Northumberland Vacation Rental cottage

A charming terraced cottage set in a wonderful position, just outside the village of Allenheads. The cottage dates all the way back to 1854 and has retained much of its original charm and character. The accommodation is spacious, very well equipped and furnished. There are two bedrooms: 1 x double four-poster plus single inflatable airbed, 1 x twin. Modern three piece bathroom. Well equipped beamed kitchen/diner with pine fitted cupboards, original stone-flagged floor and an old cooking range. Very comfortable beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace and multifuel stove. The cottage is surrounded by impressive moorland and boasts a lovely garden which runs down to a small stream. About the area: Allendale Town 7 miles; Hexham 18 miles. Allenheads is situated in the heart of the North Pennines in lovely Allendale. It is reputed to be the highest village in the whole of England and stands over 1,400ft above sea level. The dale used to be an important lead-mining area and therefore there is an interesting display of former life in the village in the Allenheads Heritage Centre. The village is surrounded by magnificent heather-clad moorland making the area an ideal place for walkers and lovers of country life. Within easy driving distance are the award-winning Killhope Lead Mining Centre, the city of Durham, Beamish Hadrian's Wall, Open Air Museum and the superb market towns of Allendale Town, Alston and Hexham. Amenities: Electric heating from storage heaters, additional heating from multi-fuel stove (starter fuel inc. in rent). Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, colour TV, video, DVD, CD player etc. Electricity inc. in rent. Please bring own bed linen. Pleasant riverside garden with garden furniture. Parking on quiet road. One pet by arrangement. Non smokers preferred. Shop 7 miles, pub and cafe 1 mile