Envisage a peaceful staycation in rural Durham with your canine companion by your side, discovering a treasure trove of walks, market towns and an array of eateries serving top-notch local fare. This attractive property is the perfect base for six humans and two hounds and offers charm in abundance, whether you are snoozing by the wood burner or soaking your weary paws in an exquisite bubble bath. You’ll have ample outside space for Fido to play safely whilst you enjoy a well-deserved glass of wine.
Spacious and comfortable with a simple colour palette and tasteful decor, your holiday abode is comfort personified. Light the wood burner in the lounge and snuggle down with a bowl of popcorn and a family film, letting Rover dream of chasing rabbits from his cosy spot on the fireside rug. The impressive kitchen/diner is stylish and generously equipped, complete with a feature spiral staircase and a breakfast bar for those leisurely mornings sipping coffee and planning your day. Two of the bedrooms are tucked on the ground floor along with a shower room, and the master bedroom upstairs has vaulted ceilings and a superb bathroom. Outside, the garden is a wonderful space on sunny afternoons.
A short 11.5-mile drive will bring you to historic towns such as Barnard Castle, a pleasant day-trip destination with antique shops, eateries and the impressive ruins of a once-grand castle. Home to the Kynren festival, Bishop Auckland, 5.5 miles away, is brimming with independent shops alongside a castle, a 150-acre deer park and several art galleries and museums to tempt visitors of all interests. For those who are looking to reconnect with nature, the North Pennines are a beautiful place to explore with your waggy-tailed companion, starting at the southern gateway of Middleton-in-Teesdale, 15.5 miles away.