About Otters Holt

Otters Holt is a cosy single-storey lodge tucked away on a working farm in County Durham. This secluded retreat sits apart from other lodges and offers stunning countryside views and a peaceful atmosphere that'll make you forget your inbox exists. Want privacy? You've got it in spades here.

The surrounding countryside is perfect for long walks and wildlife spotting. Located near Barnard Castle, you're in prime position to explore the North Pennines. Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park is just a short drive away. After a day of exploring, slip into your private hot tub with a favourite drink.. The neighbours won't hear you giggle.

The accommodation features one king-size bedroom, perfect for couples seeking quality time. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a gas stove-effect fire. There's a modern shower room with walk-in shower and heated towel rail. Smart TV and WiFi are included, though service can be intermittent - all the more reason to disconnect.

Visit Barnard Castle (15 minutes' drive) with its historic architecture, independent shops and tea rooms. Raby Castle (10 minutes) offers grand interiors and beautiful gardens. The North Pennines AONB (20 minutes) provides spectacular hiking trails. Durham Cathedral (30 minutes) is a UNESCO World Heritage site worth seeing.

Otters Holt is ideal for couples wanting to escape the rat race. The hosts Mary and Steve go above and beyond with thoughtful touches. Book Otters Holt for that romantic break you've been promising yourselves!

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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
✓ Note: Garden is not enclosed
✓ Note: lodge is on a working-farm but secluded from other lodges
✓ Note: This property offers the following short breaks: All year round, Winter, Off-season, Last minute and Christmas
✓ Note: 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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Otters Holt Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Otters Holt during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore County Durham's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Raby Castle

Distance: 5 miles

DL2 3AH

Barnard Castle

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8PR

Bowes Museum

Distance: 7.5 miles

DL12 8NP

North Pennines AONB

Distance: 10 miles

DL12 0XF

Teesdale Way

Distance: 6 miles

DL12 8NB

Hamsterley Forest

Distance: 12 miles

DL13 3NL

Barnard Castle Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8NP

Darlington Town Centre

Distance: 15 miles

DL1 5TJ

Bishop Auckland Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

DL14 7JG

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2 miles

DL2 3SW

Taxi Services from Barnard Castle

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8NP

Darlington Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

DL1 4AF

Raby Castle

Distance: 5 miles

DL2 3AH

Barnard Castle

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8PR

Bowes Museum

Distance: 7.5 miles

DL12 8NP

North Pennines AONB

Distance: 10 miles

DL12 0XF

Teesdale Way

Distance: 6 miles

DL12 8NB

Hamsterley Forest

Distance: 12 miles

DL13 3NL

Barnard Castle Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8NP

Darlington Town Centre

Distance: 15 miles

DL1 5TJ

Bishop Auckland Town Centre

Distance: 12 miles

DL14 7JG

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2 miles

DL2 3SW

Taxi Services from Barnard Castle

Distance: 7 miles

DL12 8NP

Darlington Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

DL1 4AF

Is Otters Holt Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Otters Holt is designed as a one-bedroom lodge for adults. The single king-size bedroom makes it unsuitable for families with children. The working farm location could present safety concerns for young visitors. There are no specific child-friendly facilities or activities on site. Families should look for alternative accommodation that caters to children's needs.

For Couples

Otters Holt is perfect for couples. The king-size bed and open-plan living space create an intimate atmosphere. Your private hot tub sits on the decking with countryside views. The gas stove-effect fire adds warmth for cosy evenings in. Complete privacy from other lodges lets you enjoy quality time together without interruptions. Past guests rave about romantic breaks here.

Pet Friendly

Otters Holt welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The countryside location offers walks right from your doorstep. The private outdoor space gives pets room to stretch their legs. Note that the garden isn't enclosed, so keep dogs supervised. The working farm setting provides interesting smells for curious pups. Nearby trails in the North Pennines are perfect for longer adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Otters Holt

The Fox and Hounds

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

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Raby Hunt Restaurant

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

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Teesdale Hotel Restaurant

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Otters Holt

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Otters Holt features a private hot tub on the decking area. It's perfectly positioned to enjoy the countryside views while you relax.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Otters Holt welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking opportunities directly from the property.

What amenities are included in the kitchen?

The kitchen is equipped with an electric hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. All the essentials you need for self-catering are provided.

Is there parking available?

Yes, private parking is available right by the lodge. You won't need to worry about finding a space or walking far with your luggage.

How far is it to the nearest pub?

The nearest pub is 1.4 miles away from Otters Holt. The nearest shop is slightly further at 2 miles from the property.

Is the property accessible for people with mobility issues?

Otters Holt is a single-storey lodge with ground floor accommodation throughout. The shower room features a walk-in shower which may be helpful for guests with limited mobility.

What's provided in terms of bedding and towels?

Bed linen and towels are included in the rent. The king-size bed comes fully made up ready for your arrival.

Is there internet access at the property?

Yes, WiFi is provided at Otters Holt. Due to the remote location, the service can occasionally be intermittent, so be prepared for possible connectivity issues.

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Otters Holt Reviews

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Everything was above and beyond our expectation would definitely recommend we ... Everything was above and beyond our expectation would definitely recommend we loved it that much we have already booked again for August Bank Holiday

Cracking getaway. Very peaceful with great surroundings. Not a huge issue but a softer mattress would push a score of 9.5 to a 10 out of 10. Me and wife definitely would book this property again and recommend to everybody.

Beautiful place and wonderful hosts

Debbie

Once again we had the most amazing stay. Everything was as it should be and Steven and Mary were so helpful. A lovely welcome pack, much appreciated and the hot tub was bliss. Wonderful to watch the sun go down with a glass of bubbly in the tub, hearing nothing but birds and sheep. Even our dog, Max was chilled out. Somewhere to go if you want to get away from it all and enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside. Will be back again. Debbie and Andy

Fantastic location, plenty to see and do within a short drive or walk. Amenities were immaculate, even Jack the lab had his own welcome basket. The owners were very attentive and a wonderful 3 days were had, would definitely recommend anyone to stay.

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About Otters Holt

Need To Know

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Otters Holt Attractions & Days Out

Is Otters Holt Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Otters Holt Reviews