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Thornfield, Windmill

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Rating
4.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.9
out of 5
County Durham » Windmill
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Thornfield is a spacious single-storey lodge in County Durham's peaceful countryside. This detached property sits on its own private plot with stunning rural views and complete privacy. Perfect for those wanting to escape the everyday hustle.

Set in a quiet location near Windmill, you'll be surrounded by rolling fields and wildlife. Sheep and goats graze in adjacent fields while birds provide a natural soundtrack. The large enclosed garden offers plenty of space to relax or for dogs to explore safely.

The accommodation features three well-appointed bedrooms: one king-size, one double and one twin, sleeping six guests comfortably. There's a family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, plus a separate cloakroom.

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About Thornfield

Thornfield is a spacious single-storey lodge in County Durham's peaceful countryside. This detached property sits on its own private plot with stunning rural views and complete privacy. Perfect for those wanting to escape the everyday hustle.

Set in a quiet location near Windmill, you'll be surrounded by rolling fields and wildlife. Sheep and goats graze in adjacent fields while birds provide a natural soundtrack. The large enclosed garden offers plenty of space to relax or for dogs to explore safely.

The accommodation features three well-appointed bedrooms: one king-size, one double and one twin, sleeping six guests comfortably. There's a family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, plus a separate cloakroom. The fully equipped kitchen has everything needed for self-catering, while the dining room seats six. The sitting room boasts a cosy woodburning stove and Smart TV.

Nearby attractions include Raby Castle (15 miles, 25 minutes), Durham Cathedral (20 miles, 35 minutes), Hamsterley Forest (8 miles, 15 minutes) and Crook Hall Gardens (18 miles, 30 minutes). Each offers different experiences from historical exploration to outdoor adventures.

Thornfield is ideal for families, couples or friends seeking a peaceful retreat. The wood-fired hot tub is perfect for stargazing after days exploring the Durham countryside.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Thornfield

Private Location

Set apart on its own plot with no neighbours, guests love the peaceful seclusion and countryside views.

Hot Tub Experience

The wood-fired hot tub is perfect for relaxing under the stars after a day of exploring the local area.

Dog-Friendly Garden

The huge enclosed garden gives dogs plenty of safe space to explore while owners relax.

Homely Comfort

Clean, well-equipped and comfortable, the cottage provides everything needed for a stress-free holiday.

Wildlife Watching

Guests enjoy watching the sheep, goats and birds in the fields surrounding the property.

Helpful Owners

Rob and Hannah are available when needed but respect guests' privacy, providing excellent support.

Getting To Thornfield

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Thornfield by car, take the A68 which runs north-south through County Durham. The lodge is located near Windmill and is accessible via local roads. You'll have convenient off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Bishop Auckland, approximately 8 miles from the accommodation. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the countryside property.

Off-road parking for three cars
Bishop Auckland station (8 miles)
Easily accessible from the A68

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Raby Castle
Distance: 15 miles
DL2 3AH
Durham Cathedral
Distance: 20 miles
DH1 3EH
Hamsterley Forest
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 3NL
Hamsterley Forest Trails
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 3NL
Auckland Castle Park
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7NR
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Distance: 10 miles
DL14 0AG
Bishop Auckland Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7JG
Darlington Town Centre
Distance: 15 miles
DL1 1QE
Barnard Castle Market Town
Distance: 12 miles
DL12 8NP
Local Bus Service
Distance: 2.5 miles
DL14 0PW
Bishop Auckland Train Station
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7TL
Taxi Services
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7TL
Raby Castle
Distance: 15 miles
DL2 3AH
Durham Cathedral
Distance: 20 miles
DH1 3EH
Hamsterley Forest
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 3NL
Hamsterley Forest Trails
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 3NL
Auckland Castle Park
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7NR
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Distance: 10 miles
DL14 0AG
Bishop Auckland Town Centre
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7JG
Darlington Town Centre
Distance: 15 miles
DL1 1QE
Barnard Castle Market Town
Distance: 12 miles
DL12 8NP
Local Bus Service
Distance: 2.5 miles
DL14 0PW
Bishop Auckland Train Station
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7TL
Taxi Services
Distance: 8 miles
DL14 7TL

Is Thornfield Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children will love the spacious enclosed garden for outdoor play. Hamsterley Forest (15 minutes drive) offers family-friendly walking trails, cycling routes and a play area. The property provides a travel cot and highchair on request. Nearby Raby Castle has a deer park and playground. Durham's Botanic Garden features a woodland area perfect for mini explorers.
For Couples
The peaceful, secluded setting makes Thornfield perfect for couples. Enjoy stargazing from the wood-fired hot tub with no light pollution. The king-size bedroom offers comfort and privacy. Take romantic walks in nearby Hamsterley Forest or visit historic Durham. The woodburning stove creates a cosy atmosphere for quiet evenings in after exploring the countryside.
Pet Friendly
Thornfield welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The huge enclosed garden provides safe space for pets to explore. Hamsterley Forest offers excellent dog walking trails just 15 minutes away. Many local pubs are dog-friendly. The countryside location means plenty of rural walks right from your doorstep. Perfect for four-legged friends who enjoy countryside adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Thornfield

The Manor House Hotel

Located 2.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL14 9HW

The Bay Horse Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL14 0EP

Cross Keys Inn

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL13 4DB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Thornfield

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Thornfield features a wood-fired hot tub in the garden. It's perfect for relaxing under the stars after a day of exploring the local countryside.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Thornfield welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The property has a large enclosed garden where dogs can safely explore and play.
How many people can stay at Thornfield?
The cottage sleeps up to six people. It has three bedrooms: one king-size, one double and one twin room.
What facilities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and kettle. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is private driveway parking for up to three cars. The parking area is off-road and exclusive to guests staying at Thornfield.
Are there any walking routes nearby?
There are plenty of walking opportunities in the surrounding area. Hamsterley Forest is just 15 minutes away by car, offering numerous walking trails.
Is the property suitable for children?
Thornfield is very family-friendly. A highchair and travel cot are available on request and the enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space for children to play.
How far is the nearest pub or shop?
The nearest shop is 2.4 miles away from the property. The closest pub is slightly further at 2.6 miles from Thornfield.

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Thornfield Reviews

Absolutely stunning property,we loved every minute of this holiday,wish we had booked for longer! !!
Would highly recommend this lovely cottage in this beautiful area. From the welcome pack to sorting out any little issues the owners are welcoming and very helpful. The grounds are secure for dogs to explore and enjoy. The hot tub is an added bonus!
Albert
The 2nd time we have stopped at Thornfield this year so we love it. Hannah our host was very helpful and welcoming. We would recommend you ask if there is any lamb at the farm it was 1st class. The cottage is set in beautiful surroundings and so peaceful. Everything we needed was inside and spotless. Will definitely be going back
Amelia
Absolutely beautiful we will definitely be booking again cant weot for our next hokiday with you guys
Deborah
This is our second stay at Thornfield & we enjoyed it so much, that weve already booked again for next year. The place is a definite home from home & not lacking in any of our creature comforts. Hannah & Rob are on hand if help is needed, whilst far enough away to give us our privacy. Theres plenty around the holiday home to spend a relaxing time & not have to venture out on those days when it was too hot to go out with my dogs, Vega & Riley. They just loved to play outside whilst I sat & watched the Curlews in a mornings. The place is so quiet & relaxing on an evening & having a hot tub, adds any extra layer for relaxations. When venturing out, theres plenty of places to visit, from wonderful walks to waterfalls, days out to many of the castles, stately homes & parks, to shopping days out in many of the towns & cities within easy reach. Travelling a little further out, is a number of wonderful coastal places to visit, making this holiday home the perfect base. Thanks Hannah & Rob for making our stay so enjoyable.
We had a great holiday at your lovely cottage. Thank you!
Christina
We loved our stay at this property. Spacious clean and comfortble with a big garden which our dogs loved. We did worry about the sheep and birds in the adjacent fields but our dogs didnt even notice them. The location is great with many dog friendly pubs and walks within easy travel distance. Owners are just a phone call away if needed, they are very friendly and responsive.
The cottage was lovely in beautiful surroundings The owners were responsive to an issue we had and super friendly. It was a excellent stay in a well equipped comfortable space
The whole cottage from start to finish was just perfect for our family and additional family. It was icing on the cake that our dogs could come too. Rob and Hannah were perfect host and was at hand when needed. 1010 would highly recommend booking.
Lovely cosy home with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. The huge enclosed garden was perfect for our dog to explore. Loved listening to the birds while relaxing in the hot tub. Plenty of woodland walks within 1015 minutes drive. We didn't need the owners, Hannah and Rob, for anything while we were there, but were confident they were on hand at anytime if we did.
We had a lovely weeks holiday at Thornfield, such a great, well equipped property. Nice and remote, but handy for trips out to places. We all enjoyed a relaxing time in the hot tub most evenings, only hearing the animals and birds nearby. We all slept well in the comfy beds, a nice powerful shower in the mornings and relaxing in the comfy lounge. Grounds were secure for our dog to explore and for her and the children to play safely in. Have recommended to family and friends, will hopefully be back again soon.
Sharon
Thornfield is a great property within amazing views and animals nearby. The hot tub was really great for relaxing under the stars. We wanted somewhere to relax for a few days and this was just what we needed . well equipped and perfect for a break away from it all.
Amanda
Had a lovely stay here, the property is set apart on its own private plot and it is quiet, surrounded by countryside. Lovely facilities in a great location, clean, comfortable property and helpful and friendly communication with owners. Loved our stay, would highly recommend and would be excited stay here again if we are back in the area.
Albert
The description of the cottage didnt really do it justice. It was well laid out and with everything we required and needed with the extra bonus of the grounds and views. A really relaxing place to unwind. Hannah our host was really helpful with her recommendations for the best places to eat and shop. Will definitely book again
Clean cottage, with lovely views especially if you like animals which we do. Very quiet and peaceful location. Enjoyed hot tub on first evening which was ready for us when we arrived. We had trouble doing it ourselves another night, so make sure you ask how to get it started owners are very happy to help. Log burner was lovely addition too on a cold evening.
We spent a lovely few days in this comfortable cottage. It was perfect for all our needs and the dogs loved being able to sniff and explore the large outdoor area. I loved opening the curtains to the view of the goats having breakfast. I would say if you are going to use the hot tub to ask for it to be preheated as it takes hours to heat up in the cold weather March and we eventually lost interest. The owners would have been more than happy to help us though! Lovely stay and will return I am sure!
Absolutely amazing property, loved the mix of old and modern, everything provided you could possible need. Lovely walks, woods and waterfall near by. Loved the hot tub and goats in the field next door. Highly recommend to any age. Billy the bulldog had an amazing stay as did we. Hope to be back soon.
We had a medical incident before arrival and so everything was up in the air as to when or if we would arrive. Communication with the hosts was prompt and helpful throughout, and the cottage ready for us when we finally arrived. Found everything as we would hope, and are looking to go back again at some point, when hopefully we'll actually manage to see a bit of the area!
Brilliant cottage, large secure area around property and beautifully presented, ... Brilliant cottage, large secure area around property and beautifully presented, logs available for hot tubfire at a very reasonable price And considering it was half term we were happy with what we paid
Jacqueline
Pros and Cons A lovely place in a beautiful setting and many good features inside the cottage such as comfortable beds, a nice kitchen and lovely shower. However, the hot tub was very small and we didn't use it in the end. We were only left three very small towels I think most people expect proper bath towels or bath sheets. The fridge was small there were only two of us and it was a struggle not sure what families or parties of six would do. There was stinginess with some items a tiny amount of washing up liquid and only two dishwasher tablets we are then told to make sure all the dishes are clean when we leave. There was only enough wood shavings to light the log burner three times. I would rather have these items stocked up on rather than a 'welcome basket' which we didn't want and left. The owner also made an appointment with a worker to come and look at the boiler while we were staying, which was very inconvenient as well as sending me a text on our home asking if we had taken one of their blankets The blanket was found in another room.
Had a fantastic time staying in Thornfield Cottage for 5 nights in October with family and 2 dogs. There was a lovely welcoming basket on arrival and logs for the log burner. The cottage was immaculate with provision of all amenities you need for your stay. We also used the Hot Tub which was great. Each day we were greeted by the Peacocks in the garden and the goats. There are plenty of dog walks nearby as well as Durham, Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland all within a short travelling distance and with many places being dog friendly. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stewart
Very nice place to stay and we'll positioned for a base to travel to lots of attractions, landmarks etc. A well positioned bungalow for peace and quiet, surrounded by scenery and wildlife.
Stephen
What a fabulous Cottage, we felt like we were in a home from home. Immaculately clean and the Kitchen very well stocked equipment wise. We loved the daily visits from the family of Peacocks and saying good morning to all the Goats... Unfortunately we didn't get to fire up the Hot Tub this time but we will be back so look forward to a glass of wine then while sitting in the tub and watching the sun go down. Thank you again for making our stay such a comfortable one and look forward to seeing you again soon.. Debs & Steve from Reading xx
Cottage was ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Communication from Hannah very good. Very nice welcome basket on arrival. A wood fired hot tub for those who wanted it and for budding musicians a guitar and piano in the lounge.
Deborah
Fantastic holiday home for both humans & dogs alike. Would highly recommend this place. Rob & Hannah are close by if help is needed, but far enough away to give you complete privacy. Absolutely loved having the other animals close by & fell in love with Bilbo the bagot goat. Already booked to return next year & cant wait to be back. Thanks
Crystal
A fantastic cottage, it was clean, comfortable and the hosts were extremely accommodating. We also brought some of their beef which was lovely. Brilliant location and we all had a great time, adults and teenagers. We will definitely be back.
Lesley
Lovely cottage, we would go back again. Very peaceful and secluded. Nice get away for a relaxing holiday.
Cathrine
All we needed for a wonderful stay in this lovely location . . Would definitely recommend Thankyou again ....
Howard
We had a brilliant family holiday in Thornfield. Secluded yet accessible location, with plenty of tourist attractions close by. The premises was of a high standard and hosts very friendly. The hot tub was a wonderful way to relax and spend time together.
Had a fabulous time at the cottage. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys peace and quiet, it was very comfortable and is very local for all the amenities. Loved the peacock who came by everyday but went away if you went out to say hello. The hosts were lovely and are nearby if you require anything. Would definitely go back.
Lovely clean and very homely property, we were Thornfield's first guests, lovely ... Lovely clean and very homely property, we were Thornfield's first guests, lovely friendly hosts, everything provided, hot tub was amazing, lovely to relax in after a busy day out, ideal location to travel around the area, plenty of interesting places to visit, towns, castles country houses, gardens and places to go fly fishing, we had a busy and very enjoyable week, sadly back home, would highly recommend Thornfield
Mandy Rees
Lovely clean and very homely property, we were Thornfield's first guests, lovely ... Lovely clean and very homely property, we were Thornfield's first guests, lovely friendly hosts, everything provided, hot tub was amazing, lovely to relax in after a busy day out, ideal location to travel around the area, plenty of interesting places to visit, towns, castles country houses, gardens and places to go fly fishing, we had a busy and very enjoyable week, sadly back home, would highly recommend Thornfield
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