Bilberry Nook Cottage | Holiday Rental in Westgate, Durham

Holiday home
Bilberry Nook Cottage is a stone-built, semi-detached cottage in the village of Westgate in Northumbria. The cottage sleeps four people in one king-size double room, one twin bedroom, and a family bathroom. Also in the cottage are a well-equipped kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area and a woodburning stove. Outside, you will find off road parking for two small cars, a side patio with furniture, and a front lawned garden. Bilberry Nook Cottage is situated in a lovely part of the country, perfect for a holiday at any time of the year.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, walk-in electric shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining area and woodburning stove.

Area
Westgate is a small village in Weardale, popular for walking and cycling. Westgate once marked the boundary of Stanhope Park, the scene of many grand, historical, hunting expeditions. Nearby is Slit Wood, a site of Special Scientific Interest, with interesting footpaths and delightful waterfalls. Westgate is set in rural countryside and is home to a pub, whilst further amenities can be found in the village of Stanhope, five miles away.

Region
Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Oil and power inc. in rent. Fuel for stove available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 small cars. Roadside parking for larger cars 50 yards from property. Lockable bike storage. Front lawned garden. Side patio with furniture. Private hot tub.Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: The closest pub to the property in Westgate is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is a dog-friendly pub approximately 2 miles away from the property open 7 days a week. Note: River outside cottage is unfenced, children to be supervised. Note: Open tread stairs to first floor. Note: Access to the river is by steep stone steps, may not be suitable for the less mobile.

Miss Matthias

September 2020

Lovely cottage with an amazing hot tub.. Had everything we needed and great walks on the door step. The owners were lovely and really helpful. We definitely be booking again!.

Miss Matthias, September 2020

July 2020

The cottage is beautiful and the location is exactly what we wanted for a countryside holiday.. I would definitely return.

Mr Boak, July 2020

March 2020

Lovely holiday cottage and excellent hot tub facility..

Mrs Richardson, March 2020

Was a lovely cottage had a fantastic time

Miss Stockwell, March 2020

What an amazing property in the most beautiful location.. Other than the very shower not being very powerful the house was faultless. The pictures do not do it justice. Lovely sitting in the hot tub listening to all the widlife and the river. Owners were really nice and helpful. Thank you so much. We will be retuning.

Mrs Gregory, March 2020

January 2020

Cottage was beautiful and the views breathtaking will definitely be back

Mrs Quinn, January 2020

December 2019

We had a lovely break with our dog! cottage is beautiful and hot tub was amazing we will defo go back!

Miss Douglas, December 2019

November 2019

This is a beautiful cottage in a lovely small village only a few doors from a pub that serves the best Sunday carvery..

Mrs Hills, November 2019

The cottage is warm, cosy, clean and comfortable.. Is in a great location with the river running right along the back of the property and the hot tub is an added bonus. Plenty of places to visit, less than an hour from Newcastle, Durham and Darlington if you want big towns and cities. If you prefer the smaller villages with loads of character and friendly people there are loads nearby. This is also a geat place to stay if you are into walking and fishing. The cottage is so relaxing when your inside, you have the option of a proper wood burning fire for the cold evenings and should you wish to listen to the river running by open any small window you get this. The other side is that once all windows and doors are closed you cant hear a thing from outside its blissfully quiet. The owners are really friendly and although the cottage is directly behind the owners they do not intrude on your privacy in any way.

Mr Oliver, November 2019

September 2019

Had A lovely little weekend break at this cottage , loved the hot tub , would love to be back

Miss Tierney, September 2019

August 2019

Super friendly owners, although they were nearby, were not intrusive.. Hot tub was the cleanest I have used yet. Accommodation well presented, extremely comfortable and immaculate. Great walks on the door step for our 2 labs who had a great holiday. Had squirrels, peahens, and field mice on the patio area as well as birds. Was so relaxing and I’d love to return right now!

Miss Forsythe, August 2019

July 2019

This was our second stay at this cottage and we will be booking again.. Owners very friendly and helpful. Lovely cottage in a fabulous location.

Mrs Golding, July 2019

June 2019

Difficulty in finding cottage needs better sign posting

Mrs Rose-bloy, June 2019

We had a brilliant weekend weather was terrible but it didn't stop us enjoying the hot tub and lovely walks with the dog and children.. The cottage was beautiful and clean and had everything you need. The only downfall we wish we would have stayed longer

Mr Gallagher, June 2019

May 2019

Comfortable house with with a lovely riverside location.. It was bliss sitting on the hot tub, watching and listening to the sights and sounds of the river. The house had everything we needed and was nice and cosy. Would definitely recommend.

Mrs Bowen, May 2019

Absolutely fabulous time at Billberry cottage, spotlessly clean, home away from home with stunning relaxing views.. Friendly and helpful owners who obviously take great pride in their cottage and surroundings. Spent three fabulous nights with my family and two dogs. If any negative no secure area for children and dogs as garden leads straight onto river but won’t stop us returning, just something to be aware of if children and dogs visiting. Thanks for a great relaxing weekend.

Butch316

April 2019

Recently stopped here with my wife, daughter and dog. Cottage is very well equipped with a?l of the amenities you would would expect in a home away from home. The hot tub is a welcome addition and in an excellent location away from the house and next to the brook. The bathroom is ok however would benefit from a new shower ( i think this is already in their plans for the future). Parkimg is not straightforward but I was able to negotiate with my wife guiding me in without much issue (I have a nissan qashqai) Overall very impressed with the cottage and would recommend!

Mr Pearson, May 2019

Lovely peaceful and tranquil cottage.. Abundance of garden wildlife, hot tub amazing and kept so clean by friendly owners Steven and Joanne. Some beautiful waterfall walks close by. Comfortable and clean cottage, owners live next door however they

Mrs Otoole, April 2019

This cottage was a fantastic place to stay.. The garden is fantastic and we enjoyed overlooking the river and watching the birds, squirrels and rabbits!

Recently stopped here with my wife, daughter and dog. Cottage is very well equipped with aĺl of the amenities you would would expect in a home away from home. The hot tub is a welcome addition and in an excellent location away from the house and next to the brook. The bathroom is ok however would benefit from a new shower ( i think this is already in their plans for the future). Parkimg is not straightforward but I was able to negotiate with my wife guiding me in without much issue (I have a nissan qashqai) Overall very impressed with the cottage and would recommend!

Mrs Hay

March 2019

Lovely location.. Gorgeous comfy cottage with all amenities you need. Hot tub bonus would recommend a canapy building above it. Parking very difficult due to small area hardly any manoeuvre space to get in due to property on either side. Would definitely return. Owners very friendly & helpful.

Mrs Hodgson

February 2019

Such a lovely quiet cottage with the river running behind which you can fish from and the lovely hot tub was amazing.. You can see so much wildlife from the property. We had a lovely relaxing time away. We will be back.

Mrs Golding

August 2018

We stayed at end of August with our 2 teenagers and 2 dogs.. Fabulous remote cottage in a stunning location. The owners were very friendly, the milk, chocolate cake and dog treats were greatly appreciated. It was a really relaxing stay. Loved watching the birds in the garden and on the river. Some really beautiful walks from the village, including the waterfall walk up to the old lead mines. The nearby High and Low Force are also worth a visit. Corbrigde and Hadrians Wall are only a lovely drive over the moors. All at the local pub were very friendly. Will be returning and have recommended to friends.

Mr Cochrane

July 2018

Cottage looked good in picture.. But when we got their we found a lot of faults. Left our own nice home to go to a house in need of a lot of tlc. House had cobwebs all round windows and doors. Parking for two very small cars was right need to take it slow when driving car in. Very last picture on your site for cottage does not relate to the property.

Mr Milo

June 2018

Lovely place and lovely people.. Stunning river at the end of the garden and walks in every direction from the front door. Very quiet and secluded. I intend to book again.

Miss Laye

April 2018

Great location, very very dog friendly, lovely owners and walks from doorstep.. Unfortunately had to cut holiday short so could not explore area properly but we would love to return

308maureenn

September 2017

we stayed here in august 4 adults with two dogs. This is the nicest place that we have stayed with the dogs for quite some time. The cottage is lovely and clean with everything that we would have expected. The pub down the road is also exceptional. All in all a fantastic week, we will be returning, thank you.

Great weekend Gorgeous cottage with a great view loved the garden Pub 1 minute away but no dogs allowed! Disappointing but didn't spoil anything Shower in bathroom not the best but overall a great stay

Mrs Stead

March 2017

Peaceful homely cottage

Mr Calvert

September 2016

The cottage overall is a lovely quaint house very spacious very clean .. With excellent facilities and very comfortable. The pub at the end of the road is very welcoming and serves lovely food but you do need a car as there is very little to do but we had a great time and WOOD RECOMMEND to anyone wanting a nice quiet and relaxing holiday. thanks to Joanne and Stephen.

Kelly

August 2016

The cottage was fantastic, vey clean and all mod cons.. The owners live in the house next door, very friendly and always stop for a chat. Only an hour away from any tourist attraction. Didn't want the holiday to end :( , loved the place :) x

Mallalieu

May 2016

Loved the location and the layout of the Cottage. Beautiful views and wonderfully peaceful.

Kelly, August 2016

April 2016

Loved the location and the layout of the Cottage.. Beautiful views and wonderfully peaceful.

Mrs Murray

March 2016

Lovely large and comfortable cottage with great furnishings and wood burning stove. It was situated in a lovely area.

Mallalieu, April 2016

Lovely large and comfortable cottage with great furnishings and wood burning stove.. It was situated in a lovely area.

Mrs Davies

February 2016

Bilberry Nook Cottage is a beautifully decorated and spacious cottage, with a lovely big patio door overlooking the garden and river at bottom of the garden. Bilberry Nook Cottage gives easy walking access to the Weardale way, miles of signposted walking beside the river Wear. The owner, Joanne, runs a beauty therapy business offering 10% discount to cottage guests. I had a wonderful massage from her. Having a pub nearby with their own microbrewery and delicious food was very handy!

Mrs Murray, March 2016

Bilberry Nook Cottage is a beautifully decorated and spacious cottage, with a lovely big patio door overlooking the garden and river at bottom of the garden.. Bilberry Nook Cottage gives easy walking access to the Weardale way, miles of signposted walking beside the river Wear. The owner, Joanne, runs a beauty therapy business offering 10% discount to cottage guests. I had a wonderful massage from her. Having a pub nearby with their own microbrewery and delicious food was very handy!

Mr Mrs Hancock

November 2015

The cottage was beautiful, all new and spotless. The owners were lovely and accommodating. The surroundings are a pleasure, especially the river at the bottom of the garden. Had a lovely relaxing holiday. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you want a holiday with your dogs.

Mrs Davies, February 2016

The cottage was beautiful, all new and spotless.. The owners were lovely and accommodating. The surroundings are a pleasure, especially the river at the bottom of the garden. Had a lovely relaxing holiday. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you want a holiday with your dogs.

Mrs Lovell

August 2015

A quiet location, and the cottage was very spacious and well equipped. There was a nice garden and walks on the doorstop.

DStokeM

This cottage is set in a remote but beautiful location and has plenty of space. It is dog friendly and is adjacent to the Wear. So you can sit outside and listen to the gurgling of the water. The cottage is well maintained and has everything you might need. Westgate is well situated for Teesdale, the Lakes and North Yorkshire. The owners were were very supportive at all stages of the rental process. We will be back!!

Mr & Mrs Hancock, November 2015

A quiet location, and the cottage was very spacious and well equipped.. There was a nice garden and walks on the doorstop.

Mrs Lovell, August 2015

Billberry Nook Cottage was beautiful, over and above with amenities.. Couldn't have asked for more!

Dr Young

July 2015

Billberry Nook Cottage was beautiful, over and above with amenities. Couldn't have asked for more!

Mrs Laws

June 2015

A great cottage in a lovely village. The property was very well equipped and furnished - obviously a lot of thought had gone into it.

Dr Young, July 2015

A great cottage in a lovely village.. The property was very well equipped and furnished - obviously a lot of thought had gone into it.

Mrs Gallacher

May 2015

The cottage was lovely and clean and the back garden was excellent, straight down onto the river, great for dogs. The owners are great hosts, kept themselves to themselves but were there to advise on walks etc.

Mrs Cowles

The cottage was immaculate, and the service from the owners was second to none. Would have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation, five stars!

Mrs Laws, June 2015

The cottage was lovely and clean and the back garden was excellent, straight down onto the river, great for dogs.. The owners are great hosts, kept themselves to themselves but were there to advise on walks etc.

Mrs Gallacher, May 2015

The cottage was immaculate, and the service from the owners was second to none.. Would have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation, five stars!

Mr Bray

February 2015

The friendliness of the owners was brilliant, they made our comfort and needs their top priority. The place is set between some great walks, perfect for us with the dogs. The kids really enjoyed the things to do around the area too. We would definitely come back.

D4NNYBRAY

The friendliness of the owers was brilliant they made our comforts and needs there top priority. The place is set between some great walks perfect for us with the dogs. The kids really enjoyed the things to do around the area too. We would defiantly come back.

Mrs Cowles, May 2015

The friendliness of the owners was brilliant, they made our comfort and needs their top priority.. The place is set between some great walks, perfect for us with the dogs. The kids really enjoyed the things to do around the area too. We would definitely come back.

Mr Muter

December 2014

One of the best presented cottages we have ever stayed in, the owners had gone above and beyond to make our Xmas in their cottage special. Just perfect sums it up. Very highly recommended, we will be booking again soon.

Mr Bray, February 2015

One of the best presented cottages we have ever stayed in, the owners had gone above and beyond to make our Xmas in their cottage special.. Just perfect sums it up. Very highly recommended, we will be booking again soon.

Ms Shields

November 2014

The cottage owners were extremely welcoming and helpful, giving us local walks to do and places to go. The property was very tastefully done which was especially nice to find when you take dogs, you often get shabby not chic! The location was stunning; fabulous scenery, great garden backing on to the river with lovely patio and seating areas, even lit by fairy lights when it got dark! Just everything a cottage should be; clean, well equipped, nicely decorated furnished and in a great location.

CPM1Bedfrordshire_UK

We stayed here as a base whilst my son went on the Tyne Tour, we took our Beagles who like us loved the local walks on your door step.WIthin 10 minutes you are walking along side a loverly river and then into the open moors. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Couldn't believe the wonderful wheather we had.House was well equipped and we even had Halloween biscuits waiting for us.

Mr Muter, December 2014

Bilberry Nook Cottage is perfect in every way.. Weardale is a little known hidden gem of an area and the cottage is well placed to visit many local attractions in Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. The décor is tasteful, with lots of personal touches and the cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a self catering holiday. One of the best cottages we've stayed in.

Mrs Aveyard

Bilberry Nook Cottage is perfect in every way. Weardale is a little known hidden gem of an area and the cottage is well placed to visit many local attractions in Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. The décor is tasteful, with lots of personal touches and the cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a self catering holiday. One of the best cottages we've stayed in.

Mrs Aveyard, November 2014

October 2014

The cottage owners were extremely welcoming and helpful, giving us local walks to do and places to go.. The property was very tastefully done which was especially nice to find when you take dogs, you often get shabby not chic! The location was stunning; fabulous scenery, great garden backing on to the river with lovely patio and seating areas, even lit by fairy lights when it got dark! Just everything a cottage should be; clean, well equipped, nicely decorated & furnished and in a great location.

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Bilberry Nook Cottage in Westgate, Durham