Cottage vacation rentals in Stanley

A very peaceful and quiet retreat in a lovely part of the North East. It was so quiet and relaxing spending time in the hot tub and inside the cottage. Although this is no fault of Rachael's and/or the cottage please be wary that if you're over 6 foot you will be ducking a lot! I banged my head twice coming out of the bathroom when going during the night and still half asleep (again, this is nothing against the host or the location - just a pre-warning!)

Gatecroft barn (& spa!) is a delightfully quaint little cottage in a fairly remote part of the North Pennines area. My wife and I were looking for somewhere almost off grid, from which we could walk our dog, enjoy walks together and indulge in a spot of fell running. We needed it to be not tooooo far from some kind of shops and close enough to drive if we fancied somewhere special to eat. We were also looking for somewhere with a little something else, a cherry on top. Well we found that, in spades! Garrigill is picturesque and then some. There are walks/ runs from the front door! The cottage is well equipped. The hot tub (the cherry on top!) is perfect for after the adventurous days in the great outdoors - hygiene and cleanliness of which is exemplary. The host was as helpful as you could hope for (def one of the better hosts we’ve come across!) and made some great recommendations - most of which we used and welcomed! Including a meal at Langley Castle. We’ll definitely go back… 5*

I absolutely loved our stay at Barnacre Alpacas, we stayed in the rose cottage, it was very clean and the hot tub was a bonus. We enjoyed the alpaca walk and talk, that was something I’ll never forget! On arrival the cottage was dressed up for a birthday surprise and champagne and chocolates was left for us. Thank you to Paul and Debbie, we will be back!

We absolutely loved our stay at Hannah’s lovely home! Beautifully furnished and the hot tub kept our children entertained. Richmond itself is lovely and easily walkable. And the Yorkshire Dales are just a stones throw away. We would recommend to anyone and look forward to returning!

Jane met us on arrival, explained everything, then left us to chill out. The welcome pack and fresh flowers were a lovely gesture and were much appreciated. The cottage was spotless and felt extremely homely. We very much enjoyed the games room and enclosed hot tub. The garden areas were vast with lots of outdoor furniture. We enjoyed a lovely ice cream at Archers ice cream parlour (10 min walk) and experienced both pubs in nearby Heighington, very friendly, great food and service in the George & Dragon. Another recommendation is the nearby Raby castle, definitely a worthwhile visit. We definitely recommend staying at Ivy cottage and look forward to returning there again. Thank you Jane.

We enjoyed a great break in Peewit Cottage, which was spotless and had everything you need. The surroundings were well looked after and amenities great. The little touches, including the welcome pack (best we’ve had and included the dog!) and Prosecco and strawberries to enjoy in the hot tub were thoughtful and lovely. All the information you need is provided prior to arrival or readily available within the cottage. We used the cottage as a base to visit local attractions, all easily accessible by car. Glen was both very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend and somewhere we would return to. Thank you, Jacqueline!

Hot tub was fantastic, loved every minute of our stay, so relaxing, can't wait to book again.

Mark’s and Michelle’s home is by far the best place we’ve stayed in. Everything’s exactly what was in the description— all the amenities are well cared for and the attention to detail are well thought of. So you can also expect a luxurious and pleasant getaway for a reasonable price. Thank you again to you both for your warm hospitality! We’ve had perfect and relaxing weekend rest. We’ll for sure come back— a little longer stay next time.

Great location for what we were doing. Hosts very helpful and responsive. Accommodation lovely and cosy, traditional cottage with modern features inside. Hopefully will stay again.

My third stay at Nicks place was brilliant. Looking forward to going again soon.

Lovely cottage in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, Diane has thought of everything and the little extras like the dog blankets/bowls were very much appreciated. The wood burner made us extra cosy when we had a rainy evening. Great to have parking and somewhere near to exercise our dog. An ideal location , we had days out to Kielder Forest & Seahouses as well as exploring the Roman fort sites. Would definitely recommend this cottage and hopefully we will be back. Thank you.

Very comfortable cottage,nice furniture,clean linen,good communication,great value for money,highly recommend

What can I say... Absolutely fantastic place. You couldn't ask for anything more. Really peaceful location with fantastic views of the hills etc. We had a strange issue but this was sorted out very swiftly by Malcolm 👍 We will definitely be looking to book again and have another peaceful time just watching the world go by. Thanks Bob & Chris

A cute cottage and lovely location with a pub with lots of friendly locals in the doorstep and a lovely stream.

A fabulous place to stay. The Cottage is very cosy & all the furnishing are beautiful. Immaculately clean & well equipped too. A great & fantastic location to explore . Kate was very welcoming & I hope to be back soon. thankyou stuart & wendy

Thank you Ruth, i've had a wonderful stay and will be recommending Gunnerside and Lupin cottage to everyone

Abbey Hill Cottages to high above W. Hartlepool. They are well equipped.Beds are comfortable and so is sitting room furniture. Plenty of hot water. Good shower.Lots of space. I would stay again.

Very relaxing break in a lovely home. The area is quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk along the promenade to cafe needles eye (definitely worth a visit!)

We had a lovely time at the cottage. The location is beautiful and private with gorgeous views and very quiet and peaceful. There were peacocks , pheasants, goats and 2 very friendly cats, they were all very quiet and non-obtrusive. If you are an animal lover you'll greatly enjoy them but if you're not they were never in the way and they were very quiet.The location is perfect for visiting Hadrian's wall, to go on lovely nature walks, shops are a very short drive away.The cottage itself was immaculate, spotlessly clean, well appointment, very comfortable bed and couch, it had everything we needed and more. The photos don't do it justice, it's such a beautiful place, very spacious and bright and hands down the best place we've stayed in over the years.Christian was lovely, friendly, quick to respond , kindly left us some refreshments as well and he'd set everything up to perfection. We hope to return as we had such a lovely time and I encourage everyone looking to book with confidence !

An absolute gem of a cottage in a beautiful place. Loved the cottage so much - felt so homely and was a perfect place to venture off into the surrounding areas.

Jays place is a wonderful cottage. If you like peace and quiet then this is perfect. Listening to the Curlews and Oyster catchers in the mornings and the sound of the stream opposite was perfect. The house is very comfortable and clean, with everything you need to self cater, and not far from local pubs and restaurants. There are plenty of walks right from the door in all directions. The only problem we had was not wanting to leave at the end of our stay.

This cottage was exactly what we needed to explore the Wear and Tyne valleys. We needed somewhere quiet, clean and peaceful and that's exactly what we found. Many thanks.

lovely accommodation, clean and spacious, private with good local amenities

All round lovely stay. Everything was perfect and exactly how described. Really lovely, cosy space with everything you need. Fiona seems really lovely and was very quick to respond to any queries I had. Price is really good for area and what you get. Perfect getaway