Boasting a lovely rural setting, this spacious detached house is a great base for exploring the city of Durham and the Durham Dales.. Ground Floor:

Living room 1: With wood burner and DVD player.

Living room 2: With electric coal-effect fire and 32" Freeview TV.

Dining room: With wood burner, beams and tiled floor.

Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and tiled floor.

Utility room: With washing machine.

Separate toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed.

Bedroom 3: With twin beds.

Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.. Biomass central heating, electric underfloor heating (in bathroom), electricity and bed linen included. Initial logs for wood burners included. Welcome pack. Large, enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond in the garden, 25 yards away.. Perfectly situated in the picturesque Durham Dales, on the cusp of the Weardale Valley and surrounded by fields and countryside, High Bank Farm truly is the most idyllic location for guests wishing to really explore the area. Traditional and comfortable throughout, this detached house boasts plenty of space for six people. On the ground floor are two separate living rooms which are both traditionally furnished in keeping with the style of the property. The main living room offers a wood burner, making this a great spot for a winter’s evening. On the first floor, guests will find a large family bathroom, a twin bedroom, a spacious kingsize bedroom with lovely views over the front garden, and a further double bedroom, also with lovely views, and an en-suite shower room. Surrounding the property there are lawned gardens and an unfenced pond that is popular with the local birds and wildlife.

Perfect for walkers, guests will find many established public footpaths that lead out from the grounds and through the hills and dales of County Durham and Weardale Valley, and pass through nearby villages and beyond. The closest pub is a mere 2-mile walk away in the nearby village of Butterknowle, and there is also a super fish and chip shop in the nearby village of Cockfield which lies just 3 miles away and is definitely worth the trip. Cyclists, ramblers and leisurely walkers will find many walks and cycle paths for guests of all abilities and ages that will take guests on towards nearby villages and towns including Wackerfield, 5 miles, Barnard Castle, 8½ miles, and Piercebridge, 12 miles.

The town of Bishop Auckland is just over 8 miles away and hosts the extremely popular Kynren show from July-September every year. This spectacular show tells the epic tale of England through 2000 years of storytelling. With a cast and crew of over 1000 volunteers, Kynren is a world class show brought to life with magnificent sets, scenery, stunning pyrotechnics and a thrilling soundtrack. Hamsterley Forest is only 8 miles away and is a delightful 2000-hectare site of popular walking trails including the Gruffalo Trail, cycle trails and orienteering, as well as plenty of spots for the perfect picnic.

The thriving market town of Barnard Castle is often popular with guests and hosts a weekly farmers market, some super local pubs, restaurants and shops, and is only 10 miles away. Guests of all ages will love Raby Castle, which can also be reached within a short drive, and is a must see for those who wish to catch a glimpse of over two hundred deer which wander the grounds and are so comfortable in their natural habitat. Staindrop, 6 miles, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers tea shops, cafés and a local family butcher, whilst the nature reserve of Low Barns lies to the north at Witton-le-Wear. The property is also perfect for guests wanting to visit the cathedral city of Durham, and is only a 30-minute drive away. This is a city that thrives all year round, and popular tourist attractions include the theatre, Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, as well as many designer boutiques and shops. Festivals throughout the year include a jazz festival, book week and arts week, and the Lumiere Festival held every other year. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.