Ashtree, Barnard Castle

County Durham. Sleeps up to 10

Perched in the popular market town of Barnard Castle, Durham is this contemporary four-bedroom house, 2 Ashtree Drive. Enjoying a superb location with easy access to the North Pennines AONB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 2 Ashtree Drive is a fantastic choice for a group or family of ten. Inside, you will find a spacious and well-equipped kitchen for whipping up your favourite meals ready to enjoy at the dining table for eight over celebratory bottles of fizz in the dining room. On warmer days, why not dine alfresco out in the rear garden, followed by a dip in the bubbling hot tub? As the evening grows darker, kick-back and relax on the plush seating in the sitting room in front of the electric fire as your favourite show plays out on the TV or snuggle up with a good book in the inviting snug. Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom and utility for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find three beautifully presented doubles, two with en-suite shower rooms, along with a twin, all of which have plenty of storage and access to a well-appointed bathroom. Find a variety of fantastic local places to eat, with local recommendations by the owners, from good pub food to the 2 Michelin star Raby Hunt. Runa Farm country pub, cocktail bar and wedding venue is also within easy walking distance. Explore the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at Babuls Indian restaurant, an award winning modern take on Indian cuisine, with a vibrant cocktail bar, The Cro-Bar, a stylish new craft beer and cocktail bar with Mediterranean style terraced outdoor covered seating, soon to serve Meze/Tapas style food in its long awaited restaurant, The Three Horse shoes, is a warm friendly pub, serving good pub food and it's own cellar cocktail bar, So much more and fantastic places to eat and drink throughout the local area or stock up on essentials at the convenience store and supermarkets. Tour the Bowes Museum, enjoy wildlife rich walks through the Deepdale Nature Reserve or visit the remarkable Barnard Castle. Continue onto Staindrop, where you will find the esteemed Raby Castle Park and Gardens. Venture further onto Richmond, home to a stunning castle, The Green Howards Museum, the National Trust Round How & Hudswell Woods, and the excellent Richmond Yorks Golf Club. For a memorable day trip, visit Durham, where you can visit the magnificent cathedral and castle, wander the National Trust – Crook Hall Gardens, and brush up on local history at the Oriental Museum. For the best of Durham, choose 2 Ashtree Drive.