About this property
Nestled in the pretty village of Wearhead, in the Durham Dales is this superb stone cottage. Rockwell House is the ultimate choice for friends and families to explore the wonderful North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property boasts a bright and modern interior with high-quality furnishings, while retaining some of its period features such as the stone fireplace. Step into the open-plan living space, where you can relax and unwind of an evening, with the warming woodburning stove to keep you toasty during those winter months, whilst the dining area provides ample space for family gatherings over a hearty breakfast. Walk through to the open-plan kitchen, which houses a range of appliances, so you can rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family. The ground floor also benefits from a family bathroom and utility room, housing the laundry facilities, as well as an elegant bath and walk-in shower in case you fancy a relaxing soak in the tub to soothe those aching muscles. Follow the steps up to the first floor, which reveals four spacious bedrooms, consisting of two super king-size doubles and two twins, all of which benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms for a small touch of luxury during your stay. Discover the nearby Killhope Lead Mining Museum, housing displays on local mining history and boasting a play park with plenty of wildlife to spot along the way. Venture towards the majestic Hamsterley Forest, a nature site with wooded trails for scenic walking, cycling and mountain biking, not forgetting the wonderful kid's adventure play area - perfect for you and your little ones to explore. There are plenty of nearby rivers and lakes with opportunities for fishing and sailing, or you can take a lovely drive towards the neighbouring region of Cumbria for a plethora of attractions nearby. Rockwell House is the place to visit for its grand walks and sightseeing opportunities.
St John's Chapel is a village in County Durham, England, situated on the south side of the River Wear. It offers a village store, post office, pub and café for all of your amenities, whilst the neighbouring town of Stanhope offers a larger selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarket. Ideally placed within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a plethora of tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twins with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom/utility with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Additional sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, TVs, selection of books, WiFi.
Fuel, power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On gravelled area there is off-road parking for two average sized cars or one large car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- South Tynedale Railway
- Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
- Epiacum Roman Fort
Reviews (25)
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Christine
Amazing scenery and villages to explore around Wearhead which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Not much outdoor space but an ideal base for walkers and sightseeing. We would definitely have another visit to Rockwell House.
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Pauline
It's very rare to find such spacious accommodation with big beds AND all en suite, plus a bathroom downstairs. The house was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchen had all the equipment you need and the generous welcome pack was much appreciated. The neighbours were very friendly. There was no problem parking our two cars. The surrounding countryside is beautiful. Have no hesitation in recommending this lovely property.
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Cliff
The size of bedrooms, the quality of beds, an en-suite in each room made for great accommodation, along with the two very good sized living rooms, each with a television - and a spacious dining/kitchen area. The accommodation is clearly a winner for many needs, a group of walking or biking couples would find the area, the natural environment with its many walks and the near villages and small towns enjoyable days out. We were able to park all three of our cars in parking spaces outside the property. There is no garden but a short 10 minute walk over the bridge and down the road, leads to a children's play area and sports court. The children loved it...and so did we.