Homely self-catering accommodation between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle

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Tilly Cottage Details

Tilly Cottage offers a great value get away for up to 4 people:

  • Well equipped 'cottage style' kitchen with large range cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave.

  • A utility room with washing machine and a place to store bikes.

  • The living/dining room is open plan, with comfortable seating and a dining table for 4. There is wifi and Freesat TV channels available. 

  • 2 double bedrooms (each has a double bed) one bedroom has an additional small dressing and seating area. Both have ample storage

  • Large bathroom with a fab walk-in shower and a roll-top slipper bath, perfect for along soak!

  • To the front of the cottage is an enclosed garden, to the rear is a small enclosed yard.


  • Wifi, Freesat TV,  Gas central heating 

The property provides comfortable, affordable accommodation and is well equipped for a long short stay.  Please note: We do not impose an additional  cleaning charge but guests are expected to leave the property as they would wish to find it, in a clean and tidy condition. 

One well-behaved pet is welcome (Please note that pets are not allowed on furniture or in the bedrooms)  Our pet charge is £10 per stay. 

We welcome couples, families and temporary workers to the area. (Why just book a hotel room- when you can have a 'home-from-home'?)  Please note whilst we can accommodate children, we have NO baby equipment available ie highchairs/cots/stairgates etc

Whilst not in a 'picturesque tourist' village, the cottage offers very comfortable and homely accommodation, and is within easy reach of all tourist activities, including Raby Castle, High Force Waterfall, Auckland Castle, the Kynren Light and Sound performance, Locomotion Railway Museum, the Durham Dales, Stanhope Steam Railway, Beamish Living History Museum, Durham City, and the town of Barnard Castle with its amazing array of quirky shops and eateries, plus the Castle and the amazing Bowes Museum.