Pear Tree Cottage

WINNER OF CHANNEL 4 Four in a Bed !! A cosy stone built cottage perfect for a couples retreat nestled in the land of the Prince Bishop County Durham in Escomb Pear tree cottage is a cosy stone built cottage perfect for a couples getaway retreat with a private wood fired hot tub in the cottage courtyard, a 15 minute drive from the A1. We are located in a small village of Escomb and we are 5 minute walk to the river wear and the picturesque lake of Escomb. The village is home the oldest Saxon church and has a dog friendly pub and that serves delicious home cooked food. We are a perfectly situated for those guests visiting Kynren an epic tale of England which is a 20 minute walk away and the eleven arches can be seen from Escomb cemetry which is 3 minutes walk. Guests visiting Kynren will be provided free transport to and from the event by the hosts. Local attractions include Hamsterley Forest, High Force, Raby Castle, Auckland Castle, Beamish Museum -please contact site for a discount code. Bowes Museum, Binchester Roman Fort and we are located 30 minutes drive to the seaside. Other indoor activities are are axe throwing, ten pin bowling etc. please contact site for a 20% discount code. Access to the first floor is via a steep spiral staircase. There is a hot tub in the cottage courtyard for cottage guests to use. Why not come and join the glamping guests for a a delicious continental breakfast served in the tipi included in your price or your favourite tipple or cocktail drink from our quirky horse box bar. We offer wood fired pizza in the summer months all served alfresco or in the tipi. Reception is open from 9am until 8pm for any queries. Thing to do in the area is listed below and we can obtain 20% off activities or Places to visit Beamish museum being one of them. For your stay we thought you may like this list of attractions, things to do and places to eat for your visit. Home - Beamish Museum contact site for discount voucher code before making booking Raby Castle Raby Castle County Durham | One of England's Finest Medieval Castles Bowes Museum The Bowes Museum > Home Low Barnes Nature reserve Low Barns | Durham ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) Hamsterley Forest Hamsterley Forest | Forestry England Tunstall Reservoir Wolsingham - Tunstall Reservoir Circular walk • Hiking Route » (Website hidden by Airbnb) Killhope Mine Killhope Mine - Northern Mine Research Society ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) Weardale outdoor activity centre Get ready for the adventure of your life - Weardale Adventure Centre High force waterfall High Force Waterfall - This is Durham Binchester Roman Fort Binchester Roman Fort - Durham County Council Gibsons Cave Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave - This is Durham Eggleston Hall Gardens Welcome to Eggleston Hall Gardens - The Secret Garden of the North Elephant tree walk, Wolsingham Walk Route Map du104 Elephant Trees from Wolsingham ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) Stanhope stepping stones Stanhope Stepping Stones - Weardale UK Stanhope opened swimming pool Stanhope open air swimming pool – The only heated open air swimming pool in County Durham – a charity for, by, and with the community ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) Valhalla North Axe Throwing | Indoor Axe Throwing | County Durham Contact the Gables for a 20% discount code Planet leisure. Contact site for 20% discount code before booking PLACES TO EAT Menu | gabriellesrestaurant (gabri (Website hidden by Airbnb) Thomas Wright House – Guest house in the heart of County Durham The Bishop Lodge | Bar & Restaurant Bishop Auckland ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) (Website hidden by Airbnb) (Website hidden by Airbnb) Cross Keys Hamsterley - Cask Ales - Home Cooked We are within walking distance to Kynren and the Saxon church is 5 min walk away. Hamsterley forest is a short drive away. There is lots of places to visit and do in County Durham with Durham city only 13 mile away. The hosts will provide a taxi to and from Kynren show over the summer months. Please let us know and we will be happy to help. Walking distance to local pub the Saxon inn and retail park where there is plenty of amenities, Bishop Auckland town centre and the Eleven Arches home to Kynren. Pear Tree Cottage is part of the Gables Pod Camping site and cottage guests can use the glamping facilities In the summer months. The glamping site was a winner of Channel 4 Four in a Bed!! We also have an outdoor sauna for you to relax. See hosts for access and opening times.