The Curatage, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland,

Location

The Curatage, 54 Front Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2UE.

How to get there:

Normally by car.

Rail: Train to Durham, plus 45 minute cab ride.

Air: Newcastle airport, plus 45 minute cab ride.

Local Area

Front Street is lined with shops including a baker, butcher, grocer and Co-op supermarket, all a short walk from the house.

There is an Indian and a fish and chip takeaway in the town centre, as well as Chinese and Mediterranean takeaways a little further out. Eat-in restaurants include the Pack Horse Inn and Bonny Moorhen, as well as the Dales Centre.

Stanhope is in the heart of the beautiful Pennine mountains. There are good hill walks straight from the front door. Raby Castle, Killhope mining Museum, Beamish Museum and Barnard Castle are within half an hour. The historic town of Durham is also accessible, as well as Hexham with its famous Abbey. To the North, Hadrian’s Wall with its historic Roman forts is less than an hour away.

In Stanhope, there is an outdoor swimming pool, children’s playground and the Weardale Heritage railway line with operates leisure rides in the summer and autumn. The river is nearby and provides opportunites for paddling and swimming.

Facilities

The Curatage is a grade II listed period house with five spacious bedrooms sleeping 10 in all.

Downstairs: Large sitting-room, and dining-room, both with wood-burning stoves.

Smart TV, DVDs, games and toys.

Separate library.

Kitchen with Aga oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave.

Downstairs toilet.

Upstairs: Three double and two twin bedrooms, one with ensuite shower, one with ensuite toilet and basin. Family bathroom.

Large garden.

N.B. The house is subject to a very unusual right of way, which gives our neighbour the right to pass through our conservatory , across the front lawn and into his garden. Although this is rarely used, it means that the conservatory and front garden have shared access, and the way through must be kept clear. If any guests do meet the neighbour in this way, the day’s rent will be refunded.

Some council and other rules: please no stag or hen parties, no noise or use of the garden after 10 pm. The garden has many uneven paths – please use at your own risk. Parking is in the street, though you are welcome to unload in the front yard.