Guests say
Methodist Cottage is a well-regarded holiday rental, praised for its beautiful decor, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location for visiting local attractions. Guests find it clean, cosy, and well-equipped, making it a peaceful and restful choice for those looking to explore the North East or enjoy a quiet getaway.
The cottage is generally described as clean and spotless, although one review mentioned cobwebs and dust, suggesting minor inconsistencies in cleanliness.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to attractions like Beamish Museum and Durham. However, the lack of local amenities within walking distance was noted.
Most guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, but there are comments about sagging furniture, which indicates that some items may need updating for optimal comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped and ready for guests, but there are reports of maintenance issues like a non-working gas fire and kitchen clock, suggesting room for improvement.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
An ideal base for city or country, close to cycle tracks and walking paths and within easy reach of Durham city..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, gas, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. External outbuilding with freezer and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Terrace with patio and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Gas central heating, electricity, gas, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. External outbuilding with freezer and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site). Terrace with patio and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. These two delightful holiday cottages (Refs MRA and MRB), each with its own history, are tastefully converted from former barns dating back to the 1600s. Retaining character and charm, they lie in a peaceful setting overlooking countryside with many cycle tracks nearby. Ideal walking and fishing country, yet close to famous attractions - visitors can step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum or visit the Metro Centre (a shopper’s paradise), Hexham (with its glorious abbey), Durham City (a city of contrasts, with its fine cathedral and designer shops), or the Northumberland coast, which are all within an hour’s drive. The medieval castle of Raby has a 200-acre deer park and is a firm favourite with visitors. An ideal location to explore all the surrounding aonb. Shop 500 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Beamish Museum
- Thornley Woodlands Centre
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Laing Art Gallery
- Seven Stories
- Oriental Museum
- Booth Museum of Natural History
- Jarrow Hall (formerly Bede's World)
- Sunderland Museum
- National Glass Centre
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful, comfortable, clean cottage with everything we needed for our stay. We were unable to speak to the owner before or on arrival - couldn’t get past the call blocking on the landline number provided and no answer on the mobile number - but nevertheless the cottage was accessible and ready for us and we had a lovely stay. Would use again, thank you.
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Confirmed Guest
Good base for a family of 4. Local pub very friendly, large ASDA nearby.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful cottage but so many cobwebs and dust bunnies under the furniture. The settees are good looking but very sagged, as is the bed. Lovely location and very well equipped.Unfortunately the gas fire stopped working during our visit and the engineer had to wait for a spare part.The kitchen clock only worked twice a day and was not fixed despite our request on our 2nd day