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High Lands Cottage

Cockfield, near Hamsterley, County Durham
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Charming County Durham holiday home close to Raby Castle and its famous deer park
  • A cosy base for your holiday with home-comforts galore
  • Bring your bike and head to Hamsterley Forest for an exhilarating ride
Property code: OC-82620

Tucked away in the village of Cockfield, this elegant home is the perfect base for explorers. With walks, stick-fetching spots and cycle tracks close to home, enjoy the outdoors and make the most of your brilliant location just 7.5 miles from Hamsterley Forest. Sleeping four over two bedrooms and with so many places for exciting walkies, it’s the perfect place to bring your canine companions on a break.

 

Head inside this charming cottage and through the hallway to relax in the lounge. The large corner sofa is just what you need after long days adventuring and your pup can sprawl out beneath you and bask in the warmth from the coal-effect fire. For the real deal, fire up the wood burner in the dining room where you can sit and play board games after dinner. Decorated in fresh tones, the kitchen has all you need to feed hungry guests and a breakfast bar so you can keep your cook company. When nights are warm, enjoy a post-dinner tipple in the pretty courtyard or the raised decked area while your pups let off some energy in the enclosed garden. Say goodnight and rest your head in one of two truly tranquil bedrooms on the first floor which share the bathroom. There is on-road parking.

 

There is a handful of shops and dog-friendly pubs in the local village so you can enjoy nights off from the kitchen and enjoy a tipple or two before walking home. Head to dog-friendly and majestic Raby Castle (4.5 miles), where the whole family can roam the gardens and parkland before dropping by the cafe for a tasty treat. Find sticks a-plenty at Hamsterley Forest where walkers, cyclists and little ones will be kept busy.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • TV in kitchen and Smart TV in lounge
  • Lawned front garden with decked area and courtyard to rear
  • Roadside parking (subject to availability)
  • Shop 2.5 miles and pub 2 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Heather 23rd December 2025

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Great cottage, spacious well appointed rooms. Well decorated, and was nice and clean. Loved the 2 patio's and the dog loved its stay too.

Reviewed by Martin 12th September 2025

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Lovely cottage , nice location ideal for a nice relaxing week away with the dogs. Especially liked the fact that there was an area opposite the cottage where we could walk the dogs first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

Reviewed by Stuart 14th August 2025

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Very basic, much could be done to improve the property.

Reviewed by Neil 4th July 2025

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This was our third visit to High Lands Cottage. We find it very comfortable and relaxing, and we love the area. There's plenty to do if that's what you want but we tend to use the week to recharge our batteries. Lots of great eateries within 15/20 minutes drive. We have a fondness for the Burtree Inn (huge portions so take an appetite). The welcomeRead more baskets for humans and dogs were both greatly appreciated by all and Louie and Bounty had a great time as well. We'll def be back. Hide

Reviewed by John 31st May 2025

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This cottage was perfect for us and ideally located for good places to visit including Raby Castle and Hamsterley forest. The Cross Keys in Hamsterley is a good place to eat but if you want to eat in then all main Supermarkets are within easy reach. We were a little concerned about the parking on the road but it was never a problem

Reviewed by Anthony 23rd May 2025

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This property is the ideal location for anyone wanting to explore the West of the county, the cottage itself is spacious and well equipped, the welcome hamper left by the owners was very thoughtful, only drawback was on street parking

Reviewed by Paul 25th March 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 18th August 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highlands cottage. The house is beautiful and well equipped for our family. It is a beautiful house and was a perfect base for exploring the local area. We enjoyed a full week of days out. The owners are really thoughtful and personalised a gift basket for our arrival which the kids loved. We ended our holiday withRead more car trouble and the owners were really helpful and accommodating allowing us to wait in thd property for our hire car to arrive. Definitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 27th July 2024

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Very homely cottage in a good location. Excellent welcome pack which also included items for the dog.

Reviewed by Neil 19th July 2024

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This is the second time we have stayed at this property and we loved it. It was almost like coming home. A peaceful little village, but very handy for the many places to visit in the area. It was clean, well presented, and had everything we could wish for. The dogs loved it also. Barnard Castle, West Auckland, and Bishop Auckland are all within a sRead morehort distance for shopping. Highly recommend the Burtree Inn for a meal. Big portions so take your appetite. I have no doubt we will be back. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.