Located near the village of Eastgate in the beautiful landscape of Weardale, this holiday home sits within the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty. This spectacular area offers the perfect location for walking and cycling, with nearby Stanhope just three miles away featuring a local pub/restaurant, shops, and a cafe. See one of Britain's most breathtaking waterfalls, the 21-metre-tall 'High Force' in Forest-in-Teesdale (12.5 miles) and learn about the area's rich history at the award-winning Killhope Museum and Weardale Museum. For outdoor enthusiasts, the vast Hamsterley Forest (14.5 miles) offers mountain biking, walking, and horse-riding trails for all skill levels. This luxury cottage sleeps six and welcomes up to two dogs, making it perfect for families or groups of friends for a memorable getaway.
The property has been beautifully designed throughout with lovely artwork and fun pieces evoking its working history. Step through the front door into the light and airy hallway before heading to the first lounge with its warming wood burner, comfortable seating, and Smart TV. The second sunroom/lounge features a beautiful floor-to-vaulted-ceiling window offering lovely views of the garden and hills beyond, with bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. The contemporary kitchen/diner forms the sociable hub of the holiday home with a large table seating six, plus a kitchen island with bar stools for casual dining. This well-equipped cater space includes an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher, plus a Smart TV. A utility room houses a washer/dryer and a downstairs WC. Upstairs, find three comfortable bedrooms, each with its own TV; one king-size with a luxurious en-suite shower room, and two double bedrooms. The family bathroom features a muscle-soothing Jacuzzi-style bath with hand-held shower and mood lighting.
The large, enclosed lawned garden offers beautiful views of the nearby hills, while the attractive stone patio with garden furniture provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining. A highlight of the outdoor space is the hot tub sheltered under a gazebo where you can relax in the bubbles after a day of exploring. There's private parking for three cars on site.