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Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.

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A cozy living room with a television, wooden furniture, a coffee table with books, and a pink sofa.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Rushyford, England
  • Place, Windlestone Hall Country Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, St. James' Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites.

Garth Cottage is a superb two-bedroom cottage on one level and boasts a very picturesque and serene location.

Garth Cottage has two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed with an ensuite bathroom (complete with a corner bath with overhead shower). The twin room has an ensuite shower. Both bedrooms are made up with luxurious bedding and soft fluffy towels are also provided.

Extra luxury is added with a spacious, light and airy beamed lounge, which adjoins the extremely well equipped kitchen with dining area. The kitchen has everything provided to cook up a feast and the views from the kitchen won't disappoint. The living area has a smart TV and a huge selection of books, DVD's and board games if it's a rainy day or you just don't want to leave the cottage! Arched windows and doors also lead onto a lovely south-facing patio, which provides glorious views of the Cleveland Hills and is complete with garden furniture, barbecue and a large lawn area. Gorgeous spring lambs can be found in these fields that will definitely keep you entertained, they are a favourite with children in the Easter holidays. There is a lovely pub in the nearest village which is one mile away and also a village shop. There are plenty of beautiful countryside walks directly from the cottage.

Garth Cottage can be booked with Meadow Cottage for groups of 8 people- ideal for family get togethers.

We are located in County Durham between Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe, only 8 miles from the City Centre of Durham. We are close to local attractions such as Auckland Castle, 'Kynren- an epic tale of England', Durham Castle and Cathedral, Beamish Museum, Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Newcastle, Weardale and the Durham Coast. The Yorkshire Dales, High Force and Teesdale are also well worth a visit.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Windlestone Hall Country Park. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Windlestone Hall Country Park and 5 minutes from Spennymoor Leisure Centre
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Spennymoor cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Garth Cottage-spacious family and dog friendly, two bedrooms both with ensuites. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area, nice house. Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous stay at Garth cottage.It was spotlessly clean, everything was perfect.We loved opening the living room doors in the morning, having a coffee and enjoying the views.Our dog loved the garden, she to loved looking out at the surrounding countryside. Sue checked in by text to make sure everything was ok, which was a nice touch. We enjoyed the Falls, we went to many of the suggested 'places to go' thst we listed in the visitir book.Excellent 4 nught stay, we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well equipped cottage. Very peaceful. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs

Super place to stay with fab views
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, stunning countryside.

Lovely. Great owner, thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday stay

Weather unsettled but facilities were fine. Found everything that we needed. DVD player issue was sorted promptly. Property nice and quiet but found the area rather busy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was wonderful. Everything that they said andmore. Spotlessly clean. A little Welcome pack. Will be booking again for later in the year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely countryside cottage

If you’re looking for a lovely quiet break out in the open countryside of County Durham, this is ideal. Also not far to explore places like Durham. Two bedrooms, each with en-suite suits a family group. Living room and kitchen are a good size with most of what you need (though note there is only a fridge - no freezer and no washing machine). Had a comfortable, quiet stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sheila S., West Yorkshire

Disliked: Cleanliness

Durham retreat

We had a relaxing peaceful holiday. Only downside was the settees as my husband is disabled he found it difficult getting up.I
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Garth Cottage

Superb cottage in a beautiful location, easy commute into Durham, multiple roads to choose from, journey time was 15 mins or less. Property is very spacious and comfortable, delightfully warm on arrival, nice welcome pack waiting on counter including a lovely bottle of red. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anybody looking for a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jan and Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Beautiful location for a peaceful, quiet stay. Lovely cottage but feel it needs a few little jobs doing to bring it up to full marks. Ideal location for visiting the North's attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

robert r., London

Liked: Cleanliness

remote comfy cottage.

comfy homely cottage, a bit remote for us at our age. Did not see anybody on our stay, would of been nice to of been met
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely cottage suitable for a family, enclosed garden and lovely views.

Very easy to book, pay etc and communication with owner was very quick.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful place with fantastic views.

A lovely place to stay, well equipt and peaceful.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home. just south of Durham

Good use of space and very well equipped, the secure garden kept our 5 months old cocker spaniel busy. Well located to tour the area and easy access to the Durham park and Ride Very peaceful with excellent views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing break.

The cottage is lovely and has everything that you could possibly need. It felt very clean and safe. It was ideal for a break for my elderly mother who has mobility issues and has been shielding since March. Sitting on the patio watching the sheep was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim Skinner

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place

Booking easy, facilities great, view stunning. Absolute tranquility yet close to amenities. Perfect for our group of 4 adults. We will return and have no hesitation in recommending this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Smita G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely accommodation to explore the surrounding area

A really comfortable and spacious cottage with country views, close to Durham, Barnard Castle and the coast. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in good location

Lovely, cosy cottage in peaceful surroundings. Handy location for Durham and the coast. Will certainly consider returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great short break

Garth Cottage was an ideal base for touring Durham and surrounding area. The cottage was immaculate, warm and well equipped with lovely views to the rear. Would have no hesitation to recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johannes d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet location with great views, very well 'kitted out'.

Great, worth coming back to for more exploring of sights in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what the doctor ordered

Perfect weather to enjoy our stay and the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zoe K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Cozy Country Cottage!!!

Traveling from DC for our older daughter’s PhD graduation in Durham (and engagement), I was looking for beautiful & spacious accommodations for our family of 5. We found it at Merrington Grange! Very comfortable and surprisingly spacious cottage with two large bedrooms each with en suite full baths, full open concept, eat-in kitchen and main room opening out onto a picturesque stone patio with blooming flower pots, table & chairs, and rose garden, complete with baby bunnies, fluffy sheep & lush green rolling fields. I couldn’t have conjured a more picture perfect country cottage only minutes from town but feeling as if we were worlds away from our urban hustle & bustle! Sue Hodgson is a brilliant hostess welcoming us with a bottle of bubbly, chocolates and of course delicious biscuits to go with the lovely tea she provides. Best of all was Sue’s hand-written welcome and congratulations note. As a family we have traveled all over the world (to every continent now except Antarctica — maybe next year) and have never received such warm hospitality in such a lovely place. We will certainly be back!!! Thank you, Sue!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Great stay in the Northeast

We loved Garth Cottage in Merrington Grange. Well appointed, very clean and cozy with easy access to surrounding areas. Sue was a very responsive host and makes sure you have everything you need. Be aware that you are in the countryside so internet service is somewhat spotty (no fault of the owner). We would happily book for another trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017