10/10 Excellent
Vivien M.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic bungalow!
Vivien M.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
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The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Houghton le Spring, England
- Lumley Castle7 min drive
- Durham Cathedral13 min drive
- Durham University13 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Guest Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Family Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage
This 2 bedroom bungalow is ideal for couples, small families and older couples who prefer comfortably furnished properties without stairs. It is also popular for temporary relocation, or short term business trips. It is ideally located for exploring the many attractions of the region be it for business or pleasure.
The bungalow can be rented for 2 days to 4 weeks. It is also available for longer duration’s e.g relocation to the area; temporary accommodation during a home move; periods of home renovation or maintenance; business or training visits and so forth.
We have “Good to Go” accreditation from Visit England thanks to the extra measures we have incorporated into our booking and preparation procedures.
The bungalow can be rented for 2 days to 4 weeks. It is also available for longer duration’s e.g relocation to the area; temporary accommodation during a home move; periods of home renovation or maintenance; business or training visits and so forth.
We have “Good to Go” accreditation from Visit England thanks to the extra measures we have incorporated into our booking and preparation procedures.
Property manager
Ray
Languages
English, Italian, Norwegian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Houghton le Spring
Houghton le Spring is home to this holiday home. Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Karting North East and Adventure Valley are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Houghton le Spring, England
What's nearby
- Lumley Castle - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Beamish Open Air Museum - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
- Durham Castle - 13 min drive - 17.6 km
- Durham Cathedral - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
- Durham University - 13 min drive - 18.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mama's Kitchen - 3 min drive
- Spicy China - Shiney Row - 13 min walk
- The Beehive Inn - 2 min drive
- Floaters Mill - 3 min drive
- Penshaw Tandoori - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
paul j.
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
can not fault it
paul j.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine S., Old colwyn
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really is home from hone
Elaine S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Britta S., Reno, NV
19 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at Briar Rose Cottage
Britta S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne H.
4 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything I needed from a holiday let
Yvonne H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary M., UK
17 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Mary M.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
31 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay great place
Karen M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Ray
After purchasing the property 6 months were spent totally renovating it before making it available as a holiday home. Having spent many years of my life working around the world living out of a suitcase I have a lot of experience of good and bad temporary accommodation. To-date our customer feedback tells us we are doing something right.
Why they chose this property
With easy access to the A1M and the A19 The Briar Rose is perfectly located for exploring this often overlooked yet beautiful and historic part of Britain. The wild dales of the Pennines, the pristine blue flag beaches all along the coast, the bustling cities of Durham & Newcastle and so much more. However long your stay it will be far too short.
What makes this property unique
"An oasis of tranquility " was the phrase used by a guest. The property is very quite, warm and very comfortable. Quality beds guarantee a good nights sleep. The gardens are private and the rear is south facing and is a good place to sit from March onward. Major efforts are made to keep the place spotless, which we see is greatly appreciated by our guests reviews.
Languages:
English, Italian, Norwegian
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