With its nature-themed interior decor and far-reaching nature views, this romantic couple’s bolthole effortlessly connects you to the County Durham countryside. Let conversations flow through the open-plan spaces with chic furnishings and wooden accents and treat yourself to an evening of al fresco dining in the private courtyard overlooking pastureland. Spend your time away exploring the walking trails, rural towns and historical attractions of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Step inside this converted stone barn to find an elegant open-plan living space with chandelier-style lighting, wooden furnishings and accents of red throughout. Move past the intimate, rustic dining table to find a comfortable sofa in front of a charming feature wall. On the left is a stylish, neutral-toned L-shaped fitted kitchen with surface tops. Continue into the delightful bedroom with a chic headboard on the king bed. Beyond here is a lovely bathroom, prettily decorated, with a shower over the bath layout. Outside, you can enjoy views of the distant trees from the patio with a bistro set. Private parking for one car.
While staying in the small village of Wycliffe, take Fido for a stroll along the winding River Tees (less than 0.5 miles) until you reach Ovington (1.5 miles) which is home to a traditional pub. Spend an afternoon at the mediaeval Raby Castle (9 miles) or head to the historic market town of Barnard Castle (7 miles) for a look around the magnificent fortress ruin. Pack a picnic and head for High Force Waterfall (22 miles) in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hit Britain''s oldest national trail, the Pennine Way, from God’s Bridge (12.5 miles). Soak up the views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park from Calver Hill (18 miles).