About this property
Perched in the peaceful market town of Wolsingham, amongst the rolling landscape of County Durham, rests this charming, stone-built holiday home, Elm Cottage. Settled on the edge of the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst enjoying easy access to a wealth of local amenities and attractions, Elm Cottage offers the perfect setting for a rural retreat. Arriving at the property, make your way through the thoughtfully laid-out garden area nestled at the foot of this lovely dwelling before discarding of any shoes and coats as you step into the hallway. Moving through the property, discover the well-presented living/dining room, where you can look forward to snuggling up on the sofa to enjoy a family-favourite on the TV, warming your toes with the glow of the woodburning stove in the cooler months. Adjoining this is the well-equipped kitchen, where you'll find an array of helpful amenities to assist any budding chef, including an electric oven and gas hob, whilst a handy washing machine and dishwasher can be found in the nearby utility. Rustle up a delectable dish and gather together with your loved ones at the dining table to indulge, over a glass of wine, or make mealtimes an alfresco affair with a sociable seat in the peaceful setting of your private courtyard. As the day draws to night, retreat indoors and climb the stairs to the first floor where you'll find two beautifully-appointed bedrooms to catch your rest, each offering ample storage space to unpack your belongings and make yourself at home. In the morning, enjoy a leisurely wake-up with a blissful soak amongst the bubbles in the tub with a good book in hand, or make use of the handy ground floor shower room to kick-start your day with a refreshing rinse before heading out on an adventure. A short walk from your doorstep will bring you into the heart of the picture-perfect town of Wolsingham, where you'll find quaint, stone-built cottages housing an array of local amenities, including a handful of traditional country pubs as well as cafes, bars and restaurants, serving something to suit all tastes and budgets. The Demesne Mill Picnic Site offers a lovely spot to refuel at the end of a stroll along the Wolsingham Circular Walk, whilst the towns indoor swimming pool provides little ones with entertainment, whatever the weather. Any budding histories amongst the group will delight with a visit to Bishop Auckland, home to Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland People’s Museum and the Great War Memorial, whilst the ancient ruins of Binchester Roman Fort are tucked away on the outskirts of the town. Further afield is the bustling city of Durham, perfect for getting dressed to the nines and enjoying a night on the town or walking in the footsteps of the cast of the popular movie franchise Harry Potter, with a visit to Durham Cathedral. For an escape from the excitement, embark on an adventure through the sweeping moorland of the North Pennines, home to some of the darkest skies in England, providing a truly tranquil spot to stargaze with your better half. Explore Northumberland with a memorable retreat to Elm Cottage.
Wolsingham is a traditional British market town situated within the North Pennines aonb. The village is a popular stop for travellers to the lovely Weardale valley, with many pubs, cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, and takeaways to choose from. There's an indoor pool and gym and a grass bowls club, whilst the Wolsingham Exhibition, the country's oldest agricultural show, is held the first weekend in September. Wolsingham is a popular base for walking and cycling in the north-east.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be a twin on request) and 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and a starter pack of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Communal off-road parking available close to property.
Enclosed front garden, Enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture .
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub are within 2 minutes walk
Nearby points of interest
- Oriental Museum
- Bowes Museum
- Beamish Museum
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (13)
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Mike
Very comfortable with everything you need. Shower bit small for " larger" person but able to manoeuvre myself in and out. Area great for walking dogs with couple of pubs nearby.
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Paul
Cottage well situated for all locations in the Durham dales.Village has local shop, three pubs (Bay Horse Hotel very good Sunday lunch but must book very popular) Black lion good beer no real food menu.and also community pub former working men's clubAlso fish and chip shop(average),Chinese takeaway and Italian restaurant. Local butcher very good also coffee shop
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Sophie
We took our dog (Cockapoo X) and although we pack extra blankets and towels, the additional "old towel" for the dog was very welcome after a muddy walk along the Pennines. I'd recommend that as the shower room is very tight, making it into a wet room, but perhaps that couldn't be done? I'd also recommend some black out blinds in the bedrooms, as the street lamps outside seem quite bright. (That may just be me, I like it dark, dark to sleep, but had no trouble getting any, bed was comfortable and it was quiet). Having some proper sofa covers would be excellent for those of us with dogs. It can be a squeeze in the car when taking large blankets everywhere. While we can keep our dog off the furniture when necessary, there's nothing to stop her jumping on while we're in bed. Otherwise this is a beautiful place to stay and well situated near many walks and attractions. The welcome book was very well thought out and written with everything we could possibly need. We hope to return again and explore more of the local area. Thank you!