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3 Rooms
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2 Dogs
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4 Star
Mayland Cottage is a welcoming family holiday home in a beautiful location on a family-run farm near Bishop Auckland, a mile from Woodland village. The cottage has lots of space inside and out, sleeping up to five people in three bedrooms. It's both child and dog friendly, and a favourite with couples and families. The owners have created a home-away-from-home atmosphere, and many happy guests return year after year for a relaxing holiday in the countryside, close to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The wealth of beautiful footpaths is one of the highlights of a holiday at Mayland Cottage. Hamsterley Forest is on the doorstep, offering 2000 hectares of paradise, especially for birds including buzzards, hawks and owls who are just three of dozens of species that thrive in the peaceful environment. In addition to walking, guests can explore on horseback with miles with two pony trekking centres within three miles of the farm. Keen mountain bikers love that there are world-class trails close by, including those at Descend and Hamsterley Bike Park less than a mile from the cottage.
You don't have to be an energetic outdoor-enthusiast to have a fantastic holiday at Mayland Cottage. Within a small radius are historic market towns like Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland, while the city of Durham is just over half an hour's drive away with its magnificent cathedral, castle and university. England's tallest unbroken waterfall, High Force, is within easy reach, and there are countless beautiful views in the nearby Tees and Wear Valleys. Local attractions include the Beamish Open Air Museum, Raby Castle, the Bowes Museum, and the Binchester Roman Fort. Even just sitting in the cottage garden is a pleasure - an RSPB survey identified 51 different species of birds on the farm.
The North Pennines are gorgeous in every season, which means that it's always a good time to visit. Staying at Mayland Cottage puts you close to some of the region's most beautiful sights and favourite attractions.
Owner details:
Susan Mortimer joined Independent Cottages in June 2020
Accommodation Comprises:
Mayland Cottage is a lovely stone building adjoining the main farmhouse where the owners live. There is a step up to the front door but the accommodation is all on one level.
Outside: Mayland Cottage has a lawn garden with a table and chairs where guests can sit in the sunshine, watching the birds and enjoying the peace. There is off-street parking for up to three cars.
Additional information: All utilities, WiFi, bed linen and towels are provided. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome through prior arrangement with the owner. A travel cot (no bedding) and a high chair are available. Smoking inside the cottage is not permitted. The cottage is available to book between mid-March and early January.
Star Rating: 4 Star
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Sat, 4th Sep 2021 - Fri, 22nd Oct 2021 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Sat, 23rd Oct 2021 - Fri, 29th Oct 2021 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Sat, 30th Oct 2021 - Fri, 5th Nov 2021 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Sat, 6th Nov 2021 - Fri, 19th Nov 2021 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Sat, 20th Nov 2021 - Fri, 17th Dec 2021 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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Sat, 18th Dec 2021 - Sun, 2nd Jan 2022 Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7 |
7 Nights |
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We have reviewed our working practices and are allowing a 7 day break between guests together with enhanced cleaning and operating procedures recommended in the guidelines, to reassure guests that their stay will be as safe as possible.
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