ORCHARD COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Durham

Orchard Cottage near Durham, Northumberland, sleeps eight in four bedrooms.

Orchard Cottage is a Grade II listed barn conversion near the city of Durham in North East England. The cottage sleeps eight people and has two ground floor king-size double bedrooms (one with woodburning stove) and two first floor king-size doubles. There is also a ground floor wet room and first floor bathroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside is ample off road parking and a lawned garden with patio, hot tub, furniture and barbecue. Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Orchard Cottage is a lovely family holiday cottage at any time of the year.

Amenities: Heat pumps. Ground-floor underfloor heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games, and DVDs. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stoves inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Ample off-road parking available. Garden with lawn, hot tub, furniture, and barbecue, plus shared garden with play area. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Play area to be used at own risk and children to be supervised at all times. Note: No stag/hen or similar. Note: No stairgate provided - customers required to bring if needed. Note: Neighbouring dogs are kept nearby, not tethered

Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian’s Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

Town: Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Durham city is one of the jewels in England’s crown. Dominated by the historic centre, a World Heritage Site, the city is home to magnificent Durham Cathedral, with its breath-taking vaulted ceiling and splendid architecture. The cathedral, the final resting place of the Venerable Bede, is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the whole of Europe. Durham Castle stands side by side with the cathedral, on a prominent hilltop site, encircled by the wooded slopes of the River Wear below. The city itself offers elegant buildings and fascinating narrow streets with excellent shopping, eating and drinking to suit all tastes. Add to that the ease of access to the rest of this historic county, “Land of the Prince Bishops”, and Durham has much to offer the discerning traveller, from Medieval castles to marvellous landscapes and scenic walks. Durham city is the ideal location for discovering this beautiful county.