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The Station Cottage

Rowlands Gill (2.3 mls W), County Durham
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Comfortable and cosy home-from-home with many walks from the door
  • Enjoy a tranquil countryside break within reach of exciting cities and the coast
  • Extend your days relaxing in the garden and conservatory
Property code: 86802

Located in a peaceful hamlet within the grounds of the former Derwent Valley Railway Station, this semi-detached holiday home offers direct access to the popular Derwent Walk right from the garden. Perfect for families, friends, and dog walkers, the cottage provides breathtaking viaduct views and is ideally positioned for exploring the region. Local amenities are less than 2 miles away in Rowlands Gill, while attractions like Gibside Hall (3 miles), Beamish Living Museum (7 miles), Newcastle's vibrant Quayside (10 miles), and the historic city of Durham (15 miles) are all within easy reach.

Access is via a farm-style track, and while internet is available, it can be intermittent due to the rural location, perfect for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the tranquil countryside setting. Step inside to find a welcoming hallway before entering the light and airy lounge with wood flooring, comfortable seating, and an electric wood-burner style heater creating a cosy atmosphere. The kitchen/diner features everything needed for holiday cooking, including an electric oven and hob, built-in microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, with a dining table perfect for sociable meals. A conservatory provides another relaxing space with lovely garden views. The sleeping arrangements are spread across both floors, with a ground-floor double bedroom and spacious en-suite shower room (with washer/dryer), while upstairs you'll find a pretty twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room.

Outside, the enclosed garden features a patio area ideal for al fresco dining and a section of the original station platform, creating a unique space to enjoy visiting birds and garden views. There's convenient off-road parking for one car on the driveway plus an additional allocated space in front of the property.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and WC, 1 family shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, built-in microwave, dishwasher
  • Washer/dryer located in the family shower room
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden and furniture
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Access is via a farm-style track
  • Shops, restaurants, and pubs less than 2 miles
  • Due to the location, the internet can be intermittent.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Elliot Albiston

This property is personally managed by Elliot.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pam 18th April 2025

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Beautiful setting with a well equipped house. The road is unmade so take it easy, but it's so worth it. Explore the Derwent Valley Walk which is literally at the end of the garden. Saw plenty of wildlife in the area at well

Reviewed by Vivienne 30th March 2025

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A beautiful, well-equipped cottage in a lovely setting.

Reviewed by Clare 14th February 2025

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Very well equipped and decorated cottage, beautifully situated for long dog walks up and down the local disused railway lines. Quietly situated at the end of a private rough track (beware!). Although parking is for 2 cars, would only suit 2 small to medium cars as one has to fit on the paved / gated drive (and our single larger car simply would notRead more fit). Plenty of space inside for older teenage boys plus 2 dogs - literally we walked a lot from the door, so convenient. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 25th October 2024

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Great place to stay, lovely cottage, just issue with parking . Very comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Valerie 21st October 2024

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Such a lovely property which has all the equipment you could ever want. Lovely and clean and felt like a real home rather than a rental. A little remote but as we had a car wasn't a problem for us. Lovely setting so peaceful and could walk from the cottage.

Reviewed by Glenys 4th October 2024

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It was lovely , cosy warm , well equipped , spacious only downfall for us as elderlies was the steps to narrow it was going up on our hands and knees and shower door in downstairs bathroom did not close apart from that all very comfy , walks terrific Quiet and plenty of wildlife

Reviewed by Kate 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Christopher 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Wendy 23rd August 2024

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What an amazing cottage if you want somewhere secluded and quiet. Perfect for exploring the area and going for long walks along the disused railway. It was perfect for our 3 generations

Reviewed by Jo 10th August 2024

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This cottage is absolutely brilliant. We stayed with our two teenage sons and our dog and it was the perfect size! Had everything we needed for a wonderful stay, we all really enjoyed our holiday. The location is great - we were able to incorporate city, coast and country all in one holiday. The bus to Newcastle takes around half an hour and from tRead morehere you can get the Metro to the coast :) The walks from the cottage are lovely, especially walking up to Gibside which we would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 19th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a very secluded location. peaceful, well appointed and modernised tastefully. Easy access to excellent walking routes but only 10 minutes drive to a village with all necessary shopping amenities.{Rowlands Gill}.

Reviewed by Sarah 12th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Wi-Fi was fine. Had read previous people had issues with poor signal but all perfect for our stay. Very well equipped and plenty of room. Drive down to cottage down a very uneven and bumpy road.

Reviewed by Stuart 21st June 2024

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Nice cottage in a quiet location, Tanfield Railway and Beamish Museum are only minutes away

Reviewed by Richard 10th May 2024

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Nice quite comfortable two story house - lovely location with an enclosed garden ideal for our small dog - country walks in two directions from the property with no hindrances from road traffic- ample local dog friendly eating venues - a nice place to relax.

Reviewed by Helen 20th April 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful, quiet location. Great for walks with the dog and exploring the countryside.

Reviewed by Danielle 29th October 2023

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Lovely cottage. Beautiful setting. We'll definitely be back.

Reviewed by Charlotte 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Rosemary 25th August 2023

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A well equipped cottage with plenty of space in which 3 generations could relax, unless we were totally dependent on WiFi, which was not great. We found the track to the cottage a challenge, though it seemed shorter each time we negotiated it. For us it was a good base from which to visit Beamish, the seaside (for the grandchildren) and Gibside, whRead moreich was within walking distance along a railway track bed (a particular delight to my husband). We also loved our visit to the Tanfield Railway. Hide

Reviewed by Ollie 18th August 2023

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Love the place .lots of great walk from the garden .we had a great time .would go back

Reviewed by Richard 4th August 2023

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Cottage is like the Tardis - small on the outside but spacious inside thanks to well-worked extension. Well-equipped kitchen if eating-in; beds very comfortable and the very peaceful area ensured good night's sleep even for the light sleepers in the family! Watching the local wildlife was entertainment in itself. Neighbours extremely friendly and hRead moreappy to give advice. Location very handy for Durham, Newcastle and the coast including Whitley Bay. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 28th July 2023

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The cottage was clean, spacious and very well equipped. Each bedroom having sole use of a bathroom was excellent. The garden was lovely and completely dog proof. The location for country walks was excellent with so many available with a starting point from the house itself so no car was required. A reliable bus service to Newcastle is available aboRead moreut 10 minutes walk from the house. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 9th June 2023

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The cottage was wonderful and comfortable with everything there that you would need. The welcome gifts were a lovely touch. The location was superb, especially for dog walking with the Derwent Walk just out back. The garden was lovely and fully enclosed. Just as a note of caution to drivers of low slung vehicles - take the drive slowly. We loved itRead more so much we have booked another week in September! Hide

Reviewed by William 26th May 2023

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Lovely well modernised cottage. Loved the 2 upstairs en-suites and the conservatory. Well equipped and comfortable. Lovely little garden. It is a shame the lawn needed mowing when we arrived but we found a lawnmower and did it ourselves. We had some lovely warm sunny weather so it was nice to sit out and relax. Walks from the door step which was goRead moreod for our dog. Peaceful location and good for exploring the Durham Dales and coast Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 14th April 2023

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This was our second stay at the cottage, its such a perfect location I plan to stay again which is unusual as I never go back to the same places, its quiet, fantastic for dogs and walking from the door and the cottage is comfortable and well equipped.

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