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THE OLD FERNHOUSE WALWORTH DARLINGTON CO-DURHAM – Home 4927247 Bungalow

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 12 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

THE OLD FERNHOUSE WALWORTH DARLINGTON CO-DURHAM – Home 4927247

  • Bungalow
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 12
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 40 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

THIS IS A NEWBUILD PROPERTY THAT SITS IN HALF AN ACRE OF A WALLED GARDEN NEXT TO WALWORTH CASTLE HOTEL. RURAL SETTING AND TOTAL PRIVACY.THE PROPERTY IS SOUTH FACING AND HAS VIEWS OF THE CASTLE AND OPEN COUNTRYSIDE.ONLY 5 MINUTES DRIVE FROM A1 AND A SHORT DRIVE TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS------------BARNARD CASTLE--RABY CASTLE-HIGH FORCE WATERFALLS--RICHMOND DURHAM CATHEDRAL-BEAMISH MUSEUM TO NAME JUST A FEW.THE PROPERTY HAS INTERNET ACCESS,LARGE FLATSCREEN T.V ALL MOD CONS DISABILITY ACCESS WITH WETROOM IN MASTER BEDROOM..
A SECURE BIKESTORE ON SITE FOR THOSE WANTING TO USE THE MANY CYCLE ROUTES.
THE HOTEL NEXT DOOR OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL DINING OR JUST DRINKS IN THE WELCOMING FARMERS BAR AND ALSO HAVE SPECIAL EVENTS-------MURDER MYSTERY NIGHTS ETC AND HAVE JUST OPENED A BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE.
THE OLD FERNHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE NIGHTS UP TO 6 WEEKS BOOKINGS

Families

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

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: 4 Twin beds
  • 2 Full baths, 1 Half bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking

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).
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

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 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

About the owner

John W.
Average reply time:
3 hours 18 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
02 May 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
24 reviews

Excellent
19
Very Good
3
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“spacious and well equipped cottage”

Reviewed 10 Nov 2023

A very spacious and well equipped cottage with ample room for 7 adults, 5 children, a baby and a dog. The large, secure garden with patio was ideal. Plenty of off road parking. Lovely views of Walwor… More

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“Great family break”

Reviewed 15 Aug 2023

Nine people and two dogs had a great week's holiday and the place is plenty big enough not to feel crowded. Everything you could need really and even though the weather was not great there is pl… More

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“Not wheelchair friendly”

Reviewed 19 May 2023

We had a lovely family holiday this week, the house was clean and well stocked with books, dvds, and blankets. The kitchen has everything including plenty of nice big pans and trays for cooking. The g… More

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“The pictures don’t do this place justice”

Reviewed 12 Aug 2022

This is exactly what we were looking for! As a group of 18 year olds we were conscious that John may be apprehensive to letting us stay but he was very welcoming. John was a fantastic host who answere… More

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“Lovely spot”

Reviewed 26 Oct 2021

What a lovely place, Shame it is lacking a bit of TLC, and some new mattresses. All the kids complained the beds weren't comfy. Lots of tec included alexa, sky TV, amazon prime, Netflix .

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“Excellent”

Reviewed 22 May 2021

Pre check in communication good, upon arrival we found a spotless place for our family break. A large garden was a bonus for the young boys and our dog. An outdoor seating and decking area is useful i… More

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“Excellent”

Reviewed 2 Jan 2021

Beautiful property with plenty of space. Very well equipped, there is everything you need here, plenty of cups, glasses and crockery, tea and coffee left on arrival. The whole place is warm and cosy. … More

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“Weekend with all the women in the family”

Reviewed 9 Feb 2020

Just got back today after a weekend with our family age range from 60s to 20s Location lovely and with Johns clear instructions very easy to find. Arrived to milk in the fridge and the heating on. Sk… More

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“Beautiful homely house with helpful hosts”

Reviewed 24 Dec 2019

We really enjoyed our stay at the old fern house. We were celebrating a 70th birthday and everyone loved the house. Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed having the run of the garden which was secure and felt s… More

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“Ticked all the boxes (and, for once, a truly "secure" garden!)”

Reviewed 7 Apr 2019

Visiting for a wedding in Walworth Castle, this big place was slightly wasted on us: a party of four, plus two small dogs. But being right next to the castle was our main reason for booking (and if yo… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send John (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 John (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 John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send John (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 John (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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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from John (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. John (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 John (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 John (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 John (the owner) a message.

If John (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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