A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village
About this cottage rental
A charming and traditional rural retreat, offering peace and quiet; convenience and comfort; rest and relaxation, if this is what you want, then Binks Cottage is for you. Set on a picturesque village green in a "no through road" village in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage is over 100 years old but has been modernised to a high standard, it is tastefully decorated, offering a cosy yet traditional feel, while retaining charm and character. Binks Cottage is a 4 star gold accommodation. The front door opens into a private walled garden with lawn and comfortable garden furniture and a bbq. There is private parking for two cars at the back of the cottage. Children are very welcome and we can offer a cot, high-chair and toys; we are happy to show guests around the farm. Perfect for visiting Beamish Museum, Durham City., Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and various coastal towns - Whitley Bay, Saltburn, Bamburgh. The village is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for sightseeing, walking, pony trekking, fishing and golf.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(37 Reviews)
5.0
Loved staying in Binks cottage. Hope to stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.
5.0
Bink's Cottage had everything we needed for our stay. Amanda was a superb, friendly host and we were delighted to be welcomed by the smell of baking bread and all the food basics she provided. Our grandson loved the chocolate buns!
We visited Locomotion, Beamish and Seaham beach during our stay, finding the cottage was an excellent base for our trips out. Isaac was thrilled to see all the sheep being run through the farmyard one morning. We have no hesitation in recommending Bink's Cottage!
5.0
Good value for money, spacious property and friendly hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
My husband, my sister and my niece spent 5 wonderful days and nights at this property. It is beautiful, well appointed, quiet and excellently situated for days out in the Penines, the Yorkshire dales and moors, County Durham and the Northumberland coast. Our host was on hand to answer any questions, or to advise us on where to visit or eat. It is off the beaten track, and that is one of it's best features. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen completely equipped and the bathroom, modern and bright. Any of us would stay here again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Thank you to Amanda and Tom for welcoming us so well. The cottage is near a beautiful farm and on a village green with a picturesque church. We stayed during lambing season and it was lovely to see all the lambs being born. The beautiful North Pennines are awaiting on your door step with so many walks and areas of beauty to explore.
5.0
Thank you to Amanda and Tom for welcoming us so well. The cottage is near a beautiful farm and on a village green with a picturesque church. We stayed during lambing season and it was lovely to see all the lambs being born. The beautiful North Pennines are awaiting on your door step with so many walks and areas of beauty to explore.
5.0
The cottage was very clean and comfortable; the owner welcoming and helpful - we arrived to bread, scones, and eggs: butter and milk in the fridge. There is a good array of herbs & spices.
It is utterly peaceful. The only sounds were the birds and the sheep. The small front garden is perfect for sitting outside to read or to eat - right next to the church in this tiny village that looks like it hasn't changed in a couple of hundred years.
5.0
Very welcoming (including an amazing welcome pack.
They were so friendly and we won't hesitate to return.
5.0
Binks Cottage June 22
The property is in the centre of a small quiet village next to the Church and is part of the buildings of a working farm . The facilities are very good and a minor problem with the boiler was rapidly resolved. Good contact with the obliging managers.
An excellent holiday venue in open countryside.
5.0
The property was spotlessly clean and had everything you could want. Amanda and family were very friendly and welcoming and there were lovely extra touches like freshly made scones and bread awaiting us on our arrival. The location is stunning with numerous walks straight from your door and plenty to explore nearby too. It exceeded our expectations and we would heartily recommend it. Thankyou Amanda. We may well be back! Debbie and family
5.0
beautiful location; wonderful host
The property was spotlessly clean and had everything you could want. Amanda and family were very friendly and welcoming and there were lovely extra touches like freshly made scones and bread awaiting us on our arrival. The location is stunning with numerous walks straight from your door and plenty to explore nearby too. It exceeded our expectations and we would heartily recommend it. Thankyou Amanda. We may well be back! Debbie and family
5.0
Had a short break away. From arrival with fresh bread, fresh eggs and scones, to departure, everything was perfect. Couldn't fault it. We will return for definite.
5.0
Divine!
Had a short break away. From arrival with fresh bread, fresh eggs and scones, to departure, everything was perfect. Couldn't fault it. We will return for definite.
5.0
Lovely Cottage !
A lovely cottage in a perfect location for visiting family . Well equipped , real home from home . Amanda was very welcoming , even leaving home baked bread and scones! We will definitely be using Binks cottage again .
5.0
A truly wondeful week spent relaxing in the beautiful Binks Cottage was just what we needed. A great base to explore the local area and a lovely place to return to after a busy day out and about. The owners have really thought about guests comfort as the cottage has everything you could possibly want plus lots of little extras such as freshly baked bread and cakes and eggs from the farm....thank you, Amanda!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future . Would definitely recommend Binks Cottage to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing break. Great value for money and friendly, accommodating owners.
5.0
Brilliant stay at this beautiful cottage with fantastic host! Spotlessly clean and lovely gesture of fresh bread baking, homemade scones, milk and eggs from the farm on arrival. Lovely friendly family and perfect setting
5.0
Wonderful stay...
A truly wondeful week spent relaxing in the beautiful Binks Cottage was just what we needed. A great base to explore the local area and a lovely place to return to after a busy day out and about. The owners have really thought about guests comfort as the cottage has everything you could possibly want plus lots of little extras such as freshly baked bread and cakes and eggs from the farm....thank you, Amanda!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future . Would definitely recommend Binks Cottage to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing break. Great value for money and friendly, accommodating owners.
5.0
Excellent find
Brilliant stay at this beautiful cottage with fantastic host! Spotlessly clean and lovely gesture of fresh bread baking, homemade scones, milk and eggs from the farm on arrival. Lovely friendly family and perfect setting
5.0
The covid safety measures were fantastic. The cottage beautiful, set in amazing countryside and not far from Durham and other attractions. Amanda was incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.
5.0
Beautiful property and location
The covid safety measures were fantastic. The cottage beautiful, set in amazing countryside and not far from Durham and other attractions. Amanda was incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.
5.0
The cottage is amazing! The photos doesn't show true character of the place. Very clean and tastefully decorated with everything and I mean everything you will need. Amanda and her son are very friendly people and will make your stay the most enjoyable. We were very impressed with the cottage and the area and I can say this was the best accommodation we ever stayed in. Thank you Amanda!
5.0
Best cottage ever!
The cottage is amazing! The photos doesn't show true character of the place. Very clean and tastefully decorated with everything and I mean everything you will need. Amanda and her son are very friendly people and will make your stay the most enjoyable. We were very impressed with the cottage and the area and I can say this was the best accommodation we ever stayed in. Thank you Amanda!
5.0
We have had such a lovely week away in this beautiful cottage, it had everything we needed and more. Very child friendly and stunning location. The host and her family were very warm and welcoming. This stay was just what we needed and definitely will return again. Thank you x
5.0
Escape to the countryside
We have had such a lovely week away in this beautiful cottage, it had everything we needed and more. Very child friendly and stunning location. The host and her family were very warm and welcoming. This stay was just what we needed and definitely will return again. Thank you x
5.0
Great place.
Lovely house, area,people and even weather!
5.0
Loved it up North.
We are from South Somerset and it was our first time in the North East. On advice from friends packed wellies, waterproofs, jumpers in abundance but the sun shone the whole week. I know probably luck but it made for a wonderful week of exploring the area.
The cottage was lovely. The smell of baking bread in the kitchen when we arrived along with all the other delicious gifts were welcoming. Amanda met us and answered any questions and we settled in. There was nothing we needed as everything was on hand.
We were out every day and visited Hadrian's Wall, High Force, The Angel, Beamish - we even gatecrashed a Christening in Durham Cathedral on Sunday which was lovely.
All in all we can recommend this as a great place to base yourself for the area with such a cosy cottage to come back to.
Regret? Yes there has to be one in every holiday doesn't there. It wasn't cold enough to light the fire.
5.0
We are from South Somerset and it was our first time in the North East. On advice from friends packed wellies, waterproofs, jumpers in abundance but the sun shone the whole week. I know probably luck but it made for a wonderful week of exploring the area. The cottage was lovely. The smell of baking bread in the kitchen when we arrived along with all the other delicious gifts were welcoming. Amanda met us and answered any questions and we settled in. There was nothing we needed as everything was on hand.We were out every day and visited Hadrian's Wall, High Force, The Angel, Beamish - we even gatecrashed a Christening in Durham Cathedral on Sunday which was lovely.All in all we can recommend this as a great place to base yourself for the area with such a cosy cottage to come back to. Regret? Yes there has to be one in every holiday doesn't there. It wasn't cold enough to light the fire.
5.0
super cottage
Very clean and well-equipped cottage with everything needed in a peaceful and scenic location
2.5
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5.0
Wonderful stay
We had 5 lovely days in and around Durham the Cottage Was the Perfect location for us to travel from and a very welcoming return at the end of the day. Amanda And her family are lovely and friendly I made us feel very welcome Especially with the home made good goodies that were waiting for us on our arrival, our 8 year old grandson loved watching the sheep dipping and had lots Questions to ask Amanda who is more than happy to explain the workings of their farm
5.0
Lovely cottage, beautiful setting
The property is lovely and Amanda and Trevor great hosts, we had a fantastic stay and Binks Cottage has everything you could possible need for your stay including a lovely welcome pack provided by Amanda
5.0
Excellent cottage, beautiful area.
Property was very clean and comfortable. Very quiet and excellent area to stay, with lots of countryside and interesting places to visit.
Very warm welcome and would not hesitate to visit again.
5.0
Binks Cottage.
Lovely cottage very well fitted out with quality equipment and fittings. A very nice
welcome with warm scones and jam and homemade bread. Milk and eggs also
provided. A lovely location and very friendly people made for a memorable stay.
Hope to stay at Binks Cottage again in the future.
5.0
Lovely cottage with everything you need.
Lovely cottage with everything you need.
Very friendly & kind owners who greeted us as we arrived. We were so pleased to enter the kitchen to the lovely smell of home made bread baking in a bread maker, there were also fresh eggs, milk & butter & best of all home made scones & jam which were fantastic.
Overall a great location & would definitely go back. Many thanks for a lovely stay.
5.0
Brilliant. Couldn't ask for better.
Lovely welcome. Bread cooking in the bread maker on arrival, milk, eggs, butter and buns also waiting for us. The cottage is equipped with everything you could need, everything works property and is beautiful and clean. You couldn't ask for more. We would definitely stay there again and would be happy to recommend it to friends.
5.0
Fabulous well appointed cottage
I had a wonderful stay in Binks Cottage. The cottage is deceptively spacious with a pretty front garden in one of the nicest villages in Co. Durham. Amanda and her family are friendly, helpful and very welcoming.
The cottage is beautifully appointed with a large kitchen-diner complete with everything you could possibly need, including washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and tea towel. What a joy not to have to bring this sort of thing.
Upstairs the bathroom is lovely with a good shower and acres of white fluffy towels as well as dressing gowns. The bedrooms are large and well furnished with lovely white cotton bedding.
Thornley is well placed for visiting Durham city and all the county has to offer and is only 30 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.
I can't recommend the cottage highly enough and I'd love to stay there again.
5.0
The cottage is brilliantly appointed and very comfortable, set in a lovely quiet village.
Our host Amanda couldn't have been more welcoming and we enjoyed delicious cakes, home baked bread and fresh eggs on our arrival. There are some stunning walks in the surrounding country and we thoroughly enjoyed our days out in Durham and visiting Hadrian's Wall, Corbridge and Hexham. We couldn't recommend Bink's Cottage more.
5.0
Cosy cottage on the farm
The cottage is on a farm in a tiny village at the end of a no through road. Nothing to disturb you except the sound of sheep bleating, cows mooing, cocks crowing.....It was delightful in some glorious spring weather. Inside, the cottage is warm and well equipped and we appreciated the welcome pack of food Amanda provided. The shower was brilliant and good quality bed linen and towels. The owners were friendly and informative but didn't intrude. In the information we enjoyed the month by month description of what is going on on the farms that they had taken the trouble to write.
5.0
Lovely cottage in a picturesque location
Relaxing, comfortable and such a beautiful cottage, fitted out to a high standard, with luxurious towels and everything you could possibly need. Fresh bread, scones, butter, jam. eggs and milk awaited us.
The setting is quiet but close to the historic city of Durham, with its magnificent cathedral. The Durham Dales with wonderful scenery. The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle. There is so much to see.
Perfect cottage and perfect host!
5.0
Ideal cosy retreat!
Despite the weather we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Amanda made us feel very welcome and the cottage didn't feel like self catering with the freshly made bread and scones upon arrival, bathrobes and roaring fire. We will definitely be back! It's a great bolthole for nearby Hamsterley Park and Durham.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wolsingham?
The average price for a rental in Wolsingham is $154 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A cosy rural retreat in a picturesque village?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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