County Durham Vacation Rental cottage

This is a traditional, character cottage nestled in a peaceful corner of the village green in Piercebridge. This truly delightful property has been lovingly furnished and decorated whilst maintaining much of its original charm and character. There are three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath with shower over, WC and basin. Fully fitted kitchen. Utility room. Dining room. Spacious sitting room with a charming fireplace and open fire. A lovely mature garden proving the perfect place to relax during those summer evenings. Take a stroll along the nearby River Tees or to the imposing Roman ruins in the village, or, for those that are more energetic, take advantage of the abundance of walks available in this beautiful area. This charming holiday home has plenty to offer for the whole family. About the Area: Barnard Castle 10 miles. Piercebridge is a pretty village with a superb village green, wonderful village pubs and an organic farm shop is situated on the Teesdale border, next to the river Tees, only 10 miles east of Barnard Castle. This lovely village is famous for its Roman heritage, dating back to around 70 AD. The Piercebridge Roman Fort Site, a recognised ancient monument, forms part of the Dere Street Roman Trail, a celebration of the rich Roman heritage still enjoyed in the area. This is a walker's paradise as it forms part of the Teesdale Way, and within easy reach of the Cleveland Way, providing an excellent base for walkers and cyclists to explore this beautiful Dales area including Swaledale and Weardale nearby, with many footpaths, bridleways, cycle trails and superb riverside walks available. There are many local attractions such as the magnificent Raby Castle in Staindrop, Durham Cathedral, the Bowes Museum, Yorks National Railway Museum and not forgetting the fantastic market town of Barnard Castle. The village is also perfectly placed for touring the Lake District and the Northumbrian National Park. Brief Facilities/Highlights: Small library of books/games. Enclosed mature garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. One well behaved dog welcome. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Amenities: Full oil central heating with additional heating from open fire in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, colour TV, DVD, stereo/CD player/radio etc, small library of books/games. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed mature garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. One well behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk