The cottages are located in the district of Wear Valley, in the Durham Dales. The magnificence of the Wear Valley environment is nationally recognised, with much of the area lying in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Once the hunting grounds for the Prince Bishops of Durham, the district is considered by many to be the most attractive of the Durham Dales and it provides a spectacular setting and backdrop for a range of outdoor pursuits including walking and cycling which remain the most popular.
Local Attractions
Attractions in Durham Dales and Wear Valley include the following:- Auckland Castle - Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Deer House - Bishop Auckland
- Beamish
- Binchester Roman Fort
- Bishop Auckland Market Place & Town Hall
- Bishop Auckland - Town Hall Theatre
- Discovery Centre - Bishop Auckland
- Durham City with its gothic ancient Cathedral Castle
- Durham Dales Centre - Stanhope
- Durham & Yorkshire Dales
- Escomb Saxon Church
- Frosterly - Famous for its marble
- Harperley Prisoner of War Camp
- Kirkleatham and Bowes Museums
- Killhope The North Of England Lead Mining Museum
- Low Barns Nature Reserve - Witton-le-Wear
- Newton Cap Viaduct - Bishop Auckland
- Stanhope Castle
- Stanhope - The Fossil Tree
- The Butts - Stanhope where archery practice was once undertaken
- The Fairy Holes and Linkirk Caves in Shittlehope Burn
- The Mighty Wurltzer Theatre Pipe Organ - Howden-le-Wear
- Weardale Museum - Ireshopeburn
- Wolsingham Properties
A little further a field is The Metro Centre at Gateshead and Newcastle with its wonderful Quayside attractions and great shopping. For those who just wish to relax in the village, The Ship public house hosts the finest selection of real ales and serves delicious home-cooked meals. You will be very warmly welcomed.
Details obtained from 'Walking & Cycling Routes in Wear Valley' Brochure. For more details about Durham Dales and Wear Valley, visit www.durhamdales.co.uk where you can read more about the region and activities available.
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