Cottage holiday rentals in Stanhope

Really cosy place, awesome decor and a huge bed. Would love to visit in winter to make use of the fireplaces (the weather was too good this weekend!) Hot tub was great and pizza oven fantastic. Thanks for having us!

Amazing stay at Gatehouse Barn. It is a really lovely, homely, welcoming place to stay. Plenty of sleeping options downstairs and up and a cosy living space. Also loads of seating areas outside which were perfect to enjoy the sun. The area is really quiet and peaceful and the location of the barn is extra secluded and private. As a final bonus, the attached spa area was a real treat after long walks (loads of which can start literally from the front door).

We stayed at this lovely cottage for just one night and had such a wonderful, relaxing time. The place was spotlessly clean, spacious, and had a warm, homely feel from the moment we arrived. The hot tub and garden area were fantastic touches—perfect for unwinding—though sadly the heavy rain meant we couldn’t enjoy them as much as we would’ve liked. That said, the weather didn’t dampen our mood or take away from what was a truly peaceful stay at this little gem. In fact, it was lovely listening to the rain and watching it out of the window with a glass of wine in hand! We’ll definitely be back—hopefully under sunnier skies! Thank you for a lovely experience.

A lovely place to stay! Host was very helpful and friendly. Had an amazing field nearby for kids and dogs. Would recommend!

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. The location was lovely and peaceful and the hosts were really helpful and friendly.

Beautiful home, very spacious and plenty of amenities. felt right at home! perfect for toddlers too. Ian was great, very helpful and easily contactable.

what an absolutely amazing place to visit, with one of the moat picturesque views of the Yorkshire Dale anyone could wish from right in the backgarden. the cottage is spotless and has everything you could want for a break away.

We arrived on the Friday for a 3 night stay. The Barn is in a beautiful place inside and out. The Hot Tub was lovely on an evening and the patio fire was great to sit around for drinks early evening watching the Sun go down. Casterton village is only a couple of miles from Kirkby Lonsdale. The village its self had a gorgeous pub 7 mins walk from the Barn which had a great range of food and served Sourdough pizza on Sunday evening after 1700hrs with a lovely warm atmosphere and open fires. There is a great taxi service and some fabulous restaurants near to the Barn. The Black Bull and the Highwayman were fabulous. (We did go to Number 9 also and it was not somewhere I could recommend, service and food really poor.) Patrick and Anika were great responsive hosts and this is a do not miss property, that offers every you need for a fabulous stay. Our little group loved it. Thank you Karen, Denise and Naomi

What an absolute gem we found in Apple House. The pictures really don't do the whole place justice! A cosy, romantic house set in beautiful, serene surroundings. It really was the perfect location for our mini moon! Was lovely to be greeted by the chickens and Russel the dog each morning <3 We were treated to some tasty welcome gifts and the place was spotless, very comfy bed and just the most charming decor. Thank you so much Emma and Craig! We will definitely be returning with more of our family!

We had an amazing 2-night stay at Jane’s place. The house is absolutely beautiful and set in breathtaking surroundings—the photos really don’t do it justice, as the real thing is far more exquisite. The decor is warm and homely, yet spacious enough to comfortably fit the five of us. Both bathrooms were spotless—one with a shower and the other with a bathtub, which gave us the flexibility to choose. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, including ample fridge space. The garden is also worth mentioning—gorgeous and clearly very well cared for. We especially loved the fireplace; it truly felt like the cherry on top of an already perfect stay. The house manual was detailed and extremely helpful, covering everything we needed to know. Jane was a wonderful host—so warm and thoughtful. She welcomed us with a lovely letter and some delicious biscuits, which made us feel right at home from the start. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely stay! The place was tidy, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. We did experience a couple of minor issues, like some sockets not working and a brief problem with the hot water boiler. However, the host was extremely helpful and quick to respond, and everything was sorted out promptly. Really appreciated the support — it made all the difference. Would happily recommend this place to others!

On our way back to London from Inverness, we stayed with Susan and family. Absolutely charming people, charming little cottage and surroundings, emus, dogs, chickens and a gorgeous old tractor. It was so peaceful, loved every minute being there, didn’t really want to leave. But will definitely be going back. 10/10 hosts! Thank you to Susan and David, you made a one night very memorable!

We had a lovely weekend here in such a tranquil setting. The village pub was a good find but I would book, as gets very busy! The closest mini market that we found was about 1/2 hr, so best to pick up supplies on the way in! We came prepared though and there was a welcome basket of goodies, as well as fire wood. The first night we had a fire pit outside but the second night was chilly and the weather had been wet and we opted for a log fire inside. The kids enjoyed the games room and the sheep on the front lawn every morning was an added bonus! A lovely cottage with lots of charm. Great host, who kindly organised the posting of a left behind item for us 😊

My family spent three delightful nights at Bridge cottage. We are on our three week journey around England, and very glad to have relaxed here before heading to York. We decided to stay put and enjoy the surrounding countryside and walks Clarey mapped out starting right from the doorstep. There are also many excellent day trip suggestions that can be found in the guest manual. The cottage was well appointed, immaculately clean, excellent appliances, beds are comfortable, and the terrace was lovely to sit out in good weather and enjoy the gorgeous garden. Highly recommended and would love to visit again.

Spent 2 nights in this beautiful spacious cottage, on our way home from Scotland. Good quality furniture and lovely decor. The garden was great for our dogs. Pretty surroundings and so many local walks! Very well equipped and we appreciated the welcome pack. Thank you

kerry and greg were absolutely great hosts, Kerry was quick to respond to any Qs we had and were so friendly and generous! we had a lovely gift basket when we arrived with some biscuits and drinks! The house it’s self was so gorgeous and cosy, the pink flowers and the feel of the house was really bright and so pretty. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking, and was so very clean. The bed was comfortable and the house was always warm, the bathroom was spotless with ample space and a big shower. This is a really lovely place to stay with even lovelier hosts!

School Cottage was the perfect way to end energetic days spent re-discovering Tyneside and the towns of Hexham, Corbridge and Morpeth. It's a lovely house with all the amenities we need, in a quiet location but near enough for us to walk into Hexham. Also, the train service to Newcastle and beyond is convenient and inexpensive: it made a nice change from using the car. We'd not visited for a few years and had forgotten just how wonderful this part of England is. We're already planning another trip towards the end of the year and hope that School Cottage is available. Thank you, Jim and Pat

We came here straight from our wedding with our two girls for our family moon and couldn’t have asked for anything more. From the moment we arrived with the little arrival touches to Susan setting out toys appropriate for our girls ages and the baby equipment we needed. We have never felt more welcomed especially with young children. After 3 days here I feel more relaxed than I do if I’ve been away longer and the kids have never slept so well thanks to the brook at the back of the house. Waking up and feeding the lambs on our literal doorstep was a highlight for us and the girls. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome and the memories made in your home xxx

Spacious and comfortable cottage ideal for a couple in a pretty village by the moors. We enjoyed visiting the surroundings including the city of Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum as well as castles and countryside. On street parking was no problem as we always parked in front of the cottage.

A beautiful, private location with plenty of space and everything we needed for a family with young children. The house was clean and beds were comfortable too!

Great cottage to stay in for a peaceful get away in interesting scenery close to the village of Blanchland. Very cosy cottage with everything required to make a break go smoothly.

A lovely relaxing stay at this wonderful peaceful cottage. Felt like a home from home, so much so that we've just booked to stay again in July! The cottage had everything we needed and more. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, very quiet, near a good market town with independent shops (butcher, baker, vegetable shop, craft shops). Within easy reach of lots of places to visit in an area of the country that we hadn't really explored before - went on a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, rode on the Weardale Railway and visited Beamish Living History open-air museum. Lovely to meet Sarah, very welcoming and enjoyed talking to her - thank you for the cakes. Sarah sent good recommendations before our trip for food so we could book, including Buen Appetito in Wolsingham and The Fox and Hounds in Cotherstone.

The cottage was beautiful and we loved our stay there. The location was perfect for walks and exploring the area. The cottage was very well equipped with beautiful soft towels and luxury linens, the bed was very comfy too! It really was a home from home and we not hesitate to stay here again.

Wonderful accommodation, couldn’t fault anything. It was clean, cosy and comfortable with great views. Perfect for visiting Vindolanda and Hadrians Wall. The welcome treats of Prosecco, eggs, milk, cake and more were a lovely touch. Thank you Julia for a fantastic stay.