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Black Dog House - Westgate - North Pennines - UK – Home 2287314 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 10 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Black Dog House - Westgate - North Pennines - UK – Home 2287314

  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 10
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 64 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Black Dog House is a lovely place to unwind, relax and enjoy. The house and the surrounding countryside have something to offer all ages and interests. It's grand for couples, groups of friends and families, with flexible accommodation and every comfort provided. The house is actually two 19th Century stone-built terraced cottages, joined together to provide a fine place to stay over 3 floors, and has been fully refurbished - I should know, i was in there grappling the RSJ's through the bedroom window! There is plenty of space for everyone to do their own thing indoors, whilst the front garden is good for breakfast, and the rear yard is a place for evening drinks or a small BBQ. The set-up can be seen quite easily from the pictures, but essentially it's a walk in to the dining room area with a wood burner, then through to a large sitting room with an open fire. The kitchen is off this will a large range of 'stuff' to get cooking with. Out the back there is a small office area with table and computer point with a door to the back yard. A jump over the wall and you're in the fields! Upstairs there are two doubles, one of which has an en-suite, a twin bedded room and a bathroom. On the top floor there is a big room (ideal for locking away children!) with a large combination of beds available. The location itself is hard to beat, with breathtaking moorland, woods, mountains, rivers, SERIOUS waterfalls and charming small towns. If you visit once, you'll likely want to come back for more ....

3 Star Gold self-catering award through the AA Tourism England organisation.

I have been offered four stars for a max of 8, or stick with the Gold award for the higher occupancy which I have done - not that there is any bias involved!

Who has stayed: Since starting two years ago, we have had a huge variety of groups stay, many of which have taken the trouble to give Black Dog House good reviews. It'd be best to read their words below, but in summary I would say we can successfully cater for most peoples needs, so do get in contact if there is anything that you'd like clarifying.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 4: Queen Bed Sofa beds
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

A car or bike is the best way to enjoy the local area, although straight walks out from the House are glorious! More details are on the website about where to visit, plus a comprehensive set of tourist booklets at the property. Clare the Housekeeper has also done the County Durham 'World Host' course, so you should be well looked after in places to go!

Interaction with guest

The housekeeper and her team all live locally, so should be able to answer any queries you might have.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($229.25) £180.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

UK law requires guests aged 16 and over to give their full name and nationality. If not a UK, Ireland or Commonwealth national, they must also give their passport/ID number and place of issue, plus the details of their next destination.
The Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972: legislation. gov. uk/uksi/1972/1689/made.
Our Personal Data Privacy Policy: available on request.

Apart from that, all I really ask is that you treat Black Dog House as a family home, which it in effect is.

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About the owner

Martin G.
Response rate:
89%
Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
10
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Norwegian, Swedish

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Reviews

Very Good
16 reviews

Excellent
12
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
2
Terrible
0

“Family wedding”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2022

Where do I begin..... thankyou many thanks excellent accomadation for our family wedding we attended, with all amenities we all had a comfortable and enjoyable stay, did not want for anything this is… More

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“LOVELY FAMILY WEEKEND”

Reviewed 20 Feb 2019

We have just returned from a lovely long weekend here with our daughter, son and their respective partners. Very spacious, yet cosy cottage, equipped with absolutely everything you need for a self ca… More

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“Super very large family friendly cottage.”

Reviewed 22 Aug 2018

Cottage well exceeded our expectations, we stayed with own children and grand-children ranging from age 3yrs to 8yrs. Superb location with plenty to do close by. Children especially enjoyed playing in the loft room with it's many toys and also splashing around in the water across the road behind the pub. The playground across the road was perfect for the younger children. Cottage was well equipped and had everything including thermos flasks when we went on a picnic. We also enjoyed some excellent meals out at the coach and horses in Eastgate and The Hare and Hounds across the road. Everyone enjoyed the scenic walks and cycling too. Great location, I'm sure that we will return again sometime in the future.

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“A little (BIG) gem”

Reviewed 11 Apr 2018

A little gem of a find but a massive house! Couldn't believe how much space there was in this cottage. A huge dining area, huge sitting room, kitchen, boot room area, 2 huge beds upstairs 1 with … More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for such a comprehensive and positive review, and I will take the trouble to show it to the pub opposite! Also so glad you had a lovely stay and we look forward to welcoming you back.

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“Perfect week for all the family”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2017

Eight of us stayed in black dog house for one week. It had everything we needed to have a fun, relaxing time. Good location and pub across the road (excellent food). Was so cosy at night with the fire burning playing board games. The kids loved the top floor to themselves. Thank you

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Response from the owner Great review, and must we worth a discount for your next visit! Many thanks and all the best, Martin

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“Best family freindly house ever”

Reviewed 4 Jun 2017

5 adults 3 children family, plenty of space, fresh white sheets, comfy pillows, ample towels, vast array of kitchenware/ china/utensils, coffee machine (much to my husbands delight) Working fire place… More

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Response from the owner Oh Jenny, thank you so much for a lovely review. Certainly look forward to having you back and looking after you again, and will hopefully have some new delights at Black Dog House for you to report on. All the best until then, Martin

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“Nice cosy house, great stay”

Reviewed 10 Feb 2016

Black Dog House is a welcoming,cosy, comfortable home from home providing ideal accommodation for a larger party.We spent a brilliant December week with family . We even had half a day of snow. Great … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your review Anje, and so glad you enjoyed your stay. I'll pass on your kind thoughts to Linda the Housekeeper, and we have now indeed sorted the sticky locks. look forward to hopefully seeing you another time. All the best, Martin

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“Very homely a must”

Reviewed 9 Aug 2015

Excellent home Black Dog House very well equipped all you need, ample space. Fabulous log fire of an evening. Unfortunately rained most of the time we where there but didn't stop us still… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks Lesley and glad all had a good time and big plates of grub. Sorry I couldn't order better weather, but as you say, it is grand just to be out in such beautiful unspoilt countryside; sometimes the weather seems to enhance it! Would love to see you back and would happily give a nice discount for a returning customer. All the best, Martin

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“Home from home!”

Reviewed 27 Jan 2015

Well, what can I say? Yet another fabulous week away at our favourite house in our favourite place. We had a fantastic time as usual...comfy beds, toasty hot heating, wonderful open fire and lots if f… More

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Response from the owner You'll always be more than welcome Angela, PJ's or otherwise. Nice discount for the summer time visit if you're up for it.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Magical house in Westgate, weardale”

Reviewed 19 Dec 2014

Black Dog House is a welcoming,cosy, comfortable quality home from home providing ideal accommodation for large party.We spent a magical December weekend with a family Chrissy dinner and snow falling … More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for such a good review and also for taking the time to be informative. Good to know we are an alternative early Christmas venue as well! Hope to see you back another time with a juicy discount that isn't a turkey...

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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Send Martin (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Martin (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Martin the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Martin (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Martin (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Martin (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Martin (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Martin (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Martin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Martin (the owner) a message.

If Martin (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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