Nearest Airport and Railway Station: Darlington. Nearest city or town: Barnard Castle, Durham, approximately 25 miles away. Type of self-catering break: Large country house holiday. Short Breaks and weekend breaks: All year round
About this dogs welcome large country house for up to 18 guests in County Durham
Located overlooking the water at Burnhope Reservoir, this magnificent 9 bedroom 9 bathroom pet-friendly lodge offers large groups fantastic spacious self-catering accommodation in rural County Durham. This is the place to come to walk the moors and delight in the wildlife of northern England.
The lodge offers a taste of the good life, traditionally comfortable style, button back leather sofas and Persian rugs, a solid oak kitchen and dining room that features an Aga in pride of place. The rooms and décor are reminiscent of ‘country house hotel’. The open fires in the living areas add to the general warmth and welcome of this lovely large house in County Durham.
Large parties often like to spread about a house and there is plenty of room in this house to do so. The large kitchen table seats 18 people but there is also a splendid formal dining room that seats 18 around the dining table. It is easy to imagine a birthday dinner in this room or even a small wedding – this house is ideal for anyone looking for a large house in northern England for a special celebration.
A games room with a full-size snooker table would be an instant gathering place for the more competitive in the group. Its bar area adds another focal point for good cheer and relaxation.
The open fire in the sitting room is another pleasant and warming room for people to relax in. Watch TV, read a book or just have a good conversation with fellow guests on holiday.
Each of the spacious bedrooms has it own en-suite facilities and views of the surrounding farmland.
This house for eighteen people is a highly desirable place to stay just ten miles west of Stanhope. The secluded location and beautiful views would make this house an ideal place for a retreat or a family gathering away from noise and distraction.
Stone walls and rugged cottages hug the surrounding landscape. Nearby is the small village of Wearhead which offers a general store and museum.
Guests at the house have WiFi access to keep their ipads and phones online. There is a music system to enjoy and numerous good facilities of a comfortable home. A drying room with hooks for coats and racks for outdoor walking boots and shoes is a welcome feature.
Facts about this holiday accommodation in Wearhead. Boot room
Entertainment and/or Leisure Facilities on Offer: Games Room
Flexible changeover day: No
Recommended Attractions near Wearhead: Catch a train at the Weardale Railway station in Stanhope to visit Wolsingham and Bishop Auckland. .
More about the Location: Golf Course nearby, Good area for Walking, Outdoor Pursuits available nearby: mountain biking, pony trekking, walking, walking.
Top towns to visit in Northern EnglandConsett: 21 miles away, Stanley: 28 miles away, Shildon: 30 miles away, Durham: 25 miles away, Ferryhill: 34 miles away
Short Breaks: Yes, minimum 3 nights
The owner or agency for this cottage has advertised with CountryCottagesOnline.Net since 2009.
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