Orchard Cottage is a Grade II listed barn conversion located near Durham in North East England, offering accommodation for up to eight people in four bedrooms. The cottage features two ground floor king-size double bedrooms, one with a woodburning stove, and two first floor king-size double bedrooms. Additionally, there is a ground floor wet room and a first floor bathroom. The property boasts a kitchen with dining area, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, and outside there is ample off-road parking, a lawned garden with a patio, hot tub, furniture, and barbecue.
The cottage is equipped with modern amenities including central heating provided by ground source heat pumps, underfloor heating on the ground floor, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio, WiFi, and a selection of books, games, and DVDs. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the stoves are included in the rental price, along with bed linen and towels. The property welcomes two well-behaved dogs and offers a cot and highchair on request. Guests can enjoy the shared garden with a play area, and there is a note that neighboring dogs are kept nearby but not tethered.
Durham city, located nearby, is a historic center with a World Heritage Site, featuring Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. The city offers elegant buildings, narrow streets, excellent shopping, dining, and drinking options. The region of Northumberland, where Durham is situated, is known for its fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles, and historic Hadrian's Wall, surrounded by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife. Guests staying at Orchard Cottage can explore nearby attractions such as the Oriental Museum, Gala Theatre Durham, Battlezone, Adventure Valley, Diggerland, and Heritage Park Stadium, as well as enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
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