Pepper Cottage

About this property

Pepper Cottage is a stunning, stone-built detached cottage resting in the centre of Wolsingham, on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With exposed beams, Pepper Cottage is a sought-after setting for an adventure to this part of County Durham. As you enter the property, to your left there is a well decorated dining room, which makes for a great space to enjoy an evening meal, whilst on your right there is a delightful sitting room where a woodburning stove takes centre stage as you cuddle up on the leather sofas to escape into your favourite programmes. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, so guests can pick the dedicated chef and embrace in a self-catering holiday, including the handy utility with washing facilities. To complete the ground floor, there is a contemporary bathroom with the choice of either bath or shower, to keep guests feeling fresh and relaxed. Climbing upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both with stunning exposed beams and both with a great amount of storage space so guests can unpack their personal belongings. Outside you will find plenty of roadside parking, and an enclosed front garden which boasts a patio with furniture to enjoy a bottle of wine as you toast to a wonderful holiday and a lawn for your furry friends to play. The picturesque market town of Wolsingham has great pubs for an evening out, a range of shops to grab any essentials or gifts, takeaways, a bakery and a butchers, as well as an indoor swimming pool and several picnic areas. Take a short drive into Bishop Aukland where you can enjoy a round of golf, explore the Binchester Roman Fort and admire the nature at the Auckland Castle Deer House which is a stunning part of English Heritage. Pepper Cottage is lucky enough to be on the fringe of the North Pennines AONB Nature Reserve, meaning it is the ideal spot to embrace walking and cycling right from your doorstep, so enjoy the adventure of the The Waskerley Way trail, admire the Harehope Quarry or visit the gorgeous High Force waterfall for a picnic. Hamsterley forest walking and biking trails nearby making a great day out. Also nearby is the city of Durham which is home to a picturesque botanic garden with oriental museum, a magnetic Norman Cathedral, making for a great place to take a picnic or a stroll. For an unforgettable trip to this beautiful part of Durham, choose Pepper Cottage as your base.

Wolsingham is a market town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town boasts a number of well-regarded pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as convenience shops and takeaways. In the town you’ll also find an indoor swimming pool and gym, grass bowls club, several picnic areas, a Post Office, library, bank, gift and antique shops, bakery, butchers and greengrocers.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 2 x king-size beds and one pull out single bed.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen.

Pantry room.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV with Sky Stream and Netflix included, WiFi.

Fuel and power and starter pack of logs provided included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking.

Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and furniture.

Up to 5 well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.5 miles, pub just minutes away on foot.

Welcome pack on arrival.

Pull-out bed available on request.

Please note, electric car charging is not permitted at this property