Guests say
Bolt's View is a well-received cottage in Yorkshire Dales, praised for its comfort, stunning views, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including games and a welcome wine. The location is ideal for walking and exploring, though access can be challenging. The cottage is dog-friendly, offering a peaceful retreat with a cosy atmosphere.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with only minor feedback on housekeeping details. The high standard of cleanliness contributes to the overall positive experience of guests.
The location is highly praised for its peace, beauty, and suitability for walkers and explorers. However, some guests note the access road is steep and challenging, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere, especially highlighting the warmth of the cottage and the quality of the bedding. The comfort of the cottage is a standout feature in the reviews.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are satisfied with the facilities provided. Some suggestions for minor improvements and maintenance are noted, such as garden pruning and additional outdoor furniture.
Thoughtful touches like games, extra blankets, and a welcome bottle of wine are mentioned and appreciated by guests. However, it is important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Situated on the spectacular hillside of Bolts Law and encompassed by idyllic countryside views of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the stunning cottage, Bolt’s View, housing a group of five for an adventure-filled escape to County Durham. Enter the property, being delighted by beautiful views of rolling hills surrounding, and into a homely abode, welcomed by a convenient utility room and into a well-equipped kitchen/diner which includes an American style fridge freezer, big enough to store more than enough food and drink for the week ahead. Rustle up a hearty meal after a day of adventure in this country-style room before setting the dining table and tucking into a sociable evening meal, accompanied by a bottle of wine. Spend a frosty evening inside and gather around the toasty woodburning stove, letting the TV entertain you and the serene views create a peaceful atmosphere.Across the drive you will find an enclosed terrace garden space with a handy shed for bike storage during your stay! Retire upstairs to one of three delightful bedrooms, the master king-size room with an en-suite shower and heated rail, a spacious twin which can be made into a super-king-size on request, and a lovely single with a Velux window, all rooms boast characterful features of beams. Guests can prepare for their days in the sleek shower room, a chic space where you can wake up underneath warm speckles of water in the walk-in shower. Take a stroll out of the cottage and into the tranquil village of Rookhope, steeped in mining history dating back to 13th century, with the very last mine closing in 1999, now the village boasts a quaint village store/Post Office. Set off on a number of walking trails, cycling routes and bridleways, accessable from the bottom of the garden, including the Pennine Journey, a circular 270 mile, which is a Wainwright walk, alongside pretty views of serene landscapes, as well as an abundance of outdoor adventure throughout the Pennines and Bolt’s Law, over to charming villages accessed throughout the South Tyne valleys and Allendale. Visit the nearby market town of Stanhope, meandering around a wealth of shopping facilities, cultural art galleries, fine dining restaurants and country pubs, alongside a popular indoor swimming pool and the Coast to Coast cycle route, spanning over 140 miles and resting on the railway line close to the cottage. Venture over to the bustling city of Durham, exploring the ancient cathedral, Norman castle, medieval Crook Hall, and the dreamy Botanic Garden found at the university, where you'll find exotic plants and wildlife. Other must-see attractions in the nearby area include the Auckland Project, Auckland Castle, High Force Waterfall and the Derwent Reservoir. Whilst staying at Bolt's View, make sure to discover the Pennine Journey long-distance walking path, and the wealth of stunning countryside during a memorable escape.
Rookhope is a historic mining village found in County Durham, situated in the North Pennines aonb, home to a village store, local pub and a handy garage. Nearby is the market town of Stanhope offering an even wider selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, art galleries, a swimming pool, and a scenic riverside location, as well as the C2C cycle route. The city of Durham is within easy reach, as is Hadrian's Wall, while Hamsterley Forest, Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Barnard Castle are also worth a visit.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower and heated towel rail, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request), 1 x single.
Shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for two cars, one at the front of the property and one at the back of the property.
Enclosed garden with secure bike storage.
x2 well-behaved pets welcome - though the Owner is open to queries regarding any additional pets.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles.
Please Note: Local Pub is closed for refurbishment and we are waiting for details of the new opening date.
Nearest Pub is within 3 miles.
A Personal chef is available on request, please contact owner for more information.
Access to the property is via an uphill farm track, the track surface is uneven in places and may not be best suited for sports profile or lower suspension vehicles (in snowy and icy conditions, a 4WD would be ideal If conditions are really bad and the track cannot be used then there is a footpath leading up to the cottage).
Vehicles can be parked near the bottom of the track and it is a short walk, approx 100 metres, to the cottage.
Owner is open to queries regarding any additional pets
Please Note,the log burner stove is out of action until the 6th November.
Reviews (24)
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Vani
). It was a great base for a week in Sep 2024 when we were very lucky to have very hot, sunny and summery weather! Do recommend the Stanhope Agricultural show (and others in the area if you visit in September). We also really appreciated the YouTube video showing how to approach the cottage - no issues at all for us with good parking for 2 cars (i20 and a Yaris). Top tip: read the manual provided to know how to switch the oven on! We appreciated the different coloured towels for the different rooms, and loved the main shower. The kitchen is much larger than it appears and is a wonderful place to hang out with your family and friends. We loved the American fridge freezer! We loved the size of the TV though worth noting that we could not find live TV channels (guessing that it is due to the rural location?). Good selection of games and books too. The niggles we experienced are easily resolvable with a higher standard of pre-arrival housekeeping. We found white dog hairs on the dining room chairs, the freezer drawers were not pristine (unlike the fridge) and the oven was not clean, meaning it was very smoky. We also experienced some toilet roll anxiety as we were left with only 4 for a party of 5 for an entire week, so we would recommend more being left! Another minor annoyance is that the plates/bowls etc. do not easily fit the dishwasher. Nothing worth contacting Sykes/owner about during our holiday but wanted to mention this as an easy area for improvement. I would have no hesitation in booking again - the fire was a lovely treat on the cooler nights.
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Paul
Beds comfy and everything was to a high standard and working perfectly. Especially enjoyed being able to step out of the cottage and a few minutes later finding ourselves on the moors. Thank you.
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Julie
The views was amazing, we loved sitting out in the garden , relaxing, looking at the view & watching all the birds