Guests say
Methodist Cottage receives high praise for its beautiful decor, cosy atmosphere, and excellent facilities. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful setting, making it an ideal base for exploring the North East, including Beamish Museum and Durham. The property is described as comfortable and quiet, with many guests returning for repeat stays. While a few minor maintenance issues and personal preferences regarding beds are noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with guests feeling at home and well cared for during their stay.
Most guests found the cottage spotless, clean, and well maintained, with only a couple of isolated comments about cobwebs and dust under furniture. The majority of reviews highlight a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its tranquillity and convenience for visiting local attractions such as Beamish Museum, Durham, and Newcastle. Some guests noted the lack of eateries within walking distance, but overall, the setting is considered peaceful and well placed for sightseeing.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and restful, with good quality furnishings and beds. A few mentioned personal preferences regarding mattress firmness and some sagging furniture, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The cottage is repeatedly described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including a well-resourced kitchen, strong WiFi, and ample hot water. Minor issues such as a broken kitchen clock and a gas fire requiring repair were mentioned but did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for 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 (26)
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Carole
A lovely stay in this clean and well equipped cottage in a quiet courtyard setting not far from Beamish museum, Hadrian's Wall, Tynemouth, Gibside NT property and various other locations
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Andrew Krzykowski
A great place to use as a base to explore the area. Especially convenient for Beamish museum and slightly further away Hadrian’s wall. Quiet location and well equipped with everything that is needed. Clean and well decorated. Owner very helpful. Would have no problems recommending to others or returning myself.
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Teresa Malcolm
Fabulous cottage all you could need is there, have thought of everything beautifully furnished