County Durham holiday cottages: A splendid 18thC Queen Anne character self catering cottage in a conservation area in Wolsingham, Bishop Aukland, Northumbria.

County Durham Holiday cottages

Holiday Cottages County Durham: Self catering Accommodation In Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland Northumbria

A delightful listed 18thC cottage situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Weardale.


Region:	County Durham	Area:	Bishop Auckland
Type:	Cottage	Town:	Wolsingham
Bedrooms:	3	Weekly rent:	£230-535
Sleeps:	7	Phone:	01388 527466
Owner:	Mr Shepheard	Email:	Click here
Rating:	3 stars	Web Page:	Click here

Facilities:	Central heating	Parking
	Open fire	Colour TV
	Washing machine	Video
	Tumble dryer	CD player
	Microwave	DVD player
	Refrigerator	Radio
	Freezer	Linen provided
	Dishwasher	Short breaks
		Pets welcome

	The cottage is spacious, fully centrally heated, and full of character being arranged on three floors. Ground Floor -Kitchen/ Dining room with open fire. First Floor -Sitting room with electric fire. Second Floor -1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and a third bedroom with 3 single beds. -Bathroom with WC and separate shower room with washbasin. A cot and high chair are provided. A babysitter can usually be arranged if required.

	Outside

	There is a small garden to the front and a yard to the rear with garden furniture and a barbecue. Parking is available for 3 cars at the front.

	Local area

	Wolsingham is a small Dales town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is ideally located for exploring the North East of England, with Durham City 16 miles away and Newcastle-on- Tyne 21 miles away. There are many tourist attractions within easy driving distance, including three National Parks. County Durham County Durham is a fairly recent political invention, but the region has a strong heritage of semi-independance and self-reliance. This was the territory of the Prince Bishops of Durham, medieval church leaders endowed with far-reaching political powers that made them virtual rulers within their bishop's see. Technically, Durham was a "palatinate", or kingdom within a kingdom. In practice the Prince Bishops of Durham were absolute rulers within their teritory. The influence of the bishops gradually lessened after the Middle Ages, and their powers were eventually ceded to the crown. With the North Pennines to the west and beautiful, unspoilt Heritage Coast in the east, there are plenty of ideas for days out in Durham, ranging from outdoor spectacles like High Force Waterfall and award-winning attractions such as Beamish and The Bowes Museum to historical sites such as the magnificent World Heritage Site Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Raby Castle. Durham City sparkles with cafés, galleries, wonderful hotels and unique, one-off shops, which all offer authentic experiences and hospitality that are unique to County Durham. So whether you would like to trek across the vast moors and valleys of Teesdale and Weardale, or visit majestic castles, living museums, and bustling market towns and villages. Bishop Auckland Ancient and historic market town, seat of the Bishop of Durham since the 12th century. The largest town in the Wear Valley, lively, with good shopping and busy markets. Good choice of cafes, pubs and hotels and many leisure facilities. The French style Town Hall is a Grade I listed building situated in the Market Place. Auckland Castle is located near the Market Place in 800 acres of parkland.

	The self catering character cottage forms part of Whitfield House, a splendid 18th century, Queen Anne property. Both the cottage and main house are listed as being of national special architectural and historic interest. The cottage is located in a conservation area and is convenient for the town's facilities only 3 minutes walk away, but is only 4 minutes walk from the surrounding countryside which is ideal for walking, fishing, mountain biking, pony trekking, etc.

	Interior

Holiday Cottages County Durham: Self catering Accommodation In Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland Northumbria

A self catering cottage Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland Weardale