3 bedroom accommodation in West Auckland

A great family base just 12 miles from Barnard Castle and 18 miles from the historic City of Durham and 5 miles from the site of the Kynren Spectacle in Bishop Auckland.. 2 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Electric Fire

Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Gas Cooker, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden and patio with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This detached bungalow offers spacious ground-floor accommodation, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Comfortably furnished, the living room features an electric fire set in an attractive fireplace, reclining leather sofa and chairs, and a smart TV. The separate open-plan kitchen and dining room are well equipped with modern appliances, leading out into a fully enclosed lawned garden with a small patio area furnished with a table and chairs. The bungalow has three bedrooms: two with double beds, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room, and one with a single bed and TV. There is also a family bathroom with a bath and an electric shower overhead.

Nearby, you’ll find an abundance of places to explore, with established public footpaths and cycle paths easily accessible. For those looking to leave the car behind, a footpath leads from the garden into the nearby village, which features a village store, a country pub, and a spa hotel and wedding venue. A retail park with a variety of supermarkets, retail stores, pubs, restaurants, and takeaways is just 2.5 miles away.

The nearby market town of Bishop Auckland offers independent shops, tea rooms, and restaurants, and hosts the fabulous and hugely popular Kynren historic spectacle, for which early booking is essential. Visit Bishop’s Palace and Park, with its ancient Deer House and Walled Gardens, or the Spanish Art Gallery in the attractive marketplace. The pretty village of Staindrop, just 5 miles away, offers tea shops, cafés, and a local family butcher. En route, visit Raby Castle, where 200 deer wander the grounds.

Continue on to the popular market town of Barnard Castle, which hosts a weekly farmer’s market, pubs, restaurants, shops, and the famous Bowes Museum. Hamsterley Forest, a 2,000-hectare site featuring popular walking trails, cycle trails, orienteering, and picnic spots, is just a 15-minute drive away. The city of Durham is a 30-minute drive, offering a magnificent cathedral, castle, and beautiful riverside walks. With its cobbled streets, independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, Durham has so much to see and do, making it a perfect base for friends and families.

Free WiFi