Pinegarth

About this property

Allendale 2.9 miles. Pinegarth is a detached, single-storey cottage set just outside the village of Catton, a few miles from Allendale, Northumberland. Enjoying a superb location within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this inviting retreat is a wonderful choice for a family of six looking to escape to Northumberland. Park up in the spacious driveway before unloading your bags and being greeted by a neat, enclosed front garden, where you can enjoy your morning coffee after a night's sleep. Step inside and make yourself at home in the sitting room, curling up beside the electric fire, or escape to the conservatory for a quiet read. Look forward to preparing delicious meals in the kitchen, equipped with all the essentials for a week away, whilst the dining room is where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. After your meal, retreat to the rear garden and enjoy a glass of wine from the patio furniture. Freshen up in the bathroom or shower room, choosing between a lazy bath or quick shower, before selecting one of three tasteful bedrooms. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding area, offering hills, valleys, waters and wildlife, it’s a superb location for a walking holiday, approximately 200 yards away from the property there's a local tearoom open Friday-Sunday. Located a mile away, the little village of Catton is home to a welcoming pub, The Crown Inn, where you can enjoy a pint in the beer garden. Allendale is a few miles away and offers an excellent local supermarket, or venture further afield and visit the town of Hexham, home to a 12th century Abbey, excellent golf club and picturesque country park. Within an hour's drive lies the bustling city of Newcastle, where you can explore the Discovery Museum, soak up the atmosphere at St. James Park or indulge in a spot of retail therapy. Pinegarth is a pretty cottage in the perfect location for a break, whatever time of year.

The town of Allendale was once the centre of a busy lead mining area, and many relics of the mining era remain around the area. Allendale is ideally placed for access to Carlisle and Lake District to the west, Hexham, Newcastle and Durham to the east and the Hadrian's Wall just to the north, as well as the Scottish Borders. There are lots of walks, cycling opportunities and unspoilt villages in the surrounding North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding countryside or travelling further north to the glorious Heritage Coastline. Allendale is home to the New Year tradition of Tar Bar'ls well worthing seeing or visit in the autumn to visit the Allen Valleys Folk Festival. Furthermore Allendale is a popular stay for cyclists carrying out the Coast to Coast.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with electric fire.

Conservatory

Central heating.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.

TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Garden with patio furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2.9 miles, pub 1.1 miles.

Note: There are steps to the interior and exterior