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1 Braeside, Wearhead

1 Braeside is a stone-built cottage set in Cowshill in the North Pennines AONB. It comes with two bedrooms made up of a king and a twin, as well as a family bathroom, the property can sleep up to four people. The interior also boasts a kitchen/diner, a sitting room with a multi-fuel stove and a conservatory. To the outside there is off road parking for one small car and a lawn garden. 1 Braeside is a cosy country cottage placed excellently for discovering this fine AONB.

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x twin. Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Shower room with multi-fuel stove. Conservatory.

This stone-built cottage sits in an end-terrace location, overlooking the breath-taking countryside of the North Pennines AONB in Cowshill. With a number of scenic walks and cycle paths from your doorstep, 1 Braeside is an ideal spot to base an outdoor adventure break with your friends or family. A delightful porch welcomes you upon arrival, a wonderful place to sit with your morning coffee and enjoy the landscapes nearby. Step through into a homely sitting room with a TV/DVD and a wonderful multi-fuel stove, which makes this country cottage desirable all-year-round. A beautiful and spacious kitchen/diner also lies on the ground floor, boasting rustic stone flooring and glistening, modern units hosting a good range of appliances. A carpeted staircase brings you to the first floor, where you can find a family bathroom as well as two bedrooms. The master double bedroom benefits from an antique dressing table and a fabulous feature fireplace completes the layout delightfully. Cowshill's village pub rests just a short walk away, making an excellent return after a day of trekking the surrounding countryside. St John's Chapel is just over two miles away, benefiting from a couple of pubs, a shop and a café. For a wider range of amenities, head to Stanhope, one of many lovely towns in the area, others include Middleton-in-Tees and Alston. The majestic city of Durham is within driving distance and is certainly worth a visit. A well-located cottage brimming with character.

Wearhead is a village in County Durham at the top of Weardale. Named after the source of the River Wear, the village boasts some of the highest peaks in County Durham. Wearhead is set in rural countryside with the nearest shop being 3 miles away in St John's Chapel, and further amenities can be found in the village of Stanhope, ten miles away. Stanhope is described as the "Capital of Weardale".

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating, woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV and Wifi. Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one small car. Front enclosed lawn. One well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pub and shop 2 miles.

Location Details

Wearhead is a village in County Durham at the top of Weardale. Named after the source of the River Wear, the village boasts some of the highest peaks in County Durham. Wearhead is set in rural countryside with the nearest shop being 3 miles away in St John's Chapel, and further amenities can be found in the village of Stanhope, ten miles away. Stanhope is described as the "Capital of Weardale".

From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

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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.

Wed 27th Light snow 3°C 0°C 7mph 0.4mm 1,016mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 3°C 0°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Fri 29th Light rain 8°C 3°C 15mph 0.5mm 1,019mb
Sat 30th Light rain 10°C 8°C 19mph 0.1mm 1,014mb
Sun 1st Moderate rain 11°C 5°C 24mph 5.2mm 1,004mb
Mon 2nd Rain and snow 4°C 2°C 24mph 2.0mm 1,003mb
Tue 3rd Broken clouds 1°C -1°C 13mph 0.0mm 1,013mb

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