Cosy Cave Stanhope Castle
ID: S141883
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Cosy Cave Stanhope Castle in Bishop Auckland is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its unique charm, cleanliness, and excellent location. Guests have enjoyed the quirky cinema room, the relaxing hot tub, and the property's proximity to local amenities. The cottage's thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, have been appreciated, although they are not guaranteed for every stay. Overall, it offers a comfortable and memorable experience for visitors and their pets.
The majority of guests have reported the property to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, hence the high score.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience, with easy access to pubs, shops, and local attractions. The peaceful yet central setting in Stanhope has been a highlight for many visitors.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the atmosphere relaxing, with special mentions of the comfortable bed and gorgeous bathroom. Some concerns about heating and dampness in the cave area have been noted, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities like the hot tub and cinema room are popular among guests. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as heating control and hot tub cleanliness, which suggest room for improvement.
Many guests have expressed gratitude for the thoughtful welcome packs provided, which include items like Prosecco and chocolates. It's important to note that such gifts are appreciated but may not be a standard offering for all stays.
About this property
Set in the private grounds of Stanhope castle with its own private hot tub.
Cosy cave is a Sykes cottages award winning property. Enter into the hallway which leads to the well equipped kitchen to cater
for two people. Double bedroom. Large bathroom with freestanding bath and walk in shower. Archway which leads to seating area set for two persons, then into the quirky cave living room with two armchairs to watch freeview or a blue ray on the all sound surround cinema system. Cosy cave is the ideal property for a romantic break or a relaxing getaway for yourself.
Stanhope is a small market town in Country Durham, England, situated on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town has a number of historic castles, the most notable being Stanhope Castle, built in 1798, suggested to be on a medieval site. Offering a small selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets, with a local museum and art gallery to explore.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One bedroom: 1 x double.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/.freezer.
TV with Freeview.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car space outside of the property within the private grounds.
Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with furniture and hot tub.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.01 miles and pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The archway leading into the living room has low ceilings and requires you to duck down, and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
Nearby points of interest
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (60)
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Jim
..! If I was being really picky then I'd suggest a little more help with the TV would be good and for the life of me I never managed to fathom the DVD player but that was a very minor issue. What was a more of an issue was the £100 bond which was not a problem but we never received an email with details of how to pay it. We tried to contact the property owners who initially did not respond, we then tried to contact Sykes who to be honest ignored us and we ended up talking to a computer. We did try to telephone SYKES but this just ended up with a 2024 typical disconnect and bugger off. That's not good enough..! Why? If we'd of been travelling we would not have had email access. In our case, this wasn't the problem but for goodness sake pick up your phones.
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Davina
Just perfect for a couples retreat. Plus a dog. Such a friendly village with everything you need on your doorstep. Some lovely walks around the area too. Topped off with a hot tub dip - perfect. Owners are very friendly and communicative.
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Sarah
Wouldâve liked a net or daily checks to hot tub it was full of all the tiny flies that are about this time of year. Lots of little battery powered lights but no batteries. Solar lights at the hot tub not working. Washing machine wouldnât drain. Loved the quirky cave and surrounding area. We loved our stay.