Guidebook for Bishop’s Cottage Woodhouses
Sightseeing
Durham is a beautiful cathedral and university city. With loads of shops, bars and cafes it’s a fabulous day out.
117 locals recommend
Durham
Durham is a beautiful cathedral and university city. With loads of shops, bars and cafes it’s a fabulous day out.
A lovely market town with local shops, pubs and cafes. Also beautiful Barnard Castle set next to the river. Visit The Bowes museum for a great day out!
96 locals recommend
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadA lovely market town with local shops, pubs and cafes. Also beautiful Barnard Castle set next to the river. Visit The Bowes museum for a great day out!
Visit the beautiful grounds of Auckland Castle including the Deer Park. The viewing platform in the market place and the Auckland project are all worth a visit as are the cafes in Bishop Auckland market place.
20 locals recommend
Auckland Castle
Market PlaceVisit the beautiful grounds of Auckland Castle including the Deer Park. The viewing platform in the market place and the Auckland project are all worth a visit as are the cafes in Bishop Auckland market place.
Visit the oldest Saxon church in England and have a bite to eat in The Saxon pub, ( Dog friendly)!
Escomb
Visit the oldest Saxon church in England and have a bite to eat in The Saxon pub, ( Dog friendly)!
Locomotion
A free day out at this brilliant railway museum.
Just extraordinary! An absolute must see. Open air night time spectacular!!
44 locals recommend
Kynren
Just extraordinary! An absolute must see. Open air night time spectacular!!
You can reach Newcastle within the hour and park and ride into the city.
188 locals recommend
Newcastle upon Tyne
You can reach Newcastle within the hour and park and ride into the city.
The Bowes Museum
NewgateA great day out!
Raby Castle
Just a short drive away.
Eggleston Hall Gardens
Eggleston LaneA great day out walking around the gardens and hall.
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadAmazing!!!
Low Force Waterfall
Near high force!!
Hannah's Meadows
Pennine WayWell worth a visit. A beautiful place.
Crook Hall & Gardens
SidegateBinchester Roman Fort
Old Durham Gardens
Bent House LaneBeautiful old gardens to roam around.
Richmond Castle
Tower StreetLow Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Low LaneMiddleton-in-Teesdale
Piercebridge roman fort
2 B6275Stunning waterfalls, walks, lovely market town with cafes, pubs and shops and of course Richmond Castle!
51 locals recommend
Richmond
Stunning waterfalls, walks, lovely market town with cafes, pubs and shops and of course Richmond Castle!
Family day out
With bike trails, children’s playgrounds and trails, beautiful walks suitable for all, cafes and bike hire available it’s a great day out!
65 locals recommend
Hamsterley Forest
Redford LaneWith bike trails, children’s playgrounds and trails, beautiful walks suitable for all, cafes and bike hire available it’s a great day out!
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
An fun filled day out at Beamish!
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Visit the Durham Heritage coast line and collect the world famous sea glass along the beach.
22 locals recommend
Seaham
Visit the Durham Heritage coast line and collect the world famous sea glass along the beach.
Botanic Garden
South RoadLocated next to the park and ride in Durham.
A quaint market town with some history! Great Durham Dales visitors centre and cafe. Lovely gardens to roam around and a great park and outdoor swimming pool.
25 locals recommend
Stanhope
A quaint market town with some history! Great Durham Dales visitors centre and cafe. Lovely gardens to roam around and a great park and outdoor swimming pool.
Within waking distance of the cottage (1.5 miles) Make a day of it. Visit the Saxon Church, Saxon Inn pub in Escomb and take a walk around the lakes. (The initial walk is along the road on Wigdan Walls Road which is a country Lane). You can walk on the grass verge or along the fields. Once you reach the main road, cross over and follow the signs for Escomb. On pavement from there on.
Escomb Lake
Escomb RoadWithin waking distance of the cottage (1.5 miles) Make a day of it. Visit the Saxon Church, Saxon Inn pub in Escomb and take a walk around the lakes. (The initial walk is along the road on Wigdan Walls Road which is a country Lane). You can walk on the grass verge or along the fields. Once you reach the main road, cross over and follow the signs for Escomb. On pavement from there on.
The Wetlands
Front StreetExcellent day out for adults and kids!
Hall Hill Farm
Visit Seaham beach to collect the famous Seaham glass. A fabulous day out and free!!
16 locals recommend
Seaham Beach
22 North RdVisit Seaham beach to collect the famous Seaham glass. A fabulous day out and free!!
Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe
The Weardale Railway Trust
Off Station StThorpe Farm Centre
Kynren
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue
Fabulous day out!
Planet Leisure
7-8 Maple WayRuff 'n' Tumble Adventure World
2000 Millennium WayDiggerland Durham
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
Grand ParadeDanny Harts Descend Hamsterley Bike Park
Windy Bank RoadGreat place to visit. Great food, lovely shop and a large variety of plants for sale. Children’s play area, mini zoo and Potters World! Well worth a visit!
11 locals recommend
Lanchester Garden Centre
Bargate BankGreat place to visit. Great food, lovely shop and a large variety of plants for sale. Children’s play area, mini zoo and Potters World! Well worth a visit!
Food scene
Fish and chips in a beautiful little market place and guests receive discounts!
6 locals recommend
Middleton in Teesdale Fish And Chip Shop
49 Market PlFish and chips in a beautiful little market place and guests receive discounts!
Lovely Sunday lunch and weekday menu. Set on a farm with a great farm shop and guests receive discounts!
Broom Mill Farm Shop
Lovely Sunday lunch and weekday menu. Set on a farm with a great farm shop and guests receive discounts!
Cross Keys Country Pub
Manor House Hotel
Front StreetLovely Sunday lunch. Booking recommended.
The Stanley Jefferson
5 Market PlWetherspoons!!
Raby Hunt Inn station
Michelin restaurant for a special occasion?!
Clems
3-4 Tenters StThe best fish and chips in Bishop Auckland and guests receive discounts!
Brewers Fayre Tindale Crossing
West Auckland RoadCheap and cheerful family pub and restaurant.
KFC Bishop Auckland
Stadium WayLocated at the Abraham retail park.
McDonald's
Stamfordham RoadLocated at Abraham retail park
Located at Abraham retail park. Approximately one mile away from Bishop’s cottage and 7 miles from Kingfisher cottage.
Subway
577 Westgate RdLocated at Abraham retail park. Approximately one mile away from Bishop’s cottage and 7 miles from Kingfisher cottage.
Starbucks
Unit 4 Maude TerraceAgain located at Abraham retail park.
March Hare Bishop Auckland
Nice reasonably priced food. Located near the Abraham retail park.
Teesdale Cheesemakers
11 Copley LnThe Fox Hole
The Saxon Inn at Escomb
1 Saxon GrnGreat food and dog friendly!
Medieval Ulnaby Farm Shop Cafe
Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop and Cafe
The GreenBeautiful tearooms in Bishop Auckland Market Place and guests receive discounts!
Fifteas Vintage Tea Room
9 Market PlaceBeautiful tearooms in Bishop Auckland Market Place and guests receive discounts!
Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop and Cafe
The GreenThe Dairy Barn
Cafe Fresh
7 HorsemarketIn Middleton In Teesdale and guests receive discounts!
Rumours
7 Chapel RowIn Middleton In Teesdale and guests receive discounts!
Penny's
4 Market PlIn Barnard Castle and guests receive discounts!
Joey's Waffle House
38-40 ST HELENIn Abraham Retail Park and guests receive discounts!
The coffee house durham
6 Millennium PlaceIn Durham city and guests receive discounts!
The Duke of York Inn
The Copper Mine
26 Job's Hill BankThe Fir Tree Country Hotel
Toronto Lodge
Addison RoadThe Victoria Inn
School StreetSupermarkets and shops
All your supermarkets, high street names, restaurants & fast food outlets are here. Just a short drive away.
Abraham Retail Park
All your supermarkets, high street names, restaurants & fast food outlets are here. Just a short drive away.