The Byre, COXHOE

Rated 5/50 by Val T on 11th April 2018

"Loved the cottage on a working farm. Nice and warm as we were there in January and it snowed,kitchen was well equipped. Good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Did some good walks from the cottage. Had a lovely meal at the The Poachers."

Rated 5/50 by 46heidih on 1st September 2017

"Myself and my 8 year old son stayed here for a week at the end of August 2017. The garden is fantastic for a boy that loves to kick a ball around, plenty of space and even the farm dogs joined in!! The cottage was beautiful with plenty of room. The kitchen had absolutely everything that we needed and was lovely to have a dishwasher with the tablets provided too. The dining area was great & the table was plenty big enough for 6 to sit. I cooked every night and every utensil was provided. The sitting room was very comfortable and cosy, but by no means small. Both bedrooms had lovely comfy beds and both with en suits baths & shower Everything worked & was clean. We were using it for a holiday but also for visiting family & we will definitely be back. There is plenty of things around for the kids to do within about a 30 minute drive. There's a co-op in Coxhoe village, about 5 minutes away, which is ideal. We enjoyed having visits from the farm dogs & chickens!! You can hear some noise from theA1 when sat in the front garden, but the noise certainly doesn't stop you sleeping. Perfect Holiday Cottage "

Rated 4/50 by Westiekhoo on 4th July 2017

"We were there for a week and absolutely loved the space we had! We were welcomed by one of the farm dogs, Monty? He loves playing with footballs and there were plenty in our yard. In the morning the friend brood of 5 chicken greets us and our 6 year old grand daughter was absolutely delighted with the close proximity to the farm animals. The house was well equipped and furnished. Having en suite bathrooms for both bedrooms was great! The location perfect for where we wanted go explore. Even the north east weather cooperated with us! We will keep this place in mind when we next travel that way again."

Rated 3/50 by Michael M on 25th November 2015

"Lovely cottage on a working farm. Well equipped and comfortable..very helpful,especially with us oldies and out electronic stuff.. BUT despite the triple glazing and thick walls, the traffic noise from H .G V, so was unrelenting. It would have been difficult to sit out during good weather. Pitty as it was a superb place."

Rated 5/50 by 427alasdairp on 5th August 2015

"Fabulous cottage set on a farm.Very spacious with all the amenities of home.HUGE garden with plenty of room for children and the farm animals an added bonus.Well situated to explore the area.No faults here."

Rated 4/50 by Daithelife on 1st October 2014

"A very pleasant cottage with everything you could need for a break in this part of the world. Of particular interest to some will be the very disabled friendly layout. With a bedroom with an en-suite on the ground floor and seperate self contained bedroom and bathroom upstairs this is ideal not only for someone like me who finds difficulty with stairs on a break with my wife, but also for anyone taking a disabled friend or relative on holiday. Wheelchair access is good except, perhaps, to the bathroom downstairs which may mean reversing in. well done at this price, na real find."

Rated 4/50 by Keropos on 1st August 2014

"My husband, sister and I stayed in this cottage during our recent trip to England. The cottage was beautifully presented and contained everything you would need to wash cook and entertain yourself. It was a great base to explore Durham and walking distance to a couple of very good pubs made eating out easy. A welcome inclusion were the many brochures and especially the road atlas of the local area."

Rated 5/50 by JanetMyatt on 2nd June 2013

"The cottage itself is beautiful with plenty of outdoor space and outdoor furniture, ideal for families. The farm animals are very friendly and it is the perfect place to take children. We rented the cottage with my parents and found it an ideal location for visiting the coast and countryside being so close to the A1M. Very handy for Durham City, Beamish Museum and Hartlepool Maritime Experience. The farm owners are very friendly and welcoming and the cottage is well equipped though it could do with some coat hooks and more towel rails. I would certainly recommend this cottage to my friends and would try to book it again in the future."

Rated 5/50 by RealCalifornia on 15th June 2012

"What an unexpected perfect holiday, whilst I was on business. This cozy well appointed cottage rivals any premium hotel. The outside is lovely in its humble used brick exterior, then you walk in the front door and find an inviting, well decorated, comfortable retreat from the world. All in the country village of Coxhoe. The pictures do not do the place justice, and the pictures are very good. All the amenities with top drawer appliances. Comfortable for a family of four, or for two couples as there are two Bedrooms with private ensuite baths. When you arrive, the place is well lit and ready to move in. Very well kept and cleaned. The owners Doug and Rita, will be as invisible or on-the-spot as you require. They are a lovely couple and Rita is available for any need (better than most Hotel maid service). The hard wood floors are a wonderful touch. There is laundry facility in the cottage and Rita even left fresh eggs, toast and butter for the first breakfast before I could get to the market. With the fully equipped kitchen, meals were easily managed. I was on business from the USA to my home office HQ nearby. I am tired of standard hotels and wanted a more comfortable setting. This will now be my home in England's North East. So much to see and do all within 3 to 20 minutes drive. There is so much history in Durham, wide open country all around Coxhoe and many "Harry Potter" film locations within the area. My local colleagues thought I was crazy until they came to the cottage and now they've all requested business cards for friends and other colleagues stay. Best of all was the quiet and picturesque environs of this small farm. If you have a larger group there are two larger cottages just as or more lovely (I took a tour). One can even sleep 9 or more. The price, the style, the features, the surroundings and the quiet were all pleasant surprises to make my business trip the unexpected holiday."

Rated 2/50 by A FlipKey Verified Reviewer on 7th December 2011

"Fantastic location close to loads of activities for families, great spacious accomodation lovely welcome from the owners and would definately recommend and stay there again."