Gorgeous art-filled stone cottage with incredible views across the North Pennines AONB (sleeps 4)
Space & setting.
After a day exploring the myriad trails of the hiking country beyond the front door – the intrepid might reach as far as Hadrian’s Wall – kick off your boots and relax into quintessential English luxury. Drink tea by the pea-green Aga in the kitchen, loll in the tub in the midnight-blue bathroom, then sink into the plump cushions of the window seat and gaze out at the scrubbed moorland beyond the glass. Summertime lends itself to iced G&Ts and croquet on the lawn as the sun sets, while hot chocolates by the log burner are the order of the day in cooler months. After dark, skies are fabulous year round — and the Northern Lights are a fairly regular spectacle.
The cottage adjoins the owners’ family house, and they are impeccable hosts. Nothing is too much trouble, whether picking guests up from Darlington, arranging bikes to borrow, or offering freshly harvested greens from their veggie patch. As gallery curators by profession, the house is a beautifully appointed melange of vintage and modern décor, accented with contemporary works by up-and-coming artists. With 2 bedrooms, plenty of board games, and a warm welcome to dogs, it’s the perfect countryside retreat for friends or family.
Getting here: best to drive though the owners can collect from Durham (50 mins), Newcastle (50 mins) & Darlington (1hr)
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Sustainability.
This is a 18thC building and all of the furniture is antique or pre-loved. All of the products are sourced locally,
Surrounds.
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Northern Lights in North Pennines ©Martin Kitching -
Low Force Waterfall -
Allenheads Ski Resort
- Stunning hikes wind out from the front door; Lizzie and Jack can advise on the most picturesque.
- You’re also by the famous C2C cycle route; bring bikes if you can.
- Try caving or gorge walking at the neighbouring Weardale Adventure Centre.
- Walk along the river to the Bluebell Inn for a local ale or glass of wine then wander home by torchlight.
- Drive 15 mins to the medieval, chocolate-box village of Blanchland and dine at the Lord Crewe Arms
- Visit the wonderfully named Cauldron Snout waterfall, the lesser-known neighbour to High Force.
- Go horse trekking across the beautiful moors around Sinderhope
- Keep an eye on Aurora Watch to see if the right conditions converge for a spectacle of Northern Lights – with the highest concentration of Dark Sky Discovery Sites in the UK, the North Pennines is one of the best places to witness the natural phenomenon.
- In the winter, and if you’re lucky with the weather, hit one of the UK’s rare ski resorts.
Specifics.
- Terraced cottage with private garden
- 2 bedrooms: 1 king and 1 twin – access to the family bathroom and twin bedroom is through the king bedroom
- Family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower; bathrobes, slippers and locally-made toiletries provided
- Well-equipped kitchen including double oven & microwave, hob and fridge freezer; basics provided
- Meals, local hampers and shopping service available with advance notice
- Travel cot and high chair available on request
- Cosy lounge with woodburner, Smart TV, books and board games
- WiFi throughout
- Dog-friendly
- The owner is available by phone should you need anything
- Hire bikes locally (BYO helmet)
- Private parking for 2 cars
- Walk to pubs and a Co op (15 mins)
- Booking conditions: 3-night minimum stay
- Remember to pack: walking gear
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