The Beamish museum in County Durham has opened its first overnight accommodation, Georgian-style holiday cottages.
The self-catering cottages, Potter’s Cottage and Drover’s Rest, were curated by the museum’s team and are situated in renovated original buildings.
For an immersive experience, they feature traditional furniture and items from the Beamish collection, as well as modern appliances and a TV.
Also, the cottages include a garden with views over the museum’s Georgian landscape, and are located near the new Georgian tavern and pottery.
Samantha Shotton, Beamish’s chief operating officer, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching our first overnight accommodation at the museum, offering this unique opportunity to stay overnight at Beamish.
“We’re really looking forward to welcoming guests to stay and have put a lot of work into creating these Georgian-style cottages in original farm buildings, in a beautiful location in our 1820s landscape.
“Beamish is a charity, so the income from guests staying in the cottages will support the work of the museum in preserving the region’s heritage while also helping today’s communities including through our health and wellbeing, and learning work.”
First overnight accommodation at Beamish
Stays in the cottages will include admission to the museum during opening hours. The cottages can each accommodate up to two guests, and Potter’s Cottage is dog-friendly.
The overnight accommodation is part of the Remaking Beamish project, which included a 1950s town, 1950s farm and additions to the Georgian landscape.
Set within 400 acres, the museum also includes a 1900s town, 1900s pit village and 1940s farm.
Beamish is working with North East-based holiday let management agency Host & Stay on bookings for the cottages.
Dale Smith, CEO of Host & Stay, said: “Managing the first-ever overnight accommodation at such an iconic attraction for the region is an exciting milestone for Host & Stay.
“These beautifully restored Georgian cottages offer guests a rare opportunity to step back in time and fully immerse themselves in the Beamish experience.”
Images courtesy of Beamish
