Guests say
1 The Potteries in Darlington is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful and convenient location, and modern comforts. Guests have enjoyed the property's proximity to local attractions and the thoughtful touches provided by the attentive owner. While some minor suggestions for improvement are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The cottage consistently receives high praise for its spotless condition and cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting this aspect positively.
The location is appreciated for its quietness, proximity to local amenities, and ease of access to nearby attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property well-equipped for a relaxing stay, though a few mentioned the property can get quite warm and suggested the addition of fans.
The property is well-equipped, with a few guests suggesting improvements such as better Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and a power shower. However, the overall facilities are deemed excellent.
While the reviews reflect a very attentive owner and positive experiences, there are no specific mentions of gifts or additional thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Darlington 2 miles. Lying in a quiet rural area on the fringe of Darlington is this detached modern bungalow. With easy access to the gateway of the Northern Dales, it provides an excellent base to explore nearby historic market towns, some beautiful countryside and castles. With all ground floor accommodation, there is a bright and sunny sitting room with French doors opening onto the front garden, where you can sit and relax with a morning cup of tea before heading off for the day. The dining area leads off from the sitting room, while the modern kitchen is to the rear.
With a contemporary bathroom and two charming bedrooms, it provides an inviting and comfortable holiday home to return to after a day of adventures. Darlington centre is just a couple of miles away and brings you to a selection of restaurants, pubs and shops, as befits a large thriving town. Steam enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Railway Museum, home of Stephenson's Locomotion, or to the Shildon Railway Complex, which is twinned with the National Railway Museum in York. The Civic Theatre in the centre of Darlington has an active programme, as has the Forum Music Centre. The renowned, challenging golf course at Rockliffe Hall is on the doorstep and Croft Racing Circuit is 2.4 miles away.
A short drive brings you to the pretty market towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle, with their cobbled streets, independent shops and quaint tea rooms. There is splendid countryside around here as you drive into the classic Dales landscape of dry stone walls, rivers and deep valleys. This is perfect walking country for those wanting to explore the upper valleys of Middleton-in-Teesdale, incorporating the well-known Cauldron Snout and the High and Low Force waterfalls. The affluent market town of Yarm lies eight miles away and offers an excellent variety of top restaurants, bars and retail therapy! Head north from the property and visit the magnificent Durham Cathedral, perched high above the meandering River Wear, or take the motorway south and within forty minutes, you are at the city of York for a wonderful day out.
A perfect base for an interesting and varied holiday, anytime of the year.
Darlington is a market town in County Durham. It is close to the Yorkshire Dales and boasts a rich railway heritage.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Hall with dining area.
Shop
Electric panel heaters.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Front patio garden with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Preston Park Museum Grounds
- Dorman Museum
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (51)
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David
We enjoyed our stay. It was very convenient for all we wanted to do. It was a bonus to have two pub's near by that served good food and were dog friendly. Hopefully we can use your cottage again when we are next in the area.
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Julie
Fencing all around so no view but great location for Darlington. Great kitchen
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Michael
Property was probably the cleanest place we have stayed. Was great to have separate fridge and freezer. Dishwasher was a bonus. Free WiFi worked fine for our needs. Wouldn't hesitate to book again if staying in the area.