Summary:

Heartwell Cottage in Wolsingham, Durham sleeps fifteen guests in six bedrooms.



The Space:

Heartwell Cottage consists of a kitchen with dishwasher, range with oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, and toaster, a dining room with dining seating, and a sitting room with Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a double, two ground-floor twins, twin, ground-floor family room, and family room. There is a bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, and basin and WC, shower room with walk-in shower and basin and WC, and shower room with walk-in shower and basin and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a side garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and hot tub and off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Heartwell Cottage offers a splendid retreat, whatever time of year. Note: The garden is not fully enclosed.. Please note: This property can only accept bookings on a Friday or Monday. This property is subject to a £400 pre-authorisation security/damage deposit upon arrival which is arranged directly with the owner. Two small/medium well behaved dogs welcome.



The Neighborhood:

The picturesque town of Wolsingham is a quintessentially British market town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestled in the beautiful valley of Weardale, the town boasts a number of well-regarded pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as convenience shops and takeaways. In the town you’ll also find an indoor swimming pool and gym, grass bowls club, several picnic areas and a recreation ground with outdoor gym and playing fields. The town has plenty of amenities, including a library, pharmacy, gift and antique shops, grocery shops, bakery, butchers and greengrocers. Also all major supermarkets deliver here. Wolsingham Show is held on the first weekend in September and is the oldest agricultural show in the country. Wolsingham is superbly situated to enjoy the best of the north-east and is a very popular base for walking and cycling. There are plenty of local attractions, including the Weardale Heritage Railway featuring the Polar Express, Hamsterley Forest which is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding, the picturesque Tunstall Reservoir for fishing and walking, and High Force waterfall. For historians, you'll find Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, and Auckland Castle featuring Kynren – an epic tale of 2000 years and of course Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage site. Other notable attractions include Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air museum, and the Angel of the North, the UK's most famous piece of public art. Venture further afield to the coast for prehistoric cliffs and caves at Marsden South Shields, and the Newcastle Gateshead quayside, including the Baltic centre of contemporary art housed in a restored flour mill, the Sage music centre, the tilting Millennium bridge across the Tyne and numerous bars and restaurants.