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Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house

Hikers find natural beauty right outside their door, with hidden mini waterfalls just a 5-minute walk away in this protected landscape

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Butterfly Lodge, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lets travelers disconnect. The garden offers peaceful moments with birdsong and hill views. Inside, guests enjoy genuine comfort with a real fire, plush sofas, and beds that invite relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland is home to this lodge. Weardale Museum and Nenthead Mines are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway. Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide
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England, Wearhead

What's nearby

  • A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -
    North Pennines
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • This is a great place to visit in the North of England. It’s like stepping back in time to visit a town, farm, colliery village and old hall and getting to experience what it was like to live in those places from about 1910 onwards. There are staff who take on the roles of various locals that really bring this place to life. This picture is from the town where you can explore a bank, shops, pub, dentists and lots of other things as well as ride in traditional vehicles of the time. Such a brilliant experience.
    Beamish Open Air Museum
    50 min drive - 59.8 km
  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    51 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Beautiful Autumn afternoon
    Ullswater
    60 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Weardale Museum
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station
    50 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Blue Bell Inn
    4 min drive
  • The Hemmel Café
    5 min drive
  • Miners Arms
    7 min drive
  • Hare And Hounds
    6 min drive
  • The Carts Bog
    2 min drive

About this property

Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house

Property highlights
Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house boast comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Weardale Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Great stay

Lovely property well equipped with everything you need and great hosts and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol W.

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

Butterfly lodge

What a beautiful cottage. Loved the decoration and super bathroom. Very comfortable and the bread was an added bonus 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

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

A beautiful cottage

The cottage is beautiful. Everything you could possibly need. Anita is lovely and nothing is too much trouble. The beds are really comfy and the coal fire was an added bonus. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda Y.

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

Perfect getaway cottage

Lovely cottage in a quiet location in the wear valley. Great space, secure garden for dogs. Loved the Christmas decor (an unexpected surprise for our early Dec stay). Good base for exploring Weardale, Teesdale, Northumberland and Cumbria!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Comfortable Country House

Very warm welcome by both owners - great conversation about the house and area. The cottage is very well appointed, clean and comfortable. The location provides easy access to attractions in all directions - winding roads in beautiful hill country, and lots of walks. Just the relaxing country vacation we were looking for.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter w.

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

Wearhead Wonder

A fantastic cottage in beautiful surroundings, lovely quirky decor and a very dog friendly garden area. Loads to see and do in the surrounding area. A gem of a find.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the cottage is lovely. This could be the perfect location for you, but I has a couple of issues that may not affect you. 1) The ceiling in the shower room is too low for very tall people to stand up straight. There’s nothing that can be done about this, it’s an old cottage with a pitched roof, it’s just a quirk of the building. For a few days it’s not a big deal, but it’s worth being aware of if you are tall. 2) Its got an electric hob, which I found really hard to cook on - but again this may be a safety thing rather than having gas, but you sacrifice a bit of control, so I keep boiling things over then having to stand holding a pan while the hob cooled down. Again, this may not be a problem for many people, but if you’re planning complicated meals it is lacking a bit in that regard. Basically if you’re a 6’4” chef you might struggle. All that said - had an excellent time, it’s comfortable, warm, nice little garden, lovely area, friendly hosts, plenty of space, and a really good base for exploring the area. And the instructions for getting in are exhaustively precise (which is a very good thing, it’s been really well thought out).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Butterfly Lodge provided the perfect base to explore Weardale. It was spotlessly clean, warm and had the comfiest beds. Lovely walks from the door with plenty to explore in the immediate area. Great communication with the thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful quirky and cosy. Extremely kind and thoughtful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

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

Paradise in the Pennines

We were welcomed with hot bread, Prosecco, flowers, chocolates, and soft music. Very calming and peaceful.. the views were incredible from the upstairs windows. The garden was sublime in the sunshine.. the rooms were decorated uniquely and it felt like home. The cottage was set in an excellent position to explore the history of the area. It was a beautiful situation to have a peaceful relaxing holiday..
Stayed 19 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Gorgeous cottage

We had a great week in this lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Anita and Bruce were lovely, helpful hosts, with suggestions for lots of walks from the house. We really appreciated all the extras they provided - homemade bread, butter, milk, wine, cake and dog treats! The cottage was so comfortable, with plenty of space and big beds. The area was so peaceful, with lovely walks and lots of places nearby to visit.Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025