Stang View, Barnard Castle

County Durham. Sleeps up to 4

A beautiful period terrace house resting in the ancient market town of Barnard Castle, Stang View is a fantastic base for a trip to County Durham to explore the Durham Dales and the cobbled streets and back lanes of Barnard Castle. Hosting two bedrooms and several receptions rooms, this spacious townhouse is suited perfectly to two couples or a small family looking to enjoy the delights of this historic settlement and the brilliant surrounding walking country. Step into the lovely hallway and across the original period tiling to be welcomed into the stylish fitted kitchen, complete with all you need for cooking up some tasty meals, you can perch at the breakfast bar while the chef gets things going. The sitting room lies at the front of the house and has a warming woodburning stove to enjoy as you relax on the sofa or armchair after an afternoon of walking, with a TV to entertain amidst the elegant decor. Gather around for a meal together or an indulgent takeaway at the dining table to the back of the house, or take it outside to the enclosed garden on a summer evening, with furniture out here and storage for a pair of road bikes too. Following a busy day, get some rest in one of the two double bedrooms, both enjoying attractive decoration and colour schemes as well as plenty of storage for your things, while the fabulous bathroom has a walk-in shower and a bath. Barnard Castle was recognised as a 'Walkers are Welcome town' in 2017 thanks to its wonderful hospitality in the form of tearooms and cafés and its great location for reaching some amazing walking country, begin by taking riverside strolls along the River Tees following the Teesdale Way, explore the Deepdale Nature Reserve and Flatts Wood, and venture onto the Durham Dales to experience some stunning scenery. Head into The Bowes Museum, one of the most significant museums outside of London, to see a collection of European fine and decorative art set in a French-style chateau. Explore the ruins of the town's 12th century castle ruins, an English Heritage site, it still dominates over the river. The Witham is the towns arts centre and is where you can find a mix of live events including music, comedy and theatre as well as film, perfect for an evening's entertainment. Head to the monthly farmer's market held on 'the cobbles' in the Market Place and get some local fresh produce and pick up some souvenirs from local businesses, and make sure to wander around the 'Secret Garden of the North' at Eggleston Hall and Gardens where nearly five-acres contains beautiful paths, winding trails and pretty planted borders. Teesdale is home to Hamsterley Forest, County Durham's largest woodland. Here visitors will find countless waymarked trails and paths, and for those who prefer life on two wheels purpose build graded mountain bike trails will keep everyone entertained for hours. Less than twenty minutes drive away are the upper reaches of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where countless country pubs and views for miles await. Discover a wealth of exciting attractions at Barnard Castle from Stang View.

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