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East Crossthwaite Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

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Yorkshire Dales » Middleton-In-Teesdale
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

East Crossthwaite Cottage is a stunning detached stone retreat perched on a remote hillside outside Middleton-in-Teesdale in County Durham. This secluded hideaway offers exceptional views across the rolling hills of Teesdale. It's the perfect spot for those who want to escape but still be close enough to civilization - just a mile from local pubs and shops.

The surrounding landscape is breathtaking. Walk straight from your door onto numerous trails that follow the River Tees or climb the fells for panoramic vistas. You can explore without even starting your car - rare in today's world! After a day tramping the hills, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a favourite drink.

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About East Crossthwaite Cottage

East Crossthwaite Cottage is a stunning detached stone retreat perched on a remote hillside outside Middleton-in-Teesdale in County Durham. This secluded hideaway offers exceptional views across the rolling hills of Teesdale. It's the perfect spot for those who want to escape but still be close enough to civilization - just a mile from local pubs and shops.

The surrounding landscape is breathtaking. Walk straight from your door onto numerous trails that follow the River Tees or climb the fells for panoramic vistas. You can explore without even starting your car - rare in today's world! After a day tramping the hills, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a favourite drink. Who needs Netflix when you've got stars overhead and not another soul for miles?

The cottage sleeps 4 guests in two beautifully appointed bedrooms - one king-size double and one twin. The modern shower room features a walk-in shower. The fully-equipped kitchen boasts everything from dishwasher to Tassimo coffee machine, while entertainment includes FreeSat TV, WiFi, DVD player and even a Wii console for rainy days.

Visit High Force waterfall (6 miles, 15 min drive), explore historic Barnard Castle (10 miles, 20 mins), wander through Bowes Museum (11 miles, 22 mins) or tackle the Pennine Way (accessible directly from the village). The area's natural beauty is simply walking.

East Crossthwaite Cottage is perfect for couples or small families wanting quality time together. The hot tub, woodburner and those views will make you forget the outside world exists. Book now before someone else does!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to East Crossthwaite Cottage

Perfect Location

Just a short walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale yet feels wonderfully remote. Guests love stepping out directly onto beautiful walking trails.

Hot Tub Heaven

The private hot tub with stunning views across the hills is a guest favorite. Perfect for stargazing after a day of walking.

Spotlessly Clean

Guests repeatedly mention the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage. Everything is immaculately maintained throughout.

Thoughtful Welcome Pack

The welcome hamper and personal touches from Caroline the owner make guests feel immediately at home.

Cozy Woodburner

The log fire creates a wonderful atmosphere for relaxing evenings after exploring the beautiful countryside.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Everything you need for self-catering is provided. The dishwasher and quality appliances make holiday cooking a pleasure.

Getting To East Crossthwaite Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach East Crossthwaite Cottage by car, take the A66 to Barnard Castle, then follow the B6277 to Middleton-in-Teesdale. The cottage is located on a hillside just outside the town, with detailed directions provided before your stay.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest mainline station is Darlington, approximately 25 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or bus connection to Middleton-in-Teesdale to reach your hillside retreat.

Off-road parking for three cars
Darlington station (25 miles)
Accessible from the B6277

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

High Force Waterfall
Distance: 6 miles
DL12 0XH
Barnard Castle
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8PR
The Bowes Museum
Distance: 11 miles
DL12 8NP
Pennine Way
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0XG
River Tees Walk
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0XG
Low Force Waterfall Trail
Distance: 4 miles
DL12 0XE
Middleton-in-Teesdale Shops
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Barnard Castle Market Town
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8NP
Teesdale Farmers Market
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8NP
Local Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Taxi Services
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Cycle Hire
Distance: 1.5 miles
DL12 0QG
High Force Waterfall
Distance: 6 miles
DL12 0XH
Barnard Castle
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8PR
The Bowes Museum
Distance: 11 miles
DL12 8NP
Pennine Way
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0XG
River Tees Walk
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0XG
Low Force Waterfall Trail
Distance: 4 miles
DL12 0XE
Middleton-in-Teesdale Shops
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Barnard Castle Market Town
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8NP
Teesdale Farmers Market
Distance: 10 miles
DL12 8NP
Local Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Taxi Services
Distance: 1 mile
DL12 0QG
Cycle Hire
Distance: 1.5 miles
DL12 0QG

Is East Crossthwaite Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love exploring the countryside around East Crossthwaite Cottage. The Wii console, games and DVDs provide indoor entertainment on rainy days. Nearby attractions include waterfalls, riverside walks and wildlife spotting. The hot tub is a hit with older children after a day of adventures in the great outdoors.
For Couples
East Crossthwaite Cottage offers couples a truly romantic escape. The private hillside location ensures complete seclusion, while the hot tub under the stars creates magical evenings. Cozy up by the woodburner after walking the fells, or stroll to local pubs for dinner. The king-size bed and quality furnishings add luxury to your countryside break.
Pet Friendly
East Crossthwaite Cottage does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to keep the accommodation suitable for guests with allergies. If you're looking for a pet-friendly option, you'll need to consider alternative accommodation in the Middleton-in-Teesdale area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at East Crossthwaite Cottage

Teesdale Hotel

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL12 0QG

Forrester's Bar & Restaurant

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL12 0QG

1618 Coffee House

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL12 0QG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about East Crossthwaite Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, East Crossthwaite Cottage features a private hot tub in the garden area. It's maintained daily and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside - perfect for relaxing after a day of walking.
Is it pet friendly?
No, East Crossthwaite Cottage does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to ensure the cottage remains suitable for guests with allergies.
What amenities are included in the cottage?
The cottage comes fully equipped with FreeSat TV, WiFi, DVD player, Bluetooth speaker, Wii console and a selection of games and DVDs. Kitchen amenities include an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and Tassimo coffee machine.
How far is the cottage from local amenities?
The nearest shop and pub are approximately 1 mile away in Middleton-in-Teesdale. The village center is within walking distance, making it convenient to access local amenities without using your car.
What outdoor space does the cottage have?
The cottage features a garden with patio area, outdoor furniture, a chiminea and the hot tub. The garden is accessible up steps, which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Is bedding and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linens and towels are provided for guests staying at East Crossthwaite Cottage. This saves you packing space and makes your arrival more convenient.
What's the check-in time and changeover day?
Check-in time is 4pm and the cottage operates on a Friday changeover only. This schedule allows the cleaning team to thoroughly prepare the property between guests.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the cottage has off-road parking for up to 3 vehicles. There's also lockable bike storage available in the external utility room if you're bringing bicycles for exploring the area.

East Crossthwaite Cottage Reviews

Very tranquil and quiet. Nearest town has all facilities and further afield if necessary.
Carolyn
The cottage is absolutely delightful, very comfortable and spacious for us as a couple. It's been beautifully finished, with candles electric so absolutely safe, pictures, lamps, and ornaments which all make for a very cosy, enjoyable space. The kitchen lacks nothing and was perfect for cooking up hearty teas we were really fortunate to be there when the monthly farmer's market was held on Saturday morning at the nearby auction mart so were able to stock up on delicious produce from there. The bed is noteworthy so comfortable we wondered if our own mattress at home needed changing! Having the hot tub was such a treat, perfect to hop in and relax after a day spent exploring the stunning countryside around about. It's not an area we'd visited before but we loved it and will certainly be back in the future
We had the most wonderful stay at East Crossthwaite Cottage. The standard of accommodation was fantastic with the beds being very comfortable. The views from the front door were stunning. The host, Caroline, welcomed us on arrival and was very friendly. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub looking over the fields after long days out. We had a bbq one warm evening and enjoyed using the firepit and then using the log burner on a subsequent colder evening. We visited lots of beautiful places in the North Penines and Yorkshire Dales. Would highly recommend.
The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Its in a beautiful, peaceful locations with great walks, castles and gardens nearby. The hot tub is a bonus, great to sit in and enjoy the view. Would definitely recommend.
A beautiful detached cottage set within breathtaking views of the North Pennines. A very clean and comfortable cottage with all the amenities you could possibly need. A well equipped kitchen, comfortable spacious lounge area with a log burner which was great for the chilly evenings. The bedroom was tastefully decorated and the bed very comfortable which made for a good nights sleep. The added bonus was the addition of the hot tub which after a day exploring was great to relax in and take in the wonderful views. All in all a fantastic cottage for a relaxing holiday
Christopher
Second time we have stayed and it was perfect again. Brilliant location, brilliant facilities. Words could not describe how perfect our stays are in this cottage. The host, Caroline is very nice, friendly and very easy to talk to. Will be going back again in the future
Fantastic cottage, well equipped & super comfortable. Lovely welcome hamper on arrival. The cottage is in a stunning location & benefits from being lovely & remote but also only a short walk into Middleton in Teesdale. We never had to take the car out once as so many lovely walks on the doorstep & nice pubscafes in the town. Bonus getting in the hottub after a long walk. Would highly recommend this cottage & are looking forward to coming again.
Had a fantastic stay, beautiful cottage perfect location outstanding views. Lots of things to see and do, Especially liked the river near by ,everything we needed in the cottage, Nice log fire for those cozy nights in, hot tub was perfect for relaxing in and good spot for a bit of star gazing. We met the owner who made us feel very welcome,Definitely book again.
Tracey
When we arrived the cottage was spotless,very festive including a Christmas tree and extremely tasteful. We spent a week that flew and is definitely home from home. The hot tub was outstanding with excellent jets and wonderful view. The christma lights on the pagoda were an added delight. Whilst the hot tub was checked daily the hosts were extremely decreet and the stay felt very private and uninterrupted. Also the village is extremely close even for a walker like us. Of all the places we have stayed in the UK one of the best !! Overall
Angela
This cottage is beautiful and so secluded. It has everything you need even a welcome pack which was much appreciated. Even saw a red robin the morning after we arrived through the side window. The area is stunning too. Cottage facilities were beyond my expectations. Hot tub was fabulous. The rooms are so comfy, the bed was extremely comfy and the whole place was spotlessly clean. I would absolutely love to return here in Spring, we both loved it here. So if you are looking for somewhere secluded and special this is the place to be. My thanks to Caroline who called in to see us owner lovely lady.
Our second visit and this cottage is perfect in every way. Situated in the most beautiful and relaxing landscape a true home from home. The cottage is so well equipped, attention to detail is fantastic and everywhere is spotlessly clean. Caroline is by far the best host. The hot tub is a wonderful addition to sit and watch the beautiful surroundings. Wonderful, we will return again and again. Definitely our number 1 favourite.
Elaine
Great Host friendly and helpful. Cottage was a home from home. Clean, tidy ,warm and well looked after. Shows the personal touch and care in Accessories Everything you could need. Good quality Bedding and Towels. Great outlook and Hot Tub a plus. Would return if in the Area again.
Beautiful little cottage, everything we needed for a peaceful and very relaxing break. Lots to do in the area and the hot tub was a bonus.
It was a very well maintained and equipped cottage with lush bedding. Fantastic host who made you feel very welcomed with a welcome basket and milk in the fridge. The hot tub was a nice treat especially with the lovely views around the cottage. A beautiful base if you want a relaxed holiday to enjoy the amazing beauty of this part of the world. We would certainly return to this cottage again.
My girlfriend and I recently spent an absolutely idyllic week at the beautiful Crossthwaite Cottage, the location is fabulous, views are to die for and the property itself is stunning. We tend to have a week away every month through the summer so have stayed at quite a lot of different properties but this easily goes into our top 3, if the wifi was better it would probably go into first place ha ha! my girlfriend has to have zoom meetings and connection wasn't the best unfortunately. Needless to say we will be making this a regular destination, we are actually back there in September and can't wait!
James W
A good, well looked after Cottage in a lovely location. Owner lives locally and is very helpful. At the time we stayed May a bar was easily visible nearby on several evenings.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The location was beautiful. The cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely return in future.
A brilliant well equipped cottage, nothing not to like. Cosy in a great location the village was very Christmassy local butchers is great. The whole week was great, snow on arrival wildlife of all kinds please feed the robin . The cottage has everything you'll need. The Christmas tree and decorations a nice surprise on arrival. We have booked many cottages around the country over the years none compare to this will definately be coming back.
Rebecca
The most amazing cottage we've ever stayed in. Clean, comfortable, everything you need for a home from home stay including the added bonus of the hot tub. The location us spot on. So much to do in the surrounding areas and the town is so friendly. We're already looking at when we can return!
Then cottage was very comfy with great facilities wi fi hot tub washing machine and all you would need for a relaxing break. I would recommend it to my friends anytime.
This was our second visit to this wonderful cottage. As before everything was perfect! Stunning views, beautiful garden, everything you need is provided. And the beds are SO comfy! By far my favourite of all the holiday cottages we've stayed in.
A lovely weeks holiday in a lovely relaxing cottage. From when we arrived even although it was downpour that evening until we left, we felt so comfortable & relaxed, cottage was of very high standard, very clean & a lovely welcome pack as well. Nearby village, 10 mins walk, had nice places for coffee & cake & places for lunchdinner. Plenty of walks around & a very nice hot tub to relax in later in evening
Robert William
One of the best cottages we have stayed at. Outstanding views,easy access to shops and other towns and attractions,highly recomend this cottage.ROB & ALICE.
Great place to stay. The cottage was well appointed, comfortable and had all the necessary essentials for self catering. Welcome pack was very much appreciated. Superb views across Crossthwaite Beck to Middleton in Teesdale with lots of wildlife to see, noted the unmistakeable curlew and cuckoo calls. The cottage location enabled us to visit Durham probably a 2 day visit to do it all, Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum, Beamish Museum, Eggleston Hall Gardens the Caf is great too, Raby Castle and High and Low Force waterfalls. Further afield Beatrix Potter Hill Top Farm, Wray Castle and of course the Lakes. Plenty of walks to follow and see the local scenery including parts of the Pennine Way.
A delightful clean and comfortable cottage. Fantastic outlook, very peaceful with walks from the cottage. Great information and maps on local walks provided . A lovely welcome pack on arrival.
Absolutely perfect in all respects.
Katherine
East Crossthwaite is still my favourite Cottage and location to stay for a complete relax and restore break. Ticks all the boxes providing , peaceful, private, away from it all comfortable and cosy accommodation. Great views from every window. Outside gardens and all areas around the property are very well kept and magical at night, with fairy lights scattered around. Theres beautiful views of the fells and an abundance of wildlife .The hot tub area under a pergola is great and comes with great views. The Owners are the nicest people too. Its unbeatable! Cant wait to book again
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at East Crossthwaite Cottage! A very comfortable place to relax after a walk, do a spot of bird watching and to chill. The villagers are very welcoming and a wealth of knowledge on the area.
Just got back from a weeks stay and we had a brilliant time would definitely go back. Cottage is beautiful, everything has been thought about and the welcome pack was a nice touch. Very clean and modern inside, beds very comfortable and kitchen was well equipped. My only small negative is that I found the pictures of the garden on the listing quite deceptive, it looks as though it has a lot of land attached at the back but in reality the garden is a very small patch of grass up some stone steps. We didnt need to contact the owners about anything Caroline was very helpful on email before we arrived with arrival instructions etc.
A beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location. Plenty of walks and lovely views just on the doorstep. Perfect if you want to relax and recharge your batteries. Would love to come back in the future to explore more walking routes. Highly recommended!
I loved our stay at East Crossthwaite Cottage. Location was great near to local walks and the village and it's amenities was a short walk away. Loved the hot tub and it was cosy being able to have a log fire in the evening from the log burner.
A fantastic cottage in a superb location. A well equipped cottage with many homely and thoughtful touches. We really appreciated details of walks from the doorstep. The hot tub was very welcoming after a days walking
Relaxing and peaceful stay We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location, being from a busy city this was what we both wanted and it didn't disappoint. The cottage was much prettier than the photos show, the owners had thought of everything to make our stay fabulous. A lovely welcome pack on arrival and the hot tub was ready to use. We really enjoyed that and the wood burner made the living room really cosy. There were great walks to do locally, we will definitely be booking here again.
Corinne
A stunning cotage in a very beautiful part of the world. So much attention to detail in every room. Quite simply, we didn't want to leave and have booked again.
The cottage is lovely, in an idyllic location and was equipped with everything we could need. Everything was clean, the candles and fairy lights on arrival, as well as a hamper of wine and cookies etc made us feel welcome. The beds were supercomfy and we enjoyed having the wood burner on an evening. The children enjoyed watching the abundance of birds in the garden and even spotted a weasel. Thanks for a great week
One of the best of many cottages we have rented over the last 40 years. It was well equipped and very comfortable with good control of heating and parking at the door. The surrounding area has endless interesting walks, wildlife and places of historical interest.
Josephine
The cottage is lovely, in an idyllic location and was equipped with everything we could need. Everything was clean, the candles and fairy lights on arrival, as well as a hamper of wine and cookies etc made us feel welcome. The beds were supercomfy and we enjoyed having the wood burner on an evening. The children enjoyed watching the abundance of birds in the garden and even spotted a weasel. Thanks for a great week
Beverley
Fantastic cottage. Warm, private and a bonus of a hot tub. Abundance of wildlife and walks right on your doorstep. Cant recommend this cottage enough
Jeffrey
The cottage nestles so perfectly into its surroundings. The views are stunning. Perfect location for peace and quiet yet close enough to places of interest to visit. The cottage itself is very well appointed and inviting with a good selection of kitchen equipment, comfortable beds and nice furniture, all very clean and well presented.
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