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Mayfield cottage is in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Refurbished to an excellent standard with log burning stove and off-road parking. Mayfield is a cosy retreat and ideal for walkers and cyclists and country lovers in general.

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SLEEPS FOUR. The property has been refurbished to an excellent standard. This is a cosy retreat with log burning stoves in both the living room and dining room. The property is full central heated. One double and one twin bedroom. Upstairs WC. The main bathroom is situated on the ground floor with roll top bath and walk in shower and WC. There is a well equipped kitchen with double oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Secure storage for a bike etc available on request.

We are Pet friendly (see house rules). Free Wifi (super fast broadband) available. Travel cots and high chair available on request.

Note we do not have a TV but you can stream via Internet to your own device.

Guest access
Access available via side entrance to property.

Other things to note
Things to do

These are just some of the activities you can enjoy in the North Pennines AONB, Northumberland, Cumbria and Co Durham

Cycling
The North Pennines is perfect for both road cycling and mountain biking. The Coast to Coast and Border Reivers routes are just two of many challenging and rewarding road routes, and there are road biking challenges every year, such as the Haydon 100. There are maps available here. Specialist mountain bike trails can be found throughout the North Pennines, but check out the wonderful packhorse routes.
In 2015, the Chatterbox Cafe in St John’s Chapel pioneered a new road cycling challenge called the Roof of England Sportive. More than 300 cyclists took part, raising thousands for charity and highlighting the amazing cycling opportunities of Upper Weardale. This will be an annual event. Material is available in the cottage for you to use.

Walking
The North Pennines is home to many sections of the famous Pennine Way, which has celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. The annual North Pennines Walking Festival takes its inspiration from the stunning landscape of this AONB, offering guided walks across nine days in Cumbria, Co Durham and Northumberland covering topics such as history, wildlife and photography.
There are many walking groups in the North Pennines, including one at Haltwhistle, which also organises two annual walking festivals and is now in its 14th year. Entirely run by volunteers, anyone can join the group itself on a Wednesday morning, either for long or short walks at no charge. All walks have a leader and have been fully checked out There are a number of guides in the cottage available for you to use.

Fishing
There are many opportunities to fish in England’s most spectacular AONB, whether you are a beginner or experienced angler.

Riding
North Pennines wildernesses offer fantastic riding opportunities for beginners and experienced riders. Check out the five do-in-a-day packhorse trails to explore the area thoroughly.
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Biking
The North Pennines is a dream location for motorcyclists, with its sweeping roads through remote, exhilarating landscapes. Whether you want to ride alone, travel in a group or take a motorcycle tour, exploring the North Pennines by bike will be an unforgettable experience.

Visitor attractions
The North Pennines offers something for everyone, every day. Explore our mining, railway and industrial heritage at venues such as the Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Beamish Open Air Museum or the railway museums in Darlington and Shildon. See outstanding art, ceramic and furniture collections at the Bowes Museum, the Laing Art Gallery or Tullie House Museum. Learn about our Roman past at Hadrian’s Wall and the outstanding Roman Army Museum, and see ongoing excavations at Vindolanda Roman Fort. Enjoy full-scale steam railway journeys on the South Tynedale Railway, Weardale Railway or the famous Carlisle to Settle line. Visit monumental and beautiful buildings like Durham Cathedral and Castle, Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Langley Castle and Raby Castle. See wonderful gardens at Eggleston Hall or The Station Garden at Langley. And for natural highlights, check out Hamsterley Forest, High Force and the Geltsdale RSPB nature reserve.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Newgate Shopping Centre. This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Deer Park. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in your cottage.

Set in a conservation area of Bishop Auckland, this spacious and welcoming flat is in a great location for visits to Auckland Castle, exploring the Pennines and visits to Durham. Kynren is also a short walk away. After a great day out come back to the gorgeous, light-filled rooms, cosy fireplace, comfortable sofas, speedy internet, super king size beds and spa bath. Couples, individuals, business travellers and families with kids (any age) are all very welcome.

The flat has two large bedrooms with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space for your belongings. The super king size beds (6ft wide), one with 2000 Pocket Spring Memory Foam Mattress and the other with 3000 Pocket Pillow Top Spring Mattress will give you a restful night's sleep. In the sizable living room, the comfy full double sofa bed with memory foam mattress is accompanied by the chaise longue, cosy armchair and mahogany dresser and corner cabinet. The 49" 4K smart TV is in the corner, connected to the fastest internet available in the area (up to 74Mb). You can watch Super HD Netflix, Amazon Video and BBC iPlayer too - the flat comes with its own Netflix and Amazon accounts so no need for a subscription.

Towels, sheets and bedding are all there for you plus shower gel, conditioner and shampoo. The sofa bed is a full double memory foam fold-out version, so no uncomfortable crease down the middle that you get with clic-clac beds. There is plenty of storage for your clothes and belongings in the dresser, allowing you to properly unpack as you wish. In addition to the usual central heating, there is the very cosy gas fire in the living room, which is easy to operate and comes with children's safe guard for those of you with little ones coming to visit. The heating is easily controlled throughout the flat with a Nest thermostat - which also means the apartment will be nice and warm ready for your arrival. If you prefer more tropical temperatures there are also three electric heaters in both the bedrooms and living room.

The dining kitchen is well stocked, both with essentials and with good cooking equipment. There are pots and pans of course, but there's also a slow cooker, steamer, weighing scale and juicer. When you arrive you will find real coffee for the cafetiere and a selection of teas. Herbs and oil are also included. The kitchen has a slimline dishwasher and washing machine too, which will help a lot for those intending to stay longer than a couple of days.

There is bread in the freezer, plus a selection of spreads and cereals. The fridge has a water dispenser, butter and spreads. (You will need to bring your own milk, though). The bathroom has a corner bath with whirlpool jets. There is a standing shower (in the bath) so the bathroom is great for a quick shower before work or for long, luxurious bathing! There is a backyard too for some outdoor, private space away from the street. This is shared with the Regent's Chambers, the flat below, which you can also book.About pets:Pets allowed.Only house-trained pets, no puppies or kittens..About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Travelcot and highchair available if needed..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking please..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.No parties beyond booked occupancy..

Angate Cottage is a delightful 2 bedroomed self catering period cottage situated in the heart of the historic market town of Wolsingham, the gateway to Weardale, by the River Wear. Located 15miles to Durham City and 17 miles to Barnard Castle.

Angate cottage retains many original features including a large stone fireplace with wood burning stove. There are two double bedrooms ideal for a family of four, with the master bedroom featuring a Victorian cast iron bed and arts and crafts period furniture.
Two sofa beds available for additional guests- please contact us if required- charge applies

The cottage also includes all modern facilities including gas central heating, bath with electric overhead shower, gas condensing combi boiler, dish washer/ washing machine/ fridge and freezer.

There is a totally enclosed rear patio area providing a safe haven for children and pets and is perfect for barbecues.

Please note that dogs are welcome however due to additional cleaning costs there is a charge of £10.00 per dog per stay to be paid on arrival.

Parking permitted outside of the cottage.

Angate Cottage is an ideal base for those who wish to explore the idyllic countryside of Weardale. Fishing, walking and cycling routes are nearby.

Wolsingham is a small market town looking much as it did hundreds of years ago with many stone built listed buildings, period features and links to its long history. In recent years it has become a thriving visitor stopping off point at the base of the Weardale valley.

Wolsingham Agricultural Society holds its annual show on the first weekend in September, with a daily attendance of over 30,000. Established in 1763 it is one of the oldest show in the country and brings in animals and visitors from a wide area.

Wolsingham is served by the heritage Weardale Railway, whose trains run from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope, including special steam train services, the highlight of the year being the Polar Express at Christmas time.

Weardale boasts one of the only outdoor heated swimming pools located 6 miles from the cottage.

Kevin/ Eileen will welcome you to Angate Cottage and provide a brief tour of the cottage and facilities. Should you require any assistance throughout your stay, Eileen and Kevin live locally are only too pleased to assist.

The oldest houses in Wolsingham are at Whitfield Place on Front Street, there are three cottages, the left-most dated 1677 and with the initials 'DM'.

The other properties here have an even longer history. They are said to have been converted from the former Pack Horse Inn where Edward III may have rested on returning from his unfruitful encounter with the Scots in Weardale in April 1327. Another king, Charles II, is said to have ridden his horse up the internal staircase of the house in the 17th century and it still has an impressive staircase today.

Free, unrestricted roadside parking outside of cottage.
Easy access to bus routes.
Demense picnic area , Wolsingham Park, Waverley river all within 200 metres.
Wolsingham boasts a bistro, cafe, bakery, public houses, Italian restaurant and Chinese takeaway. There is also a local Spa, pharamacist, butchers and cash point.

Tunstall reservoir/ nature reserve is located in Wolsingham.

Nearby attractions include:

Killhope - the award winning North of England Lead Mining Museum, which is a unique and unforgettable experience. Killhope is a fully restored nineteenth century Victorian lead mine, where you can experience the life and work of the lead mining families of the Pennine dales;

High Force - one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale, in the heart of the Durham Dales, Co. Durham.High Force is surrounded by the stunning countryside of Upper Teesdale and is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A variety of animal and plant life can be seen at High Force throughout the seasons, from a vast array of wildflowers, ferns and towering trees, to roe deer and rabbits.

Hamsterley Forest - 2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley. Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to activities. With waymarked walks, bike hire, cycle routes and horse riding trails, all levels of fitness and ability are catered for. Cycle hire is available on site. Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road.

Smoke alarms fitted throughout.
Annual gas safety certificate.
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket located in kitchen.
First aid kit located in kitchen
Digital carbon monoxide detector in situ.
Bed linen is provided however we ask guests to bring their own towelsAbout pets:Pets allowed.Dogs can stay for £10.00 per dog per stay.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Located in Bishop Auckland, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Raby Castle and Low Barns Visitor Centre. This vacation home is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Witton Castle and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Escomb Saxon Church. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home.

The Regent's Chambers is a marvellous and comfortable place to stay, with super king beds, Netflix & Amazon Video, board games, self check-in and breakfast ingredients (except for milk!). There's a garden for relaxing in during nice weather (it happens!) and a real home-from-home feeling. There's free parking just outside the flat and it's a five minute walk into town (explore the castle and new gallery spaces), ten min to the station and ten min to Kynren. Durham is just a half hour away.

The kitchen is country style, with oak worktop and cream cabinets. It's fully stocked with basic necessities (tea selection, real coffee, olive oil, salt, pepper, spices and herbs). There is also bread, spreads and cereals on offer, though you need to bring milk. The bathroom has a separate shower and bath. Don't worry if you forget your shampoo, conditioner or shower gel as it's all provided for you.

There are two big bedrooms with super king size beds and pillowtop mattresses, very soft 400 thread count sheets and feather pillows. The living room has a 49" Smart TV with freeview. You can watch Super HD Netflix, Amazon Video and BBC iPlayer too - the flat has its own Netflix and Amazon accounts so no need for a subscription. There's a large double sofabed (14cm full double memory foam mattress) and a single daybed (3000 pocket pillowtop mattress). Both beds are super comfy and have lots of pillows and cushions for maximum cosiness. There are double curtains in the bedrooms and living room, which all look out onto the street - the voile is to ensure privacy (but still lets in the light) plus lined blackout curtains on top. Each bedroom also has blackout blinds.

The flat is on the ground floor so it's more accessible for people with limited mobility, but note there are three shallow steps up to the front door so it's not suitable for wheelchairs. Parking is easy - there's lots available on Etherley Lane and though there are single yellow lines around the corners there are no other restrictions (except don't park in front of other people's houses as it annoys the neighbours!). It's best to park just outside the side gate on Etherley Lane, where you first check in. During Kynren days there is parking enforcement on the street but parking permits are provided in the flat for you to use. You can use smart check in to get into the flat with a code I give you at booking, so you can arrive whenever is convenient, even in the small hours of the morning. Have a lovely stay!About pets:Pets allowed.Only house-trained pets - no puppies or kittens..About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Travel cot and high chair provided on request..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No smoking at all please..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.No parties, only booked occupancy..

Our beautiful garden lodge is located in Low Etherley which allows for easy access to local attractions such as Beamish Open Air Museum, Barnard Castle, High Force and Auckland Castle as well the fantastic Kynren show as well as many others. Situated on the B6282, you have easy access to the main A1 should you wish to visit Newcastle or Durham City Centre.

Sitting in our lovely garden lodge you will be surrounded by stunning garden views which can cheer up the most miserable of weather. If the sun is shining you have the unique opportunity to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine in the folly, or by the garden pond (we advise caution with children, however this is also surrounded by wrought iron fencing for improved safety). Who knows you may even spot an owl or woodpecker, the garden is a paradise for birds.

Should you wish to explore the local area we can advise on walks such as Low Barns Nature Reserve or a visit to Escomb to see the oldest Saxon church.

Furthermore, the proximity to notable dark sky sites such as Bollihope, Bowlees Visitor Centre, Hamsterley Forest and High Force adds to the allure of the location.

Bollihope, with its remote location and minimal artificial lighting, offers an exceptional vantage point for witnessing the brilliance of the night sky.

With the holiday home located in close proximity to these dark sky friendly sites, guests have the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled stargazing experiences during their stay.

Whether it's setting up telescopes or binoculars in the garden or taking a short trip to Bowlees or Hamsterley Forest for a night of celestial observation, the holiday home offers a perfect base for astronomy enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

High Force, famed for its spectacular waterfall and rugged landscape, provides an equally captivating setting for stargazing adventures.

The lodge has a full spec kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle, oven and hob. Shower room, Bunk room and Double Bedroom. The living room, looks out on to the garden.

The lodge has Wifi internet connection and a t.v.
An iron, ironing board and a hairdryer is provided, along with bedding and towels.

Please inform us if you wish to bring pets, (up to 2 medium sized dogs allowed). A fee of £20 per visit is payable upon booking.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Fee to be paid when booking.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 3-17.Children to be supervised garden pond is fenced..About customRules:Pet Fees must be paid when booking or pets will not be allowed in lodge..Don't leave dogs unattended. Please use throws provided to keep dogs off beds and furniture. Please clean up dog mess, place poo in bin near fence,Do not exceed the maximum number of guests (4). If more arrive than are allowed you will be denied access..About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Located in Wolsingham, 13 miles from Beamish Museum, The Brown Horse Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 17 miles of Lumley Castle. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet and a flat-screen TV. All rooms at The Brown Horse Hotel come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. MetroCentre is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Newcastle Train Station is 20 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 25 miles away.