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There is open water in the property grounds. A perfect setting between Teesdale and Weardale within easy reach of Northumberland’s beaches and castles.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Shared 17-acre paddock and woodlands. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a water fountain in the garden, 15 yards. . Stunning countryside views. The pretty village of Hamsterley, situated between Teesdale and Weardale, is the setting for this charming, detached holiday cottage. Converted from former farm buildings the cottage offers contemporary open plan living and dining areas, with granite work surfaces in the kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with twin beds. A family bathroom completes the picture. There is also a private patio and parking area, and shared use of the owner’s 17-acre grounds. Adjoining the house and accessed via the kitchen is a covered verandah with blinds for privacy, which houses a fabulous hot tub, with plenty of space for all four guests. What better way to relax after a day’s adventures exploring the area! The forest has way-marked walks, cycle ways and a visitor centre, whilst the Durham Dales has a plethora of beautiful scenery, including High Force in Upper Teesdale with its 70ft waterfall. The university city of Durham, 14 miles away, stands on the River Wear, with its Romanesque cathedral, Norman castle, cobbled streets and independent shops. No trip to Durham would be complete with a visit to the Beamish Living Museum of the North, an open-air m