Set in a tranquil location in the heart of the beautiful Durham countryside, this delightful period cottage offers cosy accommodation for a couple with a pair of dogs, looking to explore this stunning area. Set on the outskirts of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this pretty cottage is part of a delightful complex of properties situated on a working farm with 100 acres of farmland for you to explore.
This lovely holiday cottage showcases original features including exposed beams and stonework, and features a light and spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The welcoming and cosy lounge is ideal for you to relax in, read a book or enjoy a film. You can share a fantastic meal in the dining area, and there’s also a stylish kitchen. There’s a delightful seating area outside, or you can explore some of the on-site facilities, including a farm shop and café, and a games room which is shared with the other properties where you can play air hockey, table football or table tennis. You are also welcome to visit the farm animals, including cattle and sheep, and explore the farmland, where there’s a nature trail, playing field, an ancient monument and medieval moat.
Set near the pretty village of Wolsingham (2 miles), this holiday home is a wonderful base for you and your dogs to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Durham Dales. The historic city of Durham is nearby (15 miles), or you can head into the North Pennines, which offers glorious landscapes, heather-covered moors, rugged peatlands and magical hay meadows. Dogs are welcome at numerous attractions throughout the area including Barnard Castle (18 miles), Bowes Castle (23 miles), Killhope Mine (20 miles), Egglestone Abbey (20 miles), Prudhoe Castle (24 miles), Finchale Priory (20 miles) and Auckland Castle Deer House (9 miles).