County Durham Vacation Rental cottage

This is a stone-built, terraced property adjacent to the owner's home in the village of Lanchester, in the heart of pretty County Durham. It offers cosy, relaxing accommodation, ideal to explore the surrounding area from. There is a gorgeous garden in the front, an enclosed yard in the rear, inside, the property has been beautifully decorated and furnished to make a delightful base. There are three double bedrooms, bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen and a dining room with woodburner style gas fire. The sitting room has a woodburner style gas fire. The Wear Valley, Wolsingham, Derwent Reservoir, Diggerland and the Roman Wall are all within easy driving distance, and a visit to the historic city of Durham is a must, only 9 miles away. Less than 30 minutes drive away is the Riverside Durham County Cricket Ground, which features International and Test matches. Further afield, but well worth the trip are the impressive beaches and castles of the Northumberland Heritage coastline. About the Area: Durham 8 miles. The village of Lanchester is set in the magnificent countryside of County Durham, about eight miles to the west of the ancient City of Durham. The village got its name from the Roman fort of Longovicium located half a mile south-west of Lanchester. Today the Roman connection attracts archaeologists and historians to the village as well as its neighbours on the old "Roman Dere Street". Evidence of the Roman occupation is strong, such as stones from the original fort are incorporated into both local farm buildings and Lanchester's pretty Church of All Saints, dating back to Norman times. Lanchester is now a thriving and substantial village, with a wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs. There is superb walking in the surrounding countryside - the Lanchester Valley Walk runs the course of an old unused railway line from Consett to Durham and is brilliant for cyclists and walkers. Just 8 miles away is Durham City and Newcastle is just 20 miles away. This is a perfect base for exploring Weardale and Teesdale, Cumbria and The Pennines, as well as the historic Roman Wall Country and the fabulous beaches and castles of the North Sea Coastline. Brief Facilities/Highlights: Enclosed rear yard with furniture, front garden area. Cot and high chair if requested at booking. Shops, pubs and restaurant 5 mins walk. Note: This owner charges a refundable 100 Good Housekeeping bond. Amenities: Full gas central heating with additional heating from gas fires in sitting and dining rooms. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, colour TV, DVD, CD player. All fuel and power inc in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking. Enclosed rear yard with furniture, front garden area. Cot and high chair if requested at booking. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Shops, pubs and restaurant 5 mins walk. Note: This owner charges a refundable 100 Good Housekeeping bond