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Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features

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Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV, books
Exterior
Sport court

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Seaham, Co Durham
  • Blast Beach
    1 min drive
  • Dancing Betty Murton
    8 min drive
  • Seaham Station
    10 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    51 min drive

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The price is NZ$238
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Entire Home 10-15min to Durham Uni. & Hosp.

About the area

Seaham

Located in Seaham, this cottage is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Blast Beach and Houghton le Spring Golf Club. .This cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hawthorn Hive Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Shippersea Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Blast Beach - 1 min drive
  • Sunderland Empire - 18 min drive
  • Stadium of Light - 20 min drive
  • Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive
  • Durham University - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Seaham Station - 10 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Dalton Park - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hat and Feathers - JD Wetherspoon, Seaham - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Betty Murton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coal Face - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Marlborough - ‬11 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.

Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features

Kinley tower is a beautiful, recently renovated folly. This grade 2 British listed building offers guests a peaceful location on a relaxed family run farm. Please be aware that due to the buildings age there a couple of areas where the ceiling heights are lower than normal.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Yvonne Conway

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Listed Stone Built Folly with original gothic features Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly amazing!!!
This place is even more beautiful and unique than the pictures! We had an incredible stay here and really loved the location, wildlife and surroundings. Very clean and well kept, tastefully decorated and made for an unforgettable visit. Would love to come back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Folly good fun!
Such a lovely place, in the centre of fields with horses grazing peacefully around making the setting perfect! 10 mins on foot to the beach (to go sea glass hunting) and 10 mins in the car to Morrisons. The beach is pebble and it has a steep incline so if (like me) you suffer with bad knees, you need to take care but it can be done. I have a tween and a teen and they loved the setting enough to put their phones down and enjoy family time 😊 Durham Castle & Cathedral are also well worth the visit. Will definitely be back as there’s more to see and we ran out of time 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Castle on the Hill
We had a lovely stay at this little folly, first impressions were justified and it looks amazing sat on the top of the hill! Property was very clean and welcoming on arrival and nice and cosy. Lovely little supply of tea, coffee and biscuits (although we had brought our own!) Comfy beds we all slept very well with the combination of sea air and walks to go on! Also good supply of hand towels and soap for hand washing. Having read previous reviews about no curtains in the bedrooms we took some temporary black out blinds (the sort that can be cut to aize) and pleased we did as the sun rises in the window of the master bedroom! Gorgeous views all arpund, farm and countryside one way and sea views the other, and very friendly horses! We even saw Dolphins in the sea. Overall a peaceful and tranquil setting perfect for our short family get away! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale tower tranquil retreat
Stunning property, clean, comfortable cosy and spacious. all the amenities you need. Very well done renovation of historic tower. T
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aksel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Really cosy and fun place to stay. Extremely clean, great amenities. The surrounding area was lovely and made for some great hikes. Everything worked nicely. Would recommend to anyone and I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous find
Our second stay at this lovely tower. So quiet, amazing views, we love it here. Walks a plenty and such a lovely space to relax. Thank you once again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutley amazing 👏
Wow! What a beautiful accommodation! Pictures dont do it justice. So clean and comfortable. Me and my husband stayed here for a weekend celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. Would highly recommend anyone to stay if you are looking for a picturesque, peaceful break away. We would love to stay here again one day. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely short stay, super clean and cosy and fab location, total privacy and ease of access. gorgeous coastal circular walk - and into Seaham if wanted. lovey to be amongst the horses also - wonderful break for all the fam if you like peaceful cosy stays
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Accommodation / Location
Brilliant place to stay as a family, very clean and lovely place to stay, location by a private farm in the sticks you’re surrounded by grass, views, water and horses it’s beautiful. Great size accommodation and with modern kitchen and bathroom making staying here great. Located close to mainly areas, Beamish, Newcastle, Durham etc. Can’t recommend this place enough a lovely cozy warm stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Perfect setting. Peaceful. Very comfortable. Special memories for my husband's 60th birthday suprise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just awesome
Lovely property, so quite and beautiful. One thing, there isn't a microwave or toaster so if you're taking food, bear that in mind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property it was like staying in our on private mini castle!
Gorgeous homely property with lovely hosts. Any questions we had were answered promptly and the place had everything you could need. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Stay
We've stayed in this absolute gem of a "mini castle" (as our kids call it) and will definitely stay again. Cute, cosy, well appointed, loads of character, near some beautiful walks, no neighbours but some horses..... what more could you want! Owners brought us up a set of scales to do some new years eve party baking within 20 minutes of calling them. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay at the tower
Quirky (in a good way), beautifully decorated accommodation with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
We had a lovely stay even though the weather was stormy. The folly is beautiful and had everything we needed. The host has put heating on for our arrival and also helped us to find it in the dark which was much appreciated. The views from the property are amazing. Seaview and horses outside. We felt really comfortable and cozy and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, quirky property
Amazing property. We loved staying here and would happily book again. Very well placed for a beach-combing holiday. As described. Very clean. Good heating for a cold weather break.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
The tower is decorated lovely, it's comfortable, homely and immaculately clean with everything we needed in the kitchen. Set away from any main road it's perfect for quiet down time surrounded by fields. It's perfectly situated for visiting lots of beaches nearby and a short drive to Durham and the famous Seaham Hall beach for collecting sea glass.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We absolutely loved our stay here, the house/folly was really lovely,clean and well equipped. I had read on another review the bedrooms had no curtains so we took some bin bags and popped them at the windows, would recommended doing this if you like to sleep in darkness! We would definitely be back and book again as our kids loved it and the horses! Thanks fkr a lovely stay 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second visit
Ideal getaway for us. Quiet, comfortable and clean. This is the second time we've been and would come back again. Love the area and the Folly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leela S., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, well appointed quirky property
The location was beautiful and the property comfortable and a good size. It was a shame that they were stingy with loo roll ( only 1 roll for a 3 night stay). Comments relating to the shower have been made over several years and it is not clear why the simple repair needed has not been carried out. The code for the gate was incorrect in the visitor info and we had to call them at 11pm. A dish drainer would have been useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
This is a beautiful property which is extremely peaceful. The horses were a lovely bonus. The one thing that would have made it perfect was if you could get up to the top to really see the amazing views. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Hideaway Stay
The folly is quirky, cosy, peaceful, beautifully kept and so clean. It's really comfortable and the views are delightful. Perfect location for exploring Durham and the surrounds, with the coastal footpath close by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A special place
We loved our stay here, such a peacefull place . Immaculate and the views were amazing. We will definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Viv W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet stay
The property is beautiful so carefully restored. I personally really like to sleep in a very dark room, so for me no wondow coverings in the bedrooms was difficult. I would recommend if you are happy with this.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023