Cottage in Northumberland

Cottage in Northumberland: Durham

Set within 600 acres of peaceful, private woods and farmland, this attractive, cosy cottage offers luxurious touches for a relaxing or romantic break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Keen cyclists will love this area with the Derwent valley and reservoir nearby. Enjoy walks around the grounds and lunch at the local pub/restaurant (1.3 miles). Head into the fabulous North Pennines AONB with a myriad of walking and cycling routes, wildlife, flora, and fauna. The Roman town of Corbridge (10.6 miles) is a must visit with lovely independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Discover Beamish Living Museum (13.6 miles) and walks at Gibside (9.2 miles) and golfers will love Slaley Hall (5.8 miles), Matfen (15.5 miles) and Hexham (16.6 miles) golf clubs. Visit the splendour of Hexham Abbey, have lunch in the café and wander through beautiful Sele Park 14.6 miles or, spend a day at Hexham Racecourse (13 miles). Explore Newcastle s (23.5 miles) live music venues, the Theatre Royal, river walks and tours, shopping, friendly bars and restaurants. Three stone steps take you through the front door of this gorgeous corner cottage with fun features and luxurious touches to help you enjoy your stay. Hang up your coats and leave your walking boots in the hallway and head through to the beautifully presented lounge with lots of natural light from the dual aspect windows and French doors which open onto the garden. Relax on the comfortable seating in front of the wood burner after a day exploring this wonderful area to watch a favourite movie on the Smart TV. The kitchen/diner is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a range of tasty food and enjoy sitting together at mealtimes. There is also a separate utility room for laundry. The king size bedroom is located off the hallway with a Smart TV and a lovely garden view. The bathroom is also located nearby. Heading upstairs, there is an additional WC and the landing features a sofa/day bed for an additional small child and a boudoir seat. An arched doorway leads into the luxurious, super king size bedroom where you can retreat with a good book, enjoy views over the garden, and have a peaceful night s sleep. Outside, there is an enclosed patio garden with sun loungers and a picnic style table, plus a covered outdoor seating area with a sofa and bench. The garden is perfect for alfresco dining, woodland views, bird watching, and night time star gazing.