Bondgate Holiday Cottage

Bondgate Cottage is a 2 bedroomed cottage which sleeps 3 people. It is situated within a short walking distance of Bishop Auckland town centre. Guests have full and exclusive use of the entire property which includes living area, kitchen/diner, downstairs shower/toilet and 2 bedrooms. The property also has a private garden to the rear. Please note dogs are welcome however due to additional cleaning there is an extra charge of £10.00 per dog per stay which can be paid on arrival. Guests have full access to all areas of the property. Kevin and Eileen live nearby and are contactable throughout your stay to answer any queries. Known as the gateway to Weardale, Bishop Auckland is a bustling market town with over 1,000 years of history. Just 12 miles from Durham, the town stands high above the meander in the River Wear and is home to The Auckland Project a visitor destination which includes the splendid, recently re-opened Auckland Castle; the country residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham for more than 900 years and the official home of the Bishop of Durham since the 12th century. Other attractions within The Auckland Project include the 150 acre ancient Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery, Bishop Trevor Gallery and Auckland Tower Visitor Centre. Arriva buses offer plenty of ways to get to and around the town itself. Bishop Auckland has its own train station and there are regular trains from Bishop Auckland to Middlesbrough, Whitby and Saltburn. Jump on a bus for a trip further afield with services running to Durham, Darlington and Tow Law. The cottage is within walking distance of ‘Kynren’ - an Epic Tale of England. The stunning, award-winning tale of a 2,000 year quest. Prepare to be spellbound as Kynren brings to ground-shaking life the story of Arthur through invasions, royal splendour, wars, heroic sacrifice, daily life and seismic change. Be swept along by a thrilling, family-friendly journey of dazzling pyrotechnics, beautiful choreography, amazing stunts and hard-to-believe horsemanship combine with an inspired, original soundtrack to leave you enraptured and awestruck.