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The Byre at High Watch, Wearhead

The Byre is a cottage situated in Lanehead, near to Wearhead in County Durham. The cottage sleeps three people and has one double bedroom with ensuite shower room, one mezzanine single bedroom, a fitted kitchen, a sitting room with woodburner and dining area. This cottage also offers off road parking for two cars and a shared lawned garden. Situated in Lanehead, near Wearhead, The Byre is the perfect cottage for a family looking for a relaxing holiday in County Durham.

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Accommodation Details

Mostly ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x mezzanine single above double bedroom. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.

Wearhead 1.5 miles. A charming, stone-built cottage adjoining the owner's home in the tiny hamlet of Lanehead, just a short distance away from Wearhead, County Durham. A former byre, this Lanehead cottage has stunning views over the surrounding countryside and is cosy and well furnished, providing a quiet holiday home with easy access to the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark, one of the most peaceful and unspoilt places in England. The accommodation is all on the ground floor except for the single mezzanine bedroom which is accessed via a staircase above the double bedroom. A compact, well-equipped kitchen and sitting room with beams and a lovely woodburner in the sitting room complete this pretty Lanehead cottage. The lawned garden is accessed by stone steps and is ideal for relaxing with a refreshing drink whilst watching the children play. The area surrounding this Lanehead cottage is the perfect location for walking, birdwatching, painting and sketching, cycling, touring or just relaxing and enjoying the views. Well positioned for trips to the Northern Lakes, historical Hexham, Hadrian's Wall and Durham City with its magnificent cathedral, this cottage is the perfect setting for a family holiday. For trips further afield from this property, guests can visit Newcastle and the Metrocentre, Bowes Museum, Beamish Open Air Museum and the magnificent Heritage Coast. This is a lovely Lanehead cottage for a couple or small family to enjoy in the County Durham area.

Wearhead is a small village in County Durham named after the source of the River Wear Wearhead is set in countryside and is home to a shop, whilst further amenities can be found in Stanhope which is home to the Durham Dales Centre, offering tourist information, a coffee shop and local arts and crafts.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer in owner's studio, available by arrangement, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs. Oil Central heating and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and fireguard on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lockable bike storage. Shared lawned area to the front with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Note: A welcome hamper of local produce can be arranged by contacting the owner prior to your visit. Note: A complementary basket of logs is provided. Additional logs may be purchased from the owner. Note: There is a connecting door from the sitting room to the lobby of the owner's property. To ensure privacy this door is kept bolted on both sides during occupancy.

Location Details

Wearhead is a small village in County Durham named after the source of the River Wear Wearhead is set in countryside and is home to a shop, whilst further amenities can be found in Stanhope which is home to the Durham Dales Centre, offering tourist information, a coffee shop and local arts and crafts.

Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrian's Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.

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7-Day Forecast

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

Sat 23rd Rain and snow 10°C -2°C 25mph 29.1mm 987mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 10°C 5°C 33mph 20.3mm 983mb
Mon 25th Light rain 5°C 2°C 33mph 1.2mm 990mb
Tue 26th Light rain 3°C 2°C 22mph 3.0mm 1,009mb
Wed 27th Light rain 2°C 0°C 7mph 1.3mm 1,018mb
Thu 28th Few clouds 3°C -1°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 4°C -1°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,022mb

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