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Riding Farm Cottages: Lapwing Cottage

From £295.00
Riding Farm
Riding Lane
Kibblesworth
Beamish
County Durham
NE11 0JA

Tel: +44 0191 370 1868

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Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by peace and quiet yet 10 minutes from the A1M ideal for Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland. Perfect location for a family holiday short breaks or business travel.

Lapwing Cottage is a 5 Star Cottage sleeps upto 2 people over 1 bedroom and ensuite bathroom, which enjoys a separate bath and shower, surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside, The cottage is only 1.5 miles from Beamish Museum, yet surrounded by peaceful countryside with views of the countryside of our family farm Riding Farm - you can even see The Angel of the North . The cottage is ideal for couples,single & business travellers and people a little less able. Lapwing Cottage enjoys a sunny patio & lawned gardens a network of footpaths & cycleways for you to explore all bursting with wildlife - you often see the Lapwings in the field - that's how the cottage got its name! Chester le Street, Team Valley & Newcastle/Gateshead are only 4 miles away. Durham a World Heritage Site only 10 miles away. Lapwing Cottage is often used as a base to explore the North East, Durham & Northumberland with the high lights like Beamish Museum, our "Living Museum of the North" ,Kynren, the open air live show at Bishop Auckland, Hadrian's Wall ,Durham Dales, the Heritage Coast, Cragside at Rothbury & the North York Moors to name but a few, we have a abundance of National Trust properties and English Heritage Sites.

Lapwing Cottage has a relaxed spacious open plan country style, all single storey level accommodation with comfy high back chairs & sofas along with games, books & DVD's ideal to relax with a glass of something after a busy day! Fully equipped with high quality furnishings, little extras, fully equipped kitchen & Free Wi-Fi ample parking. Lapwing Cottage also enjoys an external power point so you can charge electric cars and wheelchairs

Note: Lapwing Cottage can connect to Beamish Cottage allowing you to accommodate upto 4 persons in single storey accommodation

 

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Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Lapwing Cottage£295.00 per unit per week

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
63 reviews
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • debbiew205
      Hatherleigh, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely week away!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 5th September 2020
      Beautiful setting, lovely clean cottage and fabulous hosts! We were made to feel welcome, and as it was our second time staying there, it felt like returning to visit friends. Our grandchildren loved... Read full review
    • Annaaustin
      Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
      Simply Perfect In Every Way !
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 29th September 2020
      I do not wax lyrical about many places and I rarely write a review but this place deserves all the recognition it can get. Due to work commitments I have had the absolute pleasure of staying in one... Read full review
    • Nicolanetball
      Scarborough
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Lovely cottage!
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th October 2020
      We had a fantastic stay here. The other reviews say it all. The bed was so comfy and crisp white bedding. Great, powerful shower. Louise delivered a yummy home made cake. So close to beamish yet... Read full review
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    Accessibility

    • Access Statement - Please see below

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Facilities for children
    • Food/Bottle Warming Available
    • Highchair
    • Special Meal Times for Children

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Payment Methods

    • Daily rates available
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Midweek breaks
    • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
    • Visa accepted
    • Weekend breaks

    Provider Facilities

    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Linen available free of charge
    • Linen provided
    • Public telephone
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Provider Features

    • Country house
    • Farm
    • In countryside
    • WiFi Available - Extra charge for Wifi.

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Special provisions for cyclists
    • Special provisions for walkers
    • Walkers Welcome

    Travel & Trade

    • Commission/net rates apply
    • Group discounts available
    • Packed lunches available
    • Room/unit allocations available
    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

    * We are open all year round and would love to welcome you to Riding Farm Cottages

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    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From the A1 take the Team Valley Trading Estate south exit, at the roundabout follow the sign for Lamesley, 1/2 mile turn right at the mini roundabout, 200 yards turn left for Kibblesworth. Immediately after passing The Ravensworth Arms Hotel turn right, 1 mile you will enter Kibblesworth Village. Continue through the village up the hill, take the second turning left, signposted No Through Road onto Riding Lane. Pass Cooper House on your left, The Riding Farm is at the end.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Newcastle, Monument, Pilgrim Street - take the Go North East No. 21, 21A or 21B bus to Birtley which run every 10 minutes past the hour. From Durham Bus station , stand A, take the EX1 Arriva bus to Birtley which run every 5 and 35 minutes past the hour. Arriving in Birtley take a 10 minute taxi to The Riding Farm.

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