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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
A gorgeous cottage in a great location for local shops and pubs. Plenty of good walks only a short distance from the cottage.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed grounds with courtyard and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds.. Meadow View is a lovely cottage situated in a perfect location to enjoy all amenities in the popular market town of Stanhope, often referred to as ’The Gateway to the Dales’. The North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the perfect setting for a rural retreat or for guests who enjoy walking or cycling, For cyclists, it is a handy location for cycling and mountain biking trails at Hamsterley Forest, and is close to the C2C route.
Fully renovated in 2021, Meadow View Cottage has a warm and welcoming feel, with lots of special touches throughout. The modern, rustic-style living room has relaxing sofas, an oak dining table, flagged floors and an inglenook fireplace with cosy wood burner. Adjoining this is the well-equipped kitchen and handy utility room with indoor storage space for cycles. Outside is an enclosed courtyard area with table and chairs, a lovely spot for a morning coffee or evening meal. There are also hot and cold taps to wash down your furry friends after their riverside walks! Upstairs are two beautifully appointed bedrooms to catch your sleep. The family bathroom has a modern style with a shower attachment over the bath.
Along the High Street you will find pubs, tea shops and cafés, a local butchers, bakers and takeaway food options, as well as interesting gift shops. At the nearby Durham Dales Centre you will find a great selection of walking maps and information, as well as a variety of craft shops and a small café. There are many established walks, cycle paths and routes running directly from the town and out towards some of the traditional villages including Eastgate, Cowshill, Rookhope, Killhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham.
Ideal for children is the Weardale Railway that stops in Stanhope and covers an 18-mile heritage line that runs through parts of County Durham and has different events all year round. In the warmer weather, enjoy the river or local open-air swimming pool, which is the only heated open-air pool in the county. Throughout the year, Stanhope hosts a variety of popular outdoor events ranging from music festivals to the annual Stanhope Show.
In nearby Bishop Auckland visit Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular live action show that takes place every summer. Hamsterley Forest, Raby Castle, or a little further visit Barnard Castle with its lovely riverside walks, High Force and Low Force Waterfalls, and the famous Bowes Museum. Within an easy 40-minute drive, guests will be able to visit the city of Durham with its historic cathedral, castle and university. Beamish Living Museum, Gateshead Metrocentre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hexham, Corbridge and Hadrian’s Wall can all be reached in an hour’s drive and offer a great day out for guests of all ages. With so much locally to see and do, Meadow View Cottage makes an excellent base to stay. Pub and restaurant 528 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed grounds with courtyard and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds.. Meadow View is a lovely cottage situated in a perfect location to enjoy all amenities in the popular market town of Stanhope, often referred to as ’The Gateway to the Dales’. The North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the perfect setting for a rural retreat or for guests who enjoy walking or cycling, For cyclists, it is a handy location for cycling and mountain biking trails at Hamsterley Forest, and is close to the C2C route.
Fully renovated in 2021, Meadow View Cottage has a warm and welcoming feel, with lots of special touches throughout. The modern, rustic-style living room has relaxing sofas, an oak dining table, flagged floors and an inglenook fireplace with cosy wood burner. Adjoining this is the well-equipped kitchen and handy utility room with indoor storage space for cycles. Outside is an enclosed courtyard area with table and chairs, a lovely spot for a morning coffee or evening meal. There are also hot and cold taps to wash down your furry friends after their riverside walks! Upstairs are two beautifully appointed bedrooms to catch your sleep. The family bathroom has a modern style with a shower attachment over the bath.
Along the High Street you will find pubs, tea shops and cafés, a local butchers, bakers and takeaway food options, as well as interesting gift shops. At the nearby Durham Dales Centre you will find a great selection of walking maps and information, as well as a variety of craft shops and a small café. There are many established walks, cycle paths and routes running directly from the town and out towards some of the traditional villages including Eastgate, Cowshill, Rookhope, Killhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham.
Ideal for children is the Weardale Railway that stops in Stanhope and covers an 18-mile heritage line that runs through parts of County Durham and has different events all year round. In the warmer weather, enjoy the river or local open-air swimming pool, which is the only heated open-air pool in the county. Throughout the year, Stanhope hosts a variety of popular outdoor events ranging from music festivals to the annual Stanhope Show.
In nearby Bishop Auckland visit Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular live action show that takes place every summer. Hamsterley Forest, Raby Castle, or a little further visit Barnard Castle with its lovely riverside walks, High Force and Low Force Waterfalls, and the famous Bowes Museum. Within an easy 40-minute drive, guests will be able to visit the city of Durham with its historic cathedral, castle and university. Beamish Living Museum, Gateshead Metrocentre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hexham, Corbridge and Hadrian’s Wall can all be reached in an hour’s drive and offer a great day out for guests of all ages. With so much locally to see and do, Meadow View Cottage makes an excellent base to stay. Pub and restaurant 528 yards.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of England
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We're former residents of Weardale and booked for a weekend in January so we could catch up with friends. We arrived late at 9pm, with snow and ice on the ground and -6°. The heating was on for us and wood for the fire. It was also lovely to have milk in the fridge and a big welcome pack and tea in the jar so we could make a much needed brew and biscuit.The big, squashy sofas are ideal for chilling out in front of the fire and TV. We popped to Rowells for more wood so we could have the fire on all day. The Co-op also stock firewood if Rowells run out.The cottage is tastefully decorated with a good selection of equipment if you choose to cook. We opted for the "old times sake" curry and pub meal, but the crockery and equipment we used matched the decor and was in good order.We found the beds comfy (the two teens particularly commented on this) and the option of a bath time soak was lovely.The massive bonus for us, especially given the weather, was the rear utility room. This houses the washer and fridge and has tons of room for muddy boots and drying wet dog. The rear yard has lovely brick paving and even fairy lights - a lovely touch.Having lived in two other Weardale villages, we know that parking is at a premium and so weren't expecting to get parked outside the house, but did get very close. These villages were never built with cars in mind so, although the owner has put polite notices requesting a space is kept clear, the parking is on road and first come, first served. The listing does say no parking is available on site, but you can find on road parking nearby and there's always free parking at the Dale's Centre 5 mins walk away if need be. Stanhope still has its excellent bakery and Woodhalls fruit & veg, and various handy shops, as well as being great for walks and regional attractions such as Beamish, Hadrian's Wall, Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Durham, Newcastle, Teesdale, Sunderland and, if it's your thing, the Metro Centre.We can heartily recommend Meadow View Cottage. It's cosy, comfy and a lovely place to just be. There's plenty of space for 4 people plus dog. The owner is extremely decent and kind and above all, does everything to make sure guests have a great stay. If you haven't visited Weardale you really must, and please do stay at Meadow View Cottage, where a warm Dales welcome awaits.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
Comfortable,cosy and well equipped property in a village location. Spotlessly clean. Well positioned to enjoy the local area.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great comfy cottage with everything we needed for a lovely relaxing break. Very nice welcome pack, including doggy treats. Lovely river walk in the village and lots of places to explore in the area.We hope to return later in the year.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lovely cottage. Really clean and well equipped. Some really lovely welcoming touches on arrival for ourselves and the dog.The has good shops and takeaways just a shame non of the 4 pubs do food, but we did do a nice 3.5mile off road walk to the next Village Eastgate for a great meal .Overall 5* review
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9.4Outstanding
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"We're former residents of Weardale and booked for a weekend in January so we could catch up with friends. We arrived late at 9pm, with snow and ice on the ground and -6°. The heating was on for us an..."
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