Resting on the edge of Grassholme Reservoir on the outskirts of Mickleton, this one-level holiday cottage offers beautiful views across the water and fells. In summer months, the reservoir hosts various water-sports including sailing, paddle-boarding and kayaking for the adventurous. Surrounded by local farms with their animal inhabitants, you'll be immersed in the majestic rural countryside of the North Pennines with the Yorkshire Dales within easy reach. The charming market town of Barnard Castle is just 10 miles away, where cobbled streets are lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes, plus a weekly local produce market. Beautiful walking opportunities abound right from your doorstep, with the Pennine and Teesdale Ways just 1 mile distant, while the magnificent High Force waterfall makes a perfect day trip within 9 miles.
Step inside this single-storey self-catering holiday cottage to discover a welcoming open-plan lounge/dining room offering plenty of comfortable seating for sociable evenings. Catch up with one another or enjoy favourite films on the TV, cosied up in front of the electric log-burner effect fire that adds warmth on cooler evenings. The kitchen flows seamlessly from the lounge and comes equipped with an electric hob/oven, fridge, microwave, and everything needed to prepare meals for four people. A washing machine provides practicality, with handy space to leave boots after countryside rambles. When night falls, two comfortable bedrooms await, one double and one twin, while just off the lounge is the family bathroom featuring a shower over bath and WC.
Outside, the front patio garden provides a delightful spot for breakfast while admiring the tranquil reservoir and watching local wildlife including birds, hares, and farm animals. For the more energetic, guests are welcome to use the semi-enclosed field to the rear of the cottage for impromptu games of football, rounders or cricket! The property offers convenient off-street parking, with the nearest pub just 2 miles away and shops within 3.5 miles. This stone-built holiday cottage truly offers a perfect base for keen walkers and cyclists looking to explore this magnificent rural corner of Northern England.