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The Den, Coves House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Games room
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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About the area

Bishop Auckland is home to this lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and North Pennines, while Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Empire Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Weardale Railway and Hall Hill Farm.
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Wolsingham, England

What's nearby

  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hamsterley Forest - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Witton Castle - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Durham University - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Barnard Castle - 32 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 38 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Number 10 The Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Bull - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Den, Coves House

Family-friendly lodge
The Den, Coves House provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property, books and games
  • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and a billiards/pool table
  • Farming classes
Room features
All guestrooms at The Den, Coves House have comforts such as kitchen islands and Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 2 bathrooms with toilet paper
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Den, Coves House pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at The Den, Coves House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Den, Coves House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Den, Coves House located?

Set in Bishop Auckland, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Weardale Railway, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Hall Hill Farm and North Pennines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Den, Coves House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annette S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Party Girls

This property fitted what we needed its an amazing space in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend!

The property was perfect for our needs. Plenty of space for a large family gathering and to play games. David was helpful at every step and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chani C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely excellent

We booked this property for a group of friends to have a weekend away. It was excellent!! just what we needed. Plenty of beds, airy, lovely views. And David was so easygoing and helpful with all our different questions. Best place!!! We're looking forward to booking The Den again!! Thank you David!! We really appreciate everything you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023