English country cottage in Bishop Auckland - Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby.

The Granary - 265022 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby.

Accommodation details

A beautifully finished, light and airy barn conversion where pets go free!. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: With wood burner, 50" Smart TV, wooden floor and French doors leading to patio.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With gas range, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.
First Floor:
Beams throughout.
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite wet room with shower and toilet.

Underfloor heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and stairgate. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Natural grounds with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

Situated on the grounds of the owner’s farm where purebred Aberdeen Angus cattle are raised, The Granary is one of two cottages in a superb location. The Granary is a converted detached granary. It has underfloor heating throughout and electricity is supplied by the farm’s own wind turbine. Overlooking the hills and dales of beautiful County Durham guests will be able to see over miles of open countryside right across to Durham Cathedral and beyond. Hidden away down a quiet country lane yet conveniently within easy distance of the county’s most historic and unspoiled scenery, The Granary has something to offer guests of all ages.
The property lies only 5 miles away from Bishop Auckland, where the incredibly popular Kynren Spectacular is performed between July and September every year.

Barnard Castle, the Bowes Museum, and Raby Castle can all be reached within an easy 30-minute drive as well as the historic, cathedral city of Durham which has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Younger children and train enthusiasts will enjoy taking a trip to the National Railway Museum in Shildon which is only 15 minutes drive away or take a ride on The Train to Christmas Town which runs through nearby Weardale and leaves from Stanhope Station only 25 minutes away. Perfect for walkers andcyclists too, the property is surrounded by open countryside and fields, and guests will find many established walks, public footpaths, and cycle paths within the area leading out into smaller villages including Witton-le-Wear, Escomb, and Butterknowle.

Hamsterley Forest is one of the north’s most popular destinations for cyclists too, and is only 4 miles away. This impressive 2000-hectare site covers some of the most beautiful countryside and offers various bike trails of different difficulties and plenty of walks for guests of all abilities including the very popular Gruffalo Trail for children. Beach 26½ miles. Shop, pub, and restaurant 1 mile.