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Burnhill Smiddy Shaw Cottage

Waskerley, County Durham
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A beautiful cottage in a lovely rural setting, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Ideal for exploring County Durham
  • Perfect for visiting Alnwick Castle, Raby Castle and the Bowes Museum
  • Close to Derwent Reservoir, making it a great spot for anglers
  • An ideal base for a relaxing holiday
  • Just fifteen miles from the popular, historic cathedral city of Durham
Property code: OC-SMIDC

An abundance of activities and days out can be found at nearby attractions including Alnwick Castle and Beamish Open Air Museum. Anglers have a choice of fishing spots at Waskerley and Derwent Reservoirs, and there are numerous routes for cyclists, hikers, peaceful strollers and dog walkers. You can enjoy a luxurious relaxing spa treatment at Slaley Hall or play a round of golf at their prestigious 18 hole course. Those seeking a more relaxing break can enjoy a visit to the nearby Knitsley Farm Shop, Wheelbirks Jersey ice cream farm or Bywell smokery. The cathedral city of Durham is 15 miles away. You can also take trips to Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall or the Yorkshire Dales.

On entering this lovely, spacious cottage, you will find yourself in the welcoming and bright open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Delightfully furnished and with a traditional wood burner and TV/DVD, the cosy lounge is ideal for relaxing in. There’s a stylish dining area, and a kitchen fully equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave and Dulci Gusto coffee machine. You will also find a ground-floor WC. There is an enclosed store room for bikes. Going upstairs, you will find two cosy bedrooms, each with TV/DVD and en-suite bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC. There’s a double room (zip-and-link which can be made into a twin on request) and a comfy king-size room.

Stepping outside, there’s large courtyard which is shared with the other properties on-site, and there’s also a garden with private seating area for you to relax in.

  • Part of a complex of 4 properties set on a working farm
  • 2 bedrooms with TV/DVD: 1 double (zip-and-link which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 king-size
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave and Dulci Gusto coffee machine
  • Wood-burner in lounge. Initial supply included. Additional logs available for an additional contribution
  •  Lounge with TV/DVD
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath and WC Separate WC on the ground floor
  • Travel cot available Highchair available
  • Enclosed store room for bikes
  • Large shared courtyard and gardens with private seating area for each cottage
  • Woodburner. Initial supply included. Additional logs available for an additional contribution
  • Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles
  • WiFi - Due to location, speed and connection can vary
  • Entranced shared with another property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 6th June 2026

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A clean, well-equipped property with lots of thoughtful touches. Beautiful bedding and towels. A warm welcome including lovely cake and flowers. The property offers a quiet location with easy access to lots of places to visit in the area.

Reviewed by Jonathan 2nd June 2026

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We had a lovely week at Burnhill Smiddy. The cottage was warm and comfortable, well equipped and clean. It was convenient for visiting Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Beamish Museum and surrounding area.

Reviewed by Moira 26th July 2025

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The cottage was done out to a very high standard. Everything was catered for. It was great having an ensuite each. Cannot really find fault.

Reviewed by Pamela 27th June 2025

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A lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a quiet rural and stunning location. Lots of lovely thoughtful extras including a little shop with honesty box. A very well presented holiday cottage where we could not fault anything. Would not hesitate to stay there again.

Reviewed by Andrew 9th June 2025

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Lovely clean homely cottage in very quiet location.

Reviewed by Neville 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Ross 11th April 2025

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The cottage was lovely. It was really clean and well kitted out. Well situated to access loads of activities for a young family only 15-20 min drive away. The addition of an onsite honesty-box shop for some small essentials and treats was also a really thoughtful addition. The information book had a lot of detail about the history of the place, whiRead morech was fascinating to read too. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Neville 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Dianne 30th August 2024

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Everything you need and more.Comfortable and spacious. Friendly,helpful host.

Reviewed by Jane 21st June 2024

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Very clean and well equipped cottage in a quiet location but easily accessible to several places of interest:

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Location

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