Guests say
Calf House Cottage receives glowing praise for its welcoming hosts, immaculate presentation, and unique farm experience. Guests consistently highlight the spotless accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The opportunity to interact with farm animals, especially for children, is a standout feature. The location is ideal for exploring local attractions, and thoughtful touches such as fresh eggs and milk are much appreciated, though not guaranteed. Minor issues, such as occasional maintenance concerns and farm-related sounds, are far outweighed by the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as excellent, with guests noting the cottage is spotless, immaculately clean, and well maintained throughout their stay.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local attractions and peaceful countryside setting, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds, spacious rooms, and cosy atmosphere, with underfloor heating and thoughtful furnishings contributing to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are described as modern, well-equipped, and suitable for all ages, with only rare minor maintenance issues reported, such as an oven thermostat and kitchen tap.
The hosts are repeatedly commended for their warm hospitality and thoughtful gestures, such as providing fresh eggs, milk, and sometimes beer. However, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Calf House cottage is located on a working dairy farm attached to the owner’s family farmhouse on the outskirts of the village of Sedgefield.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Pull Out Child Single Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, 32" Smart TV
Wet Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with owner). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step in the garden.. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the cottage has underfloor heating, keeping you warm as toast especially in the chilly winter months. With vaulted ceilings, beams, wooden floors and Velux windows adding light and character throughout. The open plan living space is light and spacious with a newly installed shaker style kitchen, dining area, living area with comfortable sofas and large windows with views across the fields and you can watch the cattle feeding in the farmyard. There are two bedrooms, the master bedroom with double bed and separate trundle ideal for a child, and second twin room with TV. The owners have added lots of extras for your comfort and holiday experience.
A stay at Calf House Cottage gives you the chance to really experience farm life if you are interested. There are outdoor coats, wellies and boots at the door and the friendly owners are happy to show guests around to experience the day to day life of dairy farming, with all the associated smells, sounds and livestock. The dairy farm has four robotic milking machines and a milking herd of 300 cows 24-hours a day. You can even sample the fresh, raw milk from the milking shed and collect eggs from the free range hens. There is an on-site micro brewery producing four craft beers. There is a small tap room on site and this is open the last Friday and Saturday of every month. ( please visit Hopperhouse Brew Farm on Facebook or instagram)A well-behaved dog is also allowed to visit with access to the surrounding fields for walks or the shared grounds with the owners.
The village of Sedgefield is under 2 miles away and a quick drive. With a pretty village green at its centre, with tea rooms and independent shops to browse around. It boasts an exceptional standard of pubs and restaurants, perfect for a special occasion. There is a co-op on the high street and a large Sainsbury’s within a short drive, an excellent butchers and fishmongers. There is also a varied selection of take-away restaurants to choose from. If it’s fresh country air and wonderful walks you’re looking for, Sedgefield nestles between the Yorkshire Dales, Durham Dales and the North York Moors, where you will find some of the most dramatic countryside, including High Force waterfall, stunning coastal walks and the Castle Eden Walkway.
Nearby Sedgefield races are a regular feature on the local calendar, and take place all year round. For keen golfers, visit the Knotty Hill Golf Centre, which is just one of many golf courses in the area. Out and about the cottage is conveniently located just minutes from the A1, Sedgefield links up with a host of local attractions. The University City of Durham makes a fabulous day out. Enjoy the lovely riverside walks and visit the magnificent cathedral and castle. With winding cobbled streets, unique shops, and a large variety of pubs and restaurants. A little further afield, yet still a short drive, visit the famous open air museum at Beamish. A 40-minute drive will take you to the coastal town of Saltburn-by-Sea and onwards towards Whitby. Driving North visit the stunning Heritage Coast of Northumberland, peppered with castles and golden beaches, or head inland to Alnwick, with its famous castle used in the Harry Potter films, and the beautiful Alnwick gardens. You will find a host of things to do in and around the area including fishing nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Preston Park Museum Grounds
- Dorman Museum
- Oriental Museum
Reviews (35)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful time at Calf House Cottage. The cottage is ideally situated to explore County Durham, Teesdale and North Yorkshire. Raby Castle, Beamish Museum, Richmond and Durham are only a short drive away and Alnwick and Whitby are only just over an hours drive too!The cottage is comfortable, well appointed, warm and cosy and it's a joy to watch the calves from the lounge. We enjoyed exploring the farm, feeding the calves and learning all about dairy farming from Steve.Steve did a brilliant 10 star job whilst Sharon was away volunteering in Kenya. He was so busy looking after the farm but still found time to give us fresh milk, eggs and beer from the on site micro brewery.We would definitely recommend the cottage to everyone.
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Barbara Graham
Been many short breaks and this one is top of list for best accommodation, location and things to do and see.Calf Cottage is ideally located for exploring the surrounding area then coming back to relax in a carefully put together holiday retreat.Hosts were fabulous and more than willing to go that extra mile.Look forward to returning to enjoy it all over again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage, well located, however, the oven thermostat doesn’t appear to be functioning as it just heated up to 250 whatever setting was chosen, the smoke alarm works perfectly 😂 the kitchen tap is running/ dripping causing a high pitch whine and there was a shortage of teaspoons. The road alongside is noisy with high speed vehicles so beware if you take a dog. I would recommend earplugs as the calf’s don’t half make a racket 🙉That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and once the above problems are rectified would highly recommend.