THE HAY LOFT, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Brancepeth

This lovely barn conversion sits peacefully on the owners' farmland in County Durham and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

The Hay Loft is a thoughtfully presented stone cottage resting on the outskirts of Durham near the village of Brancepeth. It comprises two ground floor bedrooms; a super king-size double (zip/link) with en-suite shower room and twins (zip/link) with en-suite walk-in shower room, sleeping four guests in total. There is also a first floor cloakroom and a first floor open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. To the exterior is a private patio with furniture and ample off-road parking. The Hay Loft is a fabulous barn conversion nestled in a delightful countryside location.

Amenities: Eco central heating. Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. 2 x highchairs and 2 x cots available. Ample off-road parking. Private patio with furniture and lawned area. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 10 mins walk.

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: This quaint, attractive village rests in County Durham, south-west of the city of Durham. It is a picturesque, old estate village, home to Brancepeth Castle and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, regarded as one of the finest in the north-east of England. There is also a village hall hosting a number of weekly and monthly activities as well as as well as regular social events, open to members and non-members alike. The cathedral city of Durham is just a few short miles away, dominated by some incredible architecture as well as playing host to a wealth of first-class shops, restaurants, bars and more. Explore the stunning North Pennines AONB for eye-catching, undulating countryside, or pay a visit to the delightful market town of Bishop Auckland, known as the gateway to Weardale, this bustling town boasts Auckland Castle, the Binchester Roman Fort and a plethora of shops and eateries. Further afield is the fabulous Durham Heritage Coast, offering a wealth of beautiful landscapes with rugged cliffs and imposing headlands. This is a remarkable destination to base your family holiday.