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Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Durham, ENG
  • Finchale Priory
    1 min walk
  • Adventure Valley
    5 min drive
  • Lumley Castle
    14 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Chester-le-Street

In Chester-le-Street .Stay at this Chester-le-Street apartment and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Finchale Priory and 2 miles (3 km) of Adventure Valley. Also, Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gala Theatre Durham is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Valley - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Durham Castle - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lumley Castle - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Broomside Park Beefeater - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jovial Monk - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.

A stunning property within an 11th Century farmhouse, this first floor apartment has been recently modernised to a high standard while keeping within the strict guidelines that are in place when restoring a listed property.

The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a beautifully fitted kitchen and a large living room.

The bespoke handmade oak kitchen, has fully integrated appliances with a rangemaster cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.

Master bedroom has a queen sized bed and views of the Priory.

Second bedroom twin single beds.

Third bedroom has a bespoke handmade high sleeper double bed and an additional single bed.

All of the bedrooms benefit from window seats to be used to enjoy the beautiful views.

The living room is a stunning room with sash windows to three sides and the bespoke hexagonal dining table sits in the bay window giving views over the river. (This sash bay window still contains the original glass and during renovation this was protected by English Heritage and refurbished.) The room has a TV with Sky and DVD player.

The family bathroom has a corner bath, double shower, WC and basin with views over the priory and river.

There is also a separate WC.

The property has full central heating with traditional cast iron radiators.

Free Wifi is available for use during your stay.


Owners of the property own fishing rights over a two mile stretch of the river Wear which is a prime salmon and brown trout river and visitors to the property are welcome to fish in the river during their stay. (Environment agency rod licences must be held.)

We advise children over nine only due to close proximity of the river.

We can provide discount vouchers for Beamish museum (25% off) and discounts for other local attractions.

Ample secure parking

Property manager

Ann Watson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Families with children are allow

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely area, in the woods, close to the river, access to Durham just a short distance, very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get-a-way
Family went from being worried about being 5 minutes out of town to fully enjoying listening to the river and watching the ducks. Out of the five places we stayed over a two weeks holiday, this is by far everyone's favorite. The floors are a little uneven and the mobile network connection not perfect but everything else you could imagine about the place was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ALISON T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2021
A beautiful apartment in a picturesque location. Very comfortable and well-equipped. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Location is great
Location is fabulous especially to be able to walk your dog nearby in the picnic field and nearby. The apartment is very much as per the photos and very scenic views from all windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside park stay
This place was magic and when the park closed and cleared out, some wine next to the river was exactly what my soul needed.

10/10 Excellent

Edward S., New York City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful from Start to Finish
Convenient to so much of the North and our nearby family, we highly recommend this property and look forward to visiting again. The apartment is spacious and charming, easily and comfortably accommodating my extended family of seven. The kitchen is more than adequate to self-cater. The bedrooms are numerous and comfortable. The living room is well appointed and full of artifacts of history of the place. The only drawbacks are the lack of a second shower, and the spotty access to cellular for US-based phones—the later contributing to the relaxing mood of the place. But the grounds! My wife and mother-in-law grew up visiting the ruined abbey adjacent to the apartment, and having the opportunity to share that experience with my young son was truly special. We spent our days exploring the abbey, learning about monastic life, visiting the river, and exploring nearby Cocken Wood. The park is so extensive that we didn’t even find the picnic ground until the last day of our ten day stay, and wished that we had more time to avail ourselves of it. Next time. Special thanks to Ann, Jack, and Irene for taking such good care of us!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Stunning setting, very comfortable property
The apartment is in a stunning setting. Don't be put off by the fact this is in a caravan park, the two are separate and every window in the property has a lovely view. We spent much of one day just walking by the river and enjoying the scenery. The apartment is very well appointed with good quality fittings and has everything you need. Unlike many properties, there is ample seating for everyone, both at the tables and in the spacious sitting room. Ann was incredibly helpful. We made full use of the discounts offered into Beamish and enjoyed all the welcome goodies. Just be aware that, being an old property, not everything is on the level so you just have to be aware of the odd step in and out of rooms. We would highly recommend this property. We only stayed for three nights, but it would make an excellent base for a much longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016