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Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham

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Nestled in Low Etherley, this beautiful garden lodge is the perfect retreat. Surrounded by lovely garden views and a peaceful atmosphere, unwind with a glass of wine in the folly or by the pond. Take advantage of WiFi internet connection and explore local attractions like Beamish Open Air Museum or go stargazing at nearby dark sky sites.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Bishop Auckland, this lodge is in a rural area and near theme parks. Durham Cathedral and Deer Park are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Newgate Shopping Centre and Durham Indoor Market. Sweet Greetings and Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking, and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide
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England, County Durham

What's nearby

  • A historic stone clock tower with a weather vane, an archway, and a clear blue sky.
    Auckland Castle
    10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Escomb Saxon Church
    6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Heritage Park Stadium
    8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex
    8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Witton Castle
    10 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station
    5 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pollards Inn
    4 min drive
  • Tindale Crossing Brewers Fayre
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • The March Hare
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive

About this property

Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham

  • Lodge in a rural location
  • Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Secured bicycle storage, books, and games
    • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham have amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and dining tables.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling and composting
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Private fenced yards, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place wet towels in the shower tray
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet Fees must be paid when booking or pets will not be allowed in lodge.
Don't leave dogs unattended. Please use throws provided to keep dogs off beds and furniture. Please clean up dog mess, place poo in bin near fence
Do not exceed the maximum number of guests (4). If more arrive than are allowed you will be denied access.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Fee to be paid when booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children to be supervised garden pond is fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham pet-friendly?

Yes, Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Escomb Saxon Church, Witton Castle, and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex. Deer Park and Low Barns Visitor Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Gardenside Lodge self - catering dog friendly holiday home in County Durham Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glad and Kenny gave us a really nice welcome when we arrived even though it was late. They showed us round the property which was absolutely spotless. When it was light the next day we could see the lovely garden over breakfast. The house is in a secluded part of the garden. Really enjoyed our stay as we went into Durham for the day. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

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

Great Place!

We loved staying here! Glad and Kenny were so warm and friendly, and their cottage was very comfortable and cozy! The garden was beautiful and a joy to walk through as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bharat R.

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

Exceptional stay

We had the privilege of staying at Glad and Kens fantastic property last week. The property was immaculately clean, very well maintained and the garden was beautifully crafted . Glad and Ken were amazing hosts and were always available for help and support. Their property is highly recommended and we will certainly be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Lovely Lodge

Fantastic lodge, very clean, well equipped and the kids loved playing in the garden. We were made to feel very welcome. This is a great location for visiting the surrounding area including Durham, Barnard castle, Bishop Auckland, High Force, Kynren etc. Hope to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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Perfect short stay

We stayed with our 6 year old when going to Kynren and so glad we did. This is truly a hidden gem. We had such a relaxing stay and loved exploring the peaceful, beautiful garden. Our hosts, Glad and Kenny were friendly, helpful and we have reccomended to many of our friends and family to go and experience this little slice of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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Magical Christmas get away

Amazing. So clean tidy everything you need catered for. Garden is stunning and relaxing. All decorated for Christmas. Could not ask for better place to stay. Will defo be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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Beautiful and magical

The lodge was perfect. Spotlessly clean and pretty and everything you could need. However what made our holiday absolutely perfect was the garden the lodge is set in. Stunningly beautiful, magical grounds that you could see from all sides of the lodge. With a folly perfect for an outdoor fire and BBQ. Central to all of the North East and Durham attractions. I have been twice now and can’t wait to go again. Magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

The BEST hosts ever!

Wow - what a brilliant stay! Not only was the property uniquely amazing, but Kenny and Glad are also the most fantastic hosts. In fact I've never stayed in a place like it. My family (and energetic young dog) loved their garden. We even roasted marshmallows at the fireplace in the outdoor castle folly on our last night, in the moonlight! it was magical. And the location is great too. We took the family on a beautiful countryside walk for a Sunday pub lunch before heading into Bishop Auckland (which is packed full of history and character). So if you're heading to the North East - definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Magical days in lovely Gardenside Lodge

We had a fabulous time in this wonderful accommodation. The hosts Glad and Kenny are indescribably great people, so friendly, so accommodating and helpful. The Lodge is beautifully illustrated by the pictures. The garden is a very special treasure, but the living area is also superbe and very cozy. The other rooms are small and functional, but all thoughtfully furnished. The location is convenient: trips to Durham, the Lake District, the North Yorkshire Moors, Rielvaux Abbey, Scarborough and Whitby are all within easy reach. Edinborough was too far for us. We'll probably have to come back for that...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfectly charming and very comfortable. Ideal secure garden for our dog full of interesting features. We stayed at Christmas and the garden was full of wonderful festive lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Perfect holiday lodge

Situated in the centre of a beautiful garden, greenery and wildlife all around, this holiday accommodation is the most relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

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

Perfect stay

Absolutely beautiful property with beautiful gardens. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, Hosts could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

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Lovely lodge, beautiful garden

Lovely place to stay for half term, gardens are lovely, so nice to spot birds and bunnies whilst eating a meal. Glad and Kenny are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane C.

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Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our stay at the lodge in a peaceful lovely garden setting. A good base for the Auckland Project, Barnard Castle & the scenery/walking of the North Pennines. Glad & Kenny are a lovely couple & it was a pleasure to meet them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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Wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay. Glad and Kenny were very welcoming. The property was spotless and very comfortable with everything we needed. The garden was gorgeous and the children loved playing in it. Would recommend and would stay again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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Absolutely loved it here!

Had a lovely weekend here. Clean and very comfortable property. Very comfy bed, beautiful garden with many birds and wildlife. Really lovely and very talented hosts. Is definitely a place we would like to return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rod d.

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Great Welcome

Nice friendly hosts, interesting and quirky place. Clean, with a good shower and decent pots and pans :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Garden house

Lovely and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman K.

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Wonderful Break

An absolutely ideal place to stay. The owners were very friendly, extremely helpful and made us feel very comfortable. The lodge was immaculate, clean, whilst the gardens were adorable. The area was ideal for our stay. We will be looking to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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Perfect

Beautiful getaway in Glad & Kenny's huge garden. A lovely welcome along with excellent lodgings kitted out with everything you need. A great base to explore county Durham. Thankyou for having us. Would definitely visit again, highly recommended.πŸ˜πŸ‘
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prof. J W H.

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Sunny stay in an enchanted garden

Glad and Kenny's garden house is a wonderful place to stay. Their garden is delightfully designed and perfectly maintained. Nestled amongst the many architectured constructions is the garden lodge. The sun streams into the conservatory all day long. The rooms are comfortable and clean. We had a memorable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff K.

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Excellent!

Very thoughtful, generous and welcoming hosts. Property is in a lovely garden and is exceptionally clean with very comfy seats and beds - just what is needed after a tiring day. We can't fault it and would recommend wholeheartedly. Thank you, Glad and Kenny.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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Great stay !

Lovely welcome, Glad and Kenny are so kind and helpful. Welcome pack was appreciated. Very peaceful, amazingly tended garden. Great to sit and watch the birds. Thanks to Kenny for the opportunity to toast marshmallows in the wonderful folly. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Better than home!!

Glad and Kenny were wonderful hosts. They made us feel so welcome. The Garden house accommodation is perfect. Everything you need to literally be home from home. The garden surroundings were beautiful. Stunning flowers, greenery and pond. We loved exploring and watching the birds and wildlife. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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Unbelievable

Don't think about it, just book your stay here! It is worth a visit to the area just to see this delightful property. Glad and Kenny are charming and friendly that what they've done with this property is a marvel. Be sure to take time to allow Kenny to give you a tour of the grounds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023