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Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve

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Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Blackhall Colliery, England
  • Place, Peterlee Leisure Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartlepool Maritime Experience
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Hartlepool

A family-friendly stay in Hartlepool awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Tweddle Children's Animal Farm and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Peterlee Leisure Centre. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

What's nearby

  • Peterlee Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tweddle Children's Animal Farm - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hartlepool Maritime Experience - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Ward Jackson Park - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Seaton Carew Beach - 22 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Hartlepool Station - 19 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Five Quarter (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Eden Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yoden Fisheries - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve

Arty, two bedroom, Edwardian terraced, ex-colliery coastal cottage in a friendly, up and coming, area with good local amenities and walking distance to the beach, Castle Eden Dene nature reserve, river and viaduct.

The house features Urban art murals throughout, well equipped kitchen, 58 inch smart TV and bathroom with bath and mixer shower. Free on street parking with plenty of space. To the rear is a yarden (a gravelled yard garden) with sheltered seating area.

Well behaved pets are welcome.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?

The closest beach to Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve is Blast Beach (7.6 km).

Does Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?

No, Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Sooty Babe colliery cottage.10 mins walk to beach and Castle Eden nature reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well equipped, clean and cosy. Would recommend it to friends
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right for what we needed

Just right for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025