Westholme

Westholme is a delightful detached stone cottage, that can be found resting in the village of Mickleton near Middleton-in-Teesdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. This characterful cottage makes a great base for families or groups of four of which to explore the beautiful county of Durham. The property has stunning views over the fields to Monks Moor with one of the bedrooms looking onto this. Step inside the property and be greeted by the welcoming embrace of the spacious living room, home to a contemporary woodburning stove and two lovely sofas which you can kick back and relax on at the end of an action-packed day. Turn on the TV and enjoy a quiet night indoors with a fabulous blockbuster movie or grab a game from the striking mahogany unit, for some friendly competition. Head into the charming country kitchen and discover a range of well-thought appliances behind the pretty cream cabinets, to help you cook up a fantastic feast for all to enjoy around the dining table. Take the evening outside to the garden to find a tranquil hot tub, where you and your friends can indulge in a relaxing dip as you watch the sun begin to set over the stunning rolling countryside. Retreat to the summer house where you can enjoy a game of dominoes or head into the warmth of the conservatory and enjoy drinks as you sit and discuss your plans for the week ahead. Venture up to the first floor and choose between two beautifully decorated bedrooms with neutral tones and crisp white bed sheets, each boasting a wall-mounted TV and chic en-suite bathroom with both a bath and overhead shower. Mickleton has two pubs, 24 hour service station and is 2 miles from Middleton in Teesdale which has a range of shops. Start your day off right with a refreshing stroll along the Tees Valley Railway Walk, before venturing into Middleton-In-Teesdale to see the magnificent High Force Waterfalls or Low Force where filming for the award winning film 1917 took place. Enjoy a countryside hike through the Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve or head to the historic market town of Barnard Castle with lots of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, beauticians, salons, Bowes Museum and golf course. For a good day out take a trip to Raby Castle with the deer park or Beamish Museum for something different. For an action-packed adventure to the County of Durham, stay at Westholme.

A lovely detached stone cottage, sitting in the village of Mickleton. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Middleton-In-Teesdale 2.1 miles; Barnard Castle 8.5 miles

Two bedrooms: 2 x doubles with en-suite bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting/dining room with woodburning stove. Conservatory. Summer house

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and induction hob, Nespresso Coffee Machine, Fridge/Freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine & dryer, TV and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc in rent. Bed linen and towels inc in rent. Off-road parking available. Bike storage. Summerhouse/bike storage. Enclosed garden with hot tub. Sorry, no pets or no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Two pubs within walking distance from the property. Check in is from 5pm. Please note: Bookings for Christmas week please contact Sykes before making booking. Note: If you book for Christmas week the owner is happy to provide a Christmas tree for your seasonal celebrations