County Durham
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Find Your Perfect 2025 Retreat 'Up North'
Find Your Perfect 2025 Retreat 'Up North'
Burnhill Hishope is a stunning 4-star stone cottage tucked away in County Durham, 12 miles northwest of Durham city. This beautifully converted farm building sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering jaw-dropping views of the surrounding countryside. It's the kind of place where you'll wake up wondering if you've accidentally wandered into a BBC period drama.
The North Pennines provide a spectacular backdrop for this rural retreat. Walkers can lace up their boots and explore countless trails right from the doorstep. Cyclists, golfers and anglers will find themselves in heaven here too.
Burnhill Hishope is a stunning 4-star stone cottage tucked away in County Durham, 12 miles northwest of Durham city. This beautifully converted farm building sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering jaw-dropping views of the surrounding countryside. It's the kind of place where you'll wake up wondering if you've accidentally wandered into a BBC period drama.
The North Pennines provide a spectacular backdrop for this rural retreat. Walkers can lace up their boots and explore countless trails right from the doorstep. Cyclists, golfers and anglers will find themselves in heaven here too. The surrounding landscape offers enough outdoor activities to wear you out completely - which is exactly what you want when there's a hot tub waiting for you back at base.
This one-bedroom cottage sleeps two people in a super king-size bed that past guests have described as "the comfiest we've ever slept in." The bedroom is bright and spacious with its own TV/DVD and en-suite bathroom. Downstairs features an open-plan lounge with wood-burner, fully-equipped kitchen including dishwasher and ground-floor WC.
Day trips are easy from Burnhill Hishope. Visit Hadrian's Wall (30 minutes), Durham Cathedral (25 minutes), or Northumberland National Park (40 minutes). Newcastle's vibrant city centre is just 35 minutes away, offering excellent shopping and dining options.
Burnhill Hishope is perfect for couples seeking a peaceful countryside escape. The private wood-burning hot tub is the ideal spot to stargaze with a glass of wine - and possibly each other.
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View CottageDiscover why our guests keep coming back to Burnhill Hishope
Guests repeatedly mention the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage. Every corner sparkles with attention to detail.
The super king-size bed gets rave reviews. Multiple guests call it "the comfiest we've ever slept in."
The private wood-burning hot tub is perfect for relaxing under the stars after a day exploring the countryside.
Jayne receives glowing praise as "the perfect host" who makes guests feel welcome and goes above and beyond.
The log burner in the living room creates a warm, cosy atmosphere that guests love, especially after countryside walks.
The kitchen has everything needed for self-catering, including quality appliances and a Dulci Gusto coffee machine.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Burnhill Hishope by car, take the A68 north from Durham and follow signs for Stanhope. The cottage is located 12 miles northwest of Durham in beautiful countryside with good road access despite its rural setting.
For rail travellers, Durham station is the closest main line station, approximately 12 miles from the property. From there, you'll need to arrange a taxi to complete your journey to the cottage.
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Located 5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: DL13 2PF
Located 7 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: DL13 2SE
Located 5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: DL13 2PF
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