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!

What a wonderful place for a peaceful break away. The house was so comfortable with all the amenities needed. The hot tub was a lovely addition too! My son, who loves wildlife photography, absolutely adored the river. He spent every possible moment down there photographing Kingfishers! I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves birds and wildlife.

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.

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!

If you are looking for a week off-grid then we would definitely recommend the Hemmel, it was everything we needed and more. Our favourite bits were the views, the peacefulness, and the red squirrels running across the stone wall in the garden! We can’t wait to come back again and explore more of Northumberland. Kate was an excellent host who was extremely helpful and very friendly. We based our plans off her comprehensive local guide folder and filled the rest of the time with the wide variety or board games, books, and DVDs!

Wonderful place with the comfiest bed ever. Such Wonderful views. watching the swallows. Everything we needed for a couple of nights. Would have loved some milk in the fridge but not too far to local farm shop to stock up.

Such comfy beds. A bed upstairs and a sofa bed downstairs both great. Excellent.

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!

Holmlea is a lovely little cottage with off-road parking in the heart of Mickleton. There’s two decent pubs in the village (Blacksmiths for beer, the Crown for food) both of which are easily walkable. The Teesdale Railway Walk is nearby, ideal for exploring other nearby villages and getting out into the country. The cottage itself was spotless, a cosy retreat for a couple and their dog. Very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen. Take a book, the tv signal is poor but you don’t go to this part of the world to watch tv. Will definitely be back soon.

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!

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 had a great stay in Hawes, the house had everything we needed. Hawes and surrounding areas are beautiful. Diane left some suggestions of things to do and we did the waterfall in Hardraw, and the highest inn in England, both fantastic.

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.

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.

A lovely house in a great spot. Corbridge was an ideal base for us with easy access to Newcastle and great walks from the door. The house was very well equipped and having a choice of bathrooms was a luxury. The Coop was very handy and for treats we found the Larder and Grant’s excellent.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we felt at home from the day we arrived. The cottage was perfect for our extended stay (a month) and we will fondly remember our time in the cottage, Frosterley and the Weardale and North Pennines area. Our hosts were very friendly, laid back and made us feel wonderfully relaxed during our stay. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well appointed and ideal for our needs. We would definitely recommend River View Cottage and the other accommodation in the courtyard to family and friends and we would definitely consider returning in the future for another break.