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Castle keep at Stanhope Castle

3 Castle Keep is a wonderful apartment resting in Stanhope, Durham. The property rests on the ground floor, hosting four bedrooms; one double with en-suite shower room, two doubles and one single, supported by a family bathroom and a shower/sauna room. There is an open-plan fitted kitchen and dining area, as well as a sitting room. Outside has shared gardens with furniture. 3 Castle Keep is an excellent base for exploring all the North Pennines has to offer.

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Accommodation Details

All one floor. Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double and 1 x single. Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC. Shower/sauna room. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

This delightful castle has been transformed into a set of apartments and is situated in the heart of the market town of Stanhope, in County Durham. Resting across one floor, the property has been extensively renovated into a stylish and contemporary holiday home, whilst still boasting lovely period features with the original stone walls. Use the spacious lounge area to relax and unwind of an evening, where you can keep up to date with all your favourite shows. The open-plan kitchen has all the appliances you could need for a week-long break to the countryside, whilst the dining area provides ample space for family gatherings. There are four bedrooms, three of which are doubles and a single, all are well-presented and include modern furnishings to store your personal items. Delight in the family bathroom and en-suite shower room, where you can enjoy a long soak of an evening. One of the best features of this property is the shower room-cum-sauna, offering a spot of luxury for your trip. Situated at the bottom of the garden is the wonderful Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool, heated to a tropical temperature of 30 degrees centigrade, making it an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Venture towards the medieval Raby Castle, set among 200 acres of deer park setting, an exceptional choice for those interested in historical architecture, or visit the famous ford and stepping stones across the River Wear at the bottom of the castle woods. Visit Hamsterley Forest, covering more than 2,000 hectares and boasting a number of outdoor children's play parks, scenic walking and cycling routes through picturesque woodland areas with a plethora of wildlife to spot along the way. A wonderful base for exploring all of Durham and the North Pennines. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 913156, 913412, 913413, 982570, and 1007147, together sleeping a total of 27 people.

Stanhope is a small market town in County Durham, England, situated on the River Wear. Situated on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will have easy access to a number of countryside sites. The town offers a selection of pubs, independent shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities.

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Stanhope is a small market town in County Durham, England, situated on the River Wear. Situated on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will have easy access to a number of countryside sites. The town offers a selection of pubs, independent shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities.

Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durhan Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Stanhope is detailed below.

Thu 21st Sky is clear 1°C -3°C 23mph 0.0mm 998mb
Fri 22nd Sky is clear 3°C -2°C 20mph 0.0mm 1,004mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 10°C -1°C 30mph 29.1mm 995mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 12°C 6°C 26mph 6.5mm 986mb
Mon 25th Light rain 6°C 5°C 38mph 2.0mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 10°C 5°C 30mph 4.5mm 1,003mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 10°C 4°C 25mph 24.5mm 988mb

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