Brookside Byre

About this property

Durham 3.5 miles. Brookside Byre is a spacious, luxury barn conversion surrounded peacefully by open countryside, on a working family farm close to the city of Durham. Perfect for friends or families wanting to spend time together in this beautiful region. The cottage lends itself to larger families and groups as it allows you to spend time together yet also enjoy your own space. Brookside Byre is all ground floor accommodation enjoying three super king-size doubles with a zip/link facility to enable the flexibility to be six single beds, if needed. The master bedroom has an en-suite wet room including a bath and the other bedrooms enjoy a large Jack-and-Jill shower room. Brookside Byre is ideal for the less nimble with extra wide doors, lower beds and open plan living all on one level. With a fully fitted kitchen and dining space for six, Brookside Byre has a country style with exposed beams and designer light fittings. Spacious, open plan facilities allow the whole party to spend quality time together whilst the nominated chef prepares a warming, gastronomic delight. Once supper is finished, why not retire to the comfortable sofas and begin planning your route for the next day’s activities exciting activities? Brookside Byre has a private patio to the rear and a private lawned garden to the front, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. The barn is surrounded by a network of footpaths and cycleways which are bursting with wildlife and connect to national cycle trails. Whilst being set in the countryside, the cottage is also near a bus route so you can also enjoy car free days. The city of Durham is just a short drive away with its historical cathedral, theatre, restaurants, inns and shops. There is much to explore whilst staying at Brookside Byre such as the award-winning Beamish Museum, Bowes Museum, Kynren at Bishop Auckland and the Durham Dales. A little further afield there is the Metrocentre in Newcastle upon Tyne and Hadrian's Wall to explore as well as a host of National Trust and English Heritage properties. Brookside Byre is in a superb location for touring the Durham area and perfect for a get together at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with 946713, together they sleep 10.

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 breathtaking 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.

Accommodation

All ground floor.

Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite wet room with bath, shower, basin and WC, 2 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen area, dining area and sitting area.

Biomass eco central heating with underfloor heating.

Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair.

Off road parking for 3 cars.

Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.

One well behaved dog welcome.

no smoking.

Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2 miles.