Oaklea Cottage

Sedgefield, County Durham

A three bedroom house for six on the edge of Sedgefield with an enclosed garden, a woodfired hot tub facing open farmland and two ground floor bedrooms, two dogs welcome.

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Oaklea Cottage sleeps six on the edge of Sedgefield, a dog friendly house with an enclosed garden behind it and a woodfired hot tub looking over farmland. Two dogs come with it, and what makes that easy is Hardwick Park half a mile down the road: a lake, woodland and a circuit wide enough that neither dog needs a lead for much of it.

The ground floor does the work. A double, a twin and a shower room all sit on it, so an old dog sleeps beside somebody instead of being carried up to bed. The lounge takes the morning through a wide bay window. French doors off the dining room open onto the lawn, and the garden runs back far enough for two dogs to get up some speed before deciding the patio is more interesting.

Everyone is in from the park and the kitchen has started to smell of dinner. Somebody upstairs is losing at air hockey on the landing. Two dogs lie flat on the cool floor by the French doors with one eye on the handle, and outside the woodfired tub is coming up to heat with open country going dark behind it.

Sedgefield has stayed a proper County Durham town, with a broad green, a racecourse and enough good cooking to make an evening of. Hardwick Park is the daily walk and is reached on foot. Durham is twenty minutes north for the cathedral and the riverbanks, and the heritage coast east of it runs sand and low cliff for as far as a dog cares to go.

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from £677 for 7 nights

Oaklea Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with seating and BBQ | Parking is off-road for 3 cars | EV charger onsite - Additional charges apply | Secure storage for up to 6 bikes available | Golf course 5 minutes drive from pro
Sleeps: 6 guests
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: from £677 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Games, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi

Oaklea Cottage from £677 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oaklea Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Oaklea Cottage is dog friendly and welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed garden with enough space for dogs to run around, and Hardwick Park — a lake and woodland circuit — is just half a mile away on foot, making it a natural base for a dog-friendly break.
Are dogs allowed at Oaklea Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Hardwick Park nearby is a year-round walking spot, which makes the cottage a practical option whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Oaklea Cottage with my dog?
The cottage has an enclosed garden, so your dogs have a safe space outside without needing to be on a lead the whole time. Hardwick Park, half a mile away and reachable on foot, offers a wide enough circuit that dogs can be off lead for much of it. It's also worth knowing that the ground floor has a double bedroom and a twin, which is handy if you have an older dog that can't manage stairs.