and biscuits was thoughtful and saved us a trip to the shops. The shower was heavenly - needed no adjusting and the beds were so comfy we slept in! Thank you Kenny for the garden tour which is a must, especially the folly which he has built so that it looks like an ancient monument. Thank you Glad for the log fire to keep us warm one night when it was windy! I thoroughly recommend this stay at Glad and Kenny's place - we hope to return one day! Kind regards, Sarah & Derek Telfer
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022