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Langley Park, County Durham
A one bedroom retreat for two in the owner's grounds at Langley Park, everything on one level over warm stone floors, with an enclosed garden and a gazebo with its own wood burner, one dog welcome.
One dog, two people, and underfloor heating running the whole way through a stone floor. Bed In The Shed is a dog friendly retreat in the grounds of the owner's house at Langley Park, and that warm floor is the first thing a dog finds and the last thing it gives up. Everything is on one level, and an old dog will notice that before anybody else does.
Lounge, kitchen and dining space are one room, and a whole wall of it folds back onto the garden, so on a still morning a dog drifts between inside and out. A wood burner takes the far end. The bedroom carries a freestanding bath and an original fireplace, and a seat by the front door waits for boots while a muddy dog works out how far in it is allowed.
Anyone who has hauled a stiff old spaniel up a cottage staircase knows why one level matters. This is a stay for two who want the dog in the room with them: the garden through the folding doors, a covered gazebo in the corner with a wood burner of its own for the last hour of an evening, and a bed nobody has to climb towards.
The village is under a mile off, with a pub, a cafe and a couple of good places to eat. Ushaw's chapels and gardens are the near day out, and Durham is close enough that the cathedral and the loop of the Wear below it make a morning. The Lanchester Valley path runs west along an old railway, level all the way and gentle on a dog that no longer does hills.
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from £573 for 7 nights
Bed In The Shed takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with seating and gazebo with wood burner (first basket of logs provided) | E-bikes available to use during stay (arrangement with the owner) | Bike storage available | Private parking
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £573 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Bed In The Shed from £573 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bed In The Shed dog friendly?
Yes — one dog is welcome at Bed In The Shed. The whole place has been thought through with a dog in mind: everything is on one level over warm stone floors with underfloor heating, there's an enclosed garden the dog can move freely between, and a covered gazebo with its own wood burner for evenings outside.
Are dogs allowed at Bed In The Shed year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, and the setup suggests it works well whatever the weather — underfloor heating running through stone floors, a wood burner inside, and a second wood burner in the garden gazebo all point to a place that's thought about the colder months. It's worth confirming directly with the owner if you're planning a winter trip.
What should I know before visiting Bed In The Shed with my dog?
The retreat accommodates one dog, so it's worth knowing that before you book if you have more than one. The single-level layout is a genuine practical detail — there are no stairs for a stiff or older dog to manage, and a seat by the front door gives you somewhere to sort boots and a muddy dog on the way back in. The Lanchester Valley path nearby runs along a former railway line, level all the way, which is well worth knowing if your dog finds hills hard going.
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Bed In The Shed from £573 for 7 nights
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