About this property
Nestled within the grounds of the owner s home, the cottage offers luxurious accommodation with plenty of privacy. Access a range of cycling and walking routes from the doorstep or drive for a tasty breakfast at the nearby farm shop (2 miles). The village of Langley Park is less than a mile with an Italian cafe, which also serves breakfasts, a pub, and a byob restaurant, plus takeaways and shops. Visit the house, chapel, gardens, and various events taking place at Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens (2 miles). Explore Durham for the University, magnificent cathedral, river walks, and museums using the convenient Park and Ride system (3.5 miles). Spend a day at Beamish Living Museum (8 miles), an open air museum where you can learn about life in North East England over the last two centuries. This enchanting property has been designed and presented to the highest standard with your relaxation and enjoyment in mind. There are stone floors with underfloor heating throughout powered by a green energy heating system, and high ceilings add to the sense of space and light. Step in through the front door to find the hallway with a useful seat for removing walking boots and a hanging space for your outdoor clothing. The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner features a cosy wood burner for romantic evenings snuggling up on the sofa to watch a movie on the Smart TV. The contemporary kitchen is well equipped for preparing all your meals and has ample storage space. There is a small dining table with two chairs where you can eat and enjoy a view of the garden. Wall to wall bi fold doors allow natural light to flood into the room and open onto the spacious garden for that outdoor/indoor feeling. Head through to the warm and inviting bedroom with a king size bed, freestanding bath and an original feature fireplace. A step leads to the luxurious en suite comprising a large, wet room style shower and WC. Outside, the enclosed garden and patio provide a private and tranquil area to extend your days with plenty of garden furniture, where you can dine alfresco and relax and watch the visiting birdlife. There is a private, covered gazebo in a corner of the garden with seating and a wood burner where you can cuddle up with a hot chocolate before bedtime. Borrow the e bikes to explore the area or store your own bicycles in the bike store. Need to know: 1 king size bedroom. 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC and a freestanding bath in the bedroom. Electric oven and induction hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, and dishwasher. Laundry service is available by arrangement with the owner. Travel cot and highchair available. Wood burner (first basket of logs provided). Smart TV in lounge. Enclosed garden with seating and gazebo with wood burner (first basket of logs provided). E bikes available to use during stay (arrangement with the owner). Bike storage available. Private parking for 1 car. Shops, pubs, and restaurants less than 1 mile.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Luxury, Romantic, Green, Quirky, Parking on site / nearby, Cottage, Yes