20th May 2012
Stowhouse Farm Cottages
Location North-Of-England
Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as diverse as Northumberland's glorious coastline Beamish Open Air Museum and Newcastle's Metro Centre shopping lie within easy reach and Durham city with its castle and cathedral is just 9 miles. The city hosts an annual regatta England's oldest rowing competition and the colourful Miners' Gala Christmas Festival and numerous folk events provide excellent entertainment. Visitors can experience the working conditions of Victorian miners in the original tunnel at Killhope Lead Mining Museum or explore Raby Castle one of the country's most impressive medieval fortresses at Staindrop. Quiet roads pass through countryside and some of the finest scenery in England whilst glorious walking starts from the door and the coast to coast cycle track is nearby as are golf coarse and fly fishing and riding. Shops 2 miles. Pub serving food ½ mile.
Accommodation at Stowhouse Farm Cottages
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Sleeps
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Bluebell CottageHall. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Beamed sitting room with gas 'wood burner effect' stove. Two double bedrooms. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.
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Cornmill CottageThis newly converted corn mill has a spacious and well equipped farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with tiled floor and beams. Beamed sitting room with feature fireplace. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Open stairs to first floor: Double bedroom.
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Sleeps
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Bramble CottageKitchen/dining room. Sitting room with gas 'wood burner effect' stove in fireplace. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Single bedroom.
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Ivy CottageBeautifully tiled entrance hall. Modern well equipped kitchen/dining room. Beamed sitting room with gas 'wood burner effect' stove in feature fireplace. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Twin bedded room.
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