Lodge
Swan Lake Lodge at Holmewood Lakes
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- Sleeps 4
- Hot tub
- Dogs welcome
- Guests rate it 5/5 on Cottages.com
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About Swan Lake Lodge at Holmewood Lakes
Sleeping 4, Swan Lake Lodge at Holmewood Lakes is a lodge near Bishop Auckland in County Durham among some of England's quietest countryside: the right size for a family of four.
A hot tub comes with it, perfect for watching the sky darken with a drink in hand. Dogs are welcome, so nobody gets left at home. Guests give it 5 out of 5 on Cottages.com.
For days out, it is about 10 miles to Roseberry Topping, about 15 miles to Richmond, about 15 miles to Saltburn-by-the-Sea and about 20 miles to Durham Cathedral.
Days here might mean a day at the seaside in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, browsing the shops in Richmond and stargazing, with a stottie cake to finish the day.
A 7-night stay from 31 October 2026 was £1,367 in Cottages.com's feed on 20 October 2026; other dates and lengths of stay will differ. Autumn is a favourite: quieter roads, golden woods and cosy evenings. We list 10 more cabins and lodges within 10 miles if you want to compare. Full details, photos and live availability are on Cottages.com.
What's nearby
- Roseberry Toppingabout 10 miles
- Richmondabout 15 miles
- Saltburn-by-the-Seaabout 15 miles
- Durham Cathedralabout 20 miles
- Durhamabout 20 miles
- Staithesabout 25 miles
Straight-line distances; the drive will be a little further.
About County Durham
High Force thundering into its gorge and Durham Cathedral above the river. County Durham has the open moors of the North Pennines, the market towns of Teesdale and a newly wild coast.
It is quiet, dramatic and very good value.
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