The Stables, Mickleton, Teesdale

County Durham. Sleeps up to 4

Middleton-in-Teesdale 1 mile. A beautiful stone cottage located near Middleton-in-Teesdale, offering the best of the surrounding natural beauty, along with a bustling town center. The entrance hall welcomes families and friends through to the tasteful interior, comprising of a cosy sitting room, featuring comfortable sofas where you can relax after a day exploring whist soaking up the glow of the open fire. The well-equipped kitchen boasts stylish units and ample space for evening meal preparation. To complement the interior, you will discover an immaculate shower room on the ground floor, and a bathroom with a handheld shower located upstairs. For a peaceful nights sleep, choose from two bedrooms; a super king-size and a twin room, providing a zip/link option, with both rooms overlooking the delightful garden. To the outside of the cottage, you can recharge in the hot tub with a glass of wine and watch as the sun sets over the peaceful countryside in this private sunken garden. Also at the rear of this lovely stone cottage is a disused railway line, now part of the local cycle and walking trails it is perfect for taking the local scenery. Nearby the village of Mickleton has two traditional pubs, both serving real ales is a great way to spend a fews hours watching the world go by. Near is the historic Bowes Museum, owned by The Queen Mother, this fabulous building hosts exhibitions from art, fashion & design to life in a Roman town, steeped in English history this purpose built property has a wonderful story to tell. The nearby waterfalls of High Force, Gibson's Cave and Cauldron Snout are amongst the most spectacular sights in the district, and the market town of Barnard Castle can be easily reached, boasting a full range of facilities. The town also offers a selection of shops, and pubs, with walking routes close by, including high open moorland as well as pretty wooded valleys. Hamsterly forest is a mountain bikers dreams, with bike hire available explore the area on one of the tracks from beginners to advanced cycles, with its own gruffalo trail for little ones. The Stables is the perfect base for an idyllic break in this Area of Outstanding Beauty.