2 chambres à coucher à Westgate, Near Stanhope

Set within stunning countryside with unrivalled views, a perfect cottage for a special occasion or holiday for couples, families or friends.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: 42" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private hot tub (£100 for short breaks, £130 for week breaks, payable directly to owner). 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couple and family bookings only. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Fully refurbished in 2021, Hare Cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking open fields and countryside. Set within its own private grounds with an extensive lawned garden and front terrace, you can sit undisturbed and enjoy the sounds of the countryside and watch the wildlife.

Tucked away at the rear of the cottage is a sunny patio with table and chairs. Furnished for your comfort, the spacious living room is warm and welcoming with a sofa and chairs to relax while watching your favourite movies or box sets on the 42" TV - and curl up in front of the beautiful wood burning stove in the cooler months. The kitchen is well-equipped with all your modern appliances and has everything you will need to rustle up breakfast or supper. For your convenience, there is a ground floor, kingsize bedroom which steps out onto the rear patio. A stylish ground floor bathroom too, with a modern p-shaped bath and a rainfall shower over. The oak staircase leads up to the en-suite first floor bedroom with twin beds, vaulted ceiling and Velux windows taking in the surrounding views.

Should you wish to explore further afield, there are an abundance of walking and cycling routes; the surrounding rural area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists alike with stunning scenery from moorland to fellside. Within a short walk, you are down at the riverside in the village of Westgate, a popular village in the Weardale Valley, a few miles west of Stanhope. The village, which includes a traditional pub with restaurant, church and an active village hall, is surrounded by the moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and riverside walks.

Nearby is the pretty market town of Stanhope, located on the popular C2C Cycle Route. Other tourist attractions include the 18th-century Stanhope Castle in the centre of the town, a heated open-air swimming pool, the famous fossil tree which is approximately 320 million years old and the Durham Dales Centre, which hosts craft shops and an award-winning tearoom. The popular, annual Stanhope Agricultural Show on the second weekend in September was first held in 1834. Derwent Reservoir is within a 30 minute drive and perfect for those interested in sailing and fishing, whilst providing a lovely location to walk. Weardale Adventure Centre, 2 miles, offer a host of outdoor activities including canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, archery and lots more. There is also Weardale ski club, 2 miles. A great day our for the family is the Killhope Lead mining Museum, 5 miles.

Free WiFi



Small dog/s only allowed.

The wood burner is for burning wood only, not coal.

Please note: The hot tub is available by prior arrangement with owner only; please contact the owner at least 4 days prior to arrival. Towels for the hot tub are not supplied, please bring your own.