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Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Walworth Gate, England
  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey
    15 min walk
  • Farmers Bar
    6 min walk
  • Heighington Station
    7 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table

Homely 3 bed cottage with hot tub in the hamlet of Walworth Gate and set in the idyllic countryside of County Durham. Ivy Cottage is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and fascinating landscapes in the country. Whether it being long walks in Hamsterley forest, a visit to the thunderous High force or taking part at the many activity centres in the nearby towns, there is a something for everybody during you’re stay.

On entering Ivy Cottage you are welcomed by a spacious hall adjoined by a wc on the left and kitchen to the right. Within its newly fitted kitchen you will find utensils and fixtures to make your stay comfortable. Leading on into a lounge dining room where you can put your feet up in front of the fire (one bag of fuel provided, any additional chargeable) as well as enjoying a sit down meal at the dining table.

The ground floor also boasts a games room with full size pool table, 58 inch tv and bar to add that element of fun to your stay!

Upstairs the spacious landing leads to a master bedroom with king size bed, ensuite with large shower and walk in wardrobe. Further on you will find a smaller second bedroom with a double bed. Next to this is the third bedroom with a kingsize bed and also the main bathroom with large shower and bath (towels provided).

To the rear of the cottage is a large garden with garden seating, BBQ and hot tub (brand new and updated hot tub only just fitted June 2021).

To the front there is space for 3 cars on a single drive.

Cot bed and high chair available on request. However, no stair gates.

If you want to explore then Ivy Cottage is a gateway to an array of activities and sights. The local area offers something for everyone.

Nearby:
Archers Ice Cream Parlour (seasonal)
Walworth Castle - Bar and restaurant
Heighington - local shop, two village pubs
Redworth Hall Hotel - Restaurant and spa
Piercebridge - restaurant, river and walking
Darlington - cinema, restaurant, train station with links accross country
Newton Aycliffe - Planet Leisure for activities such as bowling, axe throwing and laser. ROF 59 for climbing. Quirky drinking establishments; Steam Machine and Aviation Bar.
Slightly further but still within an hours drive you will find Hamsterly Forest, Barnard Castle, Durham and Newcastle to name but a few.


During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Walworth Castle Birds of Prey. You'll find features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and 7 minutes from National Railway Museum at Shildon
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sam Elwell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Sorry no pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: High chair + travel cot available. No stair gates.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please no parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home Away From Home 3 bed Cottage With hot tub
Home away from home 3 bed cottage with hot tub pool table

Home away from home, 3 bed cottage with hot tub and pool table Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G., Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness
Faultless cottage.
This has been the best property we have stayed at. Everything you could need for a holiday, if it isn’t here you probably don’t need it. The attention to detail in the cottage is excellent from the welcome items,fixtures/fittings to the decoration and equipment in the kitchen and the games room,everything is there. Jane has put together a fantastic family destination. The cupcakes were excellent too. My family really enjoyed this property. Jane was easy to contact throughout our stay and information prior to arriving was superb and we were greeted by Jane on arrival. If I could give this property more stars I would. Thank you very much from us all. Would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, large country cottage with attentive host
Amazing cottage beautifully furnished and immaculately presented. Our host went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely stay. Would have loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Ivy Cottage was a wonderful home from home. Jane, our lovely host had thought of everything, from a very nice welcome pack, to garden games and lots of other small touches that made our stay such a good one. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again and would heartily recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas break
Lovely location, fab hosts, amazing cottage and my son loved the games room! Hot tub was perfect and all you need is a short drive away. Can't wait to come back. W x
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ivy Cottage
Excellent play to stay. Lovely property with great facilities. Owner very accessible and really friendly Would highly recommend and would certainly use agin if in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
We got off to a great start with a warm welcome from Jane and a really good welcome starter pack which was much needed after our long journey. We found the cottage very comfortable and spacious which is just what we wanted. As well as the cottage itself we all enjoyed the garden and the hot tub was a special treat for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and relaxing place to stay
Ivy Cottage is such a lovely place to stay. Very homely with lots of little touches Jane has provided that help you settle in straight away. Having the pool table and hot tub was an added bonus. We absolutely loved staying here and highly recommend it for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing get away
We booked the lodge as a surprise 21st birthday gift and it was just what we all needed! Perfect house with stuff to do in the house as well as being close to Darlington city centre where we got to spend time our Friday and a visit to archers ice cream parlour too! 100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful!
This property is stunning! We found it very underated after viewing the photos, as it is all much more beautiful in real life! Jane was an amazing host! If we needed to get in contact during our stay, she responded quickly and even went out of her way to come to the cottage if she felt needed! She left us some welcome treats, including a bottle of prosecco and homemade brownies, which were very much appreciated, especially after a long drive to arrive... Both the home and hostess were spot on! We will definitely be revisiting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t it Justice
A wonderful place. Ideally situated for trips and walking. Jane was most welcoming, with the little touches and welcome packages were a lovely added bonus. The photos are lovely but really don’t do this place justice. There is plenty of room for the group and all the amenities you could wish for. The games room and hot tub are great too. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house amd host
We had a fantastic stay at Ivy cottage. Me, my parents and my 12 (almost 13) year old twin boys. The boys loved the game room - what a brilliant addition to the property, it kept them entertained for hours! The hot tub was a hit with us all. Property was lovely and clean and really was home from home - great welcome pack that was really appreciated. It is a great base to explore the local area. Our stay did not feel long enough so we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time at the cottage. Jane is a great host and we had everything we needed. The hot tub and pool table were a great and well used addition to the stay. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., Harpenden

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and well equipped
Despite the best efforts by the British weather we enjoyed some walks, knowing that we take comfort in the hot tub. The house is very well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice surprise. M&S very convenient. The 2 TVs and games room made things more civilised with the teens!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The beautiful Ivy cottage
We booked this beautiful cottage for Christmas, and it definitely didn't disappoint . From booking with Jane to leaving, everything was exactly as we needed it .. beautiful clean house with friendly owner.. I would definitely recommend booking this cottage and will definitely return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home. The hot tub and games room were such a hit with the children,!
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
Absolutely loved our break at Ivy Cottage, beautiful with every home comfort. There is a bonus of a games room and hot tub. Jane is a wonderful host and left us a fantastic welcome basket. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub cottage
Cottage was cosy but plenty of room. Bedrooms well equipped to store and hang clothing. Wonderful warm duvets. Kitchen well equipped, welcome pack was a lovely bonus. The hot tub was clean and the provision of specific hot tub towels and robes was a nice luxury
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay.
Excellent cottage in a lovely location, Jane the host was very welcoming. Good facilities, pool table and hot tub were great. Easy access to surrounding areas of Darlington, Durham, Beamish etc. Only downside is that both showers couldn’t be run at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
September break
We had a fantastic stay at the cottage. Everything was beautifully clean, well maintained and comfortable. There were so many lovely homely touches from our host and nothing was too much trouble. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat
We recently found this property online, last minute as we had a wedding down in Yorkshire. The pictures don’t do it justice, it made our stay better than we ever imagined. Jane the landlady was really welcoming snd went above snd beyond. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage
My family have just spent a lovely week at Ivy Cottage. The house was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything we could possibly need, including the best welcome package we have ever had. Jane was a helpful and welcoming host, we would love to stay again and have no hesitation in recommending to others.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
Beautiful and well appointed cottage in a rural location. Ideal for exploring the North East

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
We have had a lovely long weekend at Ivy Cottage. Jane is a fabulous host, she had thought of everything. Not only was the Cottage beautiful but it catered well for everyone in our family- which covered all ages from 2 upwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Pauline H., Sussex, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
This cottage has everything you could need and is exactly like the photos. Contact with Jane was excellent. The pool room and hot tub are obvious bonuses. It’s a quiet hamlet so it’s nice and quiet. We had a lovely week in a lovely area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT WEEKEND AT IVY COTTAGE
Had a lovely stay at Ivy cottage. The house was stunning nicely decorated with traditional family feel. Games room with pool table and bar plus hot tub all amazing extras and made the stay super fun! There was also garden games provided and there was plenty of cooking appliances and equipment. Jane was a good host and made sure we where looked after. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021