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Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Dowfold House | Low Jobs Hill, Crook DL15 9AB, England
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Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 4 Crook B&B and Inns
May 22, 2013 -
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May 15, 2013 -
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Blackpool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My wife, myself and our 2 dogs had most enjoyable weekend at Dowfold House. It is a beautiful house in a lovely location. We were made most welcome and everything was great. THE BREAKFASTS WERE EXCELLENT. We would certainly reccomend Dowfold House

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

One of the best B&B in which we have stayed. Overall a very good experience. Very welcoming with comfortable rooms. Serves excellent breakfast. House very well appointed and immaculately maintained. Location convenient for access to Durham and to surrounding countryside. Would happily stay there again.

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Thank you for your kind comments. We do particularly appreciate your point about how convenient Dowfold House is both for Durham and the countryside. We are right on the border of Weardale, one of England's last real wildernesses, and an awesome place to visit More

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My daughter and I stayed the night so we could attend a Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinc at the Stonechester Stud. Dowfold was very close and offered everyuthing we could have needed. The room was beautifual and light with plenty of space and the en suite had eveything needed to pamper yourself after a hard day with the horses. The breakfast... More

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

What fulsome review! Thank you. We are rich in things equestrian around here - to the point where we can offer your horse B&B as well as yourselves. I'd agree about the pains au chocolat - which your daughter spelt correctly (rare). We bake them fresh in the morning, so they are just out of the oven - and all... More

Caledon, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

When I first searched the internet for a place to stay near Crook I was pleased to find Dowfold House. I am not a regular b&b user and generally prefer to stay in a boutique hotel. The website gives a promising overview and the reality met or exceeded my needs. The Green Room has been my choice on two occasions... More

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

It was a pleasure to see you again, and reassuring that our standards haven't slipped! We're flattered by the comparison to a boutique hotel, and will continue to strive to uphold the level of service we offer. They say Americans are the most demanding consumers on the planet, so if we can please you, well... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

If you are visiting anywhere near here (eg Durham is about 7 miles away), you couldn't wish for a better B&B with the freshest air (well, I live in London!) and the friendliest, highest level of service. Jill and Rupert are perfect hosts and the house itself is beautifully appointed with everything you could want for. Run in a very... More

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

We're so glad you enjoyed it here. We really loved having you and your colleagues to stay - and the concert was wonderful! We clearly had the air brought in specially - although not from the Arctic this time. We are lucky in the range and variety of bird-life around here, and they are really great to watch at breakfast... More

Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We had another lovely stay with Jill and Rupert at Dowfold house. We slept in the very comfortable red room and enjoyed the invigorating shower in the morning. The house is immaculate, very comfortable and the breakfasts are the best. We have used this B&B several times while traveling to Scotland as it makes a handy stop over and the... More

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

Thank you. we always look forward to welcoming you and I'm glad we continue to come up to scratch! We ARE popular for a break for those heading Scotlandwards - just exactly half-way between London & Inverness, and we always enjoy greeting our cousins from "Alba" (the old name for Scotland, according to my Scrabble dictionary...). More

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

I cannot fault Dowfold House, I had a warm welcome from Jill and Rupert, the room was spotless, thoughtful and beautiful, you could not get better in a 5 star hotel. The breakfast was one of the best I have ever had in a B&B and the setting is lovely. I will definitely return!

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Coo! There's really nothing more to say except "thank you very much!" It's what we aim for & it's nice to hit it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This was our second visit and it was even better than I remembered. Jill and Rupert gave us a very warm welcome, fantastic breakfasts and a spotlessly clean room. I particularly loved the attention to detail - the snowdrops in our room, a torch in case of fire and delicious cookies.. The food is especially good using local produce and... More

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thank you. It was great to see you again. We're delighted the soda bread recipe is working well for you (Paul Hollywood's book: "100 breads", if anyone wants to know - and make sure to use bread flour; some recipes don't mention this). More

Kendal, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

So good, we arrived wet and dirty on bikes but the welcome was great. Beautiful and interesting house, warm spotless and comfortable. next time we will visit with our dog as B+Bs welcoming pets are rare.

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thank you. We like bike people - they are always so positive about everything. It just shows there may be something to this biking thing. More

Woodbridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

Perfect: Open fire in an elegant sitting room; comfortable bed ; spotlessly clean; charming but unobtrusive hosts and outstanding breakfasts. We wish we had discovered this wonderful place to stay when two of our children were at university in Durham. We have never found anywhere else as pleasant, comfortable and welcoming.

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dowfold, Owner at Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Thank you very much. We wish you had discovered us earlier, too! You've identified just what we try to do - pleasant, comfortable and welcoming. It's so rewarding to know the message gets through. More

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Additional Information about Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Address: Dowfold House | Low Jobs Hill, Crook DL15 9AB, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > County Durham > Crook
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Crook
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Come & visit our lovely, comfortable Victorian house with its delightful gardens. As a small, high-quality bed and breakfast establishment, we aim to provide a comfortable, welcoming, peaceful - home for you to enjoy; and we do GREAT breakfasts!Our rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, all with en-suite facilities, while our home & gardens offer opportunities for relaxation. We're proud of our green credentials. "Green, but without the hair shirt" is our motto. ... more   less 

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