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Reviews of The Woodlands - Zillo

34 Woodlands Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LZ, United Kingdom

#10 of 43 hotels in Bishop Auckland

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Place was very well presented very clean everything you need in a home would deffo stay again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    9.0
    Quick one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    we only stayed for one night visiting to see the kynren. The house was very nice, had everything we needed, beds comfy, very quiet area, easy parking and a nice 15 minute walk to the town centre. We would stay again. This house would be a perfect base for exploring the area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Neatly presented two bed terraced house. Easy to park outside and a huge Asda just across the road was ideal for us. Worked really well for our family as we visited Beamish. Perfect bedrooms for families with children or for a group of friends, with one bedroom sleeping up to 4 people and the other with two single beds. As long as you know to expect this is a terraced house on a residential street, then it is comfortable and perfectly good for a short stay if you want to visit surrounding areas by car.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    9.0
    Superb property great value super location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't dislike anything Nothing Nowt Well alright Greys not my colour but thats really pushing it

    Great location, with parking outside and just 10 min walk to centre of town. This home has everything you could want and is neat tidy and well cared for. Warm and cosy in a quiet location. Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances including a coffee machine with tea coffee and milk provided with some breakfast cereals too. The lounge is comfy and there is a separate dining room with another sofa. Very spacious rooms all nicely decorated and very clean. Upstairs 1 very large bedroom with a double and 2 singles and another smaller bedroom with 2 singles. Plus a family sized bathroom with bath and shower over - super water pressure and all nicely clean and bright. The area is quiet and mainly residential there was no noise at all on a Saturday night. The walk to town is easy all on the flat and there are some nice things to see and do in Bishop Aukland. We visited Kynren story of us show a spectacular 2000 strong performance outlining the history of England with super actors animals music and fireworks. Our walk back at midnight was fine and its very easy to get into town for the bus or for restaurants. There is also a 24hr Aldi at the end of the street. This property is exceptional value and very very clean comfortable and I'd highly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit tired in places such as the bathroom, but that’s just aesthetics.

    It was central to our needs, ASDA a short stroll away. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was lovely very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely house 20mins from Durham
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only small point was there is just one bathroom/ toilet. Not that it can be helped but a second toilet would have made it perfect

    We stayed to be close to Durham for our son’s graduation. The house is lovely and well equipped. It is in a great location close to an Asda supermarket, ideal for anything forgotten. Everything you need is already there from comfortable furnishings to extra bedding. My wife was especially pleased with the coffee machine! The house would sleep up to eight which whilst a squeeze could be done. Parking on the street outside but there was plenty of space. The communications from the host was great and even when we kept adding guests at the last minute he was very accommodating. Will definitely book it again if available for next years Masters graduation.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    8.0
    A Tale of Two halves
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen and dining room in need of better housekeeping - DEEP CLEAN required: 1. Upon arrival we opened the kitchen door to FAUSTY SMELLING kitchen sink drains. In the kitchen sink a well-used black washing up bowl with dried on scummy remains: most unpleasant. We went to the supermarket and bought a clean new white bowl for just £1. 2. The washing machine too was smelling fausty - the soap tray was MOULDY and most off-putting. + No indoor drying rack provided & the outdoors washing line was not secured to the wall. 3. The seats of the dining room chairs were covered in crumbs etc. 4. Kerb Appeal?!?! We picked up the litter accumulated by the front door. Why not just sweep the pavement if you are expecting paying guests. Lots of room for improvement Zillo!

    Many positives... But some Housekeeping Issues that need to be addressed! Clearly the host(s) (remote - did not meet them) are making an effort: a nicely decorated sitting room and pleasant bedrooms. Comfortable beds and good linen. Adequate bathroom even if decor a little dated here. The little house is located in a quiet street within 10-12 mins walk of the main sites in the central square. At the end of the road (3 mins stroll) to a large supermarket. Convenient street parking in front of the property.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great house, all you could need for a couple of days break. Good location with woodland walks almost outside the door and just a short 10min walk to the Market Square and the Palace.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    10
    Lovely accommodation in a quaint location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms, Nicely located with a supermarket and other conveniences nearby. Lovely and clean, and well kept..good communications with the owner too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    10
    Absolutely lovely, amazing value for money, tastefully decorated and very modern, spacious and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all exceptional

    Everything- it was large, spacious, very modern, extremely clean and comfortable. The standard was extremely high

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    8.0
    Quiet, comfortable and warm house, within walking distance of museums and palace and town centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit of a flap about the keysafe number and details, hadn't been emailed as we left, needed to contact owner on arriving. Speedily sorted out

    Location good, small walk from train station. Lovely old buildings throughout Bishop Auckland and also local rejuvenation happening. Quiet area. Rooms clean, heating thermostat working, turned up when we were in, low when out. Cleaning materials left to use. A walk into town, but crossed over into main street to look at the shops. Independent shops and cafes, Moss and Ivy, Marvellous Toys, Auckland Project, The Town Hall, Parkland Hotel Restaurant which was open later for a later birthday meal

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Lovely place, immaculate with everything needed. Would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Lovely place, immaculate with everything needed. Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    10
    Pleasent stay in a cam and quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Specious,Hygienic and easy access to supermarkets

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, stylish, plenty of parking, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sleeps 6 but only 4 forks! Fuse kept tripping. Security camera inside the house but not disclosed.

    Location. House very stylish and comfortable. Warm enough too.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely place to chill with friends and in an excellent location! Communication was excellent 👌🏻

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our week.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small points. There was no teapot and the utensils were limited.

    The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The welcome pack with cereals, tea bags and coffee pods etc was a lovely touch. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean great location to our needs

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay very much. I would recommend Bishop Aukland as a base for visiting the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't receive the information from booking.com regarding the key code until the day I was travelling and as I don't have emails on my phone I was oblige to contact the owner who was extremely pleasant and helpful.

    I like the location as it was close to the railway station and a short and very pleasant walk to the local amenities and places of interest. Its was a lovely clean and quiet street with friendly neighbours.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    9.0
    Avery comfortable and pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A dishwasher - not essential and a cafetiere

    The location was very good for the town centre and Kynren.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Fitted our neeeds 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No anti slip mat in bath - dangerous. Seating not particularly comfortable.

    Location for our needs

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a beautiful house to stay in.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    9.0
    Greaf property. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean and in great location for kynren

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    House was perfect. Clean and everything you needed available.

    Stayed in June 2024

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