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4 Ford Street, Lanchester

4 Ford Street is a terraced cottage resting in Lanchester in Durham. Hosting two bedrooms; one doubles, one queen bed, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is a kitchen, and a open-plan living room with dining space, and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is an enclosed garden with a patio, outdoor seating, and a garden shed for bike storage and utility, while on street parking is available for one car, and there is ample on-street parking. 4 Ford Street is a cosy base where you can explore the fantastic North East region of England. Note - Minimum 3 night bookings only. Note: From Decemeber 2023, there will no longer be a bath in the property, as works will be taking place to convert the bathroom to a walk-in shower

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1x double bed, x1 queen bed, single sofa bed available in the main bedroom. Bathroom with bath, over shower, basin, heated towel rail, WC. Kitchen. Open-plan living area with dining space and sitting room with a woodburning stove

Located in the affluent village of Lanchester, this charming terraced cottage is seamlessly tailored for a couple’s romantic getaway or a cosy escape for a small family. 4 Ford Street is based on a quiet road with a stunning communal grassy space, the cottage is entered through a modest enclosed patio where you'll find a lovely bench to seat yourself and drink a coffee on a warm morning. Settle down in the open-plan living room which has an intimate dining space with a quirky dining table with traditional church-style seating, sitting opposite a traditional ornate fireplace, a few steps over is a an inviting sitting space, lounge on the plush sofa whilst you flick through films on the TV and the woodburning stove crackles in front of you. The kitchen claims a stunning Velux skylight window letting an abundance of natural light inside, it's nicely finished and equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, and a microwave. In the rear yard you'll find a handy shed complete with a freezer, washing machine and bike storage, should you need it, you can also use this outside space to dine alfresco on the outdoor seating, enjoying a delicious meal in your peaceful surroundings. The first floor boasts beautiful navy walls and classic wooden features, you'll find two attractive double bedrooms, one with desk space in case you need to check in the office, and both contain sufficient storage for all your belongings. Black tiled walls encompass the family bathroom, choose to either take a long unwinding bubble bath or a standing brisk shower before you start a busy day. As you step out the property, you're within walking distance of a local convenience store to pick up treats, as well as cafes, pubs and parks. Visit the friendly farm animals at Hall Hill Farm, a great day out for children where they can feed and stroke the animals, Diggerland Durham is also a short drive from the property, a theme park when anyone can ride, drive and operate real diggers. Durham boasts an array of cultural attractions to explore including Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, and Crook Hall and Gardens, a 13th century manor house, it's also home to fun activities like Adventure Valley, Wharton Park, and or rowing on the River Wear. The booming city of Newcastle is home to a lively community, complete with booming bars and clubs, a variety of restaurants to dine out in, and plenty of shopping opportunity, alternatively, there's sight-seeing opportunities like Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Beamish open air museum, Hadrian’s Wall Path, and the iconic Angel of the North statue. Make the most of quality time with your loved ones at 4 Ford Street, a charming hidden gem deep within County Durham.

Lanchester is a historic Roman village found in the heart of County Durham, just west of Durham city. The village is filled with Roman and Norman tourist attractions including Hadrian's Wall, Church of All Saints, and Lanchester Roman Fort. Nowadays, Lanchester thrives with a selection of pubs, restaurants and shopping choices, as well as plenty of walking and cyclist trails dotted throughout Lanchester Valley Walk. Visit the city of Durham or Newcastle, enjoying the hustle and bustle of city life, visiting bars, clubs, shops, and lots of fun activities. Lanchester is a great base for a mixed trip of relaxing, historic culture, and booming city life.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, record player and vinyls, TV, and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. On street parking for 1 car and on-street parking available. Enclosed garden with outdoor seating and shed for bike storage and utility. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop within 0.3 miles, pub within 0.4 miles. Note: Dogs cannot foul on front communal land Note: Please refrain from using candles in the property. Note: The fireplaces in the property are decorative, please do not use. Note - Minimum 3 night bookings only. Note: From Decemeber 2023, there will no longer be a bath in the property, as works will be taking place to convert the bathroom to a walk-in shower

Location Details

Lanchester is a historic Roman village found in the heart of County Durham, just west of Durham city. The village is filled with Roman and Norman tourist attractions including Hadrian's Wall, Church of All Saints, and Lanchester Roman Fort. Nowadays, Lanchester thrives with a selection of pubs, restaurants and shopping choices, as well as plenty of walking and cyclist trails dotted throughout Lanchester Valley Walk. Visit the city of Durham or Newcastle, enjoying the hustle and bustle of city life, visiting bars, clubs, shops, and lots of fun activities. Lanchester is a great base for a mixed trip of relaxing, historic culture, and booming city life.

Open heather moors and peatlands together with beautiful dales and hay meadows sweep across this northernmost section of the Pennine hill range. Discover a range of attractions and a rich heritage.

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7-Day Forecast

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

Thu 21st Sky is clear 3°C -2°C 21mph 0.0mm 998mb
Fri 22nd Sky is clear 4°C 0°C 19mph 0.0mm 1,004mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 11°C 0°C 28mph 19.7mm 996mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 14°C 8°C 22mph 4.5mm 986mb
Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 6°C 29mph 1.6mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 11°C 7°C 26mph 2.7mm 1,004mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 10°C 6°C 25mph 18.3mm 987mb

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