Otters Holt in County Durham | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Otters Holt

Discover the enchanting Otters Holt, a luxurious retreat nestled on a working farm amidst the serene beauty of County Durham. This single-storey lodge is a haven for couples seeking a romantic escape in the countryside.

Designed for relaxation, the lodge sleeps two guests in a sumptuous king-size bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

The open-plan living space exudes warmth and comfort, complete with a gas stove-effect fire and a Smart TV for cosy evenings in.

Indulge in the ultimate luxury with your own private hot tub, where you can soak under the stars and reconnect with nature. The lodge's secluded location offers a tranquil setting, perfect for unwinding and creating unforgettable memories.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply taking a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Otters Holt provides a picturesque backdrop for your idyllic cottage break.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with gas stove-effect fire
✓Electric hob, microwave, air fryer and fridge/freezer
✓Smart tv and wifi (please be aware due to remote location - this can occasionally be intermittent service)
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Private parking
✓Front private outdoor space with decking, furniture and hot tub
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 2 miles, pub 1.4 miles
✓Garden is not enclosed
✓Lodge is on a working-farm but secluded from other lodges
✓This property offers the following short breaks: all year round, winter, off-season, last minute and christmas
✓This property has a good housekeeping bond of £150
✓Can be booked with ref 1082438 and ref 1027477 together sleeping 6

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Getting To Otters Holt

Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat

To get to Otters Holt, if travelling by car, take the A1(M) to Junction 58 and follow the A68 towards Staindrop. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Darlington, which is well-connected to major cities. From there, a short taxi ride will bring you to the destination.

Is Otters Holt Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...

For Families

This destination is fantastic for families with children, offering spacious outdoor areas for play and exploration. The working farm setting provides an educational experience, and the nearby wildlife viewing platforms are sure to delight young nature enthusiasts.

For Couples & Romance

For couples, this site offers a romantic and secluded setting, ideal for quality time together. Nearby, enjoy intimate dining at local eateries or explore the scenic beauty of Raby Castle's deer park for a memorable day out.

Within Walking Distance

What you can reach on foot from Otters Holt

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and pubs, offering a taste of village life and the opportunity to explore the picturesque surroundings on foot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Otters Holt

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a private outdoor hot tub, meticulously prepared for your arrival to ensure immediate relaxation and enjoyment throughout your stay.Is this accommodation pet-friendly?Absolutely, this accommodation welcomes two well-behaved dogs, making it an ideal choice for pet owners who wish to bring their furry friends along for a countryside retreat.What type of heating is available in the accommodation?The accommodation is equipped with gas central heating and a charming gas stove-effect fire, ensuring a warm and cosy atmosphere regardless of the weather outside.Is there parking available on site?Yes, there is private parking available for guests, providing convenient and secure access to the accommodation.Are there any walking trails or nature spots nearby?The accommodation is set on a working farm surrounded by stunning countryside, offering numerous walking trails and opportunities to observe local wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and deer.What cooking facilities are available in the accommodation?The accommodation includes a well-equipped kitchen area with an electric hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer, allowing guests to prepare meals with ease during their stay.

Otters Holt Reviews

Gillian

Beyond fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful stay, it has now become our happy place! Highly recommend staying

Amanda

We really enjoyed our stay at Otter's Holt, it was truly beautiful and magical, as my partner, me and our dog stayed for Christmas. Mary and Steven made everything look so lovely for us and it was a pleasure. We will definitely be staying again soon, thankyou again, Amanda, Scott and Cooper

Oliver

We stayed at Otters Holt between Christmas and NY, with our dog. We had the best time. Steven had the hot tub ready for our arrival. Everything we needed for bringing our dog, and some fizz and biscuits for us! The cabins are amazing, they still look brand new. Mary and Steven are the best hosts! We can't wait to come back.

Samantha

Wonderful, the accomodation was perfect, so clean, warm and inviting. We had everything we needed for a great weekend. The attention to detail was grand, the place is set out to offer so much space and comfort. The hot tub was perfect and so relaxing, it was great to relax and enjoy the utter peace and quiet. Steven was lovely, so helpful and very generous, started the hot tub off before we arrived which is always a nice gesture. Really happy with how our weekend went and would recommend this place 100

Maggie

Lovely stay, very helpful friendly owners and great escape with our dog from the madness of fireworks at home. Also enjoyed exploring Teesdale. We hope to return Otters Holt is very cosy and fully equipped for a comfortable stay.

Steven & Mary were very helpful host's. Steven had the hot tub ready for our arrival. Otters Holt was very comfortable, cosy and had all that we needed for our stay. It was an ideal location to allow us explore the local villages Staindrop & Winston , following local walks, and places further afield, Barnard Castle, Durham, Darlington, High Force Water fall Recommend a stay here and we hope to back sometime in the future. Emma & Douglas.

Best place ever and lovely owners

Stewart

What a lovely place, peace and quiet with great hosts. Great position for visit some fantastic places nearby. Would definitely be looking to organise a trip back.

Helpful and welcoming hosts. Thank you Steven and Mary, we had a lovely time unwinding. Very peaceful and yet plenty to do nearby.

This is by far my favourite place to stay. We booked all 3 lodges. Each one to a high standard as always. Steve and Mary are so wonderful and helpful. Its tranquil and so relaxing. A good place to be for many places to visit without all the hustle and bustle. Its not my first time here and it wont be my last. You wont be disappointed.

Danielle

Lovely private little hideaway x

Dr k J.p.

I visited in August for a few days of quiet so I could relax and write. This place is perfect attentive and kind hosts, quiet location and nearby by car to lots of great things to explore. I brought my dog with me and he had a fantastic time. Highly recommended and Im looking forward to returning!

Samantha

Excellent holiday highly recommended, Steve , Mary made us and our dogs Molly , Nancy very welcoming. Clean comfortable hot tub amazing and very relaxing holiday thank you so much we definitely, be back .

Our 3rd visit to these fabulous lodges. There are 3 lodges set in a very private, peaceful location. The lodges are really well equipped, lovely shower room, large bed, wood fired hot tub. The hosts Steven and Mary are extremely helpful and such a nice couple, nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Christopher

Otters Holt was very nicely presented, clean, comfortable and very peaceful. We had a very enjoyable few days there and Steven and Mary were great hosts.

Superb location, very quiet and peaceful, hot tub was a bonus. Everything we needed was there. Steven and Mary were fantastic hosts both helpful and friendly.

Charlotte

Mary and Steven were incredible and the cabin itself was better than we could have ever imagined! We will definitely be returning!

Natalie

Would highly recommend anyone to stay at the Otters Holt, very friendly owners and extremely helpful in showing us around to ensure we knew how to operate all equipment. Even had some milk, biscuits, and fizz left for us, will definitely be booking a return visit very soon.

Otters Holt is the most wonderful place to stay, it is on the grounds of a working farm, but set out so well, the owners Mary and Steve were so welcoming, there is everything you need for your stay, it is a must to stay I am recommending it to all my friends and we will definitely be back.

What a fantastic lodge, everything you need and more, the hosts are on hand if you need anything and are a lovely couple. Highly recommend and we will be back x

Fraser

Another lovely stay at Otters Holt, this time for a week. Thanks again to Mary and Steven for being such great hosts they couldnt do any more to make their guests feel so welcome and enjoy their holiday. Cant wait to be back!

Richard

Great cabin for the New Year. A lovely location and good area to have a break, lots of local sites to see and then of course relax. Hot Tub lovely.

Kathryn

This was our second stay at Otters Holt and we loved it just as much as the first time. It was our intention to just stay put and chill and thats exactly what we did. The lodge was lovely and cosy and the hot tub just added to the complete relaxation we were looking for. We had a lovely welcome and farewell from the owners too.

Everything was as promised, complimentary goodies were a nice touch, so quiet and peaceful and special thanks from EVA the dog for the comfy blankets. Returning in the summer, thanks to Mary and Stephen

Great place to stay! Quite, private and all out relaxing. We've stayed in a lot of different types of cabins and locations and think this one was probably the best! Great host welcoming, with a fantastic hot tub set up ready when we arrived. We've already said we'll be back.

Yvonne ie

Weve just returned from a fantastic stay, the cabin had everything you would ... Weve just returned from a fantastic stay, the cabin had everything you would need, was spotless and extremely comfortable the hosts were fab , seriously the most relaxing fabulous break weve had cannot rate it high enough , we will be returning for sure x

Jessica

We absolutely loved every moment. The hosts were so welcoming and friendly, the freebies and welcome treats were really thoughtful. The hot tub was new to us, but the host took the time to show us how to best use and was always available for any questions. The cabin was so clean and cosy, the wood burner was in use almost every night and really makes the whole thing a wonderful and private experience to relax and enjoy the space and quiet. Our dog loved it too! We will definitly be back!

Leeanne

Seconding the other reviews that this is a lovely spot and well hosted. We chose it for the location and the treat of the hot tub. With mixed weather for the week we did a mix of walking and visiting the sights. There is lots to do within a 10 minute drive and we took a longer drive out to Cumbria for a day. The lack of oven means that cooking facilities are limited for a longer stay, but there are lots of options for eating out nearby and pasta and rice dishes are easy to cook on the hobs. We have an anxious dog and she didn't bark from within the lodge, it was so quiet, even with other people staying and it being a working farm. Outside the lodge was also very quiet. Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing break.

Michael

We had a lovely holiday, upon arrival we were greeted by Stephen, and he showed us around, it was peaceful and relaxing, would definitely stay thier again.

Just stayed 4 nights at otters holt and it was better than we expected hot tub was ready on arrival the owners steven and Mary had called us before our arrival to tell us it would be and what to do before getting in it , log cabin was clean and well set out with everything you need for your stay bed was comfortable shower and toilet were lovely and clean , the way the cabins are situated means you've got maximum privacy the owners were there if you needed anything or info and were very pleasant lovely walks around the farm and plenty to see and do within a half hour drive views from the cabin were lovely no road noise at all day or night all in all very relaxing break will be booking again .

Angela

On arrival we was greeted by the lovely Mary who showed us round the lodge which was impeccable and the hot tub which Steven had already contacted us to see if we would like it fired up and ready for arrival. Great customer service even before arrival. The lodge was warm and cosyand fully equipped with everything we needed for the weekend. As well as some welcome bubbles and biscuits for us to enjoy. Even Bowser had a welcome bag which made his tail wag! The farm has great walks for the dog as well as the enclosed field so he could have off lead time. If your looking for a relaxing, quite, romantic place to stay then this is the perfect place to stay. It also has some great places to visit locally if your looking for days out to. We will definitely be returning as soon as we can.

Teresa

BreathTaking views. Immaculately clean lodge. Facilities are wonderful. Our daughter books each year for us and we never tire of the views. The hosts Steve and Mary are very friendly and make you feel welcome on arrival. Loved walking around the farm.

Just got back from a 4 night break and already looked to see when its next available. Fantastic location with lots of places of interest nearby. Peaceful and relaxing Would definitely visit again

Andrew

Me and my partner had an amazing stay in otters holt the host was lovely lady ... Me and my partner had an amazing stay in otters holt the host was lovely lady she was there on arrival to greet us and show us around our cabin which was outstanding clean beautiful decor and pictures do not do it justice

Vick Elizabeth

We had an amazing stay at Otters holt for a belated 40th celebration! ! We were so lucky with the weather you would have thought we were abroad! Steven met us an arrival , very helpful and friendly...Mary also lovely...Nice to meet you Both! All the little touches were thought of, Fizz, milk and biscuits on arrival. We couldn't believe how quiet and peaceful it was and so sheltered from any wind. We all had a lovely time , especially our little dachshund he LOVED it ...his favourite thing was just sitting on the decking. Thank you for a lovely stay, we would highly recommend it!

Had a lovely short break at Otter's Holt, peaceful and relaxing slept like a log. Hot tub was ready and waiting when we got there, and nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. Everything was spotlessly clean couldnt ask for more. We will definitely be back soon. Paul,Tracy and Nell the dog

Thanks for a lovely 5 nights at Otters Holt. We had the most amazing time, enjoying the countryside, and relaxing. The lodge location is perfect, and has privacy from the other lodges. Inside every detail has been thought through, and we loved the otter touches!!! So nice arriving to a bottle of fizz, milk and biscuits, and even the dog had a goody bag!! Highly recommend a trip into Barnard castle. We went on the bus, and enjoyed a few drinks! Thanks Steven, and see you soon

Olivia

Me, my Husband & our dog had an amazing weekend here! We would 100 recommend and would love to go back! It is such a lovely place, totally peaceful & relaxing. Not too far a drive away from the local villages, about a 9 minutes drive to Raby Castle which was well worth the visit! The lodgecabin was great, comfy bed and the hot tub was fab! The hosts were also lovely, they went out of their way to put birthday banners and a balloon in the lodgecabin for my Husbands birthday which was really nice of them to do! I did ask prior if this was something they did, but they did go above and beyond what I was expecting. Thank you again!

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Attractions Near Otters Holt

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Otters Holt itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what County Durham has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Big Sheep - EX39 5AP

about 20 Miles

This is a recommended day out for families with young children visiting the Bedale area of Yorkshire. Visit the farm and receive a warm welcome as well as a guided tour. You will have the chance to bottle feed the lambs, bath a pig and handle some of the smaller animals. Kids will love the big sandpit and the outdoor play area. There is also a cafe and indoor play area for when the weather is not on your side.

Lightwater Valley - HG4 3HT

about 27 Miles

Situated in the Ripon area of North Yorkshire this popular theme park makes a fantastic day out for the whole family. The more daring will love the big and thrilling rides such as Raptor Attack, The Ultimate and Trauma Tower. For the little ones there are some excellent attractions such as Flying Camels, Dodgems and a Magic Wheel. Toddlers will like the Dragon Boats and the Lightwater Express amongst other things. There are over 40 rides and attractions in total and we think this is excellent value for money too. If you book your tickets in advance online you can save even more money and beat the queues.