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Description:

Enjoying a village location in lovely Weardale yet only 9 miles from historic Durham Old Chapel Cottages make an ideal base for exploring the area’s varied attractions. Durham boasts good shops an imposing cathedral and seasonal river boat trips; and quad biking at Hardwick Hall (12 miles) Diggerworld (16 miles) the Bowes Museum and Killhope Mining Centre offer great days out. Fell walking in stunning scenery golf and riding are available nearby whilst Hamsterley Forest’s walking and mountain bike trails are 8 miles and the Lowbarns Nature Reserve’s visitor centre bird watching and wildflower meadows are 3 miles. The village pub’s popular restaurant is yards away. Shop 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Sitting room with electric ’flame effect’ fire. Study with sofa bed (for + 2). Spacious modern kitchen/dining room. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 692

Sleeps: 8

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A charming rural retreat yet only 5 miles from Gateshead’s Metro Centre and its huge variety of shops eating places and cinema this traditional converted granary certainly offers the best of town and country. Affording lovely walks and cycling through open countryside from the door it adjoins the owners’ home overlooking their riding school where lessons and treks can be arranged. Within 2 miles the Beamish Open Air Museum offers a fascinating day out Newcastle and the cathedral city of Durham are a short drive and the Northumbrian coast is within an hours drive away. Pub and shop under 2 miles.

Entrance hall. Spacious beamed open plan sitting room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ stove and kitchen and dining area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room with large arched window. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil CH inc
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ stove
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Shared patio with furniture
• Easy walking access
• Pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Surrounded by peaceful countryside yet only 15 minutes from Durham city this converted barn is finished to a good standard with spacious interiors and two ensuite bathrooms and a well equipped kitchen. Set on a 450 acre working farm with footpaths and cycle ways the cottage has its own private enclosed garden and boasts wonderful countryside views. The village of Brancepeth is only half a mile away with championship golf course and Medieval castle. Durham city has a timeless quality with rowing on the Wear and riverside walks cobbled streets with boutiques and cafes alongside the dramatic cathedral and castle. Within half an hours drive you can explore the city of Newcastle Beamish Open Air Museum or enjoy exploring the Durham Dales. Shop and pub serving food 2 miles.

Open plan sitting room with electric ‘wood burner effect’ fire dining and kitchen areas. Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr) with ensuite bathroom/WC with double shower cubicle Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arr) with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ fire
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Highchair
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 692

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Boasting magnificent views in an area of outstanding natural beauty between the North Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales this charming conversion of a 300 year old barn is full of character with exposed beams and stone floors. Adjoining the owners’ home on a farm where visitors can help feed animals as well as buy farm produce it sits beside the Pennine Way – ideal for walkers of all abilities. Bowes village with its castle and pub serving food is just ½ mile the market town of Barnard Castle with a good selection of shops (5 miles) and Raby Castle Bowes Museum High Force waterfalls are all within easy reach.

Sitting room with well equipped kitchen area. Dining room. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room with additional bed (for + child). Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CHinc
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Stereo/CD
• Wireless broadband
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Shared laundry room with auto wm and t/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Patio with furniture
• Barbecue
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

Commanding uninterrupted views across unspoilt Weardale countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty this substantial farmhouse is ideal for family gatherings and larger parties. Built in 1726 and recently renovated to high standards it features a spacious farmhouse kitchen as well as exposed beams and original stone interior walls. Boasting its own enclosed garden it sits beside the owners’ home on a working farm where visitors can explore the local footpaths and the surrounding glorious walking country whilst just 1 mile away is the delightful Dales village of Wolsingham with its cafes pubs and shops. Pony trekking is available in nearby Hamsterley Forest and a nostalgic steam train ride on the Weardale Railway offers an ideal way to enjoy the local landscape (in season). The historic city of Durham only 17 miles away is well worth visiting for its Norman castle magnificent cathedral and river boat trips whilst in happy contrast cosmopolitan Newcastle for excellent shopping and fascinating architecture is a 24 mile drive. Beamish Living History Museum Barnard Castle and Kilhope Lead Mining Centre are among the attractions close by and Hadrian’s Wall with its Roman forts and spectacular views of the Northumberland moors is within an hour’s drive. Shops and pubs serving food 1 mile.

Hall. Sitting room with wood burner and doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Twin bedded room. Two steps to bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Step up to double bedroom. First floor: Double bedroom with single bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• American style f/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• 3 Z beds (for + 3)
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 2 dogs max (must be kept under strict control)
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 664 – 1928

Sleeps: 14

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Description:

Set in six acres of attractive grounds at Penmorvah Manor the three courtyard cottages are converted from stables and offer a comfortable base from which to explore the surrounding area. There are distant sea views from the Hotel Gardens. Views extend down to Maenporth Beach. Falmouth with its Maritime Museum and harbour offers many fine sandy beaches including Swanpool and Maenporth and a great selection of fine restaurants including Rick Steins. The sheltered creeks of the Helford and Fal Rivers can be explored by ferryboat and stunning coastal walks can be enjoyed and the sub tropical gardens of Glendurgan and Trebah are close by. The Eden Project Lizard Peninsula Gweek Seal Sanctuary and St Mawes Castle are all a short drive. Shops and pubs in Falmouth 2.5 miles. Village pub serving food 1 mile.

Open plan sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) well equipped kitchen and dining area. Double bedroom. Shower room/WC.

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Weekly Price GBP: 343 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

This property boasts a private garden with a small stream running through. Set on the owners’ farm it offers spacious comfortable and attractive accommodation as well as the opportunity to enjoy tennis and lovely walks. The surrounding landscape is dotted with picturesque villages and it is an easy drive to the sea at the charming port of Lyme Regis (8 miles). Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park and Forde Abbey Gardens (less than 7 miles). Montacute House an Elizabethan manor in the care of the National Trust lies within a short drive. Horse riding golf cycle hire sailing and sea fishing all available nearby. Village shop and pub serving food in Broadwindsor 2 miles.

Spacious sitting room and open fire. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. Up five steps to kitchen with oil Aga dining area and walk in larder. Steep stairs to first floor: Twin bedded room. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with bidet. Up five steps to second double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec by meter reading
• Oil CH £10 pw poa Apr 29th – Sep 16th (other dates £20 pw poa)
• Logs £10 per basket 1st basket foc
• Oil Aga foc
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Music centre (MP3 compatible)
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Larder fridge
• Auto wm
• Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Secure patio with furniture
• Five steps up from patio to lawned garden with small stream (toddlers beware!)
• Hard tennis court
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• No pets

Weekly Price GBP: 397 – 921

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Tucked away down a country lane and surrounded by rolling countryside this converted dairy is renovated to a good standard with well equipped kitchen and beautiful bathrooms spacious sitting room with double height beamed ceiling and minstrel balcony. Set by the owners’ home and sharing their 4 acre grounds. A 15 minute walk along the riverside takes you directly into Durham city where you can enjoy excellent cafes restaurants and shopping. Steeped in history Durham is renowned for its spectacular architecture and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle along with its famous university which dates back to the 13th Century. A 10 minute train journey into the vibrant city of Newcastle and only 45 minutes to historical York. Pub serving food and shop 0.5 miles.

Hallway. Two steps down to well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Three steps up to spacious sitting room with beamed ceiling. Dining room and double sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only). First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• Radio
• Broadband
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Stairgate
• Parking
• 4 acre shared garden with furniture
• Beck (toddlers beware!)
• Fishing on River Wear foc
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 6

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from the lovely beach at Alum Chine (pictured) this very comfortable property is one of 12 new apartments (set within the building shown) and enjoys its own large patio. A peaceful residential area it is only 4 miles from Bournemouth and its myriad resort attractions. Brownsea Island Corfe Castle lovely gardens at Compton Acres Durlston Country Park and Kingston Lacy (N.T.) are all easily reached. Golf sailing and woodland walks close by. Pub 400 yards shops 2 miles.

Up eighteen steps (or lift from garage) to lobby and front door entrance to this very comfortable apartment. Modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire and glass doors to patio. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Elec fire
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Radio
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Hairdryer
• Parking in shared garage for 1 car
• Roadside parking
• Patio with furniture
• Easy walking access (lift)
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 388 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Enjoying a peaceful working farm setting and views from its secure garden this converted single storey stable block is of an excellent standard. Visitors are welcome to roam across 120 acres of open farmland where you might see one of the resident alpacas young children will delight in the play area and outside toys. Mainsforth is a small picturesque village just 7 miles from Durham and its magnificent cathedral fine amenities and riverside walks. Beamish Open Air Museum the Lakes Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland’s sandy beaches are all easily accessible.

Hall. Open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining areas. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• Video
• DVD
• Music system
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Shared laundry room with auto wm and t/dryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Parking
• Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Shared games room with pool table table tennis and indoor children’s toys
• Children’s play area
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 235 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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