County Durham Vacation Rental cottage

This is a superb, stone built cottage resting on the edge of the attractive Pennine village of Middleton-In-Teesdale. The property is deceptively spacious, warm and comfortable. There are two bedrooms: 1 x spacious double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath (electric shower over), WC & washbasin. Well-equipped, farmhouse style kitchen/diner with sitting area and open fire. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Porch - ideal for walking boots and jackets. The cottage is full of character and makes an ideal base to enjoy the delightful walking and touring opportunities afforded in this beautiful area. Just a five minute walk away is the pretty village of Middleton offering excellent pubs and hostelries, while nearby is Barnard Castle with its thriving market and historic castle. With excellent access to the Northern Dales, this makes a rewarding and relaxing holiday destination. About the Area: Barnard Castle 10 miles. The pretty Pennine village of Middleton-In-Teesdale is perched on the riverbank in the stunning Tees Valley, in the heart of Teesdale - an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The village has a superb range of shops, places to eat and pubs. This is excellent walking country with open moorland and pretty wooded valleys and the waterfalls of High Force and Cauldron Snout nearby are amongst the most magnificent sights in the district. The market town of Barnard Castle nearby offers a full range of facilities. Brief Facilities/Highlights: Library of books and games. Cot and highchair on request. Parking available on opposite side of the road. Small, enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Pets welcome (must be kept downstairs at all times). Shops and pubs 5 minutes walk. Amenities: Oil fired central heating and additional heating from open fire in kitchen, wood-burning stove in sitting room and storage heater in bathroom. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, colour TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, library of books and games. Electricity and power inc. in rent. Initial supply of fuel for open fire and wood-burner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Parking available on opposite side of the road. Small, enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Pets welcome (must be kept downstairs at all times). Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 5 minutes walk