Durham Cottage,

Durham Cottage sits on a hillside near Wolsingham in the Durham Dales. This semi-detached property sleeps 8 guests and comes with a private hot tub plus access to shared facilities including an indoor heated pool and sauna. The cottage shares nearly 50 acres of grounds with established footpaths leading through woodland.

The area offers direct access to walking and cycling routes. High Force waterfall sits nearby. Hamsterley Forest provides mountain biking trails. Durham city with its cathedral and castle is 30 minutes away by car.

Ground floor features open plan living with woodburner and wet room. Bedroom 1 has bunk beds and a single bed. First floor holds bedroom 2 with a 4ft 6in double bed, bedroom 3 with two 3ft singles and bedroom 4 with a 3ft single. The bathroom has a bath and toilet. Underfloor heating runs throughout.

Beamish Museum (15 miles, 25 minutes) recreates life in the North East. Killhope Lead Mining Centre (12 miles, 20 minutes) offers underground tours. The National Railway Museum at Shildon (18 miles, 30 minutes) displays historic locomotives. Tunstall Reservoir provides fishing and walking routes.

Durham Cottage works well for families and groups wanting countryside access with modern facilities.