Meet Mike and Marion
Open minded, Laid Back, Adaptable
I live in the countryside and enjoy sharing country living
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Computer games, Cooking, Reading, Watching movies, Knitting, sewing
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello my name is Mike and my wife's name is Marion.
We would like to welcome you to our lovely house.
We live in a quiet village and our children are now at University. We are well placed for travelling by car to either Newcastle (50mins), Durham City (25mins) or Darlington (20mins) and we live on the edge of Weardale where there are miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. We are only 3.5 miles from Bishop Auckland, which is the nearest place for shopping and is also host to the Kynren event, which is being held every summer from 2016.
Parking is on road (free) and you can usually get parked next to the house.
I am retired now and my wife is still working as a landscape gardener.
Occasionally our children are home to stay.
We also have 4 cats! They are friendly and are very inquisitive of new people, so prepared to have a cat or cats investigate you.
We are a friendly, relaxed couple who enjoy cooking and baking, so there are usually home made biscuits or cakes in the kitchen!
We have a spacious spare single room available which looks over the countryside to the rear of the house.
There is a comfortable bed, chair, desk and bookshelves. The family bathroom with separate shower is just next door. We have a large kitchen, separate dining room and a sitting room with a lovely open fire in the colder weather.
There are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the house.
There are also fire extinguishers, for your reassurance and safety.
Marion is a qualified first aider and we also have a first aid kit in the house.
We will provide a light breakfast set at the table but are also happy to cook a full breakfast for a small extra charge by prior arrangement.
Do let us know if you have a dietary requirement, or if you are happy to eat the same things as we eat.
Outside there is a sunny courtyard where you can have breakfast on sunny mornings or just read a book and enjoy the peace and tranquility with a cuppa and while away the hours.
We take life at a slower pace here far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A place to chill and relax and hopefully recharge your "batteries".
There is also a flowery garden with extra seating if you want to be surrounded by the flowers and wildlife.
We are interested in lots of things including DIY, gardening, reading and all sorts of craftwork.
We have bookshelves full of interesting books you could borrow during your stay.
We hope to welcome you to our home and hope you enjoy your stay.
My Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Garden
- Computer
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in a small, quiet village on the edge of Weardale near to the market town of Bishop Auckland. We are on a bus route to Bishop Auckland where you can also catch a bus or train to Newcastle, Durham and surrounding areas. There is a pub in the village (about 5 mins walk) and plenty places to have food in the surrounding area. Witton Castle Country Park is just 10 minutes walk away.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
As we have cats we can't accept other pets.
We would appreciate if you would treat our house with respect and care.
If you want to invite a friend or two then that is fine with us with prior arrangement.
We don't allow parties - but a quiet drink is fine!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
June 2017
Very sincereness, friendly , nice couple. Thank you so much. Nice house, great garden and fresh air Great for a break!
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