Innkeepers Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Frosterley, Stanhope, Durham, Northumberland National Park, England - Sleeps 2
Innkeepers Cottage
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A beautiful 17th Century Grade II listed character holiday cottage, centrally located for both the historic City of Durham and the pretty market town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale. Innkeepers Cottage has been awarded 4 Star Gold and is ideal for a romantic break, situated in the heart of the Northern Dales - perfect for walking, birdwatching or simply relaxing amongst beautiful countryside.
This is a great location to use as a base for visiting so many popular places, including the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland, Cumbria and the coast - all within an hours drive.
Frosterley is a small ancient village set in a conservation area, designated an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". Ideally situated on the banks of the river Wear, the village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with glorious scenic walks and impressive waterfalls. There are two village pubs, both serving food with evening entertainment. The Black Bull in particular, is fabulous with it's open fires, rustic charm, and excellent home cooked food and best of all, it is only five minutes walk away from the cottage. A passenger steam railway stops at Frosterley station on its run between Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Innkeepers Cottage is centrally located for visiting the historic city of Durham with it's famous Cathedral and Castle, both World heritage sites and the market town of Barnard Castle and Teesdale. This is also an excellent location for touring Northumberland and Hadrian's Wall, the award winning Beamish Open Air Museum and the impressive north east coast with it's golden sandy beaches are a short drive away.
Facilities
Open Fire Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area DVD Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Video CD Player Bath
Innkeepers Cottage, as the name suggests, was once the residence of the local innkeeper in the 17th Century. Today it has been sympathetically refurbished to an exceptionally high standard (awarded 4 Star Gold) and has retained many period features including exposed timber beams, wooden floors and original fireplaces.
Rooms
With an open log fire, the sitting room is ideal for those cosy evenings in after a day spent exploring the dales.
The country style kitchen has been hand made by local craftsman in solid pine and is complimented by a traditional Belfast sink with a quarry tiled floor.
The large bedroom has a sumptuously comfy double bed with a feature fireplace. All rooms have been tastefully furnished and have a nostalgic feel to them.
There is a small raised garden to the rear with patio, which overlooks fields with sheep, rabbits and hens etc.
Other facilities: Full gas central heating; Bed linen and towels provided.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £300 Mid Season from £345 High Season from £365 Peak Season £375
Key details:
Star Rating: 4 Stars Pets: Yes Smoking: No Children: No Changeover Day: Saturday
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Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 2 people in 1 bedroom (Double)
Owner's details:
Owner: Alison & Stuart Fawcett click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Innkeepers Cottage has been advertised with Independent Cottages since Oct 2006
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Reviews and Testimonials for Innkeepers Cottage
SOME COMMENTS FROM OUR VISITOR BOOK
"We have been really impressed with Innkeepers Cottage, very cosy, well equipped to a high standard with so many interesting objects in every nook and cranny, when we did manage to tear ourselves away from the beautiful cottage, we had Sunday lunch in the Black Bull, we would certainly recommend the cottage to family and friends and can't wait to come back again"
Gary and Sharon, Harrogate
"What a great week this has been, your cottage is fantasic and perfectly situated (janet would like to live in it) a big thank you for the use of your cottage, will have no problem in recommending the cottage and yourselves to family and friends"
Ian and Janet, Ripon
"What a beautiful, cosy and welcoming cottage, an ideal base for my week down memory lane in Weardale, the cottage is so well situated both for the wild fells and the towns, had a totally relaxing week - we must come back, cottage has everything we could need and much more"
Ann and Francois, France
"Our first visit to Weardale and to Innkeepers Cottage - what a delight we found it to be, we have had a fantasic week and enjoyed every minute, a delightfully cosy cottage, we are already planning our next visit"
Mary and Charles, London
"The cottage is lovely, clean and cosy, it has been renovated keeping all of the period features, had some lovely days out in the dales, hope to see you again soon"
Chris and Mary, West Midlands
"We both fully endorse all that your previous visitors have said, Innkeepers Cottage is a delightful and charming cottage, the Black Bull is one of those all to rare pubs, a real old pub with excellent beers and good home cooking. We will be speading the word,, not just about Innkeepers Cottage but also the north east (or should we keep it to ourselves?)"
Frank and Jean, Stamford
"A beautiful cosy cottage, lovely to come back to after a long day out, thank you Graeme and Michele for letting us step back in time in this lovely cottage, hope we can return one day"
Judith and Allan, Somerset
"What a gorgeous cottage, fell in love with it straightaway, the scenery around here is breathtaking, thank you Michele and Graeme for a lovely holiday"
Carolyn and Paul, Wolverhampton
"Cottage is fantasic! a real home from home, loved all the bits and pieces everywhere, enjoyed eating out at he Black Bull, good food and ale, do visit the towns and villages - very pretty, thanks Michele and Graeme, hope to return"
Dave and Sue, Kent
"This has been a wonderful week... s stunning cottage, glorious walks, two great evenings spent in the Black Bull- Yummy. Thank you for such treasures Michele and Graeme, we hope to return as a week is not enough"
Jenny and Di, Norfolk
"The cottage is enchanting! we really appreciated your attention to detail, enjoyed the open fire after our lovely long walks with the dog, was a dream come true"
Sue and George, Tyne and Wear
"Lovely cottage, fabulous log fire! and every need catered for, a great way to welcome the new year"
John and Thelma, North Shields
"A beautiful cosy cottage in which to spend our honeymoon, the cottage makes an excellent base, fabulous food at the Bay Horse"
John and Jo, Wakefield
"Having spent weeks on the internet looking for an idyllic cottage for our holiday, we certainly found it with Innkeepers Cottage. Everything is so well equipped with a lot of care and thought having gone into making it a perfect place to stay. The area is very picturesque and we will be going home with lovely memories. We will be definately recommending you to family and friends".
Adrian and Nichol - Suffolk
"The cottage is quaint, clean and comfortable, the pictures on the internet do not do it justice - it is beautiful. We have had a brilliant time and will be recommending you to family and friends.
Sue and Steve, Birmingham
"How lovely to live in this wonderful cottage, decorated with such care and detail and superbly renovated, so much to see and do in the area and so little time. Such memories!"
Ann and Peter, Berkshire
Your cottage is a delight, so cosy and comfortable, we felt at home straight away. Have had a really enjoyable week taking in the beautiful countryside and visiting lots of interesting and historical places.
Phil & Ann, Stoke on Trent
How lovely to stay in such a cosy, homely cottage, loved the area and would love to come back, shame to be going home.
Natalie and Jez - Old Trafford
The cottage is even nicer and bigger than it looks in the photographs and it was this that first attracted us - so lovely. There is so much to see and do and so little time.
Wendy and Geoff - St Albans
We have been very lucky to find this cottage in the centre of Weardale, in which we felt so at home from the first moment. We've had a lovely time here and have already talked about coming back. 2007 - have once again enjoyed a most pleasurable stay at Innkeepers Cottage - our little home away from home, will be coming back again, probably next year
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