Larl Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

County Durham. Sleeps up to 2

This truly delightful stone-built end-terrace cottage is located in a quiet corner of the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. Situated just four miles from the absolutely stunning High Force Waterfall, Larl Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and provides a wonderful tranquil retreat for a couple to get away from it all, recharge the batteries and enjoy this beautiful area of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The interior of Larl Cottage has been stylishly restored and elegantly decorated with fine attention to detail throughout, with a beautiful double bedroom with en-suite shower room to the first floor and an open plan living area on the ground floor. The owners have added elegant styling and luxurious little extras such as an AGA woodburner to warm your toes, a Rangemaster cooker for preparing gastronomic delights and gorgeous designer cushions to sink into at the end of a long hard day. Outside your cottage, is a gravelled patio area which is a little sun trap, perfect for getting some fresh air and planning your day's adventures. There is a secure shed ideal for holding muddy boots and bikes to be stored. A short walk from your cottage takes you to the town centre where you can pick up necessities to help ease your self-catered stay or visit the charming pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The surrounding area is perfect for walking and cycling with many routes providing the chance to enjoy much of the local countryside. For those who prefer to drive, the Northern Dales are waiting to be discovered and visits to medieval Raby Castle with its deer park, Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, High Force Waterfall and Egglestone Hall and Gardens are not to be missed. The North Pennines is the perfect place for stargazing and has some of the darkest skies in the country where you can see 1000s of stars on clear nights, it is home to stunning landscapes of open heather moors and peatlands, attractive dales and hay meadows, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, welcoming communities, intriguing imprints of a mining and industrial past, distinctive birds, animals and plants and much more. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is also easily accessible by a short scenic drive and is home to a myriad of attractions and the iconic three peaks challenge which the brave among you may try to complete. Larl Cottage is a superb base for discovering the delights of this fabulous area, at any time of the year. Can be booked in conjunction with Hush Cottage (property reference 922595) to sleep a total of 4 people

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